World Cup 2014 discussion thread.

Just Messi claiming another prize he didn't deserve. Think of John Terry or Drake on the field/court celebrating a team's win.

Messi may not have done much last night, but the defense was all set up towards stopping Messi, which freed things up for Trout and Cabrera.  Award is well-deserved.

Yeah, there's too much criticism towards Messi winning this award. He was a worthy contender. A lot of people are acting like there were 10 others more worthy than him. To me (and according to the panel that chose the winner), it was between Muller and Messi. Muller had a good tournament, but I feel like the German national team was more about the unit than any individual player. To me, Messi stood out brilliantly considering the pressure that was on him emotionally and physically. Without him, I'd even have doubts about Argentina getting past the group stage.

FCB wrote:Yeah, there's too much criticism towards Messi winning this award. He was a worthy contender. A lot of people are acting like there were 10 others more worthy than him. To me (and according to the panel that chose the winner), it was between Muller and Messi. Muller had a good tournament, but I feel like the German national team was more about the unit than any individual player. To me, Messi stood out brilliantly considering the pressure that was on him emotionally and physically. Without him, I'd even have doubts about Argentina getting past the group stage.

Calm down, you're getting hysterical.

James and maybe Neuer were also more deserving based on tournament performance.

Neuer got the Golden Glove.

Messi didn't deserve it, Demichelis and Gary clearly carried Argentina into the final with some excellent defense.

SBSP wrote:Neuer got the Golden Glove.

and... ?

dena wrote:

SBSP wrote:Neuer got the Golden Glove.

and... ?

Hames scored the most goals. Duh.

Lahm just retired from the national team. Can't say I saw that coming.

What the fuck.

Edit: Didn't realise he was 30. Thought he was younger, for some reason. Makes sense to bow out on the ultimate high.

There is still a good chance he could have captained them at the next Euros.

Surprising, Germany are clear favorites for Euro 16, you'd think he'd want to do that international double.

"You either retire a hero or play long enough to see yourself become Spain."

Scuba Steve wrote:

dena wrote:

and... ?

Hames scored the most goals. Duh.

I think you meant Hamas.

dunga is back   

OMG  

Lol I can't believe they're considering Dunga again.

benqbiggis wrote:dunga is back   

OMG  

Is this good news or bad news, Benjamin? Will you still be called little brazil?

Was Dunga coach for 2006 or 2010?

SBSP wrote:Was Dunga coach for 2006 or 2010?

2010, he was appointed immediately after 2006.

No, Carlos Alberto

Brazil is just recycling the same managers over and over.

SBSP wrote:"You either retire a hero or play long enough to see yourself become Spain."

stop stealing from reddit you fucking neckbeard

That's why I put it in quotes.

Alright then. *tips fedora*