Guest Posted June 9, 2019 Posted June 9, 2019 6 minutes ago, José said: Very impressed with Guido during his start for Argentina. More bad news for Brazil, Arthur comes out injured. Allen replaced him. Arthur says that he has more opportunity to drop deep and build play than at Barcelona where he is restricted to a more attacking role.... marca.com Valverde is ruining your boy @El Profesor Their own fault for wanting a friendly against Honduras. That's the biggest mistake any team can make before a big tournament. Just ask England.
Guest Posted June 10, 2019 Posted June 10, 2019 Just a little stat: everytime Brazil has hosted the Copa America, they have won it. And I don't expect this year to be any different. Brazil are a different beast at home, and the only South Americans capable of upsetting them are Uruguay or a top Argentina, which right now we don't have. Paraguay are usually shithouses against the Brazilians and are a real thorn, but I don't think they'll do well to be honest.
Guest Posted June 10, 2019 Posted June 10, 2019 9 hours ago, Grizzly21 said: Their own fault for wanting a friendly against Honduras. That's the biggest mistake any team can make before a big tournament. Just ask England. We haven't played Honduras in years
Harry Posted June 10, 2019 Posted June 10, 2019 Good money to be had being against Bravo on this. Huge bookies favorites but always so much uncertain about the outcome of cup competitions.
Guest Posted June 10, 2019 Posted June 10, 2019 9 hours ago, Gunnersauraus said: We haven't played Honduras in years Yes, but I do recall most of you guys played before the 2014 World Cup and complained on their play style. Rightly so too.
Guest Posted June 10, 2019 Posted June 10, 2019 4 minutes ago, Grizzly21 said: Yes, but I do recall most of you guys played before the 2014 World Cup and complained on their play style. Rightly so too. Not sure what you mean there Bryan. England haven't played Honduras in over 20 years I don't think
Guest Posted June 10, 2019 Posted June 10, 2019 1 minute ago, Gunnersauraus said: Not sure what you mean there Bryan. England haven't played Honduras in over 20 years I don't think This one mate.
Guest Posted June 10, 2019 Posted June 10, 2019 Actually @Grizzly21 you are right. Can't remember that game
El Profesor Posted June 10, 2019 Posted June 10, 2019 On 09/06/2019 at 18:15, José said: Very impressed with Guido during his start for Argentina. More bad news for Brazil, Arthur comes out injured. Allen replaced him. Arthur says that he has more opportunity to drop deep and build play than at Barcelona where he is restricted to a more attacking role.... marca.com Valverde is ruining your boy @El Profesor I think that's obvious. Barcelona haa better players than Brazil, Arthur's job at Barça should do it simple and take the ball to Messi without risking the possession. Having said that, what worries me about Arthur is his lack of athleticism. I really didn't like his final part of the season. It's up to him to be in better shape, Valverde can't be blamed.
Guest Posted June 10, 2019 Posted June 10, 2019 4 minutes ago, El Profesor said: I think that's obvious. Barcelona haa better players than Brazil, Arthur's job at Barça should do it simple and take the ball to Messi without risking the possession. Having said that, what worries me about Arthur is his lack of athleticism. I really didn't like his final part of the season. It's up to him to be in better shape, Valverde can't be blamed. How do you feel for the Copa? I am seeing a lot of pessimistic Brazilians, but I honestly think you'll be fine considering you have only lost I think 3 times at home ever to South Americans?
El Profesor Posted June 10, 2019 Posted June 10, 2019 7 minutes ago, Grizzly21 said: How do you feel for the Copa? I am seeing a lot of pessimistic Brazilians, but I honestly think you'll be fine considering you have only lost I think 3 times at home ever to South Americans? Actually, I kinda want to see Argentina winning it. I´d love to see Messi winning his first title with Argentina at Maracanã. A football legend finally winning it with his country in such a legendary stage would be a really nice story.
Guest Posted June 10, 2019 Posted June 10, 2019 Just now, El Profesor said: Actually, I kinda want to see Argentina winning it. I´d love to see Messi winning his first title with Argentina at Maracanã. A football legend finally winning it with his country in such a legendary stage would be a really nice story. Wow, and I seem to recall you saying that you wanted "anyone but Argentina" win the 2014 World Cup!
El Profesor Posted June 11, 2019 Posted June 11, 2019 2 hours ago, Grizzly21 said: Wow, and I seem to recall you saying that you wanted "anyone but Argentina" win the 2014 World Cup! That was before the 2015 and 2016 defeats. I kinda feel for Messi getting so close and not getting a title with Argentina.
Guest Posted June 14, 2019 Posted June 14, 2019 Starts today in what will probably be a fairly one side affair. Brazil vs Bolivia. Brazilians are very pessimistic from the ones I've talked to, but honestly I can't see anyone else beat them in their own home, even in their current state. Hope I'm wrong.
Eco Posted June 14, 2019 Posted June 14, 2019 All matches being broadcast here in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. I have never watched this tournament so this will be a joy to watch.
Guest Posted June 14, 2019 Posted June 14, 2019 Just now, Eco said: All matches being broadcast here in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. I have never watched this tournament so this will be a joy to watch. Enjoy it. Great tournament this is. I really hope I am wrong about the above, but I think Brazil have lost at home 6-7 times in their history at most. I honestly can't see them bottle this one, even with all their problems and absences.
Guest Posted June 14, 2019 Posted June 14, 2019 Off the top of my head Brazil 0-2 Uruguay - 1950 World Cup Brazil 1-3 Peru - 1975 Copa America Brazil 1-7 Germany - 2014 World Cup Brazil 0-3 Netherlands - 2014 World Cup I'm sure Argentina have won before in Brazil as well, as I've been told but I can't quite find the competitive games.
Eco Posted June 14, 2019 Posted June 14, 2019 Yeah - I would LOVE for Venezuela(Martinez) or Paraguay (Miggy/Villalba) to win it (not happening though). Then I really don't have a favorite in South America....maybe Colombia?
Guest Posted June 14, 2019 Posted June 14, 2019 Just now, Eco said: Yeah - I would LOVE for Venezuela(Martinez) or Paraguay (Miggy/Villalba) to win it (not happening though). Then I really don't have a favorite in South America....maybe Colombia? I was hoping this would be our Copa, but I've been brought back to reality. Not that we are shit (although we aren't the same team from the last qualifiers) more that Brazil don't lose at home. There also exists the inferiority complex. It exists with Argentina, Brazil and to an extent, Uruguay. Those 3 don't need to be at their best to win games.
Eco Posted June 14, 2019 Posted June 14, 2019 42 minutes ago, Grizzly21 said: I was hoping this would be our Copa, but I've been brought back to reality. Not that we are shit (although we aren't the same team from the last qualifiers) more that Brazil don't lose at home. There also exists the inferiority complex. It exists with Argentina, Brazil and to an extent, Uruguay. Those 3 don't need to be at their best to win games. You just posted a list of massive games in which Brazil lost at home.
Guest Posted June 14, 2019 Posted June 14, 2019 13 minutes ago, Eco said: You just posted a list of massive games in which Brazil lost at home. I believe those are the only 4 though. They have an unbelieveable record on home turf.
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