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"O people, we created you from the same male and female, and rendered you distinct peoples and tribes, that you may recognize one another. The best among you in the sight of GOD is the most righteous. GOD is Omniscient, Cognizant." (49:13)
Supporting England but know they don't have a chance of winning. Redknapp should have been appointed manager but Hodgson's not a bad choice either. Expectations should be geared towards reaching the semis but even that is going to be very challenging.
Been following Spanish football since '02. But I think this time around, the Germans will take the cup. Barcelona & Madrid played a lot of domestic games, fatigue to play it's toll on the Spanish.
Spain's biggest dissapointment will be they lost Villa & Puyol to injury. Soldado/Negredo/Llorente should do a fine job, but Villa is such a versatile player, can play upfront or on the wings.. Ramos can play at CB as he has had a good season with Madrid in his new postion. Pique remains a suspect with his off form with Barcelona. We shall see.
I really liked the Turks in the last tournament. So many amazing last minute comebacks. I know England will disappoint, though I like them. I think Spain is a contender, but my dark horse team is this young German squad. They impressed so much in the last WC, and I think they win the Euro.
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"City of Champions is better than Hockeytown" - Coach Dan Bylsma of the Stanley Cup Champions Pittsburgh Penguins.
Mario Gotze will be the revelation of the tournament imo.
I was surprised to learn that Belgium did not qualify. So many good players: Hazard, Lukaku, Kompany, Vermaelen, Vertonghen. Only a matter of time before they start becoming a force in world football.
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Jamie Siddons is at slip, and decided enough is enough. He yells out. "For christ sake, it's not a 'f*ckin test match."
Waugh replies: " Of course it isn't … You're here. "
Will pull for England, would love to see Gerrard win it for them, they'll lose in penalties or something.
I think it's going to be Germany and France, Klose to score a bunch of goals like he always does in big events.
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12.6 Syed Rasel to Sangakkara, OUT: What a delivery, completely fooled Sangakkara, first five delivery were the outswingers and now, this one comes in sharply, Sangakkara tries to left it and ball hits the off stump, top class bowling!