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« on: July 10, 2006, 10:51:01 PM »

GK: Buffon ITA - Never made a mistake.

RB: Zambrotta ITA - Definitely the best full back in the world.

CB: Thuram FRA - One of the all time greats

CB: Cannavaro ITA - Outstanding performances by the Italian Captain.

LB: Grosso ITA - I was very impressed with this player. Won a penalty against Australia, scored against Germany in the semi final - what a player.

MF: Cristiano Ronaldo POR - Love him or hate him, the boy is world class and showed what a great player he is. Could be better than Figo and Eusebio.

MF: Andres Pirlo ITA - He really suprised me. I never rated him, but he had a great tournament and played a vital role for the Italians.

MF: Patrick Vieira FRA - Reminded me of the old Vieira of 5 years ago.

MF: Zinedine Zidane FRA - The greatest?

FC: Miroslav Klose GER - Tournament top goal scorer

FC: Thierry Henry FRA - Played very well.



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« Reply #1 on: July 10, 2006, 10:56:31 PM »

Not much i would disagree about there. Not sure about Henry but then there are not many strikers who played well in the comp.
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« Reply #2 on: July 10, 2006, 11:08:49 PM »

but then there are not many strikers who played well in the comp.

My thoughts exactly.

Defenders ruled this world cup.
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« Reply #3 on: July 10, 2006, 11:12:21 PM »

MF: Cristiano Ronaldo POR - Love him or hate him, the boy is world class and showed what a great player he is. Could be better than Figo and Eusebio.

**Coughs and splutters!**
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« Reply #4 on: July 10, 2006, 11:16:17 PM »

MF: Cristiano Ronaldo POR - Love him or hate him, the boy is world class and showed what a great player he is. Could be better than Figo and Eusebio.

**Coughs and splutters!**

He has a very bad attitude and he is a diving cheat, but he is very very good.
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« Reply #5 on: July 10, 2006, 11:53:00 PM »

buffon

lahm

cannavarro

ayala

zambrotta

maxi rodrigez

pirlo

zidane

riquelme

klose

henry
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« Reply #6 on: July 10, 2006, 11:59:04 PM »

but then there are not many strikers who played well in the comp.

My thoughts exactly.

Defenders ruled this world cup.

I would still have gone for Podolski.
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« Reply #7 on: July 11, 2006, 12:01:27 AM »

but then there are not many strikers who played well in the comp.

My thoughts exactly.

Defenders ruled this world cup.

I would still have gone for Podolski.
I dont rate him.
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« Reply #8 on: July 11, 2006, 12:32:19 AM »

One of the most overlooked players has been
R Marquez (Mexico)

Playing for a supposed lesser team and unlucky to come up against Argentina when they were on fire.
Single handedly dragged Mexico up a few notches and made them go toe to toe with the Argies until the wonder goal put them out
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« Reply #9 on: July 11, 2006, 12:55:45 AM »

Nem, I agree your left back was very good but did he win a penalty against Australia or did he cheat by running into an opponent that was on the ground and tumbling to fool the ref?
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« Reply #10 on: July 11, 2006, 01:40:50 AM »

buffon...Best keeper in world

zambrotta...best full back in world

Cannavaro...best centre halve in world

Marquez...reminds me a lot of sammer, quality defender and very good going forward

Grosso...the winning penalty made me the happiest guy in the world!

Kaka...best of the brazilians

Gattuso...ran and ran and ran one of those unsung heroes.

Pirlo...like nem never impressed me before, had a big rep in italy but passing ability awesome

Zidane...best player ive ever seen, against brazil he was immense

Klose...top scorer wot else can i say

Ronaldo...jus because hes the highest scorer in world cup ever.

manager...LIPPI!!!!!!!! The guys an absolute legend..Thank u lippi.

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« Reply #11 on: July 11, 2006, 01:43:01 AM »

I thought Pirlo was a fantastic passer with great vision, if he could run, tackle and had some strength he would be a good player.............. Cool
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« Reply #12 on: July 11, 2006, 02:04:06 AM »

Best thing about Zambrotta is he has only been a defender for a few years! He adjusted after Camronesi took his spot in midfield at Juve, that is true class.
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« Reply #13 on: July 11, 2006, 09:05:01 AM »

Nem, I agree your left back was very good but did he win a penalty against Australia or did he cheat by running into an opponent that was on the ground and tumbling to fool the ref?

The defender did go down easily. However, Neil shouldn't have given him the opportunity to do so, by going to ground in the area.

It was the last minute of extra time, in a World cup knockout match. Most players are going down easily in the area, if given the chance.
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« Reply #14 on: July 11, 2006, 11:21:24 AM »

Pleased to see someone mention Riquelme. In a time where Midfield Generals seem to be almost extinct, to see someone like Riquelme pulling the strings so effectively is great to watch. If Argentina hadn't been hamstrung by a cowardly manager he could have been holding a winners medal.
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