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World Cup 2014 Thread...

yinyang

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Astronaut Reid Wilson tweeted a picture of the Expedition 40 crew watching the World Cup final in space.
 

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world cup starting? Next month?....Its in brazil right?
Calling Sao Paulo, we got a (nutty) problem here. Pls check with Kim in N Korea:p

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However, according to one YouTube video, last night's final will, in fact, be a head-to-head between Portugal and footballing powerhouse North Korea.

A number of YouTube users have been duped by a spoof video that appears to show a North Korean news broadcast announcing that the national football team had made it to the World Cup final.

The heavily edited video, which was uploaded on the YouTube channel Korea News on 11 July, shows a female news anchor from one of the country’s state run news channels explain to viewers that North Korea had made it to the World Cup final and would be playing a Portugal team led by Cristiano Ronaldo.

The video then purports to show ‘semi-final’ game footage of North Korea playing in a half empty stadium against what seems to be a fellow Asian football minnow, Brazil fans going crazy at one of the North Korean goals and Kim Jong-un appearing on a big screen in front of a crowd of what seem to be adoring Chile, or Costa Rica, fans.

If that was not enough of a hint that the video’s makers might be pulling viewer’s legs, it then presents a summary of the national team’s group stage matches which have them conveniently beating Japan 7 – 0, China 2 – 0 and capitalist enemies USA 4 – 0.

According to Yahoo Sports, the dialect of the voice over is not only wrong but the news anchor’s voice is completely out of synch with her lips.

There is also the small issue that, despite North Korea’s infamous media censorship, North Korean television channels are actually broadcasting World Cup matches, albeit sometimes 24 hours after the games have taken place.

While in this case the video is clearly a fake, the North Korea government has been known in the past to bend the truth when it comes to sports.

At the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, the North Korean government paid Chinese actors to pose as North Koreans and ensure the country had some support at the tournament.

 

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SUPER SUB SAYS IT ALL AND HE BECOMES A LEGEND !!! AND HE MADE HISTORY!!!!!!

Germany are the 2014 FIFA World Cup™ champions, lifting the Trophy for the fourth time in their history after overcoming Argentina 1-0 courtesy of an extra-time goal by Mario Gotze at the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro.

The substitute settled a tie that was in the balance from the first minute until the last with a finish of startling composure given the circumstances, pressure and surroundings. His strike proved the difference, with Argentina unable to respond in what little time remained, adding another star to the Europeans' crest following their triumphs in 1954, 1974 and 1990.
 

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Germany was really that good ? in the knockout stages, they had 3 narrow victories against their opponents, 2 matches went into extra-time. their 7-1 victory over Brazil seemed a fluke. Brazil suddenly collapsed in the semi-finals. Holland easily defeated Brazil 3-0 too.
 

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he did well and he is the rightful disciple of the GREAT KAHN !!!...COMPOSED, COOL, CALM AND A TEAM PLAYER....GREAT LEADERSHIP AND INSPIRING!!!

One of the pillars of the freshly-crowned world champions was without doubt Manuel Neuer. The 28-year-old custodian’s astonishing reflexes, ability to dominate his penalty area and his widely-lauded performances in fulfilling a dual function as a goalkeeper-cum-sweeper made him indispensable to coach Joachim Low.

Neuer’s role in securing a fourth World Cup title for Germany cannot be overstated and his displays were recognised with the adidas Golden Glove as the best goalkeeper at a thrilling and top-quality tournament in Brazil.
 

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adidas Golden Ball: Lionel Messi (Argentina)

>>>"..I swear to GOD I will punish Germany in 2018..."

A true captain and a true matchwinner. There can be no finer compliment to Argentina skipper Lionel Messi, who was so influential in his team’s path to the Final. With some questioning just how influential he would be in Brazil after a demanding season for Barcelona and concerns over a troublesome hamstring, he silenced the doubters by simply being his usual inspirational self. He mesmerised at the Maracana by scoring and setting up another in the 2-1 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina. He scored late on against Iran to send the team through to the Round of 16 and then added two in the 3-2 win over Nigeria. But he didn’t stop there. He played the ball to Angel Di Maria, who scored in the 118th minute of the match against Switzerland to send them through to the quarter-finals. In the semi-finals he stroked home a penalty to help his side defeat the Dutch. And while the personal accolade may be scant reward for a runners-up medal, he can be justifiably proud of his performances at this FIFA World Cup.


adidas Golden Glove: Manuel Neuer (Germany)

">>>HAHA...NOBODY IS GOING TO GET THRU ME..I AM IMPENETRABLE!!! I AM THE BEST!!!.....<<

After winning the UEFA Champions League and the FIFA Club World Cup with Bayern Munich, the 28-year-old now has the adidas Golden Glove to add to his growing collection. The Germany No1 was in fine form for the Nationalmannschaft during Brazil 2014, conceding just four goals in seven games and impressing FIFA’s Technical Study Group with his shot-stopping ability, his commanding presence and his ability to start attacks from his own penalty area. Indeed, he has been dubbed a ‘sweeper-keeper’ by sections of the media for his performances at this World Cup, featuring plenty of evidence of his desire to come off his line and play accurate passes when under pressure.
 

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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JULY 13: Andre Schuerrle of Germany lifts the World Cup trophy to celebrate with his teammates during the award ceremony after the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Final match between Germany and Argentina at Maracana on July 13, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Lars Baron - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
 

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Bastian Schweinsteiger of Germany walks out from the pitch after a medical treatment...when you have such a gallant fighting player
in your team - stayed on to fight despite the big gaping wound on is face - you know your team will triumph!!!

well done SCHWEINSTEIGER!!! great fighter!!! great sportsman!!! Viva Germany!!!
 
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