FIFA Confederations Cup, Brazil 2013

[DuMa]

both teams missing out on prime scoring chances here.

[Lebowsky]

Man I hate these irrelevant tournaments, especially in that weather. Nobody moving, nobody giving a shit.

[b1imtf]

Why the **** is Arbeloa on NT?

[Lebowsky]

Why the **** is Arbeloa on NT?

We are short on experienced RBs. With that said, Arbeloa is a disgrace to world football and he should not be playing either for Real or for the NT. I'd rather have one of the excellent RB prospects from the U21 than him.

[b1imtf]

We are short on experienced RBs. With that said, Arbeloa is a disgrace to world football and he should not be playing either for Real or for the NT. I'd rather have one of the excellent RB prospects from the U21 than him.

You don't like C

[Lebowsky]

[QUOTE=b1imtf]You don't like C

[b1imtf]

You mean Azpilicueta, right? I never thought he was all that, but he's better than Arbeloa. Words can't express how much I hate Arbeloa, really.

Yes, I think he is pretty good... I don't like him either, as a big Real fan

[Mr Clutch Melo]

You mean Azpilicueta, right? I never thought he was all that, but he's better than Arbeloa. Words can't express how much I hate Arbeloa, really.

Carejval will be the first-choice or what do you think ? I think Arbeloa is a solid player , not as a starter but as a good backup.

[Lebowsky]

Carejval will be the first-choice or what do you think ? I think Arbeloa is a solid player , not as a starter but as a good backup.

I don't know, but I'm not too optimistic. Coaches are stubborn and have their circle of veteran players whom they trust (look at Del Bosque for example). Hopefully Ancelotti will come with a fresh, unbiased approach and will judge based on talent. I wouldn't mind Arbeloa as a back-up, but starting him is playing 10 vs. 11. Carvajal is an excellent prospect, I'd like to see what he can provide.

[Lebowsky]

Open question that just came to my mind. Who is everyone's favorite player to watch from an aesthetic point of view? Mine is probably Iniesta.

[Jasi]

Open question that just came to my mind. Who is everyone's favorite player to watch from an aesthetic point of view? Mine is probably Iniesta.

Same here.
Pirlo is also a joy to watch.
And the just poorer versions of them (Borja and Pizarro), I love watching them too. Pizarro in his playmaker spot has been faking out entire teams this season, beautiful.

And Fabregas is also a favourite of mine. I love his mix of technique and energy. He's a starter in every posible XI in my book.

All time, it would be Rui Costa a true maestro with a unique style.

[bdreason]

As much as I'd like to see a Spain vs Brazil final... Italy deserves this match.

[bdreason]

Both teams look tired.

[Lebowsky]

Both teams look tired.

Playing in a 30+ degree weather with 80%+ humidity is no joke.

[Lebowsky]

Same here.
Pirlo is also a joy to watch.
And the just poorer versions of them (Borja and Pizarro), I love watching them too. Pizarro in his playmaker spot has been faking out entire teams this season, beautiful.

And Fabregas is also a favourite of mine. I love his mix of technique and energy. He's a starter in every posible XI in my book.

All time, it would be Rui Costa a true maestro with a unique style.

Yes, Rui Costa was excellent. Unfortunately I didn't get to see much of his Fiorentina days. My all time would probably be Zidane, with honorable mentions for Totti and Laudrup.