Cristiano Ronaldo could shine in World Cup

[MaSsiVe]

Luis Boa-Morte has been playing very well for the NT...

I think you meant Fulham?

because if you didn't I must assume you're on some heavy sh't dude.

 

[Virgo]

I don't know man, I rate Ballack, Podolski, and Klose higher than anyone on Portugal except for CR. And Borowski is going to blow up at the Cup if he starts, the way he's playing right now I'd rate him above anyone on Portugal as well. However, I do admit an attacking bias. Richardo Carvallo is without a doubt the best defender on either of the two teams.

that's because you obviously don't follow Portugal to a minimal, you even admitted you haven't seen Deco play many times and that's hard considering he always starts for Barça.

It's Figo's last tournament and if he considers that and gives all he has left in him and gets on his old form, he is the best winger in the world, not even a contest there.
About CR you never know what to expect of him as he is inconsistent as hell but he tends to score a lot for the NT. And he's one of those players that if he's up for it, he's virtually unplayable.
That attacking midfield trio of Figo - Deco - Ronaldo when on form, rivals any team except Brazil.

Shame about Jorge Andrade or our defence would be one of the best as well but Meira is very shaky and our DM spots are still up for grabs, so obviously I'm not very confident but I think we would still be able to beat Germany at the time.

 

[Virgo]

I think you meant Fulham?

because if you didn't I must assume you're on some heavy sh't dude.

definitely.

i haven't seen a good game from him in years.

Simao is a good shout if he manages not to be a pussy though.

 

[Luis Ah-Hoy]

Last game, against Croatia... Boa-Morte played well! Don't you remember that game? He made some incisive runs... i think he did very well...

 

[adj137]

Yes based on his club performances i can see why he's going, the man is the rock of our team and thank fu*k he's staying. Everything of any quality in our team goes through Big Boa.
But ive never been convinced of his place in the NT, surely on the wings first choice would be Figo and CR, so Boa is in their as a back-up. If you were drafting in someone as a backup wouldn't you go for someone with youth on his side who's a bit of a unknown on the international stage, for me thats Queresma. I don't know that much about it so i am speculating though.

 

[Luis Ah-Hoy]

No... ATM i would take Boa over Quaresma, without any doubt...

Quaresma is very talented, but he's still a spoiled brat... his attitude is his big handicap... he have to grow up a little to deserve a place in the Portuguese NT... onn the other hand, Boa-Morte may not have all of Quaresma's talent, but he has got enough, plus he's a much more mature and reliable player... he's very fast and dangerous... is a player that can unbalance defences when he makes his incisive runs... and finally he's a hard-working player, he helps the defenders... so, Scholari did well in picking him over Quaresma...

 

[Hendrik]

ShiftyPowers, stop taking games against Luxembourg too seriously, man. I'd give Portugal the edge - on paper - because of their superior defense which is the most important requirement for a successful campaign. We'll see if the homeground advantage will play a major role like in the past tournaments.

I'd rank Brazil, Argentina, Italy, England and Holland above or respectively slightly above Portugal as the top favourites. The Spaniards don't seem to have the mentality to perform as a team when it matters. The French are way past it. They struggled in the qualifying round to leave the likes of Switzerland, Ireland or Israel behind them.

I rate Pauleta higher than Podolski or Klose...

The way I see it:
Ger..............Por
GK: >
DEF: <
MID: =
ATT: >

 

[Rob]

Germany does have an advantage considering they have the 12th man. But seeing their display against Japan, I wouldn't consider them a favourite or outsider.

The Rob says remove your signature, you jabroni.

 

[ShiftyPowers]

ShiftyPowers, stop taking games against Luxembourg too seriously, man. I'd give Portugal the edge - on paper - because of their superior defense which is the most important requirement for a successful campaign. We'll see if the homeground advantage will play a major role like in the past tournaments.

I'd rank Brazil, Argentina, Italy, England and Holland above or respectively slightly above Portugal as the top favourites. The Spaniards don't seem to have the mentality to perform as a team when it matters. The French are way past it. They struggled in the qualifying round to leave the likes of Switzerland, Ireland or Israel behind them.


The way I see it:
Ger..............Por
GK: >
DEF: <
MID: =
ATT: >

I'm not taking games against Luxembourg too seriously, Klose and Borowski were basically the two best players in Germany this past year and if it weren't for Weise's blunder they would have eliminated Juventus. Klose is probably the best arial forward at the WC including Koller and McBride. And we all know what Poldi is capable of.

But do I really have to argue that much? Look at your own rankings! You give Germany 2 pluses, Portugal 1 plus, and an even midfield. I don't know, maybe my american match is shoddy, but I always thought 2 > 1. To me Klose and Podolski might be the best striking tandem in the cup, and that includes Ronaldo and Adriano. I'd put Rooney and Owen ahead of them, but there are injuries. Poldolski is the golden boy and Klose is having the best year of his career, riding an immense wave of good form.

 

[Virgo]

I agree with GK and Forwards but even midfield my arse, that has to be a joke, but ok no use in continuing this as it's going nowhere.

 

[Luis Ah-Hoy]

I'm with Virgo...

Anyways, this attacking quartet: CR - Deco - Pauleta - Figo, is good enough to compete with any other, except Brazil's, which as all we know (well... some dumbasses don't! ), have the most powerfull and talented attacking force...

Sometimes, i think Boa-Morte should be given the opportunity to play as a striker... if Postiga or Nuno "L'Oreal" Gomes doesn't perform well, to help Pauleta upfront... as for Pauleta, the man is on fire right now! This should be the inverse of what happened in Euro 2004... i think he'll score a lot of goals in this WC!

 

[adj137]

Well Boa does play as an advanced midfielder coming in support of the big men upfront of McBride and Heidar, its wouldn't be too hard for him to bring that to portugal playing towards Pauleta.
Whatever happened to Postiga, he came to Tottenham, didn't do Carlos and then went back to portugal. Is he still any good.

 

[Hendrik]

I'm not taking games against Luxembourg too seriously, Klose and Borowski were basically the two best players in Germany this past year and if it weren't for Weise's blunder they would have eliminated Juventus. Klose is probably the best arial forward at the WC including Koller and McBride. And we all know what Poldi is capable of.

But do I really have to argue that much? Look at your own rankings! You give Germany 2 pluses, Portugal 1 plus, and an even midfield. I don't know, maybe my american match is shoddy, but I always thought 2 > 1.

Defense > offense as long as you don't have the likes of Ronaldinho, Adrinao, Ronaldo etc. up front. Like I stated earlier, a strong defense is the key to a successful campaign. We're not gonna win anything if the CBs don't improve or not stay injured (Huuuth). It might be enough for Costa Rica or Ecuador but not against a more balanced team.

To me Klose and Podolski might be the best striking tandem in the cup, and that includes Ronaldo and Adriano.

They first have to prove themselves against tougher opposition in the later stages of the tournament. Until then, let's not get ahead of ourselves here. There will be a lot pressure on them and the whole team.

 

[Tiago_10]

Whatever happened to Postiga, he came to Tottenham, didn't do Carlos and then went back to portugal. Is he still any good.

No, he sucks. He's in some team in the french league, I think it's Saint-Etienne. Another controversial call-up by Scolari if you ask me, not that we weren't expecting, but still..

 

[adj137]

he's crap, and he still managed to score against england in Euro 2004. Wanker

 

[Tiago_10]

Muhahaha

But I highly doubt he'll do that again, being against England or another side, unless it's San Marino or something.

 

[eXecutioner]

The way I see it:
Ger..............Por
GK: >
DEF: <
MID: =
ATT: >[/QUOTE]

WTF??? whos Germany got in the middfield to be equal to Portugal?
Portugal has one of the best midfields in the world, maybe second to Englad
you cannot sit here and tell me that Ballack, Schneider, Borowski are equal to Deco, Figo, Thiago, Maniche, Ronaldo, Simao and a bunch others who i dont feel like thinking of right now

as for Germany's attack being the best in the world?? thats a joke
yeah im a huge fan of Podolski and Klose, but how many world cups has Podolski played in? umm 0 and as for Klose? 1
Brazil is still the runaway with the best attack in the world with Netherlands as not a far second
and once again you guys just underestimate Holland and i love it, to say that Italy and England are better than Holland is a complete joke
unless a miracle happens and Rooney and Owen get to 100 percent than England will score a total of maybe 5 goals in the whole cup
Italy was my favorite to win about 2-3 months ago, but with a qustionable Totti and a shaky Middfield as well as an unexperienced deffense, i dont see them making it passed the second round...
there i set you all straight

 

[Madeira]

The Rob says remove your signature, you jabroni.

The Rob sounds retarded quoting cheesy wrestling excerpts.

Fool.

 

[Kibe Kru]

Mod bashing is almost as bad as diving in the forum, mate... behave....

 

[diroix]

Ribery will shine not Cristiano..