2014-07-14, 09:04 | Link #2341 |
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The German team doesn't really have a single player that stood out that much compare to others. Outside of a few players, most of the team played well. Schweinsteiger gets a lot of spotlight in the finals because of all the beating he received from the opponent (though he actually did pretty alright during the match as well)
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2014-07-14, 12:14 | Link #2345 |
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Funny stat, Manuel Neuer has completed two more passes at this World Cup than Messi. 244 vs. 242.
Although it has to be said, that this midfield was a mess. Shortly before tip-off Khedira gets injured, 20 minutes into the game Kramer is concussed before finally subbed out 10 minutes later, completely overturning the tactical makeup of the squad.
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2014-07-15, 03:41 | Link #2347 |
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For me the player who deserved the Golden Ball is Thomas Müller.
He might not be as flashy as other forwards but the way he plays, moves without ball and cooperates with the offensive maneuvers are simply too good. I think he's the embodiment of everything that a football coach could ever ask for in a forward. |
2014-07-15, 03:48 | Link #2348 |
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I'd give it to James. He's the player who impressed me most from an _individual_ point of view.
What I love about our German team the most is the relative _lack_ of individualism. This team became world champion _without_ one leading figure. Still created from individual strengths, but with an emphasis of tossing it all together for the TEAM rather than creating personalized glory. So, in this aspect, I'm almost grateful that only Neuer won the Golden Glove. PS: Did you guys hear about the famous Muller interview about not defending the Golden Boot? ... still laughing about this one. |
2014-07-15, 08:39 | Link #2349 |
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I feel Mascherano has been immense this world cup, although a DM won't win a golden ball. James was spectacular in the way he found space.
Germany was the best team in terms of quality and depth. I feel they earned the world cup despite Löw, which makes it even more impressive for me. |
2014-07-15, 11:35 | Link #2351 |
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This video cut off the important second part
Essentially, what Müller said roughly translates to "I don't care about this Golden Boot bullsh*t, we're world cup champions. You can stick it where the sun don't shine!" ... and when the interviewer asked Schweinsteiger to translate it, he went with "You look very lovely, and we're very happy to be world cup champions". |
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2014-07-17, 01:02 | Link #2354 |
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Individual awards really doesn't matter to the world cup winners, I can sympathized with the snarky answer from Muller after winning the cup (beside, he already won a Golden Boot before and at a age of 20).
As for the Golden Ball itself, there's tons of candidate for it this tournament and it should just go to individuals with overall best performance and not just those with flashy play. Otherwise, defenders and defensive midfield won't have a chance at winning.
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2014-07-18, 02:25 | Link #2360 |
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That tells you again and again how FIFA is in serious need of implementing a protocol for dealing with head contacts and concussions. It's mind-boggling that all the studies on concussions in sports are there to be read and re-read again, but nothing's done in football.
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