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A Brazilian defeat would have been a disaster for FIFA, sharpening the Brazilian anti-corruption, anti-FIFA protest movement. A conspiracy theorist might say that explains the appalling refereeing decisions. Others might say that is nonsense and the referee was just honestly incompetent. As a complete neutral who loves football, my evening’s enjoyment was ruined either way. If the officials are going to behave like this, why not skip the next month and just give the cup to Brazil now?
Just like Italy needed to win in 2006, Brazil needs to win this year, and FIFA will make sure it happens.
The system works through undeserved penalty kicks.
In 2006, Italy was facing a massive corruption scandal. Italy was nearly eliminated by Australia but FIFA gave the game to Italy with an undeserved penalty kick, which is a near guarantee of a goal. This video tells the soccer story from 2006.
In 2006, Italy was facing a massive corruption scandal. Italy was nearly eliminated by Australia but FIFA gave the game to Italy with an undeserved penalty kick, which is a near guarantee of a goal. This video tells the soccer story from 2006.
stefano » Wed Jun 18, 2014 5:22 am wrote:
As for this:In 2006, Italy was facing a massive corruption scandal. Italy was nearly eliminated by Australia but FIFA gave the game to Italy with an undeserved penalty kick, which is a near guarantee of a goal. This video tells the soccer story from 2006.
That didn't give Italy the cup though, did it? That match was only in the second round, Italy won three more matches to win the tournament. France were looking to win the final, but then Zidane couldn't keep his cool... I'm pretty sure if he had stayed on France would have won. That was my impression at the time at least. But it's clearly true that FIFA wants to keep the sexy teams in until the playoffs for reasons of viewership, just like they couldn't allow Ireland to qualify instead of France in 2010.
RT
Best fans at World Cup? Japanese clean up stadium after team’s matches (PHOTOS)
Published time: June 20, 2014
Japanese fan clean the tribune after a Group C football match between Japan and Greece at the Dunas Arena in Natal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 19, 2014. (AFP Photo / Toshifumi Kitamura)
The football showdown between Japan and Greece ended in a scoreless draw, but the Japanese fans scored top points from the clean-up crew after leaving the stands of the stadium and its bathroom unblemished.
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Yeah I don't think that was deliberate on the part of either the ref or the Greek dude. Still annoying though. Some good action in that game, but the Ivoirians always looked panicky and rushed when they were attacking, they wasted too much good ball, while the Greeks shut Drogba and Yaya Toure down very effectively. Well done Greece.JackRiddler » Wed Jun 25, 2014 12:29 am wrote:If they have to make a sort-of dodgy penalty call to take from Africa and give to Europe in minute No. 93, as is often the case, then at least it should be for Greece. The guy did not dive, however, he clearly tripped over himself while under pressure from behind.
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