jules_darby Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Good World Cup overall? Entertaining? Interesting? Pretty good piece here http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/worldcup/world-cup-2014-a-beautiful-tournament-that-covered-up-some-ugly-truths-9605713.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big E Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 For me it was very much worth it. Top football and a great experience. The Brazillians I met thought they were going to win it and blame the injury for their exit. Corruption is horrible in fifa. My mate bought one of those tickets in hospitality. If you wanted any ticket it could be sourced from the hotel lobby, not discreet at all. Advertised despite being illegal. Although the grounds cost a lot they employed many people which can only be a good thing. Also many people from the favelas made a lot of money selling drinks, drugs and tat to tourists. Even the brasses were quids in although some it some strange experiences with some foreign fans......there are some dirty bastards in this world! I think Brazil will grow from this. A girl I have kept in contact with says the way our media describe Brazil etc is not entirely accurate. It is growing as a country. Yes there is a huge gap between the haves and have nots but things are changing slowly. So in short...it was boss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Zico Posted July 14, 2014 Moderators Share Posted July 14, 2014 Group stages were v good Bar the odd game things got a bit tight/dull in the knock out stages Final was decent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc505 Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Same as Zico for me. I think it often helps with where and how you watch games too. Saw most of the group stages in Majorca, every shop, bar and restaurant had the games on and it made for a really good atmosphere and buzz everywhere. I've read stories of a few people returning from Brazil and all had a great time, fair play to all who went. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Loved it. Enjoyed it ten times more than South Africa. I really wish Chile had beat Brazil,they were great to watch as could have made the Demi's easy. Roll on Russia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonk Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 For me it was very much worth it. Top football and a great experience. The Brazillians I met thought they were going to win it and blame the injury for their exit. Corruption is horrible in fifa. My mate bought one of those tickets in hospitality. If you wanted any ticket it could be sourced from the hotel lobby, not discreet at all. Advertised despite being illegal. Although the grounds cost a lot they employed many people which can only be a good thing. Also many people from the favelas made a lot of money selling drinks, drugs and tat to tourists. Even the brasses were quids in although some it some strange experiences with some foreign fans......there are some dirty bastards in this world! I think Brazil will grow from this. A girl I have kept in contact with says the way our media describe Brazil etc is not entirely accurate. It is growing as a country. Yes there is a huge gap between the haves and have nots but things are changing slowly. So in short...it was boss Shes not really going to Marry you. Stop sending her money and move on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leyther_Matt Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Same as Zico for me. I think it often helps with where and how you watch games too. Saw most of the group stages in Majorca, every shop, bar and restaurant had the games on and it made for a really good atmosphere and buzz everywhere. I've read stories of a few people returning from Brazil and all had a great time, fair play to all who went. Agree on that. Me and the mrs were in Majorca and the hotel was a League of Nations. Was great fun watching Belgium/France/Germany with folk from each country. Didn't fancy winding up the Russians though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freds dad Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Shes not really going to Marry you. Stop sending her money and move on. Are you sure she was a girl? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no balls Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Shes not really going to Marry you. Stop sending her money and move on. I wonder if his German 'girlfriend' knows he's got one in every port Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Biggish Dave Posted July 15, 2014 Site Supporter Share Posted July 15, 2014 First round of group games were great but then it fizzled out into a fairly ordinary tournament with no totally outstanding teams though the right team won. It was great too see Spain hammered, Argies crying and David Luiz looking suicidal though. I bet PSG have looked at the small print to see if they can avoid signing him - shockingly bad defender Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burndens Bogs Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Loved it - best World Cup in my lifetime . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgoefc Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Great tournament, but I always enjoy this and the euros. Always brings a smile to my face when many on here deride international football. The rest of the world and most foreign players think taking part in a WC the highlight of football in general. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrp Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 feel a bit gutted about it loved going to brazil and really enjoyed it but felt i missed out as spent 3 weeks of it completely pissed watching the games for that reason can't say it was my favourite still 98 for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big E Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 feel a bit gutted about it loved going to brazil and really enjoyed it but felt i missed out as spent 3 weeks of it completely pissed watching the games for that reason can't say it was my favourite still 98 for me that is because you didn't go to any games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrp Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 that is because you didn't go to any games the top boys always stay in the pub Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big E Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 the top boys always stay in the pub they also know when and how to buy beer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ani Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Loved it - best World Cup in my lifetime . Fair enough, had you down as more than 23 though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anewman Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 For me it was very much worth it. Top football and a great experience. The Brazillians I met thought they were going to win it and blame the injury for their exit. Corruption is horrible in fifa. My mate bought one of those tickets in hospitality. If you wanted any ticket it could be sourced from the hotel lobby, not discreet at all. Advertised despite being illegal. Although the grounds cost a lot they employed many people which can only be a good thing. Also many people from the favelas made a lot of money selling drinks, drugs and tat to tourists. Even the brasses were quids in although some it some strange experiences with some foreign fans......there are some dirty bastards in this world! I think Brazil will grow from this. A girl I have kept in contact with says the way our media describe Brazil etc is not entirely accurate. It is growing as a country. Yes there is a huge gap between the haves and have nots but things are changing slowly. So in short...it was boss Another hamburg scenario You'll be getting a job there soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burndens Bogs Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 1990 was ok because we did well, but football wise there were too many red and yellow cards and low scoring games. This world cup had much better football imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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