Busquets would still be weltering and looking to the ref with every turn. One reason why I enjoyed watching LvG side thrash them
Day 5: Germany vs. Portugal
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik and Imran hold a long overdue conversation about United's awful league form with 1 win in 7. They discuss a disappointing draw at Bournemouth, a not so disappointing draw against Liverpool and a crushing defeat at Chelsea - Is time nearly over for Erik Ten Hag?
Then in a special second half of the pod, Nik welcomes Natalie ( https://twitter.com/natalie_17) to discuss the fortunes of Manchester United Women as they booked a place in the FA Cup Final after a historic first ever win vs. Chelsea.
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So how exactly did the Ref take part in that situation? Portugal sucked, Germany didn't. Get over it.
Exactly, you finally got it. Why should any side do anything in the second half when GER was given any easy lead and POR reduced to 10 and 3:0 at half time.
It could have been an interesting game also in the second half but the ref had other ideas
It could've been an interesting game if Pepe wasn't an idiot and Portugal could defend corners as well.
Get over what? I still don't care about who wins but always want both teams on level chances, not like Mexico (ok, they still won) or Croatia or others who have also been robbed their chance
The lead would have obviously been 2:0 or 3:0 even without the penalty.
Portugal were pure shit even with Pepe on the field.
Ahhhh...yes :-) That's far too easy to say they would have scored 3 till halftime anyway. It would have been a different game!
Balu, du wirfst "Perlen vor die Säue". Don't argue with him; it's pointless.
Why? As i said before the game, under Löw we are always in absolute perfect shape as soon as the tournament starts. I trusted him before and was not worried at all.
@red_7: Sorry, but how on earth is this not a penalty? 
He's clearly grabbing him and trying to bring him down. Yes, Götze could go on, but the chance would already have been ruined because of that, so of course he's taking the penalty. You, my dear sir, have to clear your red and green glasses.
He's clearly grabbing him and trying to bring him down. Yes, Götze could go on, but the chance would already have been ruined because of that, so of course he's taking the penalty. You, my dear sir, have to clear your red and green glasses.What a game from Muller, great performance.
Coentrao out for the World Cup, Portugal is fecked.
Who replaced him? Andre Almeida, who looks like a pub player that won the lottery? Or does Veloso get shifted to LB?
Who replaced him? Andre Almeida, who looks like a pub player that won the lottery? Or does Veloso get shifted to LB?
Depends how bold Bento is.
Some tactical genius like a Mourinho would play Veloso there, and get praised for it.
From everything I know about Bento, the man is very pragmatic and safety first, more worried about how the other teams play.
Some tactical genius like a Mourinho would play Veloso there, and get praised for it.
From everything I know about Bento, the man is very pragmatic and safety first, more worried about how the other teams play.
They don't have any players, they have nothing, their strikers are the worst, almost non existent. So they are forced to use those same old players who aren't even doing much at their clubs. The Portuguese FA need to do something or else I can see them not qualifying for any major tournament for a long time.
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Just saw this. Such a shame!
Yes. The one he's tried to rush back from unsuccessfully numerous times this season.
What's the definition of insanity again?
From International Business Times
Cristiano Ronaldo's future could be in danger due to a recurring knee injury, according to reports in Spain.
The Real Madrid superstar seemed fully recovered from injury problems on his return to Portugal's starting line-up where helped his team in their final friendly over Republic of Ireland before heading to Brazil for the 2014 World Cup – the Ballon d'Or winner had not played since Real's Champions League triumph against city rivals Atletico Madrid last month in Lisbon, where Ronaldo scored the fourth goal from the penalty spot.
However, El Confidencial claims Ronaldo's knee injury has returned with even greater severity despite the striker pulling out all the stops to play for his country at the World Cup – and there is risk of rupture.
The report also claims Ronaldo's future as a football player was in danger as MRI scans showed he was far from being fit. He went on to play in the 4 - 0 drubbing against Germany against medical advice.
The diagnosis of Dr. Noronha, a trusted doctor of Ronaldo's agent Jorge Mendes and a specialist in knee injuries, has been resounding: "If Ronaldo does not stop and rest, his future is in danger." The doctors have asked him to stop playing for about two months with absolute rest as his knee is still emitting signals that is not right and also could break at any moment, and which is worse, become chronic – but the striker ignores everyone, as saying repeatedly: "I am who decides if I am playing or not."
Real Madrid are said to be monitoring the injury with concern.
Cristiano Ronaldo's future could be in danger due to a recurring knee injury, according to reports in Spain.
The Real Madrid superstar seemed fully recovered from injury problems on his return to Portugal's starting line-up where helped his team in their final friendly over Republic of Ireland before heading to Brazil for the 2014 World Cup – the Ballon d'Or winner had not played since Real's Champions League triumph against city rivals Atletico Madrid last month in Lisbon, where Ronaldo scored the fourth goal from the penalty spot.
However, El Confidencial claims Ronaldo's knee injury has returned with even greater severity despite the striker pulling out all the stops to play for his country at the World Cup – and there is risk of rupture.
The report also claims Ronaldo's future as a football player was in danger as MRI scans showed he was far from being fit. He went on to play in the 4 - 0 drubbing against Germany against medical advice.
The diagnosis of Dr. Noronha, a trusted doctor of Ronaldo's agent Jorge Mendes and a specialist in knee injuries, has been resounding: "If Ronaldo does not stop and rest, his future is in danger." The doctors have asked him to stop playing for about two months with absolute rest as his knee is still emitting signals that is not right and also could break at any moment, and which is worse, become chronic – but the striker ignores everyone, as saying repeatedly: "I am who decides if I am playing or not."
Real Madrid are said to be monitoring the injury with concern.
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