Uruguay Team Preview for World Cup 2014 - 3.0 out of
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Under normal circumstances, Uruguay should be worried by the prospect of facing both England and Italy during the group stage. These teams share Group D alongside Costa Rica which is the obvious underdog and has a snowflake's chance in hell to advance. The reason for why the South Americans are not very worried about these two confrontations is that they have one of the best offensive players in the world. On a good day, the trio made by Edinson Cavani,…
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Argentina Team Preview for World Cup 2014 - 4.5 out of
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2 votes
The long-lasting rivalry between Argentina and Brazil will be reignited this year at the World Cup, with the hosts having the first chance. Argentina comes in second and one of the reasons for why bookmakers are so confident in their ability to win the trophy is that they have Lionel Messi fit to play. Once again he has been brilliant playing for Barcelona and even though his team failed to win the Primera Division, Copa del Rey and the Champions…
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Netherlands Team Preview for World Cup 2014 - 5.0 out of
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1 vote
After being the biggest disappointment at previous world cups, the Netherlands finally rose to the challenge in South Africa and played the final against Spain. Things could've easily gone the other way, but the Dutch failed to win the trophy and will make another attempt in Brazil. They bring an immensely talented squad to South America and with coach Louis Van Gaal at the helm, they shouldn't be ruled out. The Netherlands have one of the best offensive squads of…
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Portugal Team Preview for World Cup 2014 - 5.0 out of
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1 vote
Cristiano Ronaldo might be one of the best players in the world, but until he wins a major trophy with the national team, he can't hope for the top spot. At least in theory, Portugal should provide him with a decent chance at winning the World Cup 2014, after falling short two years ago at the Euro 2012. The last time Portugal made a deep run at the World Cup happened 48 years ago and it goes without saying that…
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France Team Preview for World Cup 2014 - 5.0 out of
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1 vote
The last time France won the World Cup was 16 years ago when they had home pitch advantage and one of the best teams in the nation's history. In Brazil, they will rely on a makeshift group of players that are talented individuals, but don't play too well as a team. They were lucky enough to play in a relatively easy group, so they are credited with the first chance to win it, but the elimination stage will be very…
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England Team Preview for World Cup 2014 - 3.0 out of
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2 votes
England travels to South America, knowing that the pressure is tremendous, after a 48 years drought and a disappointing campaign at the previous World Cup. Their inability to score caused an untimely elimination and a similar outcome in Brazil would create an uproar back home. The stakes are high, but expectations are low and bookmakers don't credit the three Lions with a good chance to win the trophy. The qualification campaign was salvaged in the final rounds, after a disappointingly…
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Brazil Team Preview for World Cup 2014 - 5.0 out of
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1 vote
The World Cup is less than two months away and football fans from all over the world are anxiously waiting for the event to kick-off. Punters don't have to wait that long, as bookmakers have already published the odds for most of the upcoming events and they are unlikely to grow much further. Brazil is the team that spends the most time in the spotlight, for the simple reason that they are the hosts and a perennial favorite to lift…
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