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Otto Rehhagel 3 Bundesliga titles (1988 and 1993 with Werder, 1998 with Kaiserslautern) 5 second places in Bundesliga (1983, 1985, 1986 and 1995 with Werder, 1996 with Bayern) 3 German Cups (1980 with Fortuna, 1991 and 1994 with Werder) 2 German Supercups (1993 and 1994 with Werder) 1 Cup Winners' Cup (1992 with Werder) 1 UEFA Cup (1996 with Bayern) 1 European Championship (2004 with Greece)

Elisha said he's off to Chelsea? Battle of the insiders! FIGHT!

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Silent Hair gives a few of the others a run for 'name of the tournament'.

Rosicky got 2, van Persie 1, Henry 1, Cesc 1 (I think?)

Cech Srna (though this might be the weakest position in this year's tourney) Ayala Mertesacker Abidal Mascherano Kaka Appiah Riquelme Saviola Klose

1. Ghana. They're the best team Africa has turned out for years. Stephen Appiah is one of my favourite players, ever. 2. Argentina. I like their style and that team has World Cups written all over their future with young stars like Mascherano, Tevez, Messi, Saviola and co peaking over the next few years. They're a joy to watch when in flow but aren't afraid to get stuck in if need be. 3. Spain. They'll underachieve, obviously, but I'd like them to do well for Garcia, Xabi, Pepe, etc. Similar team to Argentina in that they're very young and consequently absoloutely stacked with talent for the forseeable decade. 4. Australia. If for no other reason than it seems to piss my friends off. 5. Switzerland. They're unbearably dull, almost destined to draw 0-0 with every team they ever play. They'd probably pull off a boring penalty shootout, if that were possible, but my missus is Swiss and she goes bananas when they do anything remotely exciting so that's worth watching in itself.

Yes, the same Brazillians that do their utmost to remain on their feet. You really are quite bonkers. Anyone else think Bruce Arena looks like Homer Simpson?

Top idea.

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I had $8 in my BF account and stuck it all on Germany @ 1.5 to beat Poland, so up to $12. Put that $12 on the Argies to beat Serbia @ 1.7 - up to $19.50. Put that on Spain to beat Tunisia @ 1.3 and presto, I've made almost $20 in a week. It's not exactly brave betting, but it's working. Might stick a few dollah on the Germans over Ecuador today.

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He was excellent during the Euro champs in 2004 too. I thought Mertersacker looked impressive.

He won Anderlecht's player of the year, Belgian player of the year and Belgian young player of the year in one season, I believe.

This is quickly becoming forum lore...

I would rather win the World Cup than any club competition with any team.

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Henry in a preseason friendly against Weisz at the beginning of this season, I think. He controlled it on his thigh, flicked it over his head with his right foot and lobbed the keeper with his left. The ball didn't touch the ground. Raul against Man Utd for Real Madrid, purely for Redondo's flick. Perhaps my favourite moment on a football pitch. http://youtube.com/watch?v=3S01-lFpTVo&search=Redondo Rooney's volley v. Newcastle