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Suarez to undergo knee surgery, according to sports news; Uruguay plays England 19 June
Uruguay’s striker Luis Suarez will undergo surgery on Thursday in a knee according to relatives and close friends of the best player of the English Premier league with the Liverpool colors. Read full article
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May 22nd, 2014 - 09:02 am - Link - Report abuse 0Really? Are Arsenal going to spend some money this season?
May 22nd, 2014 - 09:34 am - Link - Report abuse 0Last season Suarez was rumoured to be joining Chelsea which led to the joke, “If you can't eat 'em, join 'em”.
Yup.
May 22nd, 2014 - 10:48 am - Link - Report abuse 0After years of very cautious financial management, including massive investment in the new Emirates Stadium, finally they are going to open the wallet.
Some say upto £200 million could be made available.
'snurk' at joke. Jeje! He does seemed to have reformed his bad boy ways. ...
#The Liverpool striker the best player of the Premier League and one of the best in the world”
May 22nd, 2014 - 12:04 pm - Link - Report abuse 0best player of the epl?
david silva, juan mata, sergio agüero, pablo zabaleta, etc are way ahead.
one of the best players in the world?
LOL
not even close.
Not good news but not surprised. Suarez took so many bad tackles during the season in England that it was inevitable that he would soon suffer a serious knee injury.
May 22nd, 2014 - 12:30 pm - Link - Report abuse 0The skilful players get little protection in England as the referee's simply do not take strong enough action and are loathe to issue yellow cards let alone reds. More players in England should be sent off for foul tackles but they get away with it, time after time.
Let's hope that Suarez will be fit to play but it does not sound very promising. The World Cup will be less attractive to watch without his participation.
@4 paulcedron
May 22nd, 2014 - 01:18 pm - Link - Report abuse 0“Suarez tops the BSports Power 50 players”
TOP 5:
1. Suarez
2. Messi
3. Ibrahimovic
4. Ronaldo
5. Strootman
A few of his other awards this year.
PFA Players' Player of the Year (1): 2013–14
FWA Footballer of the Year (1): 2013–14
European Golden Shoe (1): 2013–14
Barclays Player of the Season (1): 2013–14
FSF Player of the Year (1): 2013–14
@4 Paul. You forgot to include the druggie Maradona on your list.
May 22nd, 2014 - 01:38 pm - Link - Report abuse 0@6
May 22nd, 2014 - 01:40 pm - Link - Report abuse 0That is a comprehensively persuasive list to establish Suarez' status as ascribed in the above article.
People everywhere will have their own favourite players of course, that is part of the passion for the game.
However, the list you provide firmly puts Suarez as OFFICIALLY the best player in the Premiership.
@5 smoko1
That's an interesting opinion about referees/cards/injuries. Is this from your personal perspective or is there some ongoing debate about it? Possibly in comparison to La Liga and equivalents?
I would be interested to hear more, sounds like it could possibly be the next big issue.
Are referees allowing foul play to go unpunished? Sounds quite serious.
6 leiard
May 22nd, 2014 - 02:02 pm - Link - Report abuse 0bssports?
what´s that?
bloomberg?
what can they know about football?
nothing?
fifa ballon d´or
2013- ronaldo, messi, ribery
2012- messi, iniesta, xavi
2011- messi, ronaldo, xavi
2010- messi, iniesta, xavi.
and suarez?
Bah it doesn’t matter if Suarez is on time for the WC or not; Im sorry orientals but Uruguay is nothing more than the typical medium rank team that is a pre WC promise with a name or two but always end up failing to deliver; like so many times before you had your Netherlands, Portugal, England.
May 22nd, 2014 - 02:07 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Spain was always the eternal candidate with very good teams in all the WC. They had to copy paste Barsa to win a WC.
You need continuity at the quarters and semifinals to become a real considerable Champion.
According to most reputable news sources Brazil are clear favourites to win, but quite a lot of money is being placed on Germany.
May 22nd, 2014 - 03:04 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Anyone here think Germany can win?
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May 22nd, 2014 - 03:07 pm - Link - Report abuse 0of course not.
the candidates are, in this order:
1 brazil
2 spain
3 argentina
I think Germany can win should they avoid Spain and Italy (historically, they never beaten Italy in a competitive game). Spain can win too, should they avoid any South American team.
May 22nd, 2014 - 03:09 pm - Link - Report abuse 0My Money is on Argentina or Brazil. My Heart on Uruguay.
Anyone else think Germany can do it? I am just curious and am thinking about putting a littler wager on for fun.
May 22nd, 2014 - 03:24 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Anyway, back to the article.
“It was not clear whether Suarez will recover on time for the Brazil Cup.”
I hope does recover in time, it is always great to watch fantastic players at their peak.
Suarez was the Highest Goalscorer in the Premier League this 2013-14 with a tally on 31, outstripping he nearest rival Daniel Sturridge (21 goals) by a substanial margin. He was also voted by his fellow professionals as The Professional Footballers' Association Players' Player of the Year (often called the PFA Players' Player of the Year, the Players' Player of the Year, or simply the Player of the Year). This an annual award given to the player who is adjudged to have been the best of the year in English football.
So I am inclined to agree with Mercopress this time.
I think Germany has even better chances than Argentina and Italy as the record shows but Argentina almost enjoys a free highway to the semifinals (courtesy of Blatter to his friend Grondona). Germany has being brushed aside many times before and has ended up in the finals and semifinals.
May 22nd, 2014 - 03:34 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Germany ALWAYS delivers
Never underestimate zee Germans!
May 22nd, 2014 - 03:48 pm - Link - Report abuse 0They went out to Brazil early and privately buit their own training camp as they didn't trust the holders to deliver to the standards they require!
I agree both Spain and Italy are contenders. Argentina should make the semi-finals but I am not 100% convinced about Brazil having a clean run.
Is there a possibilty that Brazil will collapse under the incredible pressure? That the weight of expectation might be to overbearing?
Any thoughts on that theory?
I think there is very few space for surprises like there was in other WCs...
May 22nd, 2014 - 04:08 pm - Link - Report abuse 0I dont know if you can see the numbers I've posted in but my interactive fixture is something like this...
http://canchallena.lanacion.com.ar/mundial-brasil-2014-fixture-interactivo
Semifinalist will be Brazil Germany/France on one side and the other Spain/Italy and Argentina on the other. Anything can happen there onwards
I think that in Brazil, the pressure of the audience is much heavier on Brazil's opponent than on Brazil. It's really difficult to win in South America being the away team. Germany is a cup team. They always perform. But their machinery is less efficient in the Brazilian heat.
May 22nd, 2014 - 04:09 pm - Link - Report abuse 0As for England, their quality is still much too young. A good defence, excellent skipper and a talented attack. Italy is like England, but with better defence and a solid tactic.
Uruguay has a great defence with question mark(s) on Lugano, a poor midfield and a world class attack. As with England, we too seem to lack a solid tactic.
England will put its hope on the young ones.
Italy will do what Italy always does.
Uruguay will sing for that midfield.
Costa Rica will upset.
South American teams are obviously favourites becuase they're used to the climate. Brazil would be my favourite followed by Argentina, Germany will be in amongst it as will Spain and I think Belgium. I don't think Italy, France or England have a chance.
May 22nd, 2014 - 04:09 pm - Link - Report abuse 019.
May 22nd, 2014 - 04:23 pm - Link - Report abuse 0agree,
but the average temperature in northeast brazil in june, for example, is +/- 28° C / 30° C.
guess it will not be a problem for european players.
at least it is not the height of ecuador or bolivia.
it is impossible to play there.
You are not taking into account the fixtures. Italy will face off Spain in the quarters as Uruguay will face Brazil in the quarters. There is not much more to say about that group.
May 22nd, 2014 - 04:29 pm - Link - Report abuse 0England are going to be the same losers they always are.
Italy may -just maybe- surprise Spain and that. But it is more likely Spain knocking out Argentina in the semifinals and Germany vs Brazil on the other side I would put it in a 40% Germany - 60% Brazil.
Spain vs Brazil in the final and Brazil winning that with comfort
There is no great expectation on England. It is more a 'jolly boys' thank you trip for the seniors and a chance for the young-bloods to bond as squad in an international environment. It's training for the Euros.
May 22nd, 2014 - 04:32 pm - Link - Report abuse 0So it seems the general consensus here is that Brazil will win it out right. But Germany will almost definitely get to the semi finals.
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May 22nd, 2014 - 04:39 pm - Link - Report abuse 0well, at least england have a great team and coach for the next rugby world cup.
and they will be the hosts.
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May 22nd, 2014 - 04:41 pm - Link - Report abuse 0True, but it would be funny to see France taking down Germany in those quarter finals and facing Brazil in the semis LOL!
I would love to hear La Marseillaise in Belo Horizonte and bring back the most traumatic memories on those Brazilians
;-)
I thought this thread was about Suarez and the World Cup, not rugby and national songs?
May 22nd, 2014 - 04:58 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Anyway the latest news reports here are that the boy Luis has already had the surgery, that it was successful but it is likely he will not be able to play for a while. .. probably miss the W C.
Also the latest rumours are that he is going to Real Madrid not Arsenal but that Arsenal are buying Benzema. .... and on and on it goes. ....
Still it will take a shame if doesn't get to play this time.
19 Knarf and 20 paulcedron
May 22nd, 2014 - 05:03 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Climate will not favour anyone this time. Unlike Argentina 78 (last Cup played in this continent), when most south american players still played in their own leagues, 90% of brazilian, argentine, uruguayan and chileans play in Europe. And, as Paul noted, some matches will be hosted in NE Brasil.
Argentina would be hot favourites if they had the brazilian back four and a good keeper. Since they don't, they're “just” favourites, in the same rank of Brasil, Spain and Germany.
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May 22nd, 2014 - 05:07 pm - Link - Report abuse 0ilsen there is nothing more glorious and inspiring than listening to the La Marseillaise and see next France stick it up arrogant Brazilians and NZrs in footie and rugby respectfully.
And Luisito is a great player with a reasonably good team behind him.
May 22nd, 2014 - 05:13 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Uruguay's problem is that they don't have a talented midfielder or a second strikers that could play as a number 10.
Forlan could be that player, but his career is over,he was rubbish when he played for my club last year.
I think Suarez is that kind of striker. He creates chances. Cavani should go top, as he is a natural box-player. Uruguay lacks a midfield that gets the ball up and gives the defence a rest.
May 22nd, 2014 - 05:17 pm - Link - Report abuse 0@17 I assume that you're betting on argieland being allowed to cheat again. Italy are also pretty good cheats. Spain cheats at everything.
May 22nd, 2014 - 05:34 pm - Link - Report abuse 0@19 World Cup should be separated. Northern teams play in temperate conditions. Southern teams play in tropical climate. Then alternate matches where the Northern teams have to play in the southern winter, while the Southern teams have to play in the northern winter.
26 ricagp
May 22nd, 2014 - 05:38 pm - Link - Report abuse 0“Argentina would be hot favourites if they had the brazilian back four and a good keeper. Since they don't, they're “just” favourites, in the same rank of Brasil, Spain and Germany..”
agree with that.
about goalkeepers, cannot understand why sabella did not call willy caballero or julian speroni, both are better options than andújar or orión in my opinion.
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May 22nd, 2014 - 05:38 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Luisito is very skilful, but I don't see him playing as an “enganche” (as uruguayans and argentines say) like Forlan did (very admirably) in 2010. Forlan was a great passer of the ball, had vision and intelligence to play as a 10 behind the strikers.
Luisito is more like Neymar or Aguero, in my opinion.
But Suarez is very unlikely to play now.
May 22nd, 2014 - 05:43 pm - Link - Report abuse 0This changes not only the team dynamics but also could affect the outcome of the group. I think he is that important a player.
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May 22nd, 2014 - 05:52 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Yeah, yeah whatever the same way Germany screwed you in 2010 when they discounted Lampard’s goal that managed it in??
Here is a clue… Nor the German goalie and Maradona are the referees
Conqueror you have NEVER won a single UEFA EURO CHAMPIONSHIP tournament which is basically a WC with no Brazil Argentina in them.
How can you even believe in winning a WC when you cant even make it in your own backyard??
You suck for life. Get out here.
”Meanwhile the other great Uruguayan striker, Edison Cavani currently playing in France, and ranked among the top five players of the European premier leagues (Suarez tops the list), was named ‘Illustrious Citizen” of his home town Salto.”
May 22nd, 2014 - 06:01 pm - Link - Report abuse 0so suarez and cavani ranked among the top 5 players in europe...
according to who?
mercopress???
now i know why they do not have a sports section.
ilsen
May 22nd, 2014 - 08:29 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Partial menisectomy. 15-20 days of recovery.
Suarez is very unlikely NOT to play.
You are merely day dreaming...
What do you think I am day dreaming of Stevie? Or is just one of your usual goading comments?
May 22nd, 2014 - 09:00 pm - Link - Report abuse 0I have been merely discussing football, players, rumours and news reports.
Your first two sentences are interesting.
The third quite unnecessary.
We are the Champions! Five......Six STARS
May 22nd, 2014 - 09:09 pm - Link - Report abuse 0All (emotional) Investors should be aware that previous performance is no guarrantee of future success.
May 23rd, 2014 - 12:14 am - Link - Report abuse 0All (emotional) investment is at your own risk.
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“Luis Suarez injury prompts Uruguay fans to issue death threats to Newcastle's Paul Dummett
Uruguayan vows to be fit for World Cup after keyhole surgery - but that has not stopped his nation's fans from targeting player they believe caused it
Paul Dummett has received death threats for this [alleged] foul on Luis Suárez, which has reportedly threatened to rule him out of the start of the World Cup. Luis Suárez has vowed to be fit to play at the World Cup and told upset Uruguay fans who have aimed death threats at Newcastle defender Paul Dummett to stay calm.
Liverpool striker Suárez faces a race to be fit for the World Cup and to face England in Uruguay's second Group D game on June 19 after undergoing keyhole surgery on his left knee on Thursday. ”
Unquote.
Source: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/10850229/Luis-Suarez-injury-prompts-Uruguay-fans-to-issue-death-threats-to-Newcastles-Paul-Dummett.html
6:42PM BST 22 May 2014
Calm down dear!
paul 31
May 23rd, 2014 - 03:36 am - Link - Report abuse 0I cannot understand why D' Alessandro wasn't called, but my opinion is quite biased since i'm a Colorado. And Tevez - he would be among the 22 of any team in the world.
@40
May 23rd, 2014 - 04:02 am - Link - Report abuse 0Nice to see the thread back on track. Cheers!
No offence intended but isn't Tevez a little 'burnt out' now?
My dear Ilsen, the thread is over. We're now talking about Argentine players who should be in the team and Sabella didn't call them. Would you like to join us?
May 23rd, 2014 - 05:11 am - Link - Report abuse 0Tevez is doing pretty well at Juve. They should call him.
Heeheee, you're a legend ricagp!
May 23rd, 2014 - 06:00 am - Link - Report abuse 0Didn't Tevez get 'expelled' from the Premiership for being a little to, how shall I say, 'volatile'...?
Farmed-out to Italy?
I don't deny he is a fantastic player, but a 'team'-player? hmmm...
Possibly of the four I might have kept Franco Di Santo (Werder Bremen) on the bench but I think Sabella has got it about right.
Back on thread I'm interested in opinions on how much Suarez' fitness will affect the dynamics of Uruguay, or not? Surely he is the key-player of the team? Without him Italy must be sailing forward (forget the other two teams!) ?
What about Australia?
May 23rd, 2014 - 01:23 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Aussie, Aussie oi oi oi
@44
May 23rd, 2014 - 02:00 pm - Link - Report abuse 0I don't think the bogan war cry is going to be heard very often in Brazil next month. If we don't end up bottom of the rankings I will consider it a triumph.
43 ilsen
May 23rd, 2014 - 03:49 pm - Link - Report abuse 0”Possibly of the four I might have kept Franco Di Santo (Werder Bremen) on the bench but I think Sabella has got it about right.”
so you might have di santo instead of tevez?
you are a joke.
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May 23rd, 2014 - 03:52 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Humble, but big heart appearances by Australia in the last two world cups...
I think it’s a good thing OZ has left the OAC and joined the Asian AFC.
You would never develop futbollisticly speaking playing against those Pacific Island countries even though Asia has its limitations too. You should be in the CONCACAF or CONMEBOL but its geographically imposible.
@ 47
May 23rd, 2014 - 04:36 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Agree with you on all the above. At least we didn't endure what the poor old North Koreans went through. Finally their Dear Leader gives them the right to actually watch their own team play...against Portugal. I think the score was 4-0 at half-time. The broadcast promptly ended...I sometimes wonder what happened to the players when they returned home.
Btw: 'futbollisticly”. I think you may have invented a new word. I like it.
“Humble, but big heart appearances by Australia in the last two world cups...”
May 23rd, 2014 - 04:46 pm - Link - Report abuse 0big heart
agree.
it seems that is a feature of the aussie teams at most of sports, football, rugby, female hockey, etc.
@49
May 23rd, 2014 - 05:19 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Appreciate the love, but 'feral' would probably be a more accurate description. On this occasion all we really have going for us is 'heart'. Apart from a couple of great goalies we have never produced a player as gifted as Luis Suarez.
Paulie
May 23rd, 2014 - 07:13 pm - Link - Report abuse 0When I want your comments I will ask for them.
If I want your opinion I will tell you what it is.
Now do run along.
51 ilsen
May 24th, 2014 - 01:23 am - Link - Report abuse 0your knowledge of football is zero (0)
about argentinian football is even less than that.
so, keep it shut.
No European team has won the WC in South America......could it be time for a change?
May 24th, 2014 - 02:30 am - Link - Report abuse 0Uruguay got to the semis last time and have a better team this year. If Suarez is on form, I can see him being top scorer. Whoever qualifies from England, Uruguay group will have an easier run in and could face some beatable teams.
@52 pablocito
May 25th, 2014 - 04:25 am - Link - Report abuse 0I don't need to follow Argentine/ Lat Am football because I can watch all their best players in the Premiership/La Liga and that German or Italian second class thing EVERY week.
That's all I need to know.
It is the ultimate dream of any, yes, any. Argentine/Lat Am player to perform in the Premiership.
As I said previously;
When I want your comments I will ask for them.
If I want your opinion I will tell you what it is. (see above).
Now do run along, there's a good boy.
Have a biscuit while you're here. Not much food where you are I guess?
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