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FIFA Confederations Cup 2013

Mirth

Timothy wrote:
Yep, he's silenced any doubters with his two group stage goals in the Confed Cup.

😆

Tony Montana

Don't you like Neymar Tim?

Timbob

Don't know much about him Tone. Looks very talented.

lorddulaarsenal

Not sure what to make of that paulinho. Should I be worried that stinky spurs might get him?

SimplyThePest

I read inter are after paulinho, would it be easier for them to get him due to work permit issues in the uk?

Bold Tone

Iloveyouarsenewenger wrote:
Fantastic assist by Neymar.

He is announcing himself in a big way, this tournament. I'll be really curious to see how he fits into Barca next season.

His best position is on the left where Iniesta/David Villa are sometimes deployed. Iniesta, who is undroppable, will more than likely move back to his favoured midfield position and Fabregas will have to ride the bench more often, especially if they want to keep Alcantara as, if he doesn't get playing time, they stand the risk of losing him.

Clrnc

I think Luiz Gustavo is very very underrated. Superb tackler and defensive mid. Paulinho is a more complete player though. We should really be in for him.

Japan's penalty, honda takes it and scores. Never in doubt.

Clrnc

Thats quite a good goal by Kagawa. 2-0 Japan.

Clrnc

Japan almost having 70% possession. Quite incredible really. Pirlo haven't got into the game at all.

Clrnc

Japan really faded away after such a bright start. Shame. 2-2.

Clrnc

Game of the tournament so far. End to end stuffs. 3-3

Claudius

Agreed on game of the tournament so far. This is the kind of gripping stuff you rarely get in international football

Claudius

For those of you who haven't had the chance, watch the Neymar set-up for the 2nd goal. The kid really is quality, and I'm glad he's taking the opportunity to silence all the (mainly England-based) critics who have been spouting such nonsense as he doesn't get it done on the big stage or is too lightweight, etc.

Clrnc

My god even the CBs of Japan are pushing all the way up the wings. Brilliant, absolutely brilliant. They deserve to win.

And fuck, Italy stole it at the death. Giovinco 4-3. Football is really cruel.

Clrnc

lol Japan hit the post again. Thats like the 7th time they struck the woodwork in this match.

Bold Tone

You cannot blame his detractors as he hasn't particularly shone in internationals till now and even Messi still has critics.
Also, Barcelona doctors think he is slightly underweight.
http://uk.reuters.com/article/2013/06/19/uk-soccer-spain-neymar-idUKBRE95I15A20130619
The problem with bulking up is the risk of losing that electric burst of pace he had as a teenager.

Clrnc

Endo had such a perfect game as Japan's pivot. Brilliant player. Feel sorry for them, not sure how they managed to lose that despite dominating from start to finish.

Captain

Claudius wrote:
For those of you who haven't had the chance, watch the Neymar set-up for the 2nd goal. The kid really is quality, and I'm glad he's taking the opportunity to silence all the (mainly England-based) critics who have been spouting such nonsense as he doesn't get it done on the big stage or is too lightweight, etc.

Nobody has criticised Neymar. He's a footnote in england.

Captain

Bold Tone wrote:
You cannot blame his detractors as he hasn't particularly shone in internationals till now and even Messi still has critics.
Also, Barcelona doctors think he is slightly underweight.
http://uk.reuters.com/article/2013/06/19/uk-soccer-spain-neymar-idUKBRE95I15A20130619
The problem with bulking up is the risk of losing that electric burst of pace he had as a teenager.

They have two months of special one on one training planned for him. Seriously.

Claudius

Capi, read English newspapers more and listen to podcasts. There is a certain sense that he doesn't do it on the big stage.

Of course, to many of these journalists, the big stage = what they have watched. If they haven't had the fortune of watching his domestic and continental games, then these don't count.

It will be interesting to see how he fits in at Barca. He will be providing that variation to play that Sanchez should've brought. Will be interesting to see if he fits in or is labeled disruptive.

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