i think it will be between Rooney and Messi
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Fransesc Fabregas & Robin Van Persie are strong contenders!
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Lionel MESSI (Argentina)
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befor ... Maradona \n\nnow ... Ronaldinhio
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England will win their group most certainly.  I think whoever steps in for Rooney (i.e. Darren Bent, Crouch, Defoe, or even Joe Cole) could step in for him admirably.  He is a great player, but his absence should make the players still around play that much harder!  Keep in mind they have Owen, Gerrard, Lampard, and Joe Cole, guys who never seem to have a hard time finding the net when it is necessary!  I think they will get to at least the quarterfinals, but I am pulling for them to go all the way.
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I think steven will do great this world cup, With him and Lampard in the middle England should be unstoppable. I know Rooney will do something special this world cup, I just know.
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It will not be Ronaldinho because he is not a striker. It will be a striker -- I think Eto'o and Sheva are the best pure strikers, but Cameroon didn't qualify and I don't think Ukraine will advance far enough to give Shevchenko enough games. The same holds true for Thierry Henry and France.\n\nNeither Ronaldo nor Adriano are on top form, so I tend to discount them.\n\nI think that out of Italy, Holland, England, and Argentina, three will reach the semifinals. For this reason, I need to consider Toni, Van Nistelrooy, Rooney, and Crespo. Since Argentina and Holland are not guaranteed to even escape their group, I have to lean toward Rooney and Toni.\n\nI think Rooney is a special player and this could be his tournament to shine. On a hunch, I will choose Rooney.
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Messi from Argentina!!Whenever the change is made he gives the team a more dynamic energy and when attacking 2 or 3 guys cover him which makes opening for Argentina's offense!!!
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I believe it's going to come down between Man U and Chelsea and the dominance of Rooney will put Manchester on top in the end.
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Whoever scores the most goals in the final of course
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I agree but some games are really close to call. The England vs. Portugal game is in the air. I say England wins 2-1 just because they have stars like Rooney and Beckham. The Germany vs. Argentina game is going to be the funnest to watch because they are both great teams. Germany has the home crowd and the fact that they are on fire which is the reason why I'm picking them over the highly talented Argentina team. Germany wins 3-2. Next game Italy vs. Ukraine is for me the least exciting of the games, but really it should be rather close. Italy wins 2-0. Last game is Brazil vs. France. Brazil (my favorite team) should do pretty good against the underacheiving French team who barely got here. Sure they have Zidane, Henry, and Trezeguet which brings me to my next point. France is not as offensive minded as they should be. They have came out with one lone striker and haven't been getting much offensive pressure. USA came out with one striker and look what happened to them. Brazil is just too strong and too star-studded. Brazil wins 3-1.
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The way that both teams have played you never know. They do have a shot in winning, as does anyone who is left. It will be a heck of a game to watch! My prediction is going to be    England 2 - Ecuador 1
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Yes, England will win, Rooney or no Rooney!!!!
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Germany and Brasil or Argentina
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Ronaldinho - Brazil\nFrancesco Totti- Italy\nThierry  Henry- France\nPavel Nedved- Czech Republic\nLionel Messi- Argerntina\nWayne Rooney- England\nSamuel Eto'o- Cameroon\nFreddy Adu- USA\nCristiano Ronaldo- Portugal
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I THINK MESSI!!!!!! HE IS THE HOTEST PLAYER ALIVE AND HAS GREAT SKILLS FOR A 19 YR OLD!!!!!!!!!! I JUST WANT TO KISS HIM!!!!!!! HE HAS A SITE TO IF U WANT IT.
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ENGLAND!!!  Wayne Rooney will lift them to victory!!!
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I think it will be Ronaldinho again. Henry will be second.