What do you think about the Turkish National Team?
211249
well... they're ranked 13th in the world, which is very good. I think that if they had maybe 3 more amazingly talented players, they'd be unstoppable.
217524
Besiktas, Fenerbahce, Gaziantespor, Galatasaray (what ever happened to them? They seemed to formerly be the only Turkish team worth thinking about)...and that's without cutting and pasting.
510064
well the reaction cannot be any worse judging from the 06 WC. It is difficult to say how they would do. great players with an unexperienced coach. leaves a ? mark
669878
I thought the Brazil score flattered them, 3-0 was not a fair reflection on the way either teams played. Ghana had enough possession but just didn't have their shooting boots on.\n\nAs for Spain v France, I thought Spain were disappointing, they passed it fairly well in midfield, but couldn't find the final pass & the forwards seemed well below par. They didn't play to their strengths, they've got some fantastic wide players, but they didn't play with much width.\nFrance are definitely playing better, I thought Ribery was excellent, he looks so comfortable on the ball & rarely gives away possesion.\nIt's a shame that Zidane is retiring from football after this world cup, he played well last night & scored a fantastic goal.
296513
Spain has put together a good squad, but I doubt they're going to win.\n\nNot only that, but I'm still INCREDIBLY pissed that Victor Valdes was cut from the squad. To say that Casillas had a better season is just wrong. Victor has had TWO better seasons than Casillas.\n\nFor cutting Victor, I hope Spain loses it all.\n\nAlthough I love Ramos and Cesc...
589038
They are an excellent team. No team can stop them. They will beat Germany and go on to win the Final. \nFORZA AZZURRI.
670753
The US team is indeed great this year but they will have a tough time making into the next round now as they need to win against Ghana who upset Czech 2-0 plus they will need to beat them by atleast 3 goals unless Italy beats Czech in the next game.\n\nThe French have Zinedine Zidane who actually was the greatest player in the world --a world champion, European champion, European Cup winner and three-time FIFA World Player of the Year.  Unfortunately, every player's time eventually comes; he will be retiring after this cup.\n\nI'm supporting the USA also (though it will take a near miracle to make it into the next round - not altogether their fault - bad ref in Italy game) but I'm predicting Argentina upset over Brazil 2-1.
586615
They didn't really seem brutal. Just a bit crap.\nTheir cards were earned more from stupidity than violent intent.\n\nThe coach seemed to genuinely believe his red cards were unfair, and that the offside 'goal' should have counted.\n\nGiven that he's so obviously wrong on all counts, the only rational conclusion is that he's a dumbass.\n\n\nThey're very unlikely to get through the group stage now. It's an appropriate end for a team that's just not very good.\n\n\nDon't hate them though, they're just people, the best players from a pool of limited footballing talent, trying their best.\n\nIt's like Crouch trying to d*** on Jamaica with his 'straight down the middle, not sure about the height' penalty. You have a poor team to play your friendly against, they come out and do their best. If you can't respect them for that, you're pretty low yourself.\n\n\nThe difference between the US and other mediocre sides like Serbia and Montenegro is (ironically) the country's political reputation. It's hardly fair to impose that on the players though.\n\n\n\nEdit:\n\n"they can't be thrown out but at home here in Ireland our panel of analyst's were quoting what the American team were saying during the week over in Germany.\nquote " we are going to win this for our boys in Iraq" and another one was "were going out to war wit the Italians" all 3 member's of our panel agreed that this is the kind of language that comes out of the white house on a daily basis and so what Else should we expect from them."\n\nHeh, that does change my last point a little bit...
600882
Yes...I agree..they did really well.. they played with passion, with all of their hearts in it and ....they deserve to be in next WC
173096
Given that there are many Americans using this site, I know the "popular" answer will be they can do well, or even win the tournament. However, the realistic answer is that they are underdogs, and will struggle to compete with the top teams.\n\nOf course, in a game of football anything can happen and sometimes unfancied teams can do well - Greece won the European Championships against all the odds, for example.\n\nThey have a tough group to qualify from - Italy have a strong team, and the Czech Republic are no pushovers. Ghana are obviously the weakest of the 4 teams, but as they play them last the pressure will probably be well and truly on for that match.\n\nBasically, they need to get a win from their opening game against the Czechs, because the chances are Italy will be too strong for them to get anything from that game. This will mean they go into the game against Ghana pretty much knowing a win should take them through to the knockout stages. Should they fail in their opening game, by the time they face Ghana they will probably be playing only for pride.\n\nPresuming they reach the qualifying rounds, there is a very good chance they will have to play Brazil next (the runners up in group E play the winners of group F). \n\nTherefore, I would suggest that if USA manage to get to the last 16, and are then beaten by Brazil, they will have had a very good tournament and done as well as you can hope for. Anything over that will be a massive achievement for the team.
573558
over rated team... portugal...every year people come out screaming for them but no results..france also just this years team...under rated team....Ecuador...2 wins and dont see many week spots... over rated player...  del piero from italy...just dosent seem to impress me and under rated player kaka from brazil... teams defence have troble with brazil because of amazing stikers and midfielders including kaka who scored and amazing goal and just does what he has to do every game and you also never see him have a bad game...cheers
622766
So far, the Spaniards have done exceptionally good. I truly think they've shown a unique tour-de-force throughout the 1st round. I think they'll win this World Cup.\nI've, however, rooted for England & Holand to win. They've always been my favourite teams.
383796
Oh.I really need to use my head to answer this.Ok, strating with m and ending with zzi?Hmmm....\n\n\n\n\n\nI guess....\n\n\n\n\nNo...I dont think so?\n\n\nOK.Can one more clue?\n\n\nHe was an ex-Azzuri player?\nIn luv with Gigi dear?\nGOt headbutted by a Great Legend?\nRecently played for Turkish national team?\nPresently in luv with Turkish national captain?\nScored a goal against Italy due to his passion and luv for his new love?\n\n\nOk.Then i know him.But his name starts with with C>>>>Cheaterazzi!\n\n\nAm I rite?
91770
Turkey weren't good enough to qualify in their group despite coming third in 2002. Trinidad and Tobago were good enough to qualify and their victory was a huge boost for soccer in the Caribbean. Further, they had to play another team from the Asian Group so it wasn't just a matter of places for Concacaf.\n\nI'm sure it is a bitter pill for Turkish fans to swallow but it should increase the incentive to make the finals next time around.
148771
yes i agree with you its Turkey as it is one of the stronger country in futbal and Greek also as it had showed its magic in UEFA Euro 2004. For worldcup info check it
287560
I was very disappointed. France showed no definition and looked weak overall. As for Mexico, their attack seems to be like a pussycat -- lots of purring, no bite.\n\nUnless both teams improve dramatically, neither will progress very far in the World Cup.
402442
now now,RO35,thats too much..the greek arent as bad as that..they are really good and have world class players too..comparing them with france is too much though(no offence to greeks)..anyway,i think france will win..they are not bad as that..