Who do you think are the Favorites for the next FIFA WORLD CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP & where/when will it be held?
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I would have chosen America to go as CONCACAF representative, but seeing their performance today against UNAM, Toluca has a great chance of going.  \n\nChelsea was defeated by Barca in the  quarterfinals of the Champion's League, and they have the strongest side in UEFA right now, so I think Barca will go.  \n\nI see that you have an interest in Mexican clubs, but this year as CONMEBOL goes, I don't think the three Mexican teams have a chance of winning, as Guadalajara have lost many players to the national team and the other two aren't doing so well.  Expect (again) either a Brazillian or Argentine team.  From Brazil, I think Corinthians, although having started off slowly, has the best chance.  From Argentina, Velez Sarsfeld.  River hasn't been playing well this year.\n\nIf Barca takes the Club Championship seriously, then I think they are the favorites for it.  They are playing some seriously superhuman football right now.  But that is far away from now, and the World Cup will be such a huge event that by the time it comes by, people will still be talking about the World Cup.\n\nOh, and it will take place in Japan from 10 to 17 December.
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England, but club I dont know, I think is Arsenal but I not sure.
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Brazil are the obvious favourites, and England losing Rooney hasn't helped their chances!  Spain always buckle under the pressure, USA have jumped to 4th in the World Rankings so they might have a chance and Australia have been impressive!  I would love for a rank outsider to win it, just like Greece did in Euro 2004.  But going with statistics I would say Brazil.
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oh god!\ni'm REALLY hoping that fabregas[spain,arsenal]would show off his skills at the cup.hope that injury he picked up the other day is healing well.\nbut lionel messi-barca,argentina.is another fave of mine :)just can't wait to see some good football in germany!
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Fifa World Cup 2006 Champions will be ECUADOR !!!
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I would really like to see Arsenal win, but Barcelona is basically invincible, and and the firepower to break Lehman's shutout streak. Ronaldinho and Eto'o create more chances than any duo in soccer, so expect them to raise the hardware in Paris.
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It will be a miracle if:\n\nBeckham,\nPuyol,\nRaul,\nRonaldo,\nDel Piero,\nCannavaro,\nTotti,\nHakan Şükür\n\nplay for the WC2010.\n\nI think UEFA2008 will be the last tournament for them. \n(Also WC2006 was the last for Ronaldo)
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I believe the USA can win the World Cup this year.  Noone is writing us off this time around.  We are ranked in the top 10 by FIFA.  To go along with our ranking, we have some of the best goalkeeping in the world (Keller, Howard, and a number of MLS keepers like Reis and Hartman).  We have a solid defense with Bocanegra, Onyewu, Hejduk, and Pope (and maybe even Pablo Mastroeni).  World-class midfielders in Landon Donovan and DaMarcus Beasley will be stepping onto the pitch (not to mention the solid job players like Kerry Zavagnin put forth each and every time they take the field).  Up top, we have the emergence of Taylor Twellman in the international game and the return of Eddie Johnson to the fold.  We have a coach in Bruce Arena who, I believe, if he leaves after the tournament, should get a top-flight European league job next fall (Malcolm Glazer hiring Bruce Arena at ManU if Sir Alex Ferguson were to leave?  A long shot maybe, but intriguing.).  Add to that, one of Italy's best players, Francesco Totti, recently went down with a serious injury and will be out until at least May.  Even if he does come back for the tournament, will he be at full strength?  Ghana's midfielder Laryea Kingston will also miss the tournament through suspension.  While we have a tough road to travel both in our group and with the possibility of Brazil lurking in the round of 16, I believe the USA has the ability to take on the world's best and win it all.
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GERMANY OF COURSE- THEY ARE THE NEW FAVORITES TO WIN THE WORLD CUP FIFA JUST ANNOUNCED
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Is there some sort of prize if you are the 100th person to ask the same question?  \n\nFor those that are truely interested in discussimg soccer and analyzing the teams whether it be world cup or club level soccer I recommend checking out www.bigsoccer.com.\n\nFor the sake of discussion here is a my personal breakdown of the 32:\n\nTrue Favorite:  Brazil\n\nTrue Contenders(have the overall talent):\nGermany(home team), \nItaly(assuming everyone gets healthy in time), \nArgentina, \nEngland, \nNetherlands\n\nContenders:\nFrance(but getting old)\nCzech Republic(same as France)\nSpain(Talent but never live up to it)\nPortugal(same as Spain)\n\n\nTeams with Talent that could surprise but probably not win:\nUSA\nMexico\nUkraine\nPoland\nJapan\nSweeden\nCroatia\n\nUnknowns(These guys have never been this far but they beaten some quality African teams to get here):\n Togo, Ghana, Ivory Coast\n\nTeams that might get out of group but no real chance:\nCosta Rica\nKorea\nSwiss\nTunisa\nEcuador\n\n\n\nOnly loved by their country men:\nT&T\nS&M\nAngola\nIran\nAustrialla\nSaudia Arabia
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i'd like to see one of the new teams specially the african teams win it. however i think it's going to be Brazil, or england will win it this year.
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My dream team in this years world cup is UKRINE.No doubt they will suprise the world.
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I believe even though my heart says Donovan and my brain says Ronaldinho, my logic believes  world class finisher Ruud Van Nistelroy will win the golden boot along with the world cup this year.  Ronaldinho will be a marked man opening the way for many other Brazilians to score.
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Maniche is great when in time of need! Ronaldo i really like coz for being so young and yet plays like he's been playing all his life! Deco is definately my most favourite. I also like Simao, Pauleta, Ricardo, Miguel! well to put it this way. i like all of them!!
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Brazil will be\n\nTake a look at some polls online.\n\nhttp://www.worldcuptour.org
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there are so many powerhouses like brazil,argentina,england,italy,holland,germany,portugal,czech republic,france,spain.\nbut the winners will be brazil\nthey have the best and they are the favourites\ngoalkeeper - Dida\ndefender - cafu,carlos,juan,lucio\nmidfielder - kaka,ronaldinho,ze roberto,juninho\nstrikers - Ronaldo,robinho,adriano \nnow what do you think \nfor more info on the world cup and other football news join my yahoo soccer group - soccer 24x7@yahoogroups.com
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I think this is going to be the most interesting and very dynamic world cup. A lot of teams will be showcasing their talents and this championship can go anyway...but still I am an African but I think with Ronaldinho in the Brazil line-up.....Brazil wins the cup!