What would be the ideal team for Argentina in the World Cup?
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GK: LUX\nDF: Coloccini, Ayala, Samuel (Milito)\nMD: Luis Gonzalez, Mascherano, Sorin\nRiquelme, Messi\nTevez, Crespo
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well i think Argentina because as far as i see they play the most balanced soccer and i would love to see them winning the World Cup... all the other teams kind of lack something but that's just my opinion...
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Netherlands are a good and capable side but they struggled today to control their opposition. Argentina know how to perform under pressure and indicates with their crushing win V's Serbia that they are ready to perform. They know about the business end of the WC and I'm fairly certain they they will overcome the Netherlands on form shown thus far.
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Hello there.\nWell, I'm a big fan of Azzuri. This is my best XI of Azzuri :\n+ Goalkeeper = Gianluigi Buffon\n+ Defenders = Fabio Cannavaro, Alessandro Nesta, Gianluca Zambrotta, Fabio Grosso\n+ Midfielders = Andrea Pirlo, Mauro Camoranesi, Gennaro Gattuso\n+ Strikers = Luca Toni, Alberto Gilardino, Alessandro Del Piero\n\nCoach = Marcello Lippi\nFormation = 4-3-3\n\nThey have individually great skills. Forza Azzuri! Win the World Cup, guys!
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Both teams have powerful line-ups. Argentina counts with Crespo, Abondanzieri, Messi, and Sorin. Holland has Nisterooy and others. I believe Argentina has more heart and brings a better game out on the field. Argentina will come on top.
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Germany and Argentina have both been great forces in the World Cup.\n\nGermany gets the edge having played 16 world cups and winning 3 in 1954, 1974, and 1990.\n\nArgentina has fared well but not as well as Germany, playing 14 world cups and winning in 1978 and 1986.\n\nAlso interesting, Germany has the edge in 2nd place showings as well with 4 to Argentina's 2.
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Brazil seem the best bet while England is looking good this time especially if Rooney can play. Argentina and Germany need to be more consistent while Spain and Italy have to live up to their expectations. Netherlands, provided they can qualify from the group, also look strong in their attack.
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Germany? We are talking about this world cup, right?  I would say Brazil, Argentina, or the Netherlands.   The Czechs are a good candidate also.    Germany......ha
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Any bookie could give you the exact odds.  It probably wouldn't be worth a bet though because as the previous answer says, Brazil and Argentina are both well capable of winning it.
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I totally agree. Argentina has to play against a powerful rival, Germany. It isn't a easy round for them and I hope the best for Argentina.
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Brazil for World Cup 2006\nwith Dream Team like this,\nI don't think any team can beat them.\n\n\nRonaldo, Ronaldinho, Robinho, Adriano (Forward)\n\nEdmilson, Juninho Pernambucano, Emerson, Ze Roberto, Gilberto Silva, Kaka, Ricardinho (Midfield)\n\nCafu, Cicinho, Lucio, Roberto Carlos, Gilberto (Defender)\n\nDida (Goalkeeper)
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Current top contenders are Brazil, Argentina, Germany and Italy. Holland could be the dark horse of the tournament.\n\nAny four of the above countries could play the semi final and win the world cup 2006.   \n\nIf Wayne Rooney becomes match fit to play, England should be considered as a top contender too.
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Me again John B\nI like the look of Argentina mate they've got some Strikeforce, their Midfield is Fantastic and in Defence they are strong too.\n\nBrazil cannot be written off of course, they have only played at about half-pace for much of their games, but when they step up a gear they are great to watch.\n\nFrom Europe I thought that Spain looked the most impressive side and the French saw them off and on a good day they can take on anyone.\n\nBut like I said with players like Crespo,Teves, Saviola up front  Messi, Rodriguez and Cambiasso in Mid and Sorin, Ayala and Colocini they look a class act and will probably have the best chance of beating Brazil, I cannae see any of the Europeans beating either of these 2\n\nAWRABEST
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Argentina is the most likely team, for now. Brazil is still not bad though they're a bit disappointing this time. Personally, I hope England will win, but this is quite unlikely for the time being.
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Well its a hard desition but these would be my elections for their teams. I would apply a 4-3-3 for both teams, and the goal would be made by the player referred.(*) I am also only including countries that are participating in this World Cup, as well as players.\n\nEurope\nGolie: Gainluigi Buffon (Italy)\nDefenders: Philipp Lahm (Germany)\n                   Sergio Ramos (Spain)\n                   Fabio Cannavaro (Italy)\n                   Giovanni Van Bronckhorst (Netherlands)\nMidfields:    Michael Ballack (Germany)\n                   Frank Lampard (England) * (12m)\n                   Deco (Portugal)\nForwards:  Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Sweden)\n                  Andriy Shevchenko (Ukraine) ** (54m, 81m)\n                  Thierry Henry (France)\n\nSouth America\nGolie: Roberto Carlos Abondanzieri (Argentina)\nDefense: Roberto Fabian Ayala (Argentina)\n                Sorin (Argentina)\n                Roberto Carlos (Brazil)\n                Cicinho (Brazil)\nMidfielders: Javier Masherano (Argentina)\n                   Ronaldinho (Brazil)\n                   Kaka (Brazil)* (27m)\nForwards:   Ronaldo (Brazil)* (45+)\n                   Roque Santacruz (Paraguay)\n                   Hernan Crespo (Argentina)\n\nFinal Result: Europe 3-2 South America
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Current top contenders are Brazil, Argentina, Germany and Italy. Holland could be the dark horse of the tournament.\n\nAny of the above countries could win the world cup 2006.
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In terms of talent, Argentina is competitive with any nation in the world (including Brazil).  However, they will not win.  I have two words to explain why they will not win:  Jose Pekerman.\n\nThe guy is clueless.  Argentina need to develop a tactical scheme that includes both Aimar and Riquelme.  They should play a 4-3-3 deploying both Pablo and Roman as playmakers with Mascherano protecting the backline.  Crespo should be upfront and young Messi and Carlitos on the wings.\n\nI think that front six is better than anyone else in the world.  However, we all know that Pekerman does not have enough sense to deploy that lineup in that formation.\n\nInstead, we will be treated to the likes of Diego Placente and Esteban Cambiasso in the starting lineup.  Being that Argentina got screwed again in being drawn in the Group of Death, I am not convinced they will even escape their group.  With a proper manager who gets his tactics correct, I would probably favour them to win it all, but they won't so long as Peker-head is the coach.