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  • RingPirate
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Every world cup has its tendencies. Which style of football works the best. The losers usually copy a bit of the winners.
This time 3 rather defnsive teams (France, Portugal were playing only 1 forward and i think Italy too?)
reached the semis and Germany doesnt really count cause they were hosts.
Brazil was the biggest dissapointment of the cup. Horrible to watch. I don't mind cause I don't like seeing them win every time. The question: has the WC revealed any new tendencies or was it just a tournement and we won't see styles change.

 
  • yeekiat
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I wouldn't worry too much if I were you.

There won't be too much style changes. Teams usually plays what suits them best. Portugal have been playing with a lone striker since ..... 2002?

I mean, you are never gonna see Brazil or Argentina switch to defense mode will you?

Although yes, there has been a radical change with Germany and that does indeed look good. If they can maintain that then I think they should stick with it.

 
  • shlj
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back in time
1986 :Argentina won on the back of one player maradona
1990 : very defensive tournament that's why rules changed
1994 : brazil won thanks to his 2 brilliant striker and a good defensive game plan
1998 : france won with no striker and a good defensive game plan
2002 : brazil won due to general tiredness that lead to low quality football / defensive football
2006 : defenisve football won again

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