When it gets to a penalty shoot out it is not about who is good at penalties, it's about having the nerve and confidence. The 'golden' oldies have never delivered so I say should it get to penalties then let the newbies take them who have no fear.
France goalkeeper Steve Mandanda has been ruled out of the World Cup because of a neck injury.
The 29-year-old, who is number two behind France captain Hugo Lloris, cracked a vertebra in his neck while playing for Marseille on Saturday.
Mandanda confirmed his withdrawal on Twitter, saying: "It is with great sadness that I announce that I will not be able to take part in the World Cup."
He is likely to be replaced by Charlton Athletic's Yohann Thuram-Ulien, 25.
Mandanda, who has 16 caps for his country, was struck in the face by the knee of Guingamp's Mustapha Yatabare.
Marseille won the game, which was their final league fixture of the season, 1-0.
France are in Group E of the World Cup, which begins on 12 June.
They will play Honduras in their opening game on 15 June, before also facing Ecuador and Switzerland.
All the top nike boys have been out in Brazil this week as they're obviously key sponsors for the World Cup.... They now won't be going back as the bus they were on was held up by guns. No injuries but obviously very shaken and won't reach the news. Bollocks to going out there
All the top nike boys have been out in Brazil this week as they're obviously key sponsors for the World Cup.... They now won't be going back as the bus they were on was held up by guns. No injuries but obviously very shaken and won't reach the news. Bollocks to going out there
if this really happened and you know about, then it would come out in the press.
All the top nike boys have been out in Brazil this week as they're obviously key sponsors for the World Cup.... They now won't be going back as the bus they were on was held up by guns. No injuries but obviously very shaken and won't reach the news. Bollocks to going out there
if this really happened and you know about, then it would come out in the press.
Lol okay. It never happened, I'm chatting out my ass. I just thought it would be a good laugh to come on here and make something up
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IF we get to the knock-out rounds, Your 5 England penalty takers are................
Lampard
Gerrard
Lambert
Rooney
Looking at it, they are five exceptional penalty takers. How can anything go wrong?
Forgot Lambert! Would definitely have him in there somewhere.
Any interest in setting up a CharltonLife WC fantasy football?
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http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/destination/cities/city=6099/according-to-football.html
Ecuador fans were excellent value!