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13 July 2014 2625 comments
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A month of thrilling football culminates this evening as Germany and Argentina take to the pitch in the 2014 World Cup Final. Many Fantasy mini-leagues are on the line tonight as Joachim Low’s free-scoring side square up to one of the most resilient backlines in the tournament so far:

Germany: Neuer; Lahm, Boateng, Hummels, Howedes; Khedira, Schweinsteiger; Muller, Kroos, Ozil; Klose

Argentina: Romero; Zabaleta, Garay, Demichelis, Rojo; Biglia, Mascherano; Perez, Messi, Lavezzi; Higuain

Low makes one late change to the XI that started the 7-1 rout of Brazil, with Christoph Kramer replacing Sami Khedira in central midfield. Mats Hummels has recovered from the knee problem that forced him off at the break last time around, then, while Miroslav Klose leads the line for the third successive match. Thomas Muller carries the hopes of many Fantasy managers into this one after serving up five goals and a trio of assists so far, whilst Toni Kroos’ double against the Brazilians has earned him plenty of new owners across the Fantasy games. Elsewhere in attack, Klose is gunning for his third of the campaign after breaking the World Cup Finals scoring record last week, though Low also has the option of Andre Schurrle off the bench, with the Chelsea man notching three times already.

Alejandro Sabella’s side is also unaltered from the semi-finals. Martin Demichelis gets the nod ahead of Federico Fernandez in the heart of defence once again, while Enzo Perez and Ezequiel Lavezzi are handed another start due to injury concerns over Angel di Maria and Sergio Aguero – the latter is likely to appear off the bench again, though. The South Americans have delivered four clean sheets in their last five matches and Sabella’s defence has been subject to heavy Fantasy investment as the returns dry up for Lionel Messi. It’s now three games without a goal for the Barcelona man now, who has looked lethargic for his country over the knockout matches – when it matters most of all, can he deliver?

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  1. HuttonDressedasLahm
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    Nice tackle (c)

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    1. BONZ
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      how rude!

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      1. Piggs Boson
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        🙂

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  2. funny money
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    it's a shame muller is not available to buy. he is class.

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    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
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      And also a diving cheat

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      1. funny money
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        harsh

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        1. the axolotl
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          Hardly harsh. He is a big diving cheat. Class player tho, pains me to say

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  3. PKB
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    Khedira is absolutely perfect for Arsenal. Injured 5 minutes before the biggest game of the season. Sign him up.
    😆

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    1. PKB
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      Source:twitter

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  4. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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    this is goin to penos isnt it 😕

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    1. I.A.P
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      Yes. Yes it is.

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  5. funny money
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    has anyone heard of this new German fitness coach arsenal have signed? Apparently he is fantastic.

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    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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      *fantastisch

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      1. funny money
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        wunderbar!

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    2. PKB
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      Shad Forsythe, head fitness coach for the German national side

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  6. HuttonDressedasLahm
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    Schumacher in goal 😯

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  7. Jimmers
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    Schumacher Mk 2

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  8. The Missing Link
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    No nonsense goalkeeping that 😀

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  9. tm245
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    How is that a foul on Higuain?

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  10. the axolotl
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    Almost a schumacher from neuer there

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  11. Bubz
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    Flying knee kick from keeper is free kick to Germany?

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    1. Mr Sarcastic
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      no fouls, should have been throw in for argentina

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  12. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
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    More astonishing refereeing.

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  13. Art Vandelay
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    Shades of Shumacher.

    Try saying that after a few bevies. 😆

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  14. funny money
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    ouch!

    1-1

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  15. The Bandit
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    Somebody said on the radio yesterday that they vote for golden glove at half time which isn't right because Neuer might do a Schumacher in the second half! 😯

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  16. Wilshere Knowledge
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    Higuan should have been sent off for that.

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    1. VougieDipond
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      *neuer

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      1. The Bandit
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        How does that work when the foul was given against Higuain?

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        1. VougieDipond
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          Dangerous play from the keeper

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  17. Twitter-Twello
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    How can Sabella remain so calm.

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  18. sre10
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    Hummels no points,only for minutes? :O

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    1. sre10
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      Sorry only 1RB

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      1. Marouane Fellatio
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        I've had him for three out of the four knockout games, in those he scored 0, 3, 3*. Captain for two of those.

        Obviously took him out for the 21 pointer 🙁

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  19. Fantasy Gold
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    Goalkeepers can literally do whatever they want and they 99% of the time get the decision go their way.

    It's unbelievable

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    1. The Missing Link
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      Same with defenders in corners. Its the same for everyone though

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      1. tm245
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        Some players are even allowed to bite.

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    2. Mr Sarcastic
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      yep, they even can use their hands!

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    3. Malcolm Tucker for England …
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      And in no way have you exaggerated

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  20. The Bandit
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    Why is Neuer trying to help Argentina? 😕

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  21. Bøwstring The Carp
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    Such a 50/50 game. Horrible for the loser 😕

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  22. Piggs Boson
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    😯

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  23. The Missing Link
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    Ozil 😀

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    1. Twitter-Twello
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      O-LOL-Zil
      LolZil
      OzLOL

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  24. I.A.P
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    Hummels looks shite tonight

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    1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      Ah, the lesser known Clapton hit...

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      1. I.A.P
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        The Hoff covered it...lol

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      2. Gnu
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        😆

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    2. Gnu
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      Doesn't look 100%

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    3. the axolotl
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      He does a bit. As does mascherano. Neither having a good game

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      1. I.A.P
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        Maschereno has an itchy arse tho....

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  25. Bøwstring The Carp
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    For a little fellow Aguero has some strength

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    1. Twitter-Twello
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      Clearly you havent seen him topless.

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      1. Bubz
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        Clearly you have 😉

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        1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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          aguronoods.com

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    2. potatoace
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      mmm, not really . not in my mind anyway.
      if hummels had put any sort of effort in to that tussle Aguero would have gone down in the box.

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  26. Grounderz
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    Oh no, yellow on Mash.

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  27. The Bandit
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    I won't mind if Argentina win as long as Aguero scores the winner and not Messi 🙂

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    1. Piggs Boson
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      I want as few people to own Kun at the start of the season as possible.

      So no Aguero goal please 🙂

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  28. tm245
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    What a professional.

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  29. Twitter-Twello
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    NOOO Mascherano 🙁

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  30. Piggs Boson
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    Mascherano's anus has recovered remarkable well.

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    1. MJ6987
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      Ass-tonishing

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