Originally Posted by Apollo Creed:
“Just listening to Talksport as I was reading your post and it seems some are coming round to the view you have. I don't want to believe it as it makes a mockery of the most amazing event on earth but it simply can't be overlooked just how many times the host nations get to the later rounds. South Africa got knocked out last time out in fairness but many people said that this effected the World Cup as many South Africans lost interest after their elimination. They were a nation not expected to do well so the thought of Brazil going out early would have worried FIFA without a doubt. I hope Brazil reaching the Semi Final is seen as 'enough' by the authorities.
Like you said it's near impossible to fix a match or a tournament but you can do many things to nudge teams over the line. A team with quality (which Brazil have despite not being an outstanding side) will take advantage of these breaks. That said the South Korea v Italy game shows just how blatant these things can be
Brazil winning this would leave a sick taste in many peoples mouths and the Germans will get the support of most neutrals on Tuesday. It's not an anti-Brazil thing, it's simply due to the way they have played and the things that have gone in their favour throughout the tournament”
“Just listening to Talksport as I was reading your post and it seems some are coming round to the view you have. I don't want to believe it as it makes a mockery of the most amazing event on earth but it simply can't be overlooked just how many times the host nations get to the later rounds. South Africa got knocked out last time out in fairness but many people said that this effected the World Cup as many South Africans lost interest after their elimination. They were a nation not expected to do well so the thought of Brazil going out early would have worried FIFA without a doubt. I hope Brazil reaching the Semi Final is seen as 'enough' by the authorities.
Like you said it's near impossible to fix a match or a tournament but you can do many things to nudge teams over the line. A team with quality (which Brazil have despite not being an outstanding side) will take advantage of these breaks. That said the South Korea v Italy game shows just how blatant these things can be
Brazil winning this would leave a sick taste in many peoples mouths and the Germans will get the support of most neutrals on Tuesday. It's not an anti-Brazil thing, it's simply due to the way they have played and the things that have gone in their favour throughout the tournament”
If Germany win mark my words they wont be a final next Sunday to play in as the riots would destroy the country and Maracana.



