I'm hoping Mexico take care of business. I believe legally as an England supporter I can't root for Argentina and El cheato himself so viva Mexico, viva El tri. Vamos, Vela, GDS Y Chicharito! (On the other hand I'm guessing US fans want Mexico to lose right? can't have them advancing further).
actually, pro soccer players are very strong, even their upper bodies are built. and of course they sprint faster than bball players. they don't jump as high except certain power centers. from personal experience, the most different physical requirement is that there are a lot of highspeed change of directions with ball in soccer plays, which is very difficult to handle and very tiring. lebron and kobe will get blown by every single time.
Stating that pro basketball players are stronger (which they are) does not mean that soccer players can't be strong. It's pretty much a given that the amount of explosive muscle tissue that soccer players are able to have is extremely limited since their sport is more endurance based. As for everything else, read my other responses. Already covered this.
Meh - hee - koh almost scored on a long shot. Then another shot just curves outside of the left post. Messi is amazing to watch.
I believe you do. The opposite of whatever you predict tends to come true. Please do me a favor and say "Germany World Champion 2010? No way!" Playoffs? No way! Thanks in advance!