Argentina, Germany ready to move war onto the pitch
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07/02/2010 -
Cape Town, South Africa (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Argentina and Germany reignited a
dormant rivalry four years ago in a World Cup quarterfinal that ended with a
melee, and they meet again in the final eight Saturday at Green Point Stadium
in what promises to be yet another memorable clash.
Argentina and Germany played in the 1986 and 1990 World Cup finals, with each
winning once. Four years ago, Germany forced extra time on an 80th-minute
goal from Miroslav Klose and won on penalty kicks.
Following the game, the teams exchanged punches and kicks in a scrum Germany's
players have not forgotten. Fuel was added to the fire after a friendly match
in March, when Argentina manager Diego Maradona mistook Germany player Thomas
Muller for a ballboy at the post-match press conference.
Now, in the build-up to Saturday's match, a war of words has ensued as Germans
Bastian Schweinsteiger and Philipp Lahm have each questioned Argentina's lack
of respect.
Maradona, who played for Argentina in 1986 and 1990, fired back in front of a
Fox Sports camera by asking, in his best German accent, if Schweinsteiger was
"nervous."
Germany and Argentina didn't need to add anymore attention to a game featuring
teams with a combined five World Cup titles, but the latest news has made the
quarterfinal as highly-anticipated as any of the four in South Africa.
"There is no fear from us," Schweinsteiger said. "We are confident."
Germany opened the World Cup with an impressive 4-0 win over Australia but the
young team, which averages just 25 years of age, dropped a 1-0 match to
Serbia.
Since, the dynamic German side has returned to form with a 1-0 win over Ghana,
and a 4-1 victory over England in the round of 16. Muller assisted on Mesut
Ozil's goal against Ghana, then had two goals and an assist against England.
"Now anything is possible, even if there is a tough nut waiting for us in the
next round," said Muller, who also jumped into the war of words this week. The
20-year-old, a threat for Best Young Player, said he will make sure Maradona
remembers him after this match.
German veteran Klose stayed out of the discussion this week and said after the
win over England the team still has work to do to reach its goal.
"We have always said our goal is the semifinals at least," said Klose, who has
played in the last two World Cups when Germany finished second and third.
Argentina cruised through its group with wins over Nigeria, South Korea and
Greece by combined scores of 7-1. Argentina then used a pair of goals from
Carlos Tevez to defeat Mexico, 3-1, in the round of 16.
Although Argentina has played well in the tournament, Tevez realizes beating
Germany "won't be easy."
Nicolas Burdisso is among the Argentina players still around from four years
ago, but overlooked the melee in favor of concentrating on a different result.
"The great thing is that the team is improving with every match, and for those
of us who were at the last World Cup," Burdisso said, "the Germany match will
be a nice opportunity for revenge."
Argentina has not won the World Cup since 1986, when it edged Germany, 3-2.
The Germans have not won since 1990, when it won 1-0. So both countries have a
lot on the line.
"We're all working hard to achieve something that our country hasn't done for
a long time," Argentina goalie Sergio Romero said.
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Chicago, IL - New Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler and star linebacker Brian Urlacher shot down reports of a rift, saying they're simply not true.
"There's nothing between us," Cutler said Thursday, when he reported to training camp. "I just want to put that to rest. There never has been anything between us."
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Urlacher added: "I never said what I was quoted as saying and that's it. I have a lot of respect for Jay. I think Jay knows that."
Former Bears receiver Bobby Wade caused a stir when he told Minneapolis radio station KFAN-AM that Urlacher used a profanity while questioning Cutler's manhood during a conversation in Las Vegas last weekend. Wade, who now plays for the Vikings, said Urlacher used a profane version of the word "wimp" during the interview that had to be edited out.
go radio station WSCR-AM also reported that Urlacher had to be restrained from confronting Cutler during organized team activities.
"I wouldn't go face-to-face with Brian, anyway," Cutler said. "No, that's never happened. I've hung out with Brian away from the facility numerous times and we've always gotten along."
Urlacher, noting he was limited by a groin injury, denied the reports in an interview with the Chicago Tribune and did it again when he reported to camp.
"I didn't practice this summer, so I don't know how I would fight the guy if I didn't practice," Urlacher said. "We have no problems. I'm excited about football starting. I'm excited to have him as our quarterback."
Why would Wade say that?
"I don't know," Urlacher said. "Maybe he's jealous because we have a good quarterback now."
Cutler said the first he heard of any friction was when he got a call from Urlacher to clear the air. Urlacher, however, said he had already taken several calls from teammates wondering if the reports were true when Cutler phoned.
"He called me and I said, What's up (expletive), what are you doing?'" a grinning Urlacher said, uttering the same word he allegedly used with Wade. "It's so dumb to me that this even got to this point, but it did and then here we are."
better place after going 9-7 and missing the playoffs for the second straight year. They have a franchise quarterback for the first time in decades after acquiring Cutler in an offseason trade with Denver. But there are questions about his attitude following a fallout with Broncos management and new coach Josh McDaniels.
His critics include former Bears coach Mike Ditka and former Indianapolis and Tampa Bay coach Tony Dungy, one of Smith's mentors. Smith, however, said Cutler has been a model teammate so far while denying any animosity with Urlacher.
"There's no issue with Jay and Brian, except Brian and Jay are both excited about being teammates for our club this year," coach Lovie Smith said. "No more than that. We can't spend a whole lot of time on something that isn't true. I have talked to the players. Whenever something comes out, you have to address it, but it's a non-issue."
In some ways, Cutler is getting a second chance in Chicago, an opportunity to repair his reputation.
Smith said another quarterback - Michael Vick - deserves one, although he doesn't see it happening with the Bears, who lack an experienced backup. The former Atlanta Falcons star, who served a 23-month sentence for running a dogfighting ring, said Thursday he is getting close to signing with a pro football team.
"A second chance, like everyone in society who has paid their debt to society," Smith said. "He deserves a second chance. As far as we're concerned, we like this team that we have right now."
Particularly the new quarterback.
"Me and Brian have been on a good relationship since I've been here, and I expect it to continue that way," Cutler said.
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