U-20 in Holland

[Maradona (10)]

Anyone watching?

[rae]

yup, me... however it is hard to choose a time to watch cuz there is women euriopean chamionship broadcating on eurosport... which is a bit boring :rollani:

I am cheering for latin americans :tong: :D

[tbouks02]

Lino Marzoratti will be playing with the Italian U-20's. I believe he is the only Milan player in the tournament. I don't expect Italy to do much. They might not even get out of their group. There are some really good players in this tournament so Milan scouts should be watching. Quincy Owusu Abeyie and Ryan Babel(both Holland), Cesc Fabregas(Spain), Lionel Messi(Argentina), Freddy Adu(USA), Philippe Senderos and Johan Vonlanthen(both Switzerland) are few of the big names in this tournament. Of course alot of players will make a name for themeselves in the next two weeks. I expect the winner to come from Argentina, Brazil, Spain, Switzerland, USA, and the host Holland.

[Maradona (10)]

Dark horse: Chile.

Another name to write down: Matias Fernandez (Chile).

Messi is as untouchable as they come. Barca wont even consider selling him. And his clause is as high as Ronaldinhos'.

[Maradona (10)]

Its either Brazil or Holland.

[MATNAT]

maradona 10 have u heard of the brazilian youngster kerlon?

[Maradona (10)]

maradona 10 have u heard of the brazilian youngster kerlon?

Yup, a lot of hype over here, especially with some of his tricks.
The guy knows how to use his head :u56:

[MATNAT]

Yup, a lot of hype over here, especially with some of his tricks.
The guy knows how to use his head :u56:

yeah i first heard of him from (cough, cough,) tim vickery..lol... :ilol:

i`d love to see his "seal" maneuver!!

this is tim vickerys account of the lad....(just for you maradona 10) :u56:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/4455669.stm

[tbouks02]

Is Kerlon the dude who dribbles with his head? I saw him do this in the South American tournament. It was incredible. Unfortunately every time he does this defenders get frustrated and just hack him down.

[mk18]

its a stupid trick... his career will be over by the time he signs for a stupid team like real madrid who would think hes the next pele just because he has his own stupid trick

[niek]

I went to Italy - Syria last wednesday, poor performance from Italy.

Marzoratti played reasonably well, also Italy´s number 7 and 20 played well. I don´t know their names but I believe number 20 is a substitute at Lecce.

But I must say that those Syrians were a bunch of *******s. Especially El Haj

[Warro Bantan]

My favs are the Argentines, who, after a rather shaky start, have improved at every outing..but then again, Argentina is always my fav, regardless of the level..

I was probably the only Jamaican in Jamaica rooting for Argentina when we played them in the 98 WC...I only wish they hadnt destroyed us 6-0...I would have taken a 3-0 beating and moved along...

Back to the U20 though...I was pleasantly surprised to see Argentina beat Spain, who had one of the most talented squads at the tournament.

Messi is the best player of the games so far....but then again, I am obviously biased for the sky blue and white candy stripes!

[tbouks02]

This current Argentina U-20 team is good but not great. Messi is the only player on the team who I see eventually moving onto the senior side. The team 2 years ago was better with Cavenaghi(Tevez didn't play) and Mascherano. And 4 years ago they had Saviola, Coloccini, Burdisso, and D'Alessandro. The current team lacks the star power of previous ones. But they still might win the tournament because I don't think Brazil is great either.

Looking at Italy, they were a pleasant surprise after the rocky start. Coda and Canini look to be good prospects. And our very own Marzoratti was superb down the right flank. I hope he gets loaned to a small Serie A club or to Serie B because he needs the expierence. But Italy's best player was Pelle. He look like a future Vieri/Toni type Azzurri player if he continues to develop. He has great back to the goal skills. And his skills on the ball aren't bad either. He just needs to improve his finishing a little and he is Serie A quality.

[Shomo]

I watched U-20 and Nigeria U-20 played one of the best football games i have ever seen,it was when i saw Mikel Obi that i knew Man united and Chelsea were fighting over his signature,
i think this lad will replace Jay jay okocha if he improves well

[Roger Nolli]

I watched, but I'm not surprised about Brazil, was a bad sellection.