Spain #1 In World Soccer Rankings

Shame About Ray · 08-06-2008, 09:40 AM

The FIFA/Coca-Cola Men's World Rankings for the month of August were released on Wednesday

The top 10 teams saw some minor movement as Germany slipped past Italy and into second place, although they are still well behind defending Euro 2008 champions Spain.

Italy dropped one spot into third, while South American powerhouses Brazil (6th, down 2) and Argentina (7th, down1) both moved down, allowing the Netherlands (4th, up 1) and Croatia (5th, up 2) to pass them.

1 Spain
2 Germany
3 Italy
4 Netherlands
5 Croatia
6 Brazil
7 Argentina
8 Czech Republic
9 Portugal
10 Russia

08-06-2008, 04:15 PM

It's rather sad that England, where football is about the national game, isn't in the top ten at all. I wonder how that can happen-they need some serious work.

08-15-2008, 01:56 AM

So Spain is number one in something besides taxes and scandal this year? Gratzs to you Spain. I will tip a bottle in your honor, and another, and another, wait I'm drunk here................

08-15-2008, 07:57 AM

Spain has been doing pretty well in sports, especially recently. Nadal is way up there, andI see them being well represented in the Olympics. I think they have done particularly well to have overhauled those other soccer powerhouses though.

08-19-2008, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by GoodOdds

It's rather sad that England, where football is about the national game, isn't in the top ten at all. I wonder how that can happen-they need some serious work.

England is having some issues lately competing at the top levels in sports related areas. If they only had a fish and chips event in the Olympics, England would get the gold hands down.

08-19-2008, 01:53 PM

Oy! I'm British! We do more than eat fish and chips-besides, the national take out dish is curry, not fish and chips.

I've been in the US for four years and yes, have watched the decline with sadness.

08-19-2008, 09:13 PM

I think this shuffling of the deck is pretty good for the game. Look at where the mighty Brazil is, 6th place, and Croatia is 5th. The sport is not as predictable as it used to be.

08-06-2008, 09:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
Shame About Ray Mod Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Great White North Posts: 5,168	Spain #1 In World Soccer Rankings The FIFA/Coca-Cola Men's World Rankings for the month of August were released on Wednesday The top 10 teams saw some minor movement as Germany slipped past Italy and into second place, although they are still well behind defending Euro 2008 champions Spain. Italy dropped one spot into third, while South American powerhouses Brazil (6th, down 2) and Argentina (7th, down1) both moved down, allowing the Netherlands (4th, up 1) and Croatia (5th, up 2) to pass them. 1 Spain 2 Germany 3 Italy 4 Netherlands 5 Croatia 6 Brazil 7 Argentina 8 Czech Republic 9 Portugal 10 Russia __________________ Ray Monohan Senior Writer Follow me on twitter? http://twitter.com/Cappers_Picks WHEN YOU COMMENT ON POSTS AT CAPPERSPICKS.COM/BLOG WE'LL SEND YOU A FREE PREMIUM PICK from our top cappers! Register at the Forums or Register at the Blog TODAY!!!!!!

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08-06-2008, 04:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
GoodOdds Guest Posts: n/a	It's rather sad that England, where football is about the national game, isn't in the top ten at all. I wonder how that can happen-they need some serious work.

08-15-2008, 01:56 AM	#3 (permalink)
FootballWizard Guest Posts: n/a	So Spain is number one in something besides taxes and scandal this year? Gratzs to you Spain. I will tip a bottle in your honor, and another, and another, wait I'm drunk here................

08-15-2008, 07:57 AM	#4 (permalink)
Roll the Dice Guest Posts: n/a	Spain has been doing pretty well in sports, especially recently. Nadal is way up there, andI see them being well represented in the Olympics. I think they have done particularly well to have overhauled those other soccer powerhouses though.

08-19-2008, 01:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
BetOnThis Guest Posts: n/a	Oy! I'm British! We do more than eat fish and chips-besides, the national take out dish is curry, not fish and chips. I've been in the US for four years and yes, have watched the decline with sadness.

08-19-2008, 09:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
Roll the Dice Guest Posts: n/a	I think this shuffling of the deck is pretty good for the game. Look at where the mighty Brazil is, 6th place, and Croatia is 5th. The sport is not as predictable as it used to be.