The Beautful Game

[ChillDoubt]

Will NOT be played here on Saturday night!

http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/02937/manauspitch_2937798b.jpg

That pic was taken some 12 hours ago. England have half a chance against Italy because the facilities mean it will be a great leveller!

[joggerjayne]

There's lacrosse this weekend ???

:0)

[ChillDoubt]

Even the groundsman admits in will be in 'bad shape'!

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/10891473/World-Cup-2014-Manaus-groundsman-admits-pitch-will-be-in-poor-condition-for-Englands-opener-against-Italy.html

That is frankly shocking.

[Butterbun]

Don't know but there is tennis.

[joeluke]

They're obviously the lines across the pitch to help the lino in tight offside decisions

[joeluke]

As the saying goes "It's the same for both teams"

[DaisyNonna]

farseical

[trt]

That will give England an excuse of why they will get stuffed!!!!

[ChillDoubt]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-27806833

It resembles a cricket pitch in mid season, not a lush football field at the start of the game's showpiece.

[AB Editor]

As most of the English side come from local pub teams (or so I am lead to believe) I think you might be right in claiming an advantage - those world class players other teams probably haven't played on a wonky pitch for years!

[quizzkid]

I am really looking forward to the World Cup. I will be cheering England on. The pitch at Manaus looks in bad condition but it is the same for both teams. Come on England.

[Hopkirk]

Stop worrying, we'll be fine.