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On today''s episode of Forza Futbol, Mando interviews one of our oldest friend's of the show, Sheridain Bird, freelance writer for Four Four Two, Champion's Magazine and Calcio Italia amongst others.

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After a dismal Copa America at home, Sergio Batista has been shown the door by AFA. Frankly there was no other option. Who do you think will replace them? Chris (@Chris_Elastico) from theelastico.com and Rob (@santapelota) of santapelota.wordpress.com give their opinions and discuss with Ravi (@aupasubmarino).

There is also some bonus material on the dying breed of play-makers like Riquelme and how Ganso could one of the few hopes to keep the breed going. Plus a lot of interesting tidbits you would expect from these two football romantics.

It is not too long about 41 minutes, enjoy. This is our last pod covering the Copa America. We hope you enjoyed it and your feedback is always welcome.

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The Copa America 2011 concluded. The pre-tournament expectations where very high. But the two biggest pre-tournament favourites Brasil and Argentina failed spectacularly. The lack of goals early on meant there were a lot of draws damped the enthusiasm even further. However the tournament did have its high points. Here is a list of the bests & worsts of the Copa America 2011. Our experts Chris (@Chris_Elastico) & Rob (@Santapelota) have talked to Ravi (@aupasubmarino) to give their opinions in the podcast.

Overall Tournament

1. Best player (outfield)
   1. Luis Suarez (Ravi)
   1. Alvaro Pereira
   2. Nestor Ortigoza
   1. Estegarribia
   1. Cichero
   1. Vizcarrondo (All)
   1. Guarin, armero
   1. Cesar Gonzalez
   2. Guerrero (Chris, Rob)
   3. Messi
   4. Valdivia
   1. Alexis
   1. Acasiete
   2. Diego Lugano

1. Best coach
   1. Cesar Farias - Venezuela (Chris)
   1. Tata Martino - Paraguay (Rob)
   1. Sergio Markarian - Peru (Ravi)
   1. Washington Tabares - Uruguay

1. Biggest overachiever
   1. Peru (all)
   1. Paraguay
   1. venezuela

1. Biggest underachiever
   1. Argentina (Chris, Ravi)
   1. Brazil (Rob)
   1. Chile
   1. Ecuador

1. Most disappointing star
   1. Tevez (Chris)
   1. Mascherano (Ravi, Rob)
   1. Alves
   1. Ganso
   1. Neymar, Messi

1. Most entertaining game
   1. Venezuela - Paraguay 3-3
   1. Chile - Peru 2-1
   1. Chile - Venezuela 2-1 QF (Ravi)
   1. Argentina - Uruguay QF 1-1 penalties (Chris, Rob)
   1. Brazil - Ecuador - 4-2

1. Who among the suprises will more likely carry this form into WC qualifying
   1. Venezuela(all)
   2. Peru

What do you think of our selections? Please give yours thoughts in the comments.

Thanks a lot for following us for the Copa America 2011.

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Ravi(@aupasubmarino) from Forzafutbol sat down with the usual suspects Chris (@chris_elastico) from theelastico.com and Rob (@santapelota) from santapelota.wordpress.com to discuss the semifinals of the Copa America and preview the final between Uruguay and Paraguay.

The final between Uruguay and Paraguay is 9PM CET 3PM ET 12 PT Sunday July 24.

In the 2nd part of our podcast to be posted later, we discuss the best and worst of the Copa America 2011

Relax and snack on this short and lively podcast

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Ravi discussed Copa America with Chris (@chris_elastico) co-editor of theelastico.com and Robert (@santapelota) from santapelota.wordpress.com. We broke down the two semifinals, gave our predictions and discussed in depth the growing indifference towards the Brazilian national team coinciding with thriving local club competitions in Brazil. Peru x Uruguay  7/19  21:45 Argentina 17:45 Pacific

Paraguay x Venezuela 7/20 21.45 Argentina 17:45 Pacific

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