Yes, but as stated previously in this thread he has the choice to play for a couple other nations as well. The reasoning at this time is that he doesn't want to pick a country yet and wants to focus on his team(ManU) first. Kind of BS if you ask me

Pandemona

Charlie Sheens House51493 Posts

October 07 2013 20:22 GMT

#6062

Its because England tapping him up

Im sure Rooney telling him to come join us XD

kyllinghest

Norway1607 Posts

October 07 2013 20:30 GMT

#6063

I totally respect it if he wants to prioritize playing for his club over the national team. I never liked all that crap where players can pick their country though, play for the country youre raised in!

Dust14

Belgium490 Posts

October 07 2013 20:31 GMT

#6064

On October 08 2013 05:22 Pandemona wrote:
Its because England tapping him up

Im sure Rooney telling him to come join us XD

As a Belgian that would make me sad, but if you ever want to see Januzaj on a international level he can't choose us. As he plays the same position as Hazard he'd be a good substitute but probably nothing more for a long time

Pandemona

Charlie Sheens House51493 Posts

October 07 2013 20:34 GMT

#6065

Yeah he would sit on the bench for Belgium. If he is a good as he is showing, he would walk into the LW spot imo. As he clearly is better than Welbeck (well more potential anyway)

UdderChaos

United Kingdom707 Posts

October 07 2013 21:39 GMT

#6066

If its about his career, ie money, it should be England. His agent would surely push for him to choose England regardless of his true allegiance. The pure endorsements alone would dwarf that of any other country he can play for, even Belgium, and he would probably become England's only and next hope, like Rooney all over again. I guess he might not want that pressure and the undoubted failure of the team time and time again but still.

Liquid`Drone

Norway28915 Posts

October 07 2013 22:58 GMT

#6067

in terms of what's "smart" in terms of economical or career I'd definitely guess england as long as he's playing in the PL.. comparing marketability and attractiveness of english PL players and foreign PL players of similar skill, the difference is large and obvious.

but with him already stating albania I guess that's what he identifies the most as, and I think choosing the country that you personally want to represent is the smartest thing to do in terms of like, being happy.

zulu_nation8

China26351 Posts

October 07 2013 23:01 GMT

#6068

So what I gathered from the Utd vs. Sunderland game was that instead of having our wingers put in useless crosses, now we can't even get the ball there anymore since someone like Lee Cattermole who's by no means a bad player can just boss the Utd midfield around whenever Fellaini isn't there. Sunderland's pressing was apparently too much for Cleverly to handle. I think Anderson might even be better since he can actually occasionally make some standard lob passes. Cleverly can't even turn with the ball.

Glad Young seems to have used up his chances, Januzaj obviously better. Nani, though far from this best, is at least somewhat creative. Rafael is much better than Smalling. Both Vidic and Ferdinand have been terribly shaky since the start of the season. VPS gets like one decent chance every game, not his fault. Rooney can't hold the ball. Moyes needs to revamp the tactics as the only goals have come from cut back crosses vs. bad backlines and Rooney free-kicks. I hope Utd can at least secure a CL spot this season.

Rebs

Pakistan10726 Posts

October 07 2013 23:38 GMT

#6069

On October 08 2013 07:58 Liquid`Drone wrote:
in terms of what's "smart" in terms of economical or career I'd definitely guess england as long as he's playing in the PL.. comparing marketability and attractiveness of english PL players and foreign PL players of similar skill, the difference is large and obvious.

but with him already stating albania I guess that's what he identifies the most as, and I think choosing the country that you personally want to represent is the smartest thing to do in terms of like, being happy.

Did he say Albania ?

Ferrose

United States11378 Posts

October 08 2013 01:18 GMT

#6070

Vincent Kompany is out for up to four weeks after sustaining another groin injury against Everton.

Marouane Fellaini is likely to have surgery to repair damaged ligaments in his wrist, could miss up to seven weeks. He's still going to play for Belgium though, because he's a tank.

Liquid`Drone

Norway28915 Posts

October 08 2013 01:27 GMT

#6071

On October 08 2013 08:38 Rebs wrote:

Show nested quote +

Did he say Albania ?

from his wiki;
In June 2013, Marc Van Geersom, former coach of the Belgium U-18 and U-19, has declared that Januzaj has refused a call-up to the Belgian team a number of times, since he would prefer to play for Albania.[8][9]
Albania's coach, Gianni De Biasi declared on 12 August 2013 that Januzaj is a great talent, and that he and the Albanian federation are waiting for the right moment to talk to him and to call him up for the Albanian national side.[10]
Belgian coach Marc Wilmots has plans to speak to Januzaj about his international future. "I will soon do it and it is up to him to decide. Januzaj has never played for the Rode Duivels. Not even for the youth teams. He has always refused."

{CC}StealthBlue

United States41117 Posts

October 08 2013 05:07 GMT

#6072

Copymizer

Denmark2108 Posts

October 08 2013 06:52 GMT

#6073

What does all the other stats mean?

WillyWanker

France1915 Posts

October 08 2013 07:00 GMT

#6074

Points, number of Games Played, Point Per Game, Wins, Losses, Draws, Goal For, Goal Against, Goal Difference, Home Goals, Home Goals Difference, Away Goals, Away Goals Difference.

Pandemona

Charlie Sheens House51493 Posts

October 08 2013 07:40 GMT

#6075

What the fuck does RG and RGD mean 0.O
Man Americans trying to break how a simple football table looks like xD

Very close table that!

Pandemona

Charlie Sheens House51493 Posts

October 08 2013 08:13 GMT

#6076

Gus Poyet has been announced as the new Sunderland manager on a 2 year contract

zeo

Serbia6343 Posts

October 08 2013 08:13 GMT

#6077

So used to seeing the word 'draw' used in football I forgot the word 'tie' existed as a result. I always thought it went if the scores are tied at the end of a match it is declared a draw? As in the word tie is used to emphasize the results are equal during a match but if the scores are tied at the end of a match it becomes a draw... idk, getting confused

GTR

51706 Posts

October 08 2013 08:28 GMT

#6078

RG = Road Game

Pandemona

Charlie Sheens House51493 Posts

October 08 2013 08:30 GMT

#6079

What is one of those GTR? xD
Oh away game?....what the fuck America stop breaking football ;(

wingpawn

Poland1342 Posts

October 08 2013 08:33 GMT

#6080

As far as I know, 'tie' only refers to things like league standings, goalscoring standings etc. Contrary to word 'draw', it's used to describe indirect rivalries and joint, equal outcomes of them. English commentators don't really use it in a context of games in progress with equal goal count; they often say something like "The game is now level." or simply "It's 1-1 / 2-2" etc.

English native speakers, correct me if I'm wrong.