2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia

Discussion in 'Sports and Fitness' started by Kilana2, May 31, 2018.

  1. Kilana2

    Kilana2 Vice Admiral Admiral

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    The Uruguay shirts are so much tighter than the shirts of other teams. I hope this won't be a problem for them..... It won't be for the Ladies. :D :guffaw:
     
  2. Romulan_spy

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    1-0 for France. Beautiful save just now by the French goalkeeper.
     
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  3. EmoBorg

    EmoBorg Commodore Commodore

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    Uruguay is giving France a good fight.
     
  4. Romulan_spy

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    Maybe but not good enough. It's now 2-0 for France.
     
  5. Jax

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    France will make the final IMO...

    I'm happy with that because I think England can beat them more than we can beat Brazil.
     
  6. Romulan_spy

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    The French team reminds me of old Brazil a bit. They make some beautiful pass combos.
     
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    We've got to get there first!
     
  8. Shaytan

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    If someone had told me 25 years ago that I would see my national team at least 3 times in a semi final of the world cup...
    (I don't remember the 1982 and 1986 world cups)

    I am torn between Brazil and Belgium. France-Brazil is a classic but I would like to see a very francophone match too (sorry flemish people, I don't forget about you :o).
     
  9. Romulan_spy

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    2-0 for Belgium. Brazil better get their act together.
     
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  10. Jax

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    Brazil are being caught out again like in 2014, such naive tactics at times. Belgium may of ridden there luck early on but it was worth the risk because they knew they could smash Brazil on the counter and Brazil fell for it hook line and sinker with that 2nd goal.

    Neymar going home :nyah:

    It's a pleasure to watch KDB in the PL and in this World Cup.
     
  11. Jax

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    Jesus should of had a penalty and you know what, I think all the DIVING by Neymar has made it harder for Brazil to win a legitimate penalty.

    Neymar's antics has consequences and he needs to see that.
     
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  12. Count Zero

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    I had to switch off the livestream because Brazil's wasting of their chances to score was driving me nuts.
     
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  13. Romulan_spy

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    No kidding. I am not surprised that Brazil lost. It's like they knew how to attack but forgot how to actually score. Time after time, they would set things up nicely and then just screw up.
     
  14. Shaytan

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    France-Belgium

    I am ok with that, I liked the belgian team during the tournament and this is going to entertain me and my belgian friends :D
     
  15. Jax

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    Do France & Belgium have a heated rivalry?
     
  16. Shaytan

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    Nope.

    More like a weird friendship :D
    Our surrealist neighbours.
     
  17. Jax

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    That could change in a few days :lol: Wonder how Henry is going to feel come the Semi Final.

    The World Cup has become the European Championship and despite the pathetic attempt to dilute the World Cup in 2026 with the 48 team finals won't change the fact, Europe plays the game on the whole better :angel:
     
  18. Ayelbourne

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    Wonder what Blatter thinks of this. He always claimed that european football was on the decline.
     
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  19. Orac Zen

    Orac Zen Mischief Manager Super Moderator

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    I'm a bit disappointed by both results overnight, but no matter. France continue to look ominous, and from what I saw Brazil reverted to headless chicken mode when the chips were down. Two really talented sides but only one delivered.

    Oh, well. A Belgium - Croatia final would be fun, I reckon. :D

    That would be great, but of course it won't happen. Daddy will tell Junior that it's all someone else's fault and he can keep doing whatever he likes. It's worked so far, after all - I read somewhere the other day that when a coach tried to haul a teenaged Neymar back into line, he was sacked the next day and Neymar went on his merry way. When someone is that overindulged they're not likely to be able to grasp concepts like "actions have consequences".

    Neymar is a remarkable footballer. It's a shame he's unlikely to ever grow up.
     
  20. EmoBorg

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    I think there is rivalry between Belgium and The Netherlands.