Off Topic World Cup Thread

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Are Argentina just really poor? Or are Croatia looking worryingly good?
 
Are Argentina just really poor? Or are Croatia looking worryingly good?

Think it's a combination of both, to be honest.

Croatia were quite a few people's dark horses for the tournament. Modric, Rakitic, Brozovic, Mandzukic and Perisic are all top players who have played/are playing at huge clubs. Then you've got the likes of Kovacic, Badelj and Kramaric on the bench.

Crazy to think that an Argentina team with Messi, Higuain, Aguero, di Maria and Dybala in their squad would struggle for goals. Then again, whilst they have an embarrassment of riches in their front line, their midfield does not look all that impressive.
 
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3-0. Rakitic. Argentina have been completely wiped apart by Croatia.

Never would have predicted this scoreline pre match.
 
Think it's a combination of both, to be honest.

Croatia were quite a few people's dark horses for the tournament. Modric, Rakitic, Brozovic, Mandzukic and Perisic are all top players who have played/are playing at huge clubs. Then you've got the likes of Kovacic, Badelj and Kramaric on the bench.

Crazy to think that an Argentina team with Messi, Higuain, Aguero, di Maria and Dybala in their squad would struggle for goals. Then again, whilst they have an embarrassment of riches in their front line, their midfield does not look all that impressive.

Very true.

On your list of Croatian greats, don’t forget they also have Vedran Corluka!
 
Charlie is on and get a yellow straight away. Messi showing lack of class by walking off without shaking hands with anybody
 
Even though he's approaching 33, Modric is still one of the best midfielders on the entire planet. Incredible poise, guile, vision and all-round technical ability.

You guys were privileged to have such a talent in your team. Sensational player.

What always amazes me about Modric is when he’s in an extremely tight 50/50 ball winning situation and is usually half the size of his opponent, yet somehow he not only wins the ball, but also manages to create something with a perfectly weighted touch. And he does it time and time again. It’s incredible.