Match Day Thread Russia 2018

What has happened to South American teams? They used to bring the flair and passion, but now all they bring is gamesmanship and cheating. Sad.

 

Can Deschamps do what Napolean failed to do, and conquer Russia?

 

Uruguay and Argentina have always had elements of the "dark arts" in their game. It is a pity that Brazil and Colombia have joined their party.

 

I can't imagine it being that straightforward and laid back last few minutes tomorrow for England

 

No Cavani, no party.

 

Absolutely no chance...



Even if we're 2-0 up I'll be a mess.

 

You'll all be asking me to rub the gnome's nose (see other thread)

 

Nah I hope they get gaped by Brazil or Belgium

 

Suarez was completely lost without his mate.

 

Second goal killed it anyway.

But I think they just got got on the end of a very professional French performance.

 

Weird euphemism...

 

Difference between a goalkeeper that can’t catch, and one that can catch a dragonfly in his mouth.

 

What, Lloris? Pulled off a brilliant save at just the right moment didn't he?

 

Not sure who I want in this game.

Brazil -

PROS: Joy to watch, Pele, Pele, Pele, Zico, Ronaldo, Sugar Loaf Mountain, Pele, Neymar
CONS: Neymar.

Belgium -

PROS: European, talented, Premier League players, the underdog
CONS: Martinez

Tough one.

 

Jack White must have pulled in quite a bit in royalties from this World Cup!

Well let’s hope so anyway...

 

I’m going for a Brazil to win, because if England play them in the final it will be a lot easier than France or Belgium!

 

Neymar to score & Fellaini to be carded 8/1

£25 on

 

First sight of the Fellaini elbow this evening...

 

1-0 Belgium! Fernandinho og