Off Topic Qatar World Cup Thread

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3rd/4th place play off is a glorified friendly. I didn't even bother to watch England play it 4 years ago.

Watched the last half hour of this one though and it's been decent.
 
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3rd/4th place play off is a glorified friendly. I didn't even bother to watch England play it 4 years ago.
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Neither did I. Did we win? Don’t know why I’m asking. I don’t care. The most pointless game in football. No one remembers, no one cares, the players just want to go home because they’re gutted they lost a World Cup semi.

Unless it’s Morocco or Croatia apparently <laugh><laugh>
 
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Heard an interesting take on the World Cup from a genuine footie fan. Rates international footie well ahead of pl in terms of enjoyment. None of the nonsensical transfer bullshit. Little to do with cash but players actually wanting to play for their countries. Interesting viewpoint I’d say
 
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About to dock in Buenos Aires this morning. Beginning to wonder if we'll be able to get a taxi to our hotel, given the stories we've been hearing about everyone downling tools for the day & possibly beyond. Hear it's going to be a riot - and possibly literally if they lose. Eek! My main concern is that our favourite steak joint will be closed. Only got one night here, so only one chance to get our visit in. Then again, if they win .....
 
About to dock in Buenos Aires this morning. Beginning to wonder if we'll be able to get a taxi to our hotel, given the stories we've been hearing about everyone downling tools for the day & possibly beyond. Hear it's going to be a riot - and possibly literally if they lose. Eek! My main concern is that our favourite steak joint will be closed. Only got one night here, so only one chance to get our visit in. Then again, if they win .....

Sounds like perfect timing to me. Get involved....sounds like a top night out.
 
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