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World Cup 2018

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The families of the Russian footballers' being held at gunpoint are breathing slightly easier right now.

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I suspect the Russian footballers are in for some sort of bonus given how low they were ranked. They definitely made the most of their team which cannot be said for many others that have been knocked out or didn't even make it. No Russia v England makes me sad, the chance was there for maximised awkwardness.

 

In terms of 'rewards' I'd be a lot more worried about the Saudi team ending up on a trip to Sana'a or Hodeidah after their performance.

 

(The Russian coach would make a great dictator though, he looks like a cross between Belarus's Lukashenko and Yemen's Ali Saleh and was not exactly the most verbose interview in the world)

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I think a large part of Russia's low overall ranking is an artifact of their automatic qualification as host? Friendlies aren't worth a lot of world ranking points.

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Very pleased by those results. Hoping for Belgium v. England at this point, although a rematch of the 100 years war would be fun as well. Then I've been rooting for Croatia as the underdog since there solid group performance so I'd be happy to see them make it as well. Just as long as the French don't win.

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    Russia played great and they made one hell of a comeback last night, they didn't give up that easily.

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    I am ecstatic with the England victory, I have never seen an English team play this well...granted Im not a big football watcher but still  :geek:

     

    Here is to England going all the way    :dancing:  :dancing:  :dancing:

     

    And I still support Belgium because of that bet at work and lucky draw 

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    It won't happen but I hope England reaches the finals, disappointment will be bigger if they lose then.

    The ending of the words is ALMSIVI.

    Eastern European football fans right now:

     

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    That's the way I'm looking at the Croatian president right now. :brows:

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    Well, it's that time of the year again:

     

     

    :grin:

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    Frenchies have been acting quite arrogant lately; time for a 3-0 thrashing.

    The ending of the words is ALMSIVI.

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    France for the Flemish!

    I wonder if the Dutch would ever survive the Belgians winning the WC :lol:

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    Belgium should be punished for having knocked out Japan.

     

    I wir hav my revenjuru!!!!

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    I wonder if the Dutch would ever survive the Belgians winning the WC :lol:

    I think so, everyone I know is rooting for them.

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    Just as long as the English don't win

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    Good game so far, Pavard really should have crossed rather than shoot

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    save.us.Hazard

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    Giroud is having a bad game, hah

    Why has elegance found so little following? Elegance has the disadvantage that hard work is needed to achieve it and a good education to appreciate it. - Edsger Wybe Dijkstra

    Those Frenchies are gonna make me root for England.

    The ending of the words is ALMSIVI.

    Look at that traitor Henry

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    2 clear fouls on France in dangerous position not called in the last 5 minutes.  Does a Frenchman have to pull out a gun and shoot Hazard for a foul to be called?

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    2 clear fouls on France in dangerous position not called in the last 5 minutes. Does a Frenchman have to pull out a gun and shoot Hazard for a foul to be called?

    Also missed yellows on some Belgians for tactical fouls. Usual WC stuff.

     

    France is inviting too much pressure

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    This is ending like France Germany 2014, with a fizzle

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    Welp, the last team I care about is out.

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    Fr v En 100 Minute War here we come!

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