You hundreds of three Lions..

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Let's see, but I really don't see how they can loose... When it matters, they've shown they're above the rest
PS: I'm italian, so what do I know 😀
 
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I tried to watch a game, but it just confirmed everything I hate about the culture of football: perpetual cheating, throwing themselves on the ground writing in "pain"; overt pushing, barging etc., and then harassing the referee claiming "innocence"; maniacal hysteria from players, coaches, commentators. Shame, really, as the sport itself is great, but that awful culture is entrenched even from grass roots children's level.
 
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I tried to watch a game, but it just confirmed everything I hate about the culture of football: perpetual cheating, throwing themselves on the ground writing in "pain"; overt pushing, barging etc., and then harassing the referee claiming "innocence"; maniacal hysteria from players, coaches, commentators. Shame, really, as the sport itself is great, but that awful culture is entrenched even from grass roots children's level.
I must have been watching a different game as the England v Sweden game wasn't as bad as that?
But I might have been too absorbed tho so could be wrong as I was harrasing the bar.
 
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Wow! Just watching an interview with the German Bundespräsident on ZDF; his tip for the World Cup....England!
 
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England is looking strong but so far they haven't had a strong opponent yet..
Belgium on the other hand is looking like they can take it all the way. However, it will be very exiting end on this tournament 😀. Good luck to all remaining nations!
 
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Let's see, but I really don't see how they can loose... When it matters, they've shown they're above the rest
PS: I'm italian, so what do I know 😀
I’m even more pointless about who could kick them out of the competition...
 
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Belgium dropped their game big time last night. France has done well but I thought apart from Mbappe and maybe one or 2 others Belgium had a better squad. France will be tough mind.
Bit tired of the media saying Croatia are exhausted as we should play on skill not get a win because the oppo are knackered!
If we (Englishman here!) win tonight this could be the easiest world cup ever! And sadly I think it will be remembered as such....
 
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Belgium dropped their game big time last night. France has done well but I thought apart from Mbappe and maybe one or 2 others Belgium had a better squad. France will be tough mind.
Bit tired of the media saying Croatia are exhausted as we should play on skill not get a win because the oppo are knackered!
If we (Englishman here!) win tonight this could be the easiest world cup ever! And sadly I think it will be remembered as such....

Think the real issue last night, was that Lukaku failed to have any impact on the game...

England will hopefully play well against Croatia. It will be fascinating to see if Southgate rests Sterling and Ali, and brings Loftus Cheek and Rashford into the starting 11... Difficult decisions, and whatever he decides, I am 100% behind him and the team ::psy::
 
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Being an ex player and having watched France last night , England will struggle with them IF they can get past Croatia.
Croatio's midfield is awesome.
Time will tell.
 
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Being an ex player and having watched France last night , England will struggle with them IF they can get past Croatia.
Croatio's midfield is awesome.
Time will tell.
I agree with this but it is a world cup final and anything can happen.

Hoping for a good performance from England tonight winning, the game in 90 mins
 
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Well as a (born in Chelsea) Chelsea Football Club supporter, the France V Belgium game was interesting. Present, and former, Chelsea players (on both sides) showing their class and playing great football.👍
 
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For those in Western Australia kick off is 7 PM in UK thus 2 Am in the West.
I am still tired from last night !
Saves you watching an hour of advertising BS.
Best of luck to the 3 Lions.
 
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For those in Western Australia kick off is 7 PM in UK thus 2 Am in the West.
I am still tired from last night !
Saves you watching an hour of advertising BS.
Best of luck to the 3 Lions.

I’m thinking of going to the casino to watch it.
 
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Think the real issue last night, was that Lukaku failed to have any impact on the game...
::psy::
He failed from the day one. De Bruyne and Hazard are making the difference... Lukaku is overrated I think.
 
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Hazard is my favorite player, and has been for the last few years. I think Lukaku is a very good player, and I find him entertaining to watch. He is a hard worker, and someone I would want on my team if I were 20+ years younger and was ever good enough to play professionally. I was pulling for Belgium up to a certain point since I like these two players, but overall I admit to not being a Belgium fan due to a few of the other players. I hoped they would show well against France, but in my mind France is the better team and more likely to be able to take the tournament.

I definitely agree with statements above about this being a weak WC. No single team has been outstanding or looked invincible. Maybe this past year of top European leagues, Champions League, etc. took its toll on the players, and many are still recovering? .Or the teams have not had enough time together to really gel?
 
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Hazard is my favorite player, and has been for the last few years. I think Lukaku is a very good player, and I find him entertaining to watch. He is a hard worker, and someone I would want on my team if I were 20+ years younger and was ever good enough to play professionally. I was pulling for Belgium up to a certain point since I like these two players, but overall I admit to not being a Belgium fan due to a few of the other players. I hoped they would show well against France, but in my mind France is the better team and more likely to be able to take the tournament.

I definitely agree with statements above about this being a weak WC. No single team has been outstanding or looked invincible. Maybe this past year of top European leagues, Champions League, etc. took its toll on the players, and many are still recovering? .Or the teams have not had enough time together to really gel?
I don't think WC is weak, I think this WC showed that everyone knows how to play football now. Some teams showed that football is a team sport and you don't have to have a superstar to be a good team. Some teams showed that super star in the team can make a difference. Overall it's been good I think.
As far as Lukaku, he didn't look like a striker or finisher this WC neither he did in MU this season. He is a hard worker, no questions about it, but team is not getting the goals from him...
France such a good team, I feel bad for Benzema, I think he is much better than Giroud... well at least he is scoring goals)))))
 
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He failed from the day one. De Bruyne and Hazard are making the difference... Lukaku is overrated I think.
Lukaku had a great tournament until this past game. In the running for the golden boot - not sure what you saw....