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Again, I'm just saying based on their national team performance because that's the set-up they're playing at. They really haven't been great for Uruguay together. I though even today Gimenez had trouble in the air against their striker in the first half and the one that substituted him which was much smaller. They won between them about 4-5 headers which those strikers shouldn't do against Gimenez.

How are they meaningless? That's the team they're playing with at the World Cup, which was what I was arguing? I'm in no way saying they're not a very good pairing, I'm just arguing against that they're easily the best pairing in the WC. I mean in the grand scheme of things relating to the WC, there's loads of examples of teams not giving a shit in qualifying and then looking like hot shit in the tournament. I personally don't pay attention to it anymore tbh, honestly i'd understand your argument if they were a random pairing but they play together at club level too. That first sentence is a load of shit tbh Which teams in the CONMEBOL doesn't give a shit in the qualifiers? I don't really rate Gimenez that highly, I've watched more of Uruguay than Atletico Madrid however in the past year.

How are they meaningless? That's the team they're playing with at the World Cup, which was what I was arguing? I'm in no way saying they're not a very good pairing, I'm just arguing against that they're easily the best pairing in the WC.

I've got Morocco to win. Think the odds are pretty decent there. Watched one of their games the other day, they're a good side.

Really not though. In the qualifiers they were nothing special. Godin is great if not the best out there at the moment, but Gimenez isn't that good imo. You're wrong, as per. I'm clearly not wrong though. Especially regarding the qualifiers. And Gimenez is nowhere near Godins or other top defenders level.

Really not though. In the qualifiers they were nothing special. Godin is great if not the best out there at the moment, but Gimenez isn't that good imo.

Fucking Suarez. Have him in my fantasy. Three great chances he's missed.

Damn. Nasty tackle

Godin is class god damn it.

I'm not saying this France side aren't one of the favourites and have a good squad. But the talk about their depth makes me think they might have the most overrated World Cup squad of all time. As a spectator of every PSG game Mbappé is still very raw and the difference in ability between him and Cavani & Neymar is still quite large. I'm pretty sure he'll be the best one day, but he's not anywhere near them at this moment in his career, makes some awful decisions consistently and same goes for Dembele. Their midfield has big names, but none except Kante actually belong as top 10 in their positions. Their central defense pairing is strong but doesn't come near Brazils, Spains or Germany's and their fullbacks are inexperienced or have had injury riddled seasons in Mendy, Sidibe, Hernandez and Pavard. Their goalkeeper is a wildcard as well, Lloris can have a great games but is equally susceptible to make mistakes. They have two players at the top level, in Kante and Griezemann. They're probably going to win it all now I've said this, but I get a feeling that all this hype is built from FIFA and facebook videos rather than there actual performance in their clubs this season. Although, I think Deschamps did the right thing in benching Giroud for Dembele as they looked much more dangerous with Dembele in the side than with Giroud. Too predictable when the big guy plays up top.

Was impressed by him. Seemed like a very smooth player.

Are you serious? They kept missing the easiest of passes. one of the worst passing sides I've ever seen. Just because they tried to play from the back doesn't mean it was good. A passing side with something like 75% passing rate is ridiculously bad. Russia with their more difficult passes had the same success rate almost.

Eh? Offisde on Dzyuba?

Man. We're going to get that 6th fucking star and it'll all be forgotten.

One of the worst footballing sides ever.

Would love for Colombia and Peru to go far.

FFS, that's nearly as bad as LBJ's 'The Decision'. Nah, nothing is as bad as 'The Decision'.

I can see Peru winning this group tbh. They're a solid side. Have gotten some pretty decent results lately. I mean, France is clearly favourites, but they're a bit inconsistent.

Jesus Christ. I read all of that. Love the Colombian behind bit.

Let's get this shit started. Uruguay to qualify on 9points. See Egypt going through on four and better goaldifference after they keep it tight against Urugay and Salah goes off against the Saudis.

To be honest, as it's the 100th year anniversary of the World Cup, it'd make sense for Uruguay to host it. Uruguay and Argentina are most probably going to co-host it.

Is that inflated massively due to boxes/ corporate? Has to be. Best non-hospitality seats for group stages are $210 this time around.

It's the craziest thing ever.

If Germany winning the title is printing money then sure. Otherwise there's a few decent goalkeepers out there who could win it if their team wins it all.