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This fucking game.

We were trying to get him for years while RM were under-using him. It was a nice dream.

Was just thinking that.

Come on, get a shitty goal and let’s start the fighting.

Oh that would have been some fucking goal.

Ironically, it might be one of the more pointless ones, based on the Iran game. Fully expect both these two to go through whatever happens. Dunno like, Iran are mega organised and proved last WC they can be a tough nut to crack. Quieroz might want to get one over on the Portuguese too. Yeah, maybe, although I think Ronaldo will come up with enough against both Iran and Morocco to clinch it.

It’s all part of the fun. Enjoyed both previous games tbh. Worth it for the unbridled joy when the small team scores, the pride in the shirt, fans going ballistic, etc. Even if the fare is generally shite. Absolutely, plus the wailing and gnashing of teeth on the other side.

Ironically, it might be one of the more pointless ones, based on the Iran game. Fully expect both these two to go through whatever happens.

It’s all part of the fun. Enjoyed both previous games tbh.

Must confess i’d love another equalizer now. Portugal really don’t look great though.

I love big goalie dives when they know they’re not even remotely near the ball.

Absolutely fucking mint, from start to finish.

Push in the back, arguably.

Well that was straightforward.

Very tidy moustache, for starters.

Has anyone ever scored in eight consecutive major tournaments?

You literally just repeated what the commentator said 15 mins ago, thanks for the insight. Rattled . That was mint. God I missed this. Don’t really care who wins, but lookin forward to the inevitable red card or two if it stays like this for a while.

Fair play, I think the #10 would have buried it had the guy let the cross through.

You could see that coming. Poor guy. Thought the ref did well right up until blowing bang on 6 mins, which was a bit of a pisstake.

This, this is the shit I love about these tournaments. I will never forget Euro 96 cos we played footy every night after work on Regents Park and fans from all over Europe would join in, then come with us to the pub after. God I miss those days.

Yeah, got that feeling too.

I'm really looking forward to this group, which means it will probably end up being a really dull procession for Argentina.

It is but think people are overrrating Japan a bit. Don't see how they're even close to the other sides. Expect Colombia to win it and Senegal to squeeze through as 2nd placed. Kamil Gliks injury is going to cost Poland from advancing. Think Colombia are a dark horse for the whole thing. There's not one team they can't beat on a good day. Good offensive players in James, Cuadrado, Falcao, Bacca and Muriel a long with a lot of steel defensively and in midfield. Extremely physical side. Yeah Colombia are certainly a threat. I think Poland will nibble second behind Colombia, but it will be tight IMO. I like Colombia to go far. On paper Senegal's team looks strong going forward but a bit lightweight at the back - has anyone watched much of them?

Really feels like an easy group for Brazil.

Go on Son. Fully expecting South Korea to have a really disappointing World Cup, sadly. It's nice to be reminded that Seb Larsson plays for Sweden so I have a reason to root against them. If Korea don't get through, hope it's Mexico.