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Haghighi (Iran GK) 11 pts Jalal Hossesni (Iran CB) 12 pts. both on my bench :'(

Thought Shola was very good in his appearance. Caused us some problems and defended a couple of set pieces very well.

Looking forward to the first 0-0 of the tourney against youse lot tomorrow, mate. According to latest report, Queiroz is pulling a Low/Wilmots. Playing 2 CBs at fullback, and 2 attacking fullback as wingers, leaving two of our Europe based players on the bench. An early goal should open the game up...but I somehow doubt we'll see an early goal. Hope Shola starts as trequarista in that #10 role.

Completely shat the bed and have gone with a "seemingly" safe bet of France/Argentina double @ 1.75 - $55 on that.

Uruguay have bene living on their reputation for 3 years now. They team has been garbage since winning Copa America in 2011. They failed in the Olympics despite taking it very seriously, they only qualified for WC because Brazil was the host. Midfield old as fuck, Forlan finished....Cavan is the "Worst" top striker out there, Muslera garbage. The only class players they have are Suarez and Godin. Can't believe they were @15 to finish last in this group.

Think of all those "Who finishes last in each group" accas that were ruined by this result. Bookies have a nice laugh

2 more to go. This is getting exciting

Just remembered one of the groups for Euro 2016 qualifying is Greece, Hungary, Romania, Finland, Faroe Island, Northern Ireland 2 auto qualifiers, one play off. From this group

My bet of the day (Acca is) Colombia win Cavani to score any time Italy-England draw under 2.5 goals Japan win, over2.5 goals overall $5, returns $420

Didn't know Escobar's murdered was set free in 2005 (due to appropriate behaviour in jail), after initially getting a 43 year sentence

Spain ruined my acca. recovery bet: Chile to win and over 2.5 goals overall in the game . @ 2.30 , decent odds.

Welbeck set to start ahead of Sterling tomorrow, according to most papers.

Hearing if you change your captain, you'll lose the captain points of your day 1 captain for example (Neymar). Anyone can confirm this ? As for the rounds, how does it work that Brazil-Mexico play their second game before Russia-Korea even play their first....

Not sure if posted before, but christ :dowiespin . 'Murica strikes again http://time.com/2864483/world-cup-2014-soccer-brazil-america/

From Barcelona's official website. Proper trolling http://www.fcbarcelona.com/football/first-team/detail/article/cesc-fabregas-three-years-in-numbers

Days like today, is why I fucking hate those self-precious cunts moaning " AH, INTERNATIONALS. WHY? THEY ARE SO POINTLESS AND BORING AND SHIT...I HATE THE BREAKS. AH" brigade. World Cup is boss. Nothing comes even close to it.

Strange signing on a 5-year contract considering Cesc has been playing competitive football since age of 16 and his footballing age is around 30. A bit like Rooney/Torres. Well, at least next time Mourinho parks the bus in a big game, one of this midfielders will be defensively inept. (Having said that, I doubt Cesc will start any big games). Will be great against the scrubs and relegation fodder in the league though.

1 buck on Higuain, Fred, Lukaku and RVP to be their team's highest scorers @ 116.

I just want to see Spain finally concede a goal in knock-out rounds since 2006. Last time they conceded a goal in knock-out round of a major tourney, was Zidane's clincher in 2006. Hope Chile top that group, and set up a Brazil vs. Spain R-16 game.

Lovren has handed written/formal transfer request at Soton.

Somehow ended up getting France as the winner . Surely have to do it again tomorrow, that can't happen.

^ Benzema to be Real Madrid's highest scorer @ 3 is also tempting. Considering Portugal's difficult group and the fact that Ronaldo isn't match fit and a doubt for the first game or 2. Dzeko @ 4.33 to be City's top scorer also interesting, considering Kun will have to share goalscoring duties with Messi, Lavezzi, and Higuain for Argentina.

^ I have Aussies, Mexico, Korea and Greece all finishing bottom @ 33

Australia to finish with 0 points is offered @ 11/8 on Bet365. Think it's printing money, basically.

Thought this was a brilliant read. What world cup is all about. http://www.theanfieldwrap.com/2014/06/iran-id-like-introduce-someone/