Deuce Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 This one was by far the one I enjoyed the least in terms of quality since 1998 Just look at the teams in the final. Two decent sides, but nothing to write home about. Think Germany in 14, Spain in 10, Italy 06, Brazil 02, France 98 would all have beaten both these sides comfortably. Although was fun if you like underdogs going far, or if you are English/Belgian/Croatian/French. I think that's harsh on France. They're only the second team (the other being Brazil 2002) since Argentina in 1986, before which it was a different format, to win the four knockout stage games without needing extra time, they've not had it easy either, Argentina, Uruguay, Belgium was a tough route to the final but they've absolutely breezed it. They started very slowly but many winners have. They're an excellent side and deserved winners. yep Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 How would people feel about fucking off the Euros and the other shite and having bi-annual World Cups? I'm gutted that I have to wait 4 fucking years before the next one Only because they’ve ruined Euro 2020 for absolutely no reason. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 This one was by far the one I enjoyed the least in terms of quality since 1998 Just look at the teams in the final. Two decent sides, but nothing to write home about. Think Germany in 14, Spain in 10, Italy 06, Brazil 02, France 98 would all have beaten both these sides comfortably. Although was fun if you like underdogs going far, or if you are English/Belgian/Croatian/French. I think that's harsh on France. They're only the second team (the other being Brazil 2002) since Argentina in 1986, before which it was a different format, to win the four knockout stage games without needing extra time, they've not had it easy either, Argentina, Uruguay, Belgium was a tough route to the final but they've absolutely breezed it. They started very slowly but many winners have. They're an excellent side and deserved winners. On paper it was a tough route, and it's hardly an accident, but goals change games and their set piece leads have made for perfect game scripts for them. Argentina especially were playing suicide football. I thought Croatia outplayed them yesterday, but the Griezmann dive and VAR fucked them over. They feel like default winners in the absence of a balanced complete side. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Thought I was gonna well up at the end of Match of the Day then same like, it really hit home. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 This one was by far the one I enjoyed the least in terms of quality since 1998 Just look at the teams in the final. Two decent sides, but nothing to write home about. Think Germany in 14, Spain in 10, Italy 06, Brazil 02, France 98 would all have beaten both these sides comfortably. Although was fun if you like underdogs going far, or if you are English/Belgian/Croatian/French. I think that's harsh on France. They're only the second team (the other being Brazil 2002) since Argentina in 1986, before which it was a different format, to win the four knockout stage games without needing extra time, they've not had it easy either, Argentina, Uruguay, Belgium was a tough route to the final but they've absolutely breezed it. They started very slowly but many winners have. They're an excellent side and deserved winners. Wouldn't say they've breezed it tbf, but yes they've deserved it. However, both Argentina and Uruguay are no special sides as shown in this World Cup group stages as well as in the qualifiers. Belgium for everything were lucky to even go that far. I'm probably just mad we lost and probably jealous of France, who deservedly won. But still think all the past winners since '98 would've beaten them or at least were more talented. Honestly, just can't digest Brazil didn't win this based on the performances from the other sides. France looked very solid, but nothing special all tournament imo. Happy for Kante and M'Bappé though. Love those two. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElDiablo Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 https://twitter.com/FutbolBible/status/1018710733377474560 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Legit my favourite player in football. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Legit my favourite player in football. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginola Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 How would people feel about f***ing off the Euros and the other s**** and having bi-annual World Cups? I'm gutted that I have to wait 4 f***ing years before the next one Only because they’ve ruined Euro 2020 for absolutely no reason. They ruined it in Euro 2016 tbf, sending through 4 of 6 3rd place teams. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinitely Content Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 That Kante vid is class. My favourite player too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 Missing it already Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 Missing it already Already? Been missing it since the minute Brazil lost. World Cup football is the best thing that happens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 Missing it already Already? Been missing it since the minute Brazil lost. World Cup football is the best thing that happens. Can we just replace club football with it?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizza Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 The World Cup was class like, loved walking into work and it being the only subject of conversation, hearing Three Lions everywhere and that feeling of togetherness felt far to fleetingly in this fucking country. I'll never forget walking into town for that Semi Final past kids playing football in the street whilst singing footballs coming home and England flags hanging out of windows everywhere. Magical. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugazi Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 Come back, World Cup! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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