Football: 2018 World Cup
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well well, I'm picturing an atractive France vs Croatia finale, but neither Belgium and England are letting happening easily.
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I don't know man, England at least has one clean win and played against better teams. I don't see them losing to someone who's got into the semis because of two penalties.
I've had a gut feeling for a while now that England was going to the finals and Belgium consistently impressed me throughout the entire world cup, even though I still expect France to make it. -
If France wins the WorldCup. Everyone's gonna harass me about how much the final was legendary for the rest of my life. Just like they've been doing for the past 20years, after the victory against Brazil in 1998
You have no idea how much it means for the French to win the WorldCup. The victory in 1998 even boosted the economy because it gave people more confidence…--- Update From New Post Merge ---
Does my country upset you?
That's probably the only reason why he's interest in the WorldCup
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I genuinely expected a more nervous match than what we got.
I couldn't believe how…. oddly comfortable that England result was.
For the majority of the match we were on the attack and we were rewarded with two well taken headers.
Even when Sweden were on the offensive, they offered very little threat and I only remember one save from Pickford (an excellent one, at that.)First time in the semis since 1990, I can't believe it!
No matter what happens now, we'll be leaving Russia with our heads held high.
Though of course I'm hoping this clean victory gives us some momentum for the Croatia match. -
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I genuinely expected a more nervous match than what we got.
I couldn't believe how…. oddly comfortable that England result was.
For the majority of the match we were on the attack and we were rewarded with two well taken headers.
Even when Sweden were on the offensive, they offered very little threat and I only remember one save from Pickford (an excellent one, at that.)First time in the semis since 1990, I can't believe it!
No matter what happens now, we'll be leaving Russia with our heads held high.
Though of course I'm hoping this clean victory gives us some momentum for the Croatia match.What is this foolish talk? It's. Coming. Home.
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I mean that at this point there should be no "England's flops" bashing from our media if we lose.
We've outperformed the usual expectations, so we can be proud no matter what.It goes without saying that I want us to go all the way.
This has been on the front of my house since the tournament began:
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One of France, Belgium, England, and Croatia will be the new World Cup champion… what an exciting thought!
As for Russia, I have to commend their fighting spirit and resilience. Even though they played predictably dull football once they got past the group stage, they kept fighting in every match and almost managed to reach the semis. Given the lack of individual talent they have, I just have to praise the collective commitment.
France v Belgium
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If the final opposes France to England, I bet the media will make analogies like the "Brexit match" or something like that
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I'll go bold on this prediction , let's see how it hard I'll fail
France v Belgium
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Fra - Uru / Tough one. Both teams could take the win, but I think France will come out on top eventually.
Bra - Bel / Again, tough one. Since brazil seems to have found their rhythm I'm going with the Seleção here, I think.
Eng - Swe / Sweden cannot score goals and against England, or at least this England, you can't win by just defending.
Rus - Cro / Croatia really disappointed me in the last game, so I think Russia will ride the wave they're currently on and advance here.Unfortunately, only 2/4 this time around. Brazil didn't seem to have found their rhythm after all and Croatia actually somehow managed to get past Russia, who would've thought. I now only want England vs France in the final and for France to win the damn thing.
Semi finals:
Fra - Bel / Both top contenders for winning this thing atm. Gonna go with France in this hopefully epic battle.
Eng - Cro / Croatia only managed to advance after a penalty shootout twice. England has been playing consistently well, so bye bye Croatia.We all float down here!
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Kinda weird when France - England is by far the less exciting finale, they both won the wc one time. Belgium vs Croatia would be dope af
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Going with Belgium for the title, feels like it was the most solid and constant team over this competition. France is great too, but had some problems in the early stages, like argentina that was heavely disappointing, and croatia barely made it with denmark and russia, it's anyone' game at the penalties.
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Belgium almost got eliminated by Japan though
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Does my country upset you?
lol this dude thinks he can pull this off like this forum is 100% American.
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lol this dude thinks he can pull this off like this forum is 100% American.
Pull what off that I was born in Russia? Only a moron would think that this place was 100% American.
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That embarrassing moment when the only amerikanski who comments on this thread is only here to quarrel with the Russian football team
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Also 4/4 woo-hoo! Take that brain! Heart every time! Ok, I'll be happy no matter how things turn out, which is a cool feeling, but gotta make my picks. So:
FRA v BEL <–-- allez les bleus!
CRO v ENG <–-- feel like croatia, at this point, are just beat-up and exhausted, and that'll make the diff -
going with France and Croatia as well
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I feel like Croatia going to extra time twice is going to wear off on them and make them an easier than supposed prey for the Englishmen. I'll go with France x England for the final, although my wish is Belgium x Croatia
Despite my dislike for Russia's government and whatnot, that has nothing to do with what's going on in a football world cup. Russia's team performed admirably and should be congratulated for it. Nobody even expected them to get past the group stage and yet they nearly reached the semi-finals. Hats off! And congratulations to the 4 semi-finalists, it was well deserved for all of them. This has been a fun, exciting, and surprising World Cup, much better than the last 2 which I recall pretty well. I'm bummed Portugal didn't realise their potential but… oh well. It's fun to see France, Belgium, Croatia, and England play at their best. I hope we see 4 tremendous matches between 4 great teams to cap off this tournament!
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I don't want a previous champion to win this. Hopefully Belgium will do it… But France is the strongest team.
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Did you just say that… France has the best football team in the entire world ?
Every nation gets the government it deserves.–-- Joseph de Maistre
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Did you just say that… France has the best football team in the entire world ?
Looking at talent alone, only Spain could hope to match France's current crop of players.
Germany's been out of the loop and is in the middle of raising a new generation of strong players while Spain and France keep producing talent after talent (in the case of the former it's become par of the course; it's just that they screwed up in this World Cup by sacking Lopetegui). France's team could be terrifying, even, if a system more suited to their offensive players was used. And despite Deschamps' tactics (result first, style second) the team keeps winning, emphasizing my point.
France should've taken the Euros two years ago, but assuming they win this World Cup, I am certain that they'll be a force to be reckoned with for the next 4-6 years. God, am I excited for that French semi final! -
Agree to the above. I don't like to admit it, but I like watching France play and admit they are probably the best team in the world right now, despite Deschamps' terrible tactics. I kind of wish France lose the World Cup only so that they sack the guy and get Zidane in charge. Then it would be a glorious team to watch, I think.
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They'll probably get Zidane anyway. And when Zidane will be back, we'll win every world/euro cups for the next 15years
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They'll probably get Zidane anyway. And when Zidane will be back, we'll win every world/euro cups for the next 15years
That reminds me so much about what Beckenbauer said when Germany was reunited: That they will be unbeatable for years to come…until the WC in 94 where the team got eliminated in the quarter finals....
Also I am hoping for a BEL - ENG final
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Agree to the above. I don't like to admit it, but I like watching France play and admit they are probably the best team in the world right now, despite Deschamps' terrible tactics. I kind of wish France lose the World Cup only so that they sack the guy and get Zidane in charge. Then it would be a glorious team to watch, I think.
Deschamps has a contract with the team until 2021, so he'll stay until at least then regardless of results to come.
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Honestly, if Zidane would say that he's interested in the job. The whole country would back him up and Deschamps would nicely give him his place
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They'll probably get Zidane anyway. And when Zidane will be back, we'll win every world/euro cups for the next 15years
Well, a (very) quick statistical analysis clearly shows that after you would win the World Cup, it's more likely that France would get kicked out during the group stage in 2022.
Trust me about this: I speak from experience regarding my country.
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I am reaally excited for the France Belgium game! Belgium's attack has such a clear cut edge over France but French defending can perhaps bail them out at the end. The last Belgium's game had the attackers create gaping holes in the center of the Brazilian defense I am curious to see if they can replicate it here.
I am going to go for a risky prediction of Belgium winning this game
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nice match, just needs goals.
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Only 5 minutes to go Belgium…
France advancing would be deserved though.
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yep, well done.
do ya thing Croatia, I want a non-champion in the final. -
yeh, I wish it'll be Croatia too. The English and French team are too much similar
Today's match was very tough. Thankfully Lloris and Varane did an excellent job. There were also lots of missed opportunities on both sides, but the French were better though
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Today's match was very tough. Thankfully Lloris and Varane did an excellent job. There were also lots of missed opportunities on both sides, but the French were better though
Very good defending by France, Belgium didn't create much chances. Only in the first twenty minutes or so it seemed that they could repeat their highlight against Brazil.
I consider France to be favorites against whomever they may play in the final.
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Mbappé deserved a red card , complete cunt at the end of the match for no reason
That being said France was the better team. Congrats
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Yep, nice match to watch. A few missed chances from France to close up the game sooner, but well done. Belgium only once threatened Loris' goal, if I remember well. Especially after they suffered the goal, it looked like they lost their confidence. A shame to see their golden generation do so well and come so far and still fail. It feels like Portugal in 2006, I think. Also lost against France, funnily enough.
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Now that we're getting closer to the end. Do you all have any idea as to which match was the best ? Which player ? And which goal was the most "intelligent", beautiful, sensational? etc
My candidates as of now.
Best match:
France/ArgentinaBest goals:
Edinson Cavani's both goals, vs Portugal. With style and love. It looks like he barely has to touch the ball to put in the netBest player:
Kylian Mbappé. ?@Mr:
Mbappé deserved a red card , complete cunt at the end of the match for no reason
That being said France was the better team. Congrats
Well, he got a yellow card and it was deserved. After all he only played with the ball for a few seconds, once
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Very good defending by France, Belgium didn't create much chances. Only in the first twenty minutes or so it seemed that they could repeat their highlight against Brazil.
You can see on this video how the French have missed a lot of shoots and opportunities. And also a bit how Lloris and Varane were great (but there is more about these two)
Giroux fucked up so many times though
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you got it all right exept best goal, that belongs to Pavard.
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Why does the British coach looks like a trader ?
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I don't know man, England at least has one clean win and played against better teams. I don't see them losing to someone who's got into the semis because of two penalties.
I've had a gut feeling for a while now that England was going to the finals and Belgium consistently impressed me throughout the entire world cup, even though I still expect France to make it.Nevermind, England sucks something bad
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I'm glad Croatia woke up after the 30th minute
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First off, England did better than anyone expected them to. Props to Southgate and the team for getting that far!
On a more negative note– they lost this match because Walker and Stones failed to see their respective opponents when it mattered and because Kane uncharacteristically wasted a golden opportunity when through on goal.
Croatia will prolly go down against France though, if only because the former played 90 minutes of football more.
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Football is not coming home this year.
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aayy lmao
France vs Croatia, couldn't ask for more
