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2018 FIFA World Cup Thread

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  • palarsehater
    palarsehater Posts: 12,296
    at least the locals look happy
  • SDAddick
    SDAddick Posts: 14,467
    Five minutes in and it was clear Fox Sports' coverage was going to be absolutely insufferable.

    And now we've given Vladimir Putting the chance to address the world stage. So that's nice.
  • Macronate
    Macronate Posts: 12,892
    I predict that if England reach the final, this thread will surpass 900 pages and @ValleyGary will be honoured with a promote.
  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 63,764
    Argentine referee looks scary
  • AddicksAddict
    AddicksAddict Posts: 15,783
    Go Saudi Arabia.
  • Manicmania
    Manicmania Posts: 1,594
    I got a feeling var is going to factor into this game already don't know why
  • Laddick01
    Laddick01 Posts: 6,365
    If I was this ref I'd be bricking it.
  • PragueAddick
    PragueAddick Posts: 22,144

    Go Saudi Arabia.

    not something you ever expected to say at the World Cup, right?

  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 94,318
    The Saudis certainly like to pass it about
  • Sage
    Sage Posts: 7,278
    Great start to the game.

    People are going to be surprised about the Saudi’s.. they’re all very quick and direct, they may well do well, don’t be surprised if they actually do qualify. I wouldn’t be because no one knows about them, but Asian experts have said they will surprise people and do well.
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  • Manicmania
    Manicmania Posts: 1,594
    did... did I just hear a Stalin reference....? That's a bit like referencing Hitler when Germany play ain't it!?
  • PragueAddick
    PragueAddick Posts: 22,144

    The Saudis certainly like to pass it about

    They also have their Ben Reeves who does little circles and takes the steam out of his own team's attacking move.

    They look fun but a tad naive.

  • Karim_myBagheri
    Karim_myBagheri Posts: 12,715
    only taken 8 minutes into the world cup for Stalin's name to be mentioned.
  • Laddick01
    Laddick01 Posts: 6,365
    Golovin is the most talented player on this pitch, will be in a top league soon.
  • Sage
    Sage Posts: 7,278
    Well, there we have it.
  • Sage
    Sage Posts: 7,278
    Still think Saudi will surprise people, but either way it’s a great start to the World Cup, enjoying this.
  • AddicksAddict
    AddicksAddict Posts: 15,783
    The Saudi defence is awful.
  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 94,318

    The Saudi defence is awful.

    Yeah will expect that with a few lesser Nations, they'll love to attack yet leave a ton of space at the back
  • Manicmania
    Manicmania Posts: 1,594
    how much corruption in one executive box can you get lol
  • Always good for the tournament for the host team to do well
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  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 94,318
    VAR being ignored in favour of Russia already
  • Daddy_Pig
    Daddy_Pig Posts: 496
    Cant help but feel if that had been a russian defender going down in the box that would have been a free kick
  • The Red Robin
    The Red Robin Posts: 26,126
    Crown Prince / nearly Charlton owner with Putin there.
  • 1StevieG
    1StevieG Posts: 10,964
    Jesus how offside was that! One fecking job Lino.
  • PragueAddick
    PragueAddick Posts: 22,144
    Was it a push on the defender? Not sure...
  • palarsehater
    palarsehater Posts: 12,296

    did... did I just hear a Stalin reference....? That's a bit like referencing Hitler when Germany play ain't it!?

    not really in Moscow there are many statues of him aren't there? not as if theres a load of adolf dotted around germany?
  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 94,318
    1StevieG said:

    Jesus how offside was that! One fecking job Lino.

    Just be glad there are no English refs at the tournament... apparently they're the worst in the world!!
  • SDAddick
    SDAddick Posts: 14,467
    Sounds like you lot have had a Stalin reference. Over here, the match commentator referred to Spain as having "Whacked" their manager, which begs the question, has anyone seen Lopetegui alive since he was fired?
  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 94,318
    Are we sure he wasnt just shot by a sniper?
  • Manicmania
    Manicmania Posts: 1,594
    SDAddick said:

    Sounds like you lot have had a Stalin reference. Over here, the match commentator referred to Spain as having "Whacked" their manager, which begs the question, has anyone seen Lopetegui alive since he was fired?

    well Madrid did give him an offer he couldn't refuse....