Eutyphro Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 14 hours ago, Bare said: smartass nerd lol Β Quote Β because everything else sucked ffs Which implies there were only bad games. A completely valid interpretation. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/912286-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA-fifa-world-cup-2018-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA/page/11/#findComment-1070310766 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormingz Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 I donβt have high hopes against Belgium today. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/912286-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA-fifa-world-cup-2018-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA/page/11/#findComment-1070312699 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tchuck Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 England played decently today. They had heaps of chances but, again, squandered them all. A shame. Β Belgium is frightening on the counter though! Really damn fast and accurate with their passing. They should have gone past the French, but oh well! At least their team will be at their peak in 2022, so there's a lot of hope for them. Still, best position for Belgium in a world cup. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/912286-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA-fifa-world-cup-2018-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA/page/11/#findComment-1070312852 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Holliday Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 I'll be watching the Cup tomorrow morning with everybody else, but I'm only a casual American football fan who doesn't otherwise follow the game very closely, so I was wondering if my European counterparts have any opinions on the CONIFA league since I recently saw this little documentary. Didn't know this thing existed, pretty interesting concept. Β Β http://www.conifa.org/en/ Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/912286-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA-fifa-world-cup-2018-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA/page/11/#findComment-1070313092 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laker23 Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 A decent showing. Not a lot you can do when you have Hazard running at Phil Jones. Expecting him to seal his transfer to Madrid this summer, Hazard that is, lol. Β Looking forward to seeing what progress England can make heading towards the Euro's. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/912286-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA-fifa-world-cup-2018-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA/page/11/#findComment-1070313432 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 18 minutes ago, Laker23 said: A decent showing. Not a lot you can do when you have Hazard running at Phil Jones. Expecting him to seal his transfer to Madrid this summer, Hazard that is, lol. Β Looking forward to seeing what progress England can make heading towards the Euro's.ο»Ώ Me too, I didn't expect to see England going so further in this weird World Cup, but I didn't like the "It's coming home" song after the match against Sweden.Β Considering that the semifinals and the final of Euro 2020 will be at Wembley, it could be a big incentive for England... But as you can see I'm Italian and, considering the fact that I've watched this World Cup only as a spectator, I hope that our national team will be able to do something good in the Nations League and in Euro 2020. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/912286-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA-fifa-world-cup-2018-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA/page/11/#findComment-1070313475 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crokey Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 @Doctor Holliday:Β I've move your post into this discussion topic rather than the predictions Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/912286-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA-fifa-world-cup-2018-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA/page/11/#findComment-1070313528 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRipperOfLagoZancudo Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Congrats Belgium. England shouldnt have their heads down, they got some good youth teams and should be very excited for the future. It's already nearly over already Β and I still remember 2006 like it was yesterday. Another 4 years then.....f*cking Qatar?Β Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/912286-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA-fifa-world-cup-2018-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA/page/11/#findComment-1070313664 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Qatar's World Cup is confirmed to be November-December as well. It's gonna be a Christmas World Cup, which is gonna be strange but... kinda cool?. Not blown away by having the WC during the middle of the European domestic season though, we're not at all equipped for it. Β Unless of course Qatar get stripped of it.Β Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/912286-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA-fifa-world-cup-2018-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA/page/11/#findComment-1070313802 Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.K.N. Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 3 hours ago, Jason said: Qatar's World Cup is confirmed to be November-December as well. It's gonna be a Christmas World Cup, which is gonna be strange but... kinda cool?. Not blown away by having the WC during the middle of the European domestic season though, we're not at all equipped for it. Β Unless of course Qatar get stripped of it.Β I'd love to see Qatar's hosting rights to be stripped. There's several things wrong with it too. Almost the majority of football players are not even born in Qatar, much less are they of Qatari descent. That's basically like making a Canadian player playing for the Korean team who are not descendant of that specified county (I apologize if I have offended others), which is impractical at best. Also, Qatar has NEVER been in a major World Cup whatsoever and again, half of the players are non-Qatar players and they're likely gonna get the same treatment Panama received IF they're even qualified by default for the next four years. Not only that, workers are forced to work under extremely-hot temperatures with little pay, because it seems they don't care about their workers suffering from heat stroke and care more about having their stadiums built to perfection.Β Plus, the temperatures are so unbearable, it seems indoor stadiums are never considered to be a thing, and to move to November-December seems like a questionable move in itself. Pretty much the majority of people will be too busy being with families including Thanksgiving and Christmas, whereas only half of the people will still be watching them, even though it's a rarity in my opinion. Β In all fairness, I just want to see England getting their hosting rights instead of Qatar. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/912286-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA-fifa-world-cup-2018-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA/page/11/#findComment-1070313992 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 In theory the next WC will have 48 teams instead of 32 and it seems that all the matches will be played between 21th november 2022Β and 18th december 2022. If nothing changes and Qatar will remain the host of the WC (don't forget also that Neymar went to PSG basically thanks to the WC in Qatar) here in Europe we'll probably see our championships (including UCL and UEL)Β starting in July 2021 and ending in June 2022. Infantino, I understand you're practically Italian, but you haven't to copy the idea of our Supercup (which is normally played in winter in some Asian countries, this time will be in January in UAE)Β Btw, I really hope that FIFA will change the host, England could be a good place,Β but it would have to face the otherΒ counties that proposed itselves for hosting the WC (there were the bids from Australia, Japan, Qatar, South Korea and USA that already hosts the WC of 2026 with Canada and Mexico). Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/912286-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA-fifa-world-cup-2018-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA/page/11/#findComment-1070314308 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der SΓΌden Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 (edited) On 6/28/2018 at 12:10 AM, Crokey said: One word sums up that Germany result... schadenfreude. Such a lovely word and exactly what I felt when football wasn't coming home. Β ______________________________________ Β On today's match: Good luck Croatia. The day I'll be rooting for the French is the dayΒ hell freezes. Β Edit: Edited July 15, 2018 by Der Norden Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/912286-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA-fifa-world-cup-2018-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA/page/11/#findComment-1070314567 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtie Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Bon chance frogs Evil empire 1 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/912286-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA-fifa-world-cup-2018-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA/page/11/#findComment-1070314789 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 I wanted Croatia to win after the England game but they've come out as bad winners since tbh. So.. Viva La France, I guess. Evil empire 1 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/912286-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA-fifa-world-cup-2018-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA/page/11/#findComment-1070314791 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tchuck Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 f*ck France. They've been pretty terrible this game so far, with 1 shot to 7 from Croatia in the first half. Incredibly lucky with the own goal, and then with the penalty. Completely undeserved title so far. Β Croatia has been very solid, creating a lot of chances. Β Watch this second half how France will begin insane time wasting and milking every minute they can, the cowards. C4R3ON and Jabalous 2 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/912286-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA-fifa-world-cup-2018-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA/page/11/#findComment-1070314881 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabalous Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 (edited) First half saw Croatia in control most of the time, making more fun and tactical play. First French goal was dirty and undeserved.Β Edited July 15, 2018 by Efreet Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/912286-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA-fifa-world-cup-2018-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA/page/11/#findComment-1070314883 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raavi Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 This sh*t is rigged. FrenchΒ goals resulted from terrible ref calls. Aside from that they're playing anti-football, the c*nts. Jabalous, M.K.N., Crokey and 1 other 4 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/912286-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA-fifa-world-cup-2018-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA/page/11/#findComment-1070314890 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eutyphro Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 (edited) Yeah, that handball was bullsh*t. His hand was in a natural position, and because a France player was in front of him he didn't see the ball coming well. France just gets it handed to them. But the decisions beingin favor of the favorite is the natural state of referee decisions. Let's hope Croatia can keep playing the great football from the 1st half. Edited July 15, 2018 by Eutyphro Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/912286-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA-fifa-world-cup-2018-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA/page/11/#findComment-1070314908 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tchuck Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Rofl. Spoke too soon. Well France woke up on counters, and was deadly. Β Croatia just reduced with an awesome blunder by Lloris. So game is still open! Β Croatia dominating the match too! Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/912286-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA-fifa-world-cup-2018-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA/page/11/#findComment-1070314958 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabalous Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Well, Croatia isn't playing as good as the first half. Their goalkeeper has lost the desire to jump and make an effort.Β Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/912286-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA-fifa-world-cup-2018-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA/page/11/#findComment-1070314960 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eutyphro Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Croatia were unlucky to get that penalty goal against them. To get back they have to gve away space, and Mbappe is deadly in space. Crazy second half though. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/912286-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA-fifa-world-cup-2018-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA/page/11/#findComment-1070314966 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mexicola9302 Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 I wanted Croatia to win very unlucky indeed. The french are very unsportly i think, they waste so much time duringΒ substitutions. I never liked the french. Β Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/912286-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA-fifa-world-cup-2018-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA/page/11/#findComment-1070314996 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Sikee Atric Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 They're running the clock down in the same way every team in the lead does. Β I just wish I had a tenner on the French at the start of the tourney.Β I was the first to pick them on the thread vote, way back in the groups. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/912286-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA-fifa-world-cup-2018-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA/page/11/#findComment-1070315006 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raavi Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Actual score: 2-2. Most undeserved World Cup win.Β Comisserations Croatia, fought like lions till he end.Β Crokey and Chiari 2 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/912286-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA-fifa-world-cup-2018-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA/page/11/#findComment-1070315010 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabalous Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 (edited) In another world, match should be 2-2 now. 1 French goalΒ because of a dive and another one because of a questionable penalty. Croatia played good, but now it's done.Β Β To 2022!! Β One more thing before leaving.. haha Β Edited July 15, 2018 by Efreet Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/912286-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA-fifa-world-cup-2018-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA/page/11/#findComment-1070315035 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Croatia deserved to win, but this is football: sometimes it's the team who've played badly to win. Congratulation to both nations, Croatia did a fantastic WC and obtained an unexpected result, France played well in general the whole tournament. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/912286-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA-fifa-world-cup-2018-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA/page/11/#findComment-1070315045 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eutyphro Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 I hate the cheap free kick, own goal, and penalty goals this World Cup. They have really ruined some matches, this one among them. Still for a final a pretty entertaining match though. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/912286-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA-fifa-world-cup-2018-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA/page/11/#findComment-1070315075 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilmanwdk Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Such a bad ending to such a nice World Cup... Anti-football has won. As Raavi pointed out, an undeserved win. Still, I gotta say that overall, this WC was the best the World has ever seen IMO. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/912286-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA-fifa-world-cup-2018-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA/page/11/#findComment-1070315080 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 France deserved it IMO. The handball was divisive and lucky but it did not decide the game in the end, the freekick was eh, if you go flying in like that then you're always gonna give away a foul, it's stupid from the Croatia player really. Croatia missed a fewΒ good chances to get them selves right back into the game too. That Pogba and Mbappe combination is too good man. Such a young French team as well, gonna be favourites for the 2020 Euros and 2022 WC for sure. Evil empire and Tchuck 2 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/912286-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA-fifa-world-cup-2018-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA/page/11/#findComment-1070315095 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eutyphro Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 It's an insult to football to play such ugly football with such a talented squad though. For me it was different when Portugal won this way. They had no other option, and just did the best they could. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/912286-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA-fifa-world-cup-2018-%F0%9F%87%B7%F0%9F%87%BA/page/11/#findComment-1070315102 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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