2018 FIFA World Cup Finals

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Remember Spain sacked their manager two days before the start of the tournament and three days before their first group game.
 
I could see Croatia doing it. Wouldn't mind them winning, have they ever won it?
I'd back them as well, but then I am half-Croat myself. Furthest they've made it since their actual creation was their first, in '98. They finished third then.
 
I could see Croatia doing it. Wouldn't mind them winning, have they ever won it?
They've never won anything, although they were good in Euro 96 (anyone remember Suker lobbing Schmeichel?), and I recall a 3rd place playoff in France 98.

It's beginning to look like playing a B team against Belgium was a tactical masterstroke...
 
Someone from spain just inherited alot of Russian money.

Just a theory :)

Also didn't alot of Russian athletes previously get exposed over a doping scandal.

Just saying :)

To much of a coincidence if Russia win the Russian world cup. IMO obviously :)
 
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They've never won anything, although they were good in Euro 96 (anyone remember Suker lobbing Schmeichel?), and I recall a 3rd place playoff in France 98.

It's beginning to look like playing a B team against Belgium was a tactical masterstroke...
Much like Belgium did against England. Their second string was just better. :lol:
 
Craig Foster: "I thought that if Spain scored first, Russia would struggle but if Russia scored first, Spain would be in trouble."
Yep, makes sense.
 
Russia defeated Spain and is now in 1/4 finals of the World Cup got the first time in history. What the **** has just happened? :eek: It’s the same team that lost against Uruguay 3:0.

Before the match, I wondered what result will they lose with - 4:0 or less. After 15 mins from the beginning, I checked the TV and saw Spain winning 1:0 - eh, nothing surprising. Later, turned on the TV again at 88th minute - wow, 1:1. Something interesting. So I watched the overtime and penalty series. Aaand...

Akinfeev was like a tank’s front armor today. That was thrilling to see.

Now, I hope they won’t relax in the next match.
 
Iniesta retires from international football, no surprise but a shame its ended the way it has for him.
 
After a promising start (which I missed :rolleyes:), CRO-DEN has been very dull... expected much more from Croatia... England's route to the final looks clearer by the minute.
 
I see cheating has just won again, intentional foul with open net which should be an auto goal and a red card, neither thing happens because of the stupid rules which allow a penalty miss and the awful officiating which means the player avoids a clear red and then next time in this situation someone will again cheat and may prosper too. :(
 
The standard of penalties this tournament has been shocking. Only Kane has scored any with conviction.
 
I see cheating has just won again, intentional foul with open net which should be an auto goal and a red card, neither thing happens because of the stupid rules which allow a penalty miss and the awful officiating which means the player avoids a clear red and then next time in this situation someone will again cheat and may prosper too. :(

Yep - and Schmeichel was off his line too... yet no VAR!
 
Great shootout, some great saves.

Russia to play Croatia in the quarters.
 
Played like **** and I DON'T EVEN CARE

Surely even Croatia cannot screw up against Russia. Now let me never live through such a thing again.
 
Played like **** and I DON'T EVEN CARE

Surely even Croatia cannot screw up against Russia. Now let me never live through such a thing again.
If Croatia play like that again they'll be lucky to take it to Extra Time. :lol:
 
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