so far..... by the same token, ENG or FRA in the semi's, followed by a final against (likely) the winner of BRA vs ARG. If they're still in front after that they'll deserve it.
I think Portugal might have a thing to say about that.
I think Portugal might have a thing to say about that.
How do you mean?
dander said their name's on the cup, because the luck's fallen their way
I'm saying to win it - assuming they beat Morocco of course and that's not a given yet - they'll have to beat some decent sides and will deserve it by then.
Wow some of you are jumping to 'let's give the medals out' aren't you!? It's knock out football, things don't go as expected.
I feel quite confident England have a good chance against France, rankings points mean little but past form, but show we are very close, and both teams are playing well. Portugal looked good but again I'd think us or France would compete well, possibly even be'favourites'. The other semi I do find it hard to look past Brazil Vs Argentina.... Brazil Vs England final ....hmm, that would scare me but your have to beat them best of the rest to be the best.. ... Anything is possible in knockout football.
can't be "real" fans surely really weird canned cheering when the Brazilian right back had the ball near his own corner flag, thought they had scored :/
Livakovic is having a busy old afternoon in the Croatia goal 😳
Is it possible Croatia could sucker punch them here? This isn't looking massively different from the Spain v Morocco game
Croatia are not what they were but they're a proper football team still.
Super tournament side aren’t they? Modric is superb, isn’t he? Doesn’t seem to age.
Croatia are a good team, they know how to play against teams and doing that today, if they had a decent striker they’d be more lethal, think Brazil will get through in extra time
I'm amazed by the pace that Modric still has. He's a class act!
It looks like Brazil thought they would have an easier time of it than this. I don't know why. This is what Croatia do
Neymar has been underwhelming
Neymar has been underwhelming
he's fluffed his lines so far.
Neymar the petulant should have been booked for that.
Rugby tackling people is pretty much all he’s done.
He’s going to score the winner now, isn’t he? 😂
Right on cue!!’ 😂
fair play for staying upright, seen him go down a million times in the same situation
Fred’s on!!? How’s he get in the squad!!
1-1 penalties beckon!
Fred’s on!!? How’s he get in the squad!!
Not just that…. McTomminey is just waiting for his Brazilian citizenship to come through 😂
Got home just as they started the second period of extra time.
GET IN!
Wow! Croatia through! Why would you leave Neymar til last? Did chuckle…
They deserve that for all the bloody stupid dancing!
Not dancing now
Why would you leave Neymar til last? Did chuckle
We reckon he was doing a John Terry. Leaving himself til last to score the winner and milk it. It ended just as well for both of them
😂
Nice to see Juranovic on the winning side as a Celtic fan, sad to say he’ll be off after this World Cup
they were cringe from the outset celebrated their first goal like they'd won it, good riddance
Anyone asked Roy Keane for a comment?
they were cringe from the outset celebrated their first goal like they’d won it
They were celebrating during the extra time break as well. Complacent, got what they deserved.
Have to say, all this Messi and Ronaldo stuff, Modric has just got better with age, 37 and still a central player for Real Madrid, and he pulled the strings in this game, no in or out of it, he was in the centre, moving it about all the way through.
Argentina and the Dutch must have a real buzz now for their game, England as well, if they go past the French they have a real chance of having the next two games against teams they should be favourites against.
I'm more hopeful of the Dutch getting through, probably on penalties.
Cough cough.... Like I said just up there ^^^ to all those pinning medals on the Brazilians, knockout football is a very different game!
Christ. This commentary and punditry is just a Messi love in. Embarrassing.
I’m having painful flashbacks to Van Gaal’s time at Old Trafford
It’s hardly inspiring stuff, is it?
Can't wait for the 10-10 draws we'll see soon with this standard of penalty decisions!
Soft, soft penalty. Argentina up to their old tricks and niggles.
The ref has been consistent
Consistently bloody awful.
Go anywhere near Messi and you’re getting a card
That big Virg body check?!!! 😂
Yea, ref is a total melt.
This is quite intense! How are there still 22 players on the pitch? Agree the ref is rubbish!
Have that ya dirty Argies..... 😂
What a goal!!!!
Blimey 🤣
Have to say that is one very inventive free kick.
This is awesome. 😂
I’ve been saying what this WC needed was some route one football.
Very ballsy freekick. Incredibly ballsy at the last minute...!
Just let both squads loose at each other in the centre circle for 5 mins
Last man standing 😂.
Serves the cheatsame right. That free kick was sublime. 12 yellows so far, will anybody be left for the semis??
I know I don't watch a load of football, but for the so called goat, Messi's a cheating little shit isn't he?
Well done to Croatia with their strong fighting spirits. No samba for Brazil I am afraid. Roy Keane should be happy now LOL!
Argentina is still hanging on in the meantime.
Very ballsy freekick. Incredibly ballsy at the last minute…!
Absolutely brilliant!