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France v England today was the best game of the whole tournament as far as I am concerned. Lots of joy, minimum fouls. 

It is not much fun playing for third place. If I were those guys playing today, I would make a deal to sit the goalies out and make huge record breaking scores. There has been so much underhanded decision making in this world cup - this would at least give the fans a chuckle.

The English manager, Tuchel, has been heavily criticised for his tactics and substitutions during the match against Argentina. This is understandable and, in some ways, justified. However, the main reason England lost the match is straightforward. Argentina were the better side. By far.
In my lifetime, I've been fortunate to see some amazing players. Pele. Cruyff, Eusebio, Maradona, Best, Beckenbauer and Paul Sturrock. (Okay, the last one may not be on everyone's list). Messi is up there with the greats and, for that reason, I'll be quite happy if Argentina win the whole thing with the little genius scoring a hat-trick.
By the way, I've always felt that Britain owning the Falklands is a bit like Argentina owning the Isle of Man...

Noted. Although with Trump's propensity to change his mind at any given moment without seemingly realising he's doing it, your logic could evaporate over a Big Mac at any minute. Would you wish to be informed should that happen, or is blissful ignorance your preferred status on all things football?

I don't think there's the same 'history' between the nations in Sunday's game, Diane. But once Argentina decided to play their best game rather than settle old scores, the match improved considerably. That said, I admit I rather enjoyed it all.

Don't forget to tune into Saturday's 3rd/4th place runners-up match between France and England. It's the game everyone wants to see scrapped (except FIFA), and instantly forgets once the final whistle blows, but I have a sneaky feeling this one could be a cracker. Again, 'history' may well play its part.