World Cup

[Diane CBPFC]

The way I see it is that it's Argentina's to lose today - and so they might the way this competition seems to have been scripted. Hopefully its a fair match and the better team wins.

I am a lonesome World Cup fan so it was fun yesterday that my niece texted me throughout the game about the game so we kind of watched it together.

If, after the whole thing, you are feeling down in the dumps, I want to recommend a fun little soccer film by Taika Waititi that I came across called "Next Goal Wins" based on the true story of the American Samoa team. A lighthearted feel-good movie.

[Mince]

England is now a Mediterranean country: we have hot weather, a shit economy, and a good football team.

[Diane CBPFC]

Yesterday's game between England and Argentina was pretty brutal. More fouls than KFC

Hope they decide if they are going into battle or playing the beautiful game before Sunday's match.
 

[Tarquin Thunderthighs lll]

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.

[Mince]

Given that Trump wants nothing to do with Spain, I want Spain to win. I hope this happens without my having to show any interest in the match, the score, or the team.

[Tarquin Thunderthighs lll]

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?

[Diane CBPFC]

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.

Because the pressure is off, they could have a cracker of a match - give those three guys a good chance of getting the golden boot over Messi

[Roger Kettle]

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...

[Mince]

By the way, I've always felt that Britain owning the Falklands is a bit like Argentina owning the Isle of Man...

Yeah, but it's more complicated than geography. Spain might have something to say about this with Gibraltar, Ceuta and Melilla. And just don't let Norway have the Shetlands back.

[Diane CBPFC]

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.

[Roger Kettle]

By the way, I've always felt that Britain owning the Falklands is a bit like Argentina owning the Isle of Man...

Yeah, but it's more complicated than geography. Spain might have something to say about this with Gibraltar, Ceuta and Melilla. And just don't let Norway have the Shetlands back.

Britain owning Gibraltar is a bit like Spain owning Skye.