World Cup competition begins today

[kansasdad]

Ramos (hat trick last game) starting for Portugal with CR7 riding the pine.

 

[JV842]

Ramos (hat trick last game) starting for Portugal with CR7 riding the pine.

But they still had to focus in on him during their anthem!!! Not the starters!!!!

 

[kansasdad]

I think I’d prefer the vuvuzelas over the whistling…too similar to the tinnitus

 

[kansasdad]

40 minutes of light jabbing, a long cross met with a soaring head, and suddenly we have a burst of purposeful fútbol.

Come on Atlas Lions!

 

[JV842]

Almost; should have, up 2-0

 

[Beignet]

I think we all know about Argentina and world cups, especially where England are concerned, (should we make it through) if they think they aren't going to win they just cheat, Maradonna and the 'hand of god' moment, which is sad because Madonna like Messi was/is a legend on the football field.

I was a naive small town 19 year old visiting London for the first time summer of 2002. Got swept up in the crowd in Trafalgar Square when England beat the Argies that year. The celebration was electric! I got good and drunk with thousands of my best new mates that day and had a blast. Would love to see that rivalry played again.

 

[Valley1320]

Wow

 

[JV842]

MOROCCO!!!!!!!

 

[kansasdad]

First the Atlas Lions, now let’s see the Three Lions make their way to the semis

 

[kansasdad]

And can someone tell me why Morocco is abbreviated “MAR” by Fox?

 

[Beignet]

And can someone tell me why Morocco is abbreviated “MAR” by Fox?

“Maroc” en Française

And spelled with “Mar…” in other European languages too.

 

[Valley1320]

England and France will be close I think... don't really care who wins... I think France might come out on top...

 

[devon deer]

I think France might come out on top...

I really hate to admit it being English, but I think you might be right.

 

[Valley1320]

I really hate to admit it being English, but I think you might be right.

Never know... youall might get it!

 

[JV842]

Keep the Faith!!!! Three Lions Shall Prevail!!!!!!

 

[JV842]

Since Riberi retired….hard to root for France
Kind of the same feelings on Spain when Puyol left too

 

[Valley1320]

SCOREEE

 

[JV842]

England definitely getting opportunities

 

[Valley1320]

France for the win

 

[kansasdad]

Rats

Hoping for thirty more minutes

Kane offered an opportunity and Rashford was so close.

I‘m glad that VAR corrected a no call on what was clearly (to me) a foul in the box.