***Official*** 2018 World Cup thread (and Drinking Guide) (1 Viewer)

[Sinn Fein]

Stolen from twitter:

Don't cry 4-3 Argentina!

 

[Christo]

You mean the worst national FA in the world didn't hire the right guy?  They hired a manager who likes to press high to run a team with many older players, and then Sampaoli couldn't figure out a decent lineup until the final match of the group stage, which he promptly abandoned in the next match.  

No, but the USSF now has the opportunity.

 

[Ted Lange as your Bartender]

I really want to see Portugal implode here. I despise Ronaldo. Egotistical flopping jackass.

Yeah, he’s needs to be taught a lesson here by a guy who just oozes class like...

*checks notes*

...Luis Suarez

 

[Dinsy Ejotuz]

I actually think Salah will fall back this season, and won't see these heights again.  I could see someone like Griezmann or Mbappe moving into that top-tier.

Kind of agree with this.  Teams will play him differently next year -- and make Mane, Firmino and the midfield beat them. [/wrongthread]

 

[Slapdash]

In British slang a fight where the protagonists are unable or unwilling to seriously hurt each other is commonly referred to as a handbag fight, in reference to the way girls fight by hitting each other with their handbags.

Or this

 

[Sinn Fein]

Current Odds SkyBet Rankings:

Brazil: 7/2
Spain: 4/1
Belgium: 7/1
England: 15/2
France: 8-1
Croatia: 12-1
Argentina: 12-1
Uruguay: 22-1
Colombia: 22-1
Portugal: 25-1

France odds dropped to 4-1

 

[Slapdash]

Neymar will - already has the hype.  If When he goes to Madrid he will win a Ballon d'Or.

Kane will always be considered a prolific striker, but won't be considered in the top 1-2 players.  He'll get invited to the award ceremony, but won't be s serious contender - unless England makes a deep run in this WC, and wins the Euros in a couple of years with Kane getting the Golden Boot.

I actually think Salah will fall back this season, and won't see these heights again.  I could see someone like Griezmann or Mbappe moving into that top-tier.

Feels like I've expected Griezmann to take the next step for several tournaments now.  He is 27, I don't think it is happening.

Kane and Coutinho have both improved their standing so far.

 

[Sand]

Brazil: 7/2
Spain: 4/1
Belgium: 7/1
England: 15/2
France: 8-1
Croatia: 12-1
Argentina: 12-1
Uruguay: 22-1
Colombia: 22-1
Portugal: 25-1

Belgium looks good with those odds.  No idea why Brazil is the favorite right now - they're kind of a mess at the moment.

 

[Sinn Fein]

Belgium looks good with those odds.  No idea why Brazil is the favorite right now - they're kind of a mess at the moment.

I still like Croatia at 12-1

Belgium is good - but untested.   But, if they beat Brazil, they will be the favorite imo.

 

[The Gator]

I'd hit her in the back of the head with a ball. 

 

[The Gator]

PS, Isco is closer to the big two than Neymar. ??

 

[Sinn Fein]

Feels like I've expected Griezmann to take the next step for several tournaments now.  He is 27, I don't think it is happening.

Kane and Coutinho have both improved their standing so far.

I did not realize he was already 27.  Yeah, he would need Atletico winning La Liga, and even then it won't be enough, because I think Mbappe will steal his thunder on the national team.

 

[Sinn Fein]

PS, Isco is closer to the big two than Neymar. ??

PPS, Asensio is closer than Isco...

 

[AAABatteries]

I still like Croatia at 12-1

Belgium is good - but untested.   But, if they beat Brazil, they will be the favorite imo.

France-Belgium would be an excellent semi.

 

[Slapdash]

Yeah, want to see how Belgium plays under pressure for their first time

 

[Ramsay Hunt Experience]

Very upset I missed that match. Even more upset some dude on Twitter beat me to the Liberte, egalite, Mbappe joke. 

 

[Ramsay Hunt Experience]

Yeah, he’s needs to be taught a lesson here by a guy who just oozes class like...

*checks notes*

...Luis Suarez

If the afternoon game doesn’t end with one of Suarez and Pepe killing the other, it will be a disappointment 

 

[The Gator]

Two bloodies before the game.

I'm warmed up. 

 

[Slapdash]

If the afternoon game doesn’t end with one of Suarez and Pepe killing the other, it will be a disappointment 

Ronaldo vs Godin another good matchup

 

[Sinn Fein]

Ronaldo vs Godin another good matchup

I'm waiting for Godin pun

 

[gianmarco]

I'm waiting for Godin pun

Ur-a-funny-guay

 

[Slapdash]

OptaJohan‏Verified account @OptaJohan 3h3 hours ago

4 - Lionel Messi is the only player to have delivered an assist in each of the last four World Cups. Divine.

 

[Chaos Commish]

 

[Christo]

 

[Slapdash]

Beautifully worked

 

[The Kansas Comet]

Great cross and finish from Uruguay.  

 

[Sinn Fein]

Oh wow.  Fantastic goal

 

[Zegras11]

beauty

 

[Sinn Fein]

Cavani

More looks

 

[Slapdash]

That is a pretty elaborate give and go.  

 

[Christo]

Great cross and finish from Uruguay.  

Two great crosses

 

[Slapdash]

Also, we need a close up of the Uruguayan lady with huge tracks of land jumping

 

[QuizGuy66]

naturally I cut Cavani from my FIFA fantasy lineup for this round

-QG

 

[Steve Tasker]

I just texted Gator "nervousness level?" literally 10 seconds before Cavani scored.  Sorry, guy.

 

[Sinn Fein]

I just texted Gator "nervousness level?" literally 10 seconds before Cavani scored.  Sorry, guy.

****

 

[TripItUp]

beautiful goal

 

[Slapdash]

I just texted Gator "nervousness level?" literally 10 seconds before Cavani scored.  Sorry, guy.

Keep texting IMO

 

[Sinn Fein]

Might have been sleeping on Uruguay at 22-1

 

[Slapdash]

Might have been sleeping on Uruguay at 22-1

I should have put more on that line  

 

[Steve Tasker]

Who wore it better?  A or B

 

[Sinn Fein]

I should have put more on that line  

16-1 now after that goal

 

[Sinn Fein]

Who wore it better?  A or B

C

 

[Slapdash]

Who wore it better?  A or B

Jeez.  This is Caceres' 81st cap which is 7th on the team.   This Uruguay squad has 6 players with over 100 caps.  That is absurd 

 

[Steve Tasker]

C

Top knot rather than back knot, pulled in tight, lack of a free-flowing ponytail.  A little too professional.  Screams of yuppy trying to be cool.  Official verdict: could be better

 

[Steve Tasker]

Steven Pienaar is a better left-back than I thought he'd be.

 

[Slapdash]

Stupid to give Ronaldo a free kick from here

 at the hiked shorts:

 

[The Kansas Comet]

Uruguay: "How is clattering into the back of an attacking player and not touching the ball a foul?"

 

[Sinn Fein]

Stupid to give Ronaldo a free kick from here

 at the hiked shorts:

Thunder Thighs

 

[Sinn Fein]

Uruguay: "How is clattering into the back of an attacking player and not touching the ball a foul?"

Its an honest question.

 

[Christo]

Can you imagine if Jozy & Wood could link up the same way as Suarez and Cavani did on that goal?