World Cup 2018 thread

The best refs don’t just have one style, but can smoothly move between styles as needed. The problem that I had with Geiger in that game is he took way too long explaining things to the players which allowed players on the fringe of the discussion to cause trouble. When I have seen him in prior games he was very efficient and there was very little time explaining things to the players and he got the game restated fairly quickly. I am used to seeing Geiger control the game similar to how Mazic controlled the Brazil vs Belgian game today. I have always been taught a brief explanation and get the game going so the players are concentrating on playing and not talking to the referee or causing problems with other players.
I thought Mazic was excellent, especially under the difficulties that come with reffing any game Neymar is in.
 
Who is more of a drama queen?

A) Ronaldo

B) Neymar
Tough call. I usually prefer Neymar to Ronaldo. I think Ronaldo gets way more calls from his flops, and I do think teams go out of their way to rough up Neymar, but good god, the convulsions and screaming and rolling and flapping around like a speared fish that I saw from Neymar this tournament won the drama queen crown for the World Cup going away. It was embarrassing.
 
Tough call. I usually prefer Neymar to Ronaldo. I think Ronaldo gets way more calls from his flops, and I do think teams go out of their way to rough up Neymar, but good god, the convulsions and screaming and rolling and flapping around like a speared fish that I saw from Neymar this tournament won the drama queen crown for the World Cup going away. It was embarrassing.
I agree, but in the preening competition, nobody touches Ronaldo.
 
Neymar needs to knock that crap off. His status with me personally took a huge hit this world cup.

On a happier note, I'm really looking forward to the France/Belgium match tomorrow. It should be epic.
 
Neymar's face during his performances reminded me of the sad mask in the happy/sad mask symbol pair for theatre.
 
Tough call. I usually prefer Neymar to Ronaldo. I think Ronaldo gets way more calls from his flops, and I do think teams go out of their way to rough up Neymar, but good god, the convulsions and screaming and rolling and flapping around like a speared fish that I saw from Neymar this tournament won the drama queen crown for the World Cup going away. It was embarrassing.
Agreed, it was like someone broke his back or something.
 
This world cup speaks well for the EPL.
I am tired of all the flopping, crying and just plain old dirty play from many of the south american teams and Mexico.

The EPL players are killing it. Killian Mbappe is going to murder Belgium’s backline. France vs England will be an exciting game full of young talent set to dominate the world!
 
The EPL players are killing it. Killian Mbappe is going to murder Belgium’s backline. France vs England will be an exciting game full of young talent set to dominate the world!
Yes Sir, I pretty much only watch EPL as far as the Men go, it seems to be a little more of a clean game, I could be wrong.
I picked France from the beginning, but Belgium is full of talent as well.
Do you think Killian is the fastest EPL player? That walker dude can motor as well.
 
The EPL players are killing it. Killian Mbappe is going to murder Belgium’s backline. France vs England will be an exciting game full of young talent set to dominate the world!
I kind of agree, but this WC has been so unpredictable I would not be surprised to see Belgium win. My son thinks the winner of the France/Belgium game will win it all.
 
Yes Sir, I pretty much only watch EPL as far as the Men go, it seems to be a little more of a clean game, I could be wrong.
I picked France from the beginning, but Belgium is full of talent as well.
Do you think Killian is the fastest EPL player? That walker dude can motor as well.

Mbappe plays for PSG in Ligue One and is probably the fastest player. Raheem Sterling and Moussa Sissoko are the two fastest EPL players. I’d take Mbappe over either of them.
 
I kind of agree, but this WC has been so unpredictable I would not be surprised to see Belgium win. My son thinks the winner of the France/Belgium game will win it all.

France is going to win it. Belgium’s defense is too porous. Either way it’s going to be exciting. I’m going to watch the game on delay so no posting updates!!
 
Mbappe plays for PSG in Ligue One and is probably the fastest player. Raheem Sterling and Moussa Sissoko are the two fastest EPL players. I’d take Mbappe over either of them.
I know he doesn't play for EPL, IDK what the hell I was thinking.
I haven't seen that much of him, but he demands much attention.
 
I kind of agree, but this WC has been so unpredictable I would not be surprised to see Belgium win. My son thinks the winner of the France/Belgium game will win it all.

With Lukaku, de Bruyne, Hazard, Falaini and company I would take Belgium’s Golden generation over any team other than France. With Pogba, Mbappe, Giroud, Tolliso, Griezmann and Kante as the front 6 with friggin Dembele coming off the bench not to mention a ridiculous defense with Umtiti, Verane, Pavard and Hernandez. They just have an embarrassment of talent and a coach that knows how to use it.

Vive Le Bleu!!! They are our oldest allies you know...
 
I kind of agree, but this WC has been so unpredictable I would not be surprised to see Belgium win. My son thinks the winner of the France/Belgium game will win it all.

I'd tend to agree, but I'd also love to see England win it. I really like their squad this year, and it's been fun seeing them work the 3-4-2-1 formation. Although, on the defensive end, it leads to playing Trippier on the wing and Walker more central. I haven't much liked what I've seen from Trippier to be honest, and Walker is better equipped for the wing back role. That said, I feel like it really boils down to Lingard and Ali, two guys that have the tools to make magic happen but can sometimes squander golden opportunities. Sterling is also a question mark, but he can give back lines fits even if he isn't finding the back of the net. I'm excited to see what happens. I think we're going to have a couple great semifinal games and hopefully a close final.
 
Mbappe plays for PSG in Ligue One and is probably the fastest player. Raheem Sterling and Moussa Sissoko are the two fastest EPL players. I’d take Mbappe over either of them.

Mo Salah is faster (maybe not quicker) than Sterling for sure. Haven’t really seen Sissoko.
 
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