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You could say that about Bale but not Messi yet . Yes he has slowed down a bit but it was shown on the review all the dead weight passes he is still making with the WC beach ball that most players are over hitting plus his odd solo run etc . Not as young as he was but still a totem/asset to Argentina at his last WC (probably)

I was overjoyed England stuffed Wales , time Bale retired and time the media toned down their over blown plucky Wales coverage . Also remember the video on Not the nine o clock news “failed in Wales” 😁

Perhaps it’s time to include goals ruled out by VAR in the results along with red and yellow cards etc 😄

Southgate is said to be England’s most successful manager ever based on most wins in tournaments apparently !!!

The group games will be over 3 countries with the KO stage all in the USA , the penalty shootout idea is because of the 3 team groups which could lead to match "fixing" in the final matches . We all remember (probably) the Germany Austria staged draw with no attempts to score ! The penalty shootout was put forward when the Soccer leagues were set up in USA as the Americans thought you always had to have a winner and a loser !!

Apparently in the next WC in the 3 team groups there will be no draws , ie decided by penalty shootout if all square .

Sign Bale on a free ? 😜

Trippier commenting on the lightness of the WC ball , this might explain why numerous crosses/corners seem to be overhit. Fernandes managed to put a corner out for a throw in on the opposite touchline last night !

It was explained that it wouldn’t have been a penalty until they changed the rules a year ago .ie if a player is breaking his fall with said arm it isn’t handball was changed .

No body likes us especially in FIFA , who probably thing they will make a lot more $ in an expanded WC in the Americas . You may have noticed that the UK is sliding down and will soon drop out of the G7 and will struggle to stay in the G20 .

Pubs , will there be any by then ?

I couldn’t think of a diagnosis ! Psychopath ?

Google Keane and Haarland

Yet another genius penalty , at least it was saved 😃

If you can get past the barge pole

Keene , non visible disability , closely followed by Souness

Talking of falling over FIFA officially condone diving , by the right players of course ! https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/63766703

USA organisation was excellent usually 6 men defending the box if England crept over the halfway line , had best chances to score . Can only assume England were under orders not to lose by committing too many forward at any one time . It’s no good sticking with off form players like Sterling every match . Meanwhile Maguire stood out by not making any mistakes/howlers !

Top quality crab football tonight !

Worse than one of those Grobbelaar “save attempts” !

Excellent result for football equality perhaps

Perhaps the Argies had some brown envelopes that Equador were promised 😄

It was a revelation at the time how much Ralph was talking to the players , presumably he doesn't bother normally as he wouldn't be heard , they don't listen to us saying get it forward etc 😄

We turned the sound off after the penalty ! Interesting angle on the penalty showing the defender going for the ball before Bale was even in shot .....

Until the next blue line ……