The 2014 World Cup thread

[Otta]

It's a public statement, I don't know whether or not he's made any private apology, but that's the only sort that really counts for me.

[Jah Lush]

It's pathetic. It's like saying I'm sorry your face collided with my fist.

[El Pibe]

Great nil nil

[aquarius moon]

This has got to be the best match so far.

[maxxi]

It's a definite candidate - another great 0-0 after 90 minutes

Typical Americans - like a bleedin' Rocky film - kept coming back, good stuff.

[aquarius moon]

So glad Belgium won. Finally showing just how good they are. Just the small problem of getting past Argentina now!

[Gray]

Very enjoyable.

Prince Harry had an excellent game.

[Otta]

Argentina without Messi really aren't anything remotely special.

[Jeremy]

USA - with players who generally play for second rate euro teams or in their own domestic league - looked significantly more impressive, energetic, and ambitious than England. They were never going to be serious contenders, but I would happily cheer for them any day.

[????]

Dunno 'bout you but I feel at a bit of a lose end tonight...will be the same tomorrow :(

[Jah Lush]

Team of the tournament.

http://www.haaretz.com/news/middle-east/.premium-1.602751

[aquarius moon]

So what are our thoughts on today's games?

My heart is ruling again so I'm predicting France to beat Germany & Columbia to beat Brazil.

[Mick Mac]

Mick Mac Wrote:

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> Have bets on outsiders Chile and Columbia. They

> are my new teams post England debacle. Apparently

> they could play each other, not a bad thing.

Only Columbia left. Can they upset the hosts?

I also have a secret bet which I'll come clean on if its still alive after tonight but I suspect it wont :(

[aquarius moon]

Mick Mac Wrote:

> I also have a secret bet which I'll come clean on

> if its still alive after tonight but I suspect it

> wont :(

If it's on France, I'll be happy it's still alive. If Germany, I'll be rather hoping it died!

[Jeremy]

Methinks MM put a few quid on Belgium...

[Ladygooner]

My money figuratively speaking is on Germany (even with the manflu) and Columbia

[aquarius moon]

Jeremy Wrote:

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> Methinks MM put a few quid on Belgium...

Belgium aren't playing tonight. Besides, I thought I was the only one supporting/betting on Belgium or maybe everybody's staying quiet!

[????]

I got belgium at 35/1 back in 2013 (before qualification)

[????]

er, 17 not 35 ;(

[aquarius moon]

???? Wrote:

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> er, 17 not 35 ;(

I've only got a small bet @ 20/1 but it's not just about the bet.

I actually like the team. Players, the manager, the way they play....

So I also have a dreamteam full of Belgians & I really want to beat the others in my mini-league!

Will be gutted if they lose tomorrow.

[maxxi]

What have the French been playing at? They deserved to lose. Pathetique.

[aquarius moon]

So disappointed with France. No killer instinct or desire to win.

Germany not great either. Or maybe their workmanlike performance just comes across as boring.

[Jah Lush]

Why why why did I have France to win? Very disappointed. A record fourth semi-final in a row for Germany. As the old saying goes - never write off the Germans.

[Mick Mac]

Did anyone see any objective refereeing tonight ?

[Alan Medic]

I've been impressed with most of what I've seen from the ref's. They don't seem to be buying the falling down I've just been shot type of routine some players act out. Why do you ask MM?