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It’s certainly true that only European refs have enough top-level match experience to officiate in the WC. It would, however, be a very bold move from FIFA to implement. Perhaps the continental associations could be working together to identify and give opportunity to the best around the...

I can certainly guarantee this would not be approved by IFAB, as all rule changes need approval by at least one of the four British FA’s. There is 0% interest here in the further Americanisation of football and more adverts. Also, I’m not sure anyone cares enough about ‘time-wasting’ to make...

The World Cup isn't designed for neutrals, although a lot do get enjoyment from it. Esp. with the expansion, the tournament is designed to engage the nationals of the teams taking part in each respective game. Probably the Spanish, Swiss, Swedes, English etc were invested in those games. And...

That what your missus said to you last night? :nervous:

I know that you're doing this to get a rise, or that it's another opportunity for you to poke fun. But I for one am glad that Lancaster University is raising awareness here - which was the purpose of the report. Football and alcohol do not cause domestic violence. Tension built by these things...

Don't try and read between the lines too much, lads. I'm not that subtle. A true England fan has no thoughts for any game other than the one immediately ahead of us. That is all that matters right now.

Madness. Why do this? Those guys can't be the brightest, and I don't admit to understanding the context, but a warning was out there after the Switzerland / Albania gestures. Al least Shakiri et al did their thing in the heat of the moment, but to go and post a video on Facebook!? P.S. Corluka...

According to this, Croatia have sacked their assistant coach but not Vida, who has been warned by FIFA and not given a two-match ban. Is this true? https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/ognjen-vukojevic-croatian-football-federation-domagoj-vida-croatia-russia-ukraine-a8438691.html

I highly doubt the Belgian media is writing very much about England. Same with the French and Croatian media. Of course the English media is going to have an angle that caters to their own audience. I'm sure that every team in the SF has a togetherness, but no-one here's buying a newspaper...

Absolutely. We've known about him since 2008. And given that a number of Croatia's players have played in England (surprised to see Corluka is only 32) and/or CL, and we've seen their team play 5 games now at this World Cup, I really don't think there's going to be any surprises. No-one here...

England are first and foremost a defensive team. They will try to 'defend' by keeping possession and by playing from the back, and even when attacking will have defensive placement to resist a counter. This is a well-drilled side that owes more to coaching and athleticism than technical ability...

On behalf of my country I apologies for Badass. We're not all bitter saddos spreading hate and false information.

My bad. I didn't read the thread in full. Yes, they're getting on. And Alderweireld hasn't been on form since 2017.

It's a good job they're not old then. I agree with this. Said from the start that Kane would have to turn in a Golden Boot performance for us to have a shot. Sterling is terrible. Lingard's useful, and Dele needs to step up but definitely has the ability. I think we see more from these three...

That's a ridiculous analogy which is in no way comparable. I can't be arsed with you anymore, you're just depressing.

Your bitterness is more toxic than some drunk people acting a bit silly. Get a bit of perspective and lighten up you sad man.

His answer was satire. Lines from a song.

Wow. Congrats Belgium. Bye bye South American teams and your shitty antics. VAR has killed their game. Guaranteed at least one Spurs lad in the final! Could be as many as 8. Has the World truly turned upside down?

Still 9 :P Hugo - https://clips.clippit.tv/zkedxr/720.mp4