Kane's hattrick?
Day 17: France-Argentina, Uruguay-Portugal.
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Kane's hattrick?
How much hate can you have? lol
Jesus Christ! HahahaMessi: zero goals in 8 WC knockout games.
Mental game. Why Dybala didn't get a look in for Argentina is baffling. He's a game changer yet Sampoli is bringing on Meza?
Can't blame Messi.. he has 2 great assists.
He might get one more in 2022 (aged 35). If Argentina qualify.
Goodbye Lionel Messi! Welcome Kylian M’bappe. (Perfect start of the knockout rounds btw)
Messi didn't do enough. You live as a team, you die as a team and he must shoulder his portion of the blame. Unfortunately, pundits and fanboys will give him a free pass.
Mbappe, though.
what about it ?
Well in the French! What a game of football, we've been spoiled.
Pleased for Poggers but tbf that whole France team were on top of their game.
If this is the last time I see Otamendi and Macherano's faces again, it won't be to soon. The can feck right off.
Pleased for Poggers but tbf that whole France team were on top of their game.
If this is the last time I see Otamendi and Macherano's faces again, it won't be to soon. The can feck right off.
Are there any competent Argentinian defenders we aren't aware off?
I'm not blind enough to not see, overall his career, he's one of the GOAT, mate
.Wanted France to go out. They're the only team I think would (hypothetically) spank England.
So Messi Player of the Tournament again like 2014?
Indeed. Mostly a dislikeable squad too.If I'm Aguero or Higuian sp I'd be livid not starting.
That Pavard goal looks better every time you see it.
Griezman should be nowhere near taking penalties. He was lucky the keeper guessed wrong.
Okay, they only won the league by 13 points, but it's still a one-team league and will stay that way for a while. I realize one could say the same about the PL this season, but I'd argue the gap will narrow down and that even if City dominate, the overall level of the PL is much better.
I just want to see the best players in the PL, although a guy like Mbappe probably wouldn't end up in Liverpool
Putting all my faith in Uruguay tonight.
Yes. But also at football.
How?
Mbappe, incredible as he is, plays with Pogba, Griezmann, Kante, Umtiti, et al.
Messi plays with Pavard, aged Mascherano, Rojo, Meza, et al.
Tell me, how is Messi supposed to receive the ball in dangerous areas if the players aren't good enough to give him the ball?
Tell me, how is Messi supposed to create for others if those in front of him aren't of the a quality to make quality movement?
What you're expecting is a superman performance where each time he receives the ball he evades two or three markers and literally slaloms between them like Roy of the Rovers.
Now we just need to see that shite Portugal side get knocked out.
Ronaldo? If he was an argie.
Enough for another player of the tournament award I think.
Has Ronaldo ever scored a world cup knock out stage goal? Can't remember him playing in one apart from when he was very young and put a spot kick (penals after extra time) away vs england.
I would say he's been good in about half of those games. The stat reduces him to a simple goal scorer which is why I've never liked when it's pedaled out.
Now that the excitement is over, Nacho’s was better than Pavard’s. You can’t argue with a double poster.
Great game. Messi should have done more. Still a great player but doesn't move enough.
Mbappe though
Mbappe though
That Pavard goal looks better every time you see it.
amazing shot.
btw diabolical management by the Argies.
Brazil must be shitting it watching France.
Higuain has done feck all in clutch mathes, would be delusional if he thought he'd be an automatic starter.
Agree with Aguero. Feel the same for Dybala as well. Don't think he played a single minute this world cup?
How?
Mbappe, incredible as he is, plays with Pogba, Griezmann, Kante, Umtiti, et al.
Messi plays with Pavard, aged Mascherano, Rojo, Meza, et al.
Tell me, how is Messi supposed to receive the ball in dangerous areas if the players aren't good enough to give him the ball?
Tell me, how is Messi supposed to create for others if those in front of him aren't of the a quality to make quality movement?
What you're expecting is a superman performance where each time he receives the ball he evades two or three markers and literally slaloms between them like Roy of the Rovers.
what
Honestly think he'll retire. He did it when they lost Copa America final in 2016. Don't see him hanging around for 4 and a half years time when Argentina will probably have a transitional generation in that tournament.
What a magnificent game that was
Thoroughly enjoyed it!
Thoroughly enjoyed it!
Maybe now, but Mbappe is 19 and Ronaldo is t going anywhere soon.
Pavon?what
They’re gonna want more than that!
Finally Argentina is out
Pity Messi can’t do much
Pogba did well
Pity Messi can’t do much
Pogba did well
This France team doesn't do anything for me. Mbappe was outstanding but the team as a whole flatter to deceive again, imo. Thankfully for them they were up against an atrocious Argentina side which they really should be beating anyway; their back five is a joke.
Messi was poor again for me, though. Of course the team as a whole was awful (again) and there's not much he can do really, but he wasn't even in the game. His demeanour and attitude never seem great, either. I get the pressure and frustration, but it's not really good enough from him. He spent way too much time just ambling around, not really in any position in particular. That really doesn't help the teams shape at all. As for the rest of them...fecking shocking. That manager leaves this tournament as an embarrassment, imo.
Messi was poor again for me, though. Of course the team as a whole was awful (again) and there's not much he can do really, but he wasn't even in the game. His demeanour and attitude never seem great, either. I get the pressure and frustration, but it's not really good enough from him. He spent way too much time just ambling around, not really in any position in particular. That really doesn't help the teams shape at all. As for the rest of them...fecking shocking. That manager leaves this tournament as an embarrassment, imo.