FIFA World Cup group stages

[mikesiva]

I don't think too many neutrals were upset at seeing Honduras lose again....

[mikesiva]

I believe we should bestow captaincy the way the Italians or Germans do it....the player who has the most caps is captain, regardless of who it is. I mean, what exactly does a captain do in football? Aside from shake hands while the coin is being spun....

we? I thought you were supporting the South American teams?

Well, I carry a British passport, and I was born in Britain, so that makes me entitled to say "we". Who I "support" is irrelevant to my nationality. Did you die and get reincarnated as Norman Tebbitt?

The discussion on a quota for the English game has been moved here:

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[The Waugh Twins]

Looking forward to seeing Messi today as always. In 20 years time they may talk about him like they talk about Pele, and we will be the ones whom witness it.

[dan08]

In 20 years time they may talk about him like they talk about Pele

We already do.

[The Waugh Twins]

I don't think too many neutrals were upset at seeing Honduras lose again....

They certainly were fierce little tacklers. Always been a difficult team to play in the CONCACAF.

[The Waugh Twins]

In 20 years time they may talk about him like they talk about Pele

We already do.

Ah that's good to hear.

[shankycricket]

73% of the possession but zero goals from Argentina in the first half. Displaying England-esque finishing skills.

[The Waugh Twins]

Iran at one stage there had 19 passes/touches to Argentine s 100+ and 76% possession. A goal is badly needed to fire this match up and Argentine have had plenty of chances.
Higuain and Di Maria are having shockers.

[The Waugh Twins]

Still cant believe Tavez could not make this team. I think he would have had a better fit with Messi.

Messi needs to cross the ball to himself and maybe they will score.

[shankycricket]

Just as well for the Iranians that Shine Worn (stolen this name from HFTB) isn't a football commentator. Parking the bus for the 2nd game in a row... #LoseToWin

[The Waugh Twins]

Just as well for the Iranians that Shine Worn (stolen this name from HFTB) isn't a football commentator. Parking the bus for the 2nd game in a row... #LoseToWin

I didn't see their first match, but this is unbelievable. As much as I hate to watch it you have to hand it to them for managing to pull it off so far. Can't believe you would come all the way to the world cup and play like this though.

[shankycricket]

Just as well for the Iranians that Shine Worn (stolen this name from HFTB) isn't a football commentator. Parking the bus for the 2nd game in a row... #LoseToWin

I didn't see their first match, but this is unbelievable. As much as I hate to watch it you have to hand it to them for managing to pull it off so far. Can't believe you would come all the way to the world cup and play like this though.

Much better from them in the second half. Bossed Argentina, almost.

[dan08]

That's why he's the greatest.

[sussexpob]

Messi.....

[The Waugh Twins]

Well that was the most painful 90 minutes of football I've seen in some time.

At least we had a Messi goal, but it barely makes up for the rest of it.