Brazil have been living off their reputation for quite some time, and have flattered to deceive.
And no, one cannot write the Croats off.
And no, one cannot write the Croats off.
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They will be criticized for taking their foot off the gas after scoring. Not sure if that is true, but maybe their concentration slipped a little? Conversely, I am sure Croatia's mindset was just to stay in the game as long as possible. They were probably more mentally prepared for a tight, long match that went the distance.
A lengthy tradition, and an excellent history in the World Cup - which I think Brazil have been living off, my sense is that some of them - subconsciously, still think that they have the bottomless reserves of immense skill and footballing talent that they used to be able to lay claim to, and thus, expect to sail through to the latter stages of the competition without encountering the sort of opposition that can stop them in their tracks - is no guarantee of success in the current competition.
I'd imagine that Argentina thought that they had the match done and dusted when Messi put away the penalty.
But, the game is not over until the final whistle.
Football is the ultimate winner here.
Big names of the past and present mocked this World Cup to be shambles but this is the craziest World Cup I’ve followed in my life time.
Big names of the past and present mocked this World Cup to be shambles but this is the craziest World Cup I’ve followed in my life time.
Practice taking penalties, lads; practice taking penalties, especially when you are tired and stressed.
Agreed.
Actually, I think that he (Martínez) is a superb keeper.
And I have long said (and written here, and elsewhere) that Arsenal should never have sold him.
However, that does not negate that fact that - at this level, above all - teams really need to have practiced taking penalties, and practiced taking penalties while exhausted and under pressure.
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This World Cup keeps on giving.
Morocco the history makers.
I'd like England to win but I cannot stand English media.
So Yeah, Come on France lets bring them back down to earth.
Morocco the history makers.
I'd like England to win but I cannot stand English media.
So Yeah, Come on France lets bring them back down to earth.
One thing He is really good at and He blew it.
All eyes on English Media. Are they going to give Golden Boy same treatment which none of the lads who missed penalties in Euro’s finals deserved.
Harry Kane lost England the World Cup.
Im really happy for Na Na Na Giroud. Arsenal should have never sold him.
All eyes on English Media. Are they going to give Golden Boy same treatment which none of the lads who missed penalties in Euro’s finals deserved.
Harry Kane lost England the World Cup.
Im really happy for Na Na Na Giroud. Arsenal should have never sold him.
I'm no fan of Kane, and yes, he should have scored. But England were narrowly beaten in a tight match by a superior side, which is exactly what most predicted would happen. So while disappointing for England, it's not a giant fiasco or a choke. England's defense didn't need to let in two goals for instance...
Southgate is not beyond criticism, but much of the anti-Southgate punditry is absurd. He is one of England's most consistently successful managers now. He hasn't won the Euros or World Cup, but the list of England managers who have is pretty short last time I checked.
I guess after reading this FA should extend his contract till next World Cup.
Tite left Brazil
Luis Enrique left Spain
Gerardo Tata Martino left Mexico
Paulo Bento left South Korea
Roberto Martinez left Belgium
Gareth Southgate signs a new contract.
You could do a lot worse...and probably will, when he goes.
Unfortunate for England. I don't think they played particularly badly but just tiny margins went in France's favour.
You could see Kane's thought process. Going in the same direction means hitting a bit harder but he overcooked it.
Ref made some dodgy calls too but all in all...eh...it happens.
Southgate has largely been vindicated, and i don't think anyone can do better currently.
Guess its now probably a France vs Croatia final...again.
You could see Kane's thought process. Going in the same direction means hitting a bit harder but he overcooked it.
Ref made some dodgy calls too but all in all...eh...it happens.
Southgate has largely been vindicated, and i don't think anyone can do better currently.
Guess its now probably a France vs Croatia final...again.