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Russia 2018 World Cup

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polmei
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World cup is almost here. Where are the NS soccer fans? What are your predictions and who are you rooting for?
Will Messi get his World Cup? Will Germany be able to win two in a row? Will Brazil win thier sixth? Any underdogs to watch for?
Jun 10 2018 11:29AM
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JoeF2661
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I have France winning and as long as Mexico loses in spectacular fashion I'll be happy.
Jun 10 2018 12:20PM
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kingsskier
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JoeF2661I have France winning and as long as Mexico loses in spectacular fashion I'll be happy.


France couldnt beat the young US team.

I saw one odds maker had Italy at a 1.7% chance to win it... I hope someone was supid enough to take that bet
Jun 10 2018 2:16PM
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arnie_grape
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inb4 terrorism
Jun 10 2018 3:53PM
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miroz
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kingsskierI saw one odds maker had Italy at a 1.7% chance to win it... I hope someone was supid enough to take that bet


I had to look it up, wasn't disappointed.
Jun 10 2018 8:34PM
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1lene
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GORILLAWALLACEinb4 terrorism


Why are we surprised that Russia harbours racist elements? Russia is one of the most racist countries in the world, having derogatory expressions for Muslim persons for decades and little tolerance for others of non-Russian origin. It is nothing new for Russia-long a xenophobic country in cultural thought and in acceptance of foreign persons. FIFA as an organization has a history of corruption, poor judgement and a total focus on the organization making money. It is a sad commentary on international football that Russia is going to host the games for 2018. According to data from http://yourhomeworkhelp.org/do-my-statistics-homework/ this may be the last FIFA outing before the world recognizes that countries do not need a FIFA for their football activities-certainly not a corrupt entity.

**This post was edited on Jun 11th 2018 at 3:10:04am
Jun 11 2018 3:08AM
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purplegreen
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France has too much talent to not be a contender, but if you can't beat a young US side, you can't win the World Cup. Gotta root for the Egyptian King Salah and Iceland tho
Jun 11 2018 8:42PM
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TheDoughAbides
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fuck russia and fuck fifa im gonna completely ignore it and keep living my awesome life
Jun 11 2018 11:43PM
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mattybaums
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jack.schill.12France has too much talent to not be a contender, but if you can't beat a young US side, you can't win the World Cup. Gotta root for the Egyptian King Salah and Iceland tho


Salah is out thanks to Ramos
Jun 12 2018 1:13PM
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purplegreen
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mattybaumsSalah is out thanks to Ramos


people say he will likely be back for Russia game if not for Uruguay
Jun 12 2018 6:10PM
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PacificRimJob
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Holy shit.

Stopped watching the Russia match in like the 88th minute when it was all wrapped up at 3-0 and then all of a sudden it ends 5-0?

Saudis legit must have just given up at that point. wow.
Jun 14 2018 1:19PM
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kingsskier
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DingoSeanHoly shit.

Stopped watching the Russia match in like the 88th minute when it was all wrapped up at 3-0 and then all of a sudden it ends 5-0?

Saudis legit must have just given up at that point. wow.


I did the same and those goals could matter in goal differential in the group stage too.
Jun 14 2018 1:23PM
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SofaKingSick
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DingoSeanHoly shit.

Stopped watching the Russia match in like the 88th minute when it was all wrapped up at 3-0 and then all of a sudden it ends 5-0?

Saudis legit must have just given up at that point. wow.


kingsskierI did the same and those goals could matter in goal differential in the group stage too.


KSA was pretty lousy the whole game and really broke down at the end, yeah

5th goal was a nasty free kick though
Jun 14 2018 1:25PM
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OregonDead
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They should have planned ahead and grown bigger mustaches.
Jun 14 2018 6:54PM
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NPF
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Robbie Williams is such a kook hahaha cant wait to hear what excuse he plays.

my moneys on Germany
Jun 15 2018 3:26AM
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JoeF2661
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Haha. That own goal header by Morocco!!
Jun 15 2018 12:56PM
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PacificRimJob
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Argentina, Brazil, and Germany all drop points in the first matchup. Would not have expected.
Jun 17 2018 4:08PM
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LukeTheWaffle
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Switzerland ftw
Jun 17 2018 5:54PM
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PacificRimJob
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I feel like there has been just awful, or at the very least, unlucky finishing in this world cup so far...

A team will have seemingly ALL the shots, and ALL the possess, and then still flame out. Germany is a prime example. Over 20 shots, still lost to Mexico. Brazil, same thing.

Argentina made a ton of chances as well, and couldn't find enough space around Icelands back 4, so I'll give that one up to good defense taking away shooting lanes. Iceland played remarkably, but the others had clinical chances that should have been gimmies.

Hell, Iran was gifted 3 points from an own goal after being on their back heels to Morocco pretty much the whole match. Russia and Spain are the only teams to show routine ability to finish (Portugal not so much... they were an iffy penalty given, and a goalkeeper mistake away from getting absolutely humped by Spain's tiki taka in that match)
Jun 17 2018 6:10PM
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a_pla5tic_bag
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I mean Mexico's counterattacks were vicious and they had a lot of energy compared to the Germans. When Mexico had a chance they brought it hard, they deserved that win.
Jun 17 2018 7:25PM
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TRVP_ANGEL
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DingoSeanHoly shit.

Stopped watching the Russia match in like the 88th minute when it was all wrapped up at 3-0 and then all of a sudden it ends 5-0?

Saudis legit must have just given up at that point. wow.


I blame ramadan
Jun 17 2018 9:19PM
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FIRAT
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Only really entertaining match has been Spain - Portugal imo. There have been other matches that were alright, but wouldn't really ever want to see them again
Jun 18 2018 11:29AM
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Mr.Front4
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Don’t sleep on France
Jun 18 2018 12:21PM
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maclooney
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colbyapplegateDon’t sleep on France


France won't do anything. They're a team of individuals and Deschamps hasn't worked out how to play them together.
Jun 19 2018 4:48AM
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NPF
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sick game from japan
Jun 19 2018 10:59AM
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JoeF2661
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Looks like Russia will beat Egypt. Will make it out of the group stage. There all on steroids if history has anything to say about it. I've seen icarus.
Jun 19 2018 3:21PM
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TheHamburglar
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JoeF2661I've seen icarus.


Hell of a movie. Rodchenkov is still making big moves inside the USA. Real shit.
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/12/sports/american-doping-criminal-law.html

Also I just ran across this, kinda makes you think about who's making these decisions
https://weather.com/science/environment/news/2018-06-18-kaliningrad-stadium-russia-fifa-world-cup-october-island
Jun 19 2018 3:34PM
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SofaKingSick
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TheHamburglarHell of a movie. Rodchenkov is still making big moves inside the USA. Real shit.
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/12/sports/american-doping-criminal-law.html

Also I just ran across this, kinda makes you think about who's making these decisions
https://weather.com/science/environment/news/2018-06-18-kaliningrad-stadium-russia-fifa-world-cup-october-island


Bleh. Pretty depressing, but definitely not shocking considering it was planned by some combination of FIFA and the russian government... not exactly the most stand-up folks

that said, im enjoying the russian's style of play. not that theyve had particularly tough opponents so far but still
Jun 19 2018 3:59PM
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TRVP_ANGEL
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RIP SALAH
Jun 19 2018 4:00PM
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lollllololol
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paul.mayWorld cup is almost here. Where are the NS soccer fans? What are your predictions and who are you rooting for?
Will Messi get his World Cup? Will Germany be able to win two in a row? Will Brazil win thier sixth? Any underdogs to watch for?


I don't think germany is that good this year, Brazil isn't really playing as one team, but more each for his own so maybe it's gonna be someone unexpected

It would be dope if Iceland wins

**This post was edited on Jun 20th 2018 at 3:21:06am
Jun 20 2018 3:19AM
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JmckR
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At least we can all agree on one thing.
Ronaldo is the fucking GOAT
Jun 20 2018 10:11AM
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polmei
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A lot of unexpected results.... I mean thats what the WC is all about, it would be pretty dope to see Argentina not make it past group stages
Jun 20 2018 2:08PM
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SofaKingSick
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paul.mayA lot of unexpected results.... I mean thats what the WC is all about, it would be pretty dope to see Argentina not make it past group stages


i love upsets but i wanna see messi play more so i don't want them out too early
Jun 20 2018 2:43PM
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cornholio
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is there a good daily recap online that anyone knows of? as much as i'd like to watch all the games life doesn't really allow that
Jun 20 2018 3:32PM
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SofaKingSick
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cornholiois there a good daily recap online that anyone knows of? as much as i'd like to watch all the games life doesn't really allow that


fox sports app has 1:30 highlight reels for each game. do you have a tv subscription that would let you use that app?
Jun 20 2018 3:43PM
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polmei
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cornholiois there a good daily recap online that anyone knows of? as much as i'd like to watch all the games life doesn't really allow that


I feel youtube is best... search for whatever game you are trying to see the recaps and then try to find one thats between 5-10 min...
Jun 20 2018 4:57PM
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cornholio
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SofaKingSickfox sports app has 1:30 highlight reels for each game. do you have a tv subscription that would let you use that app?


no subscription or anything but i had been able to watch those online anyways

paul.mayI feel youtube is best... search for whatever game you are trying to see the recaps and then try to find one thats between 5-10 min...


i might have to do that, i was just hoping for an all in one recap that spoon feeds you the matchups so i dont even really have to look up who was playing that day. yes, i know im being super lazy about this.
Jun 20 2018 9:47PM
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JoeF2661
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cornholiois there a good daily recap online that anyone knows of? as much as i'd like to watch all the games life doesn't really allow that

I use the onefootball app. It's good. I follow a lot of soccer and it covers all the leagues and the world cup coverage has been real well

**This post was edited on Jun 20th 2018 at 11:35:41pm
Jun 20 2018 11:35PM
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SofaKingSick
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oooooh man suck on that argentina
Jun 21 2018 4:12PM
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JoeF2661
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Haha. Poor messi
Jun 21 2018 4:20PM
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miroz
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Argentina got steamrolled today. Messi nowhere to be found. Definitely a weaker than I'd anticipated this time around...
Jun 21 2018 7:43PM
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NPF
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Australia just couldnt finish. easily should have won that game haha
Jun 22 2018 4:15AM
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.lencon
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Anyone know where you can watch games online for free?
Jun 22 2018 12:19PM
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SofaKingSick
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.lenconAnyone know where you can watch games online for free?


i haven't so much as clicked this link cause i have cable this time around for once lol, but this might be worth a try

https://www.reddit.com/r/soccerstreams/
Jun 22 2018 1:43PM
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twin-tip-hero
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Pretty upset with Germany's performance against Mexico, even though we did dominate the pitch and had 20+ shots on goal. Just could never finish. Hopefully that Mexico match was a huge wakeup call to the Germans and they get back on their game. Löwe im sure is deep in their asses for a showing that they gave last week. I see us making it out of group, but taking second, and then if i read the brackets correctly that would put us against Brazil in round of 16. Going to be a tough battle for the Germans to make it to the finals. If Germany doesn't make it to atleast semi's there will be hell to pay from the people.
Jun 22 2018 3:08PM
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JoeF2661
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Serbia got robbed.
Jun 22 2018 3:47PM
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ched_der
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JoeF2661Serbia got robbed.


Those refs were fucking blind. Serbian player literally getting held down by two Swiss players in the box and neither refs call shit
Jun 23 2018 11:09AM
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JoeF2661
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Germany just proved why they're #1. That goal in the 95th minute off the free kick sure was pretty.
Jun 23 2018 4:06PM
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kingsskier
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JoeF2661Germany just proved why they're #1. That goal in the 95th minute off the free kick sure was pretty.


They should have won by 4 or 5 realistically. Sweden had some good counters but Germany was just better.
That free kick was nasty.
Jun 23 2018 4:49PM
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twin-tip-hero
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kingsskierThey should have won by 4 or 5 realistically. Sweden had some good counters but Germany was just better.
That free kick was nasty.


I agree. I dont know what the hell is going on in the minds of the Germans so far. That second half they DOMINATED the field and again had a ridiculous amount of shots on goal but stll pulled out about a 20 something shot on goal percentage. That free kick was nasty not going to lie, and it Sweden had some good defense. South Korea should be an easy win for the Germans but its going to be a very tough road ahead of us to get to the finals again.
Jun 24 2018 6:21AM
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