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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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josephc
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How did no one mention Belgium to win the wc so far? Belgium seriously was the only big team to perform proper in both matches. They have an incredible team which has well developed over the past years. Pretty stoked to see them play against England tomorrow., since imo they're the two strongest team at the wc so far
Jun 27 2018 3:20AM
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maclooney
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josephcHow did no one mention Belgium to win the wc so far? Belgium seriously was the only big team to perform proper in both matches.

They look strong but they have only played two of the weakest sides in the competition.. Same for England. We won't know how good they are until the knock out rounds.
Jun 27 2018 3:50AM
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josephc
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maclooneyThey look strong but they have only played two of the weakest sides in the competition.. Same for England. We won't know how good they are until the knock out rounds.


Sure thing, tho. That's just another reason why I'm so hyped about the match between the two of them. First test for both. Guess Belgium will come out on top, but let's see.
Jun 27 2018 3:57AM
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josephc
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Germany deserved to lose. Like really, so fucking bad.
Jun 27 2018 11:56AM
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JoeF2661
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josephcGermany deserved to lose. Like really, so fucking bad.


Absolutely
Jun 27 2018 11:57AM
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TheDoughAbides
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josephcSure thing, tho. That's just another reason why I'm so hyped about the match between the two of them. First test for both. Guess Belgium will come out on top, but let's see.


I think youre right even though i'm rooting for england.

and holy shit ze germans are out!
Jun 27 2018 12:08PM
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NPF
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I'm in shock after Germany's performance.
Jun 27 2018 10:31PM
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JoeF2661
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TheDoughAbidesI think youre right even though i'm rooting for england.

and holy shit ze germans are out!


I hope England beat Belgium in a dazzling performance. Get their Hope's up and then are quickly demolished in the round of 16 or semis. Oh better yet they make it to the final and it goes to pk's and then they lose. Fuck I hate England. Like a deep seeded hatred.
Jun 27 2018 11:25PM
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TheDoughAbides
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JoeF2661I hope England beat Belgium in a dazzling performance. Get their Hope's up and then are quickly demolished in the round of 16 or semis. Oh better yet they make it to the final and it goes to pk's and then they lose. Fuck I hate England. Like a deep seeded hatred.


haha why? and fuck you hahaha
Jun 28 2018 1:12AM
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Julius_Steezer
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JoeF2661I hope England beat Belgium in a dazzling performance. Get their Hope's up and then are quickly demolished in the round of 16 or semis. Oh better yet they make it to the final and it goes to pk's and then they lose. Fuck I hate England. Like a deep seeded hatred.


Not a chance mate ... it’s coming home
Jun 28 2018 5:48AM
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SofaKingSick
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JoeF2661I hope England beat Belgium in a dazzling performance. Get their Hope's up and then are quickly demolished in the round of 16 or semis. Oh better yet they make it to the final and it goes to pk's and then they lose. Fuck I hate England. Like a deep seeded hatred.


you hate them so much you want them to take 2nd in the world cup! you're twisted man, these guys have families
Jun 28 2018 10:06AM
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JoeF2661
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Julius_SteezerNot a chance mate ... it’s coming home


What's the atmosphere like in England during the world cup. Is the whole country in a frenzy?
Jun 28 2018 2:01PM
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Julius_Steezer
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JoeF2661What's the atmosphere like in England during the world cup. Is the whole country in a frenzy?


Probably comparable to a city if their team is in the super bowl ... everybody is so hyped. England flags pretty much everywhere
Jun 28 2018 2:21PM
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josephc
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Julius_SteezerProbably comparable to a city if their team is in the super bowl ... everybody is so hyped. England flags pretty much everywhere


Pretty much the same here in Germany. But now that we're out you don't see that much Germany flags hanging around.
Jun 28 2018 6:18PM
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Julius_Steezer
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josephcPretty much the same here in Germany. But now that we're out you don't see that much Germany flags hanging around.


Yeah I still can’t believe you guys went out so soon, just never looked to click for Germany
Jun 28 2018 6:23PM
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polmei
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what a WC its been.
My Guess:
1. Brazil
2. England
3. France
4. Croatia
Jul 6 2018 12:58PM
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TheDoughAbides
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Julius_SteezerNot a chance mate ... it’s coming home

As much as I like the thought of that, I seriously doubt it. They've been getting pretty lucky and haven't been playing nearly as well as France Belgium and Brazil imo.
JoeF2661What's the atmosphere like in England during the world cup. Is the whole country in a frenzy?

I'm not there right now but my dad is British and he's excited to see them get into the quarters but he's also not exactly impressed by the team's performance so far. I think there's this paradoxical feeling where most people fully expect them to choke up due to decades of world cup misery but they are still optimistically enchanted by the idea that its the world cup and anything can happen.
Jul 6 2018 2:03PM
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Julius_Steezer
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TheDoughAbidesAs much as I like the thought of that, I seriously doubt it. They've been getting pretty lucky and haven't been playing nearly as well as France Belgium and Brazil imo.

I'm not there right now but my dad is British and he's excited to see them get into the quarters but he's also not exactly impressed by the team's performance so far. I think there's this paradoxical feeling where most people fully expect them to choke up due to decades of world cup misery but they are still optimistically enchanted by the idea that its the world cup and anything can happen.


Yeah I mean the only team we’ve beaten convincingly so far is panama so we’re certainly not dominating. But winning on penalties was huge here (tbh I’m happier we won on pens than 90 mins in a way just as it gets the stigma off our backs). The other main thing is everything is just falling out way. And riding a healthy degree of luck and optimism is always a good start.

Having said that, I backed France to win after they beat Argentina and I still think they will
Jul 6 2018 4:34PM
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matt_720
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Rip England Fans Haha
Jul 12 2018 2:05AM
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NPF
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.newschooler.69Rip England Fans Haha


the snapchat and instagram feeds from all my friends cheering for England just stop so abruptly hahaha
Jul 12 2018 2:16AM
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josephc
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I would have liked to see a final between France and England way more than a final between France and Croatia, but anyway.

The 3rd place match is gonna be great tho.
Jul 12 2018 3:38AM
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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Nah, France is going to murder Croatia
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Jul 12 2018 2:46PM
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TheDoughAbides
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.newschooler.69Rip England Fans Haha

yeah yeah its a bittersweet feeling of devastation though because its further than theyve ever made it in my lifetime and i was honestly just glad they got out of the group stage. but we were so fucking close! in 2022 its coming home! lolol
josephcI would have liked to see a final between France and England way more than a final between France and Croatia, but anyway.

The 3rd place match is gonna be great tho.

3rd place match will be shit everybody on the pitch will be thinking about there club season the premier league starts in 3 weeks.
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I thought england were creating a lot of good chances in the 1st half but I knew they were fucked when they couldn't convert on them because they always fall apart towards the end of the game and croatia had the talent and experience to capitalize on that. It always seems like they're surprised to get the ball in the attacking 3rd and don't know what to do with it.


Oh well, it'll probably be a really good final but I'll probably be mountain biking or fly fishing instead of watching any more games.
Jul 12 2018 2:51PM
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polmei
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BigPurpleSkiSuitNah, France is going to murder Croatia


fuck thaaaat, LETS GO CROATIA! They have played 90 min more than the france team... so hopefully they are still fit for that last game.
Also, if Croatia wins, Modric will finally end the Cristiano/Messi dominance of the Best player of the Year... I dont know who will get it if France wins...
Jul 12 2018 9:27PM
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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I hope Croatia wins too

paul.mayfuck thaaaat, LETS GO CROATIA! They have played 90 min more than the france team... so hopefully they are still fit for that last game.
Also, if Croatia wins, Modric will finally end the Cristiano/Messi dominance of the Best player of the Year... I dont know who will get it if France wins...
Jul 12 2018 9:33PM
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JoeF2661
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JoeF2661I have France winning and as long as Mexico loses in spectacular fashion I'll be happy.


When France wins I'm tooting my own god damn horn.
Jul 12 2018 10:52PM
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Mr.Front4
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maclooneyFrance won't do anything. They're a team of individuals and Deschamps hasn't worked out how to play them together.

You’re so right
Jul 15 2018 1:00PM
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Mr.Front4
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OldwaveDon’t sleep on France

2018 World Cup Champs
Jul 15 2018 1:01PM
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profa_212
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Fuck the French
Jul 15 2018 1:03PM
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JoeF2661
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JoeF2661When France wins I'm tooting my own god damn horn.


Toot toot!!
Jul 15 2018 4:06PM
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