GunmaN1905 Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Usual lineups, no surprises. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 I would like to see Croatia pull this off, as I don't think they'll ever have a better chance to win a major trophy. This is probably the last hurrah for Modric and this golden generation. Realistically, I don't give them much of a chance. France are fitter, more well-rounded, and they've looked increasingly like world champions as the tournament has gone on. My prediction is a 2-0 win for Les Bleus. I have a feeling that Griezmann and Varane will score. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 I would like to see Croatia win because generally in sport I like to see first time winners and I feel this is a lot of the players in Croatia's team last chance to grab that glory I think Croatia having to play every knockout game with either extra time or penalties is going to be the factor here. France to win 2-1, Mbappe to score one of them and BBC/ITV exploding and pretending that nobody knew who he was before the tournament Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Albrighton Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Come on France. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Heart says Croatia, head says France. Watching with Kronenburg and brie and a Camembert, couldn’t find anything Croatian in the shop. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Still no idea why the BBC studio team feel they need to wear suits for the final but not for the rest of it. Same every tournament Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Just now, Rob1981 said: Still no idea why the BBC studio team feel they need to wear suits for the final but not for the rest of it. Same every tournament At least they treat it like a Final. ITV's football team, on the other hand, will happily suit up for England internationals outside of major tournaments, but not for the World Cup Final itself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mawka Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 1-2 for Croatia, Varane/ Brozovic and Rakitic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baptista_8 Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 I'd be supporting Croatia anyway, the fact I have £140 riding on them means moreso. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weezer Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Croatia on penalties. But tbh I don't really mind who wins, both teams have their merits. Just hope it's a decent game and not too cagey. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveUK Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 4-1 France Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted July 15, 2018 Author Share Posted July 15, 2018 Way too many bottlers in both teams, expecting a red card. Will Griezmann finally deliver in a final? Will Pogba actually do something great in a big game? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grff Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 3 minutes ago, GunmaN1905 said: Way too many bottlers in both teams, expecting a red card. Will Griezmann finally deliver in a final? Will Pogba actually do something great in a big game? Ref will forget his yellow and red card exists like most games this tournament. Tbf to Griezmann, he scored twice in the Europa League Final this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted July 15, 2018 Author Share Posted July 15, 2018 Forgot about that. But Atletico was obviously a couple of levels above Marseille. On the other hand, I still remember that bottlefest in CL final and him doing nothing two years ago against Portugal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weezer Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 I think (for anyone watching the BBC atm) that's the first time in this tournament I've heard the British media mention that Modric is reviled by a number of his countrymen for his part in the corruption scandal. Any casual viewers would assume he was hero worshipped. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted July 15, 2018 Author Share Posted July 15, 2018 Things explained amazingly well. Just a quick rundown for you guys unaware of the situation. (it's a series of tweets) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 The BBC and ITV have mentioned that in passing before, if I recall, but it has also received significant coverage in The Guardian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grff Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 1 minute ago, CFuller said: The BBC and ITV have mentioned that in passing before, if I recall, but it has also received significant coverage in The Guardian. The BBC have an article on their website too https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-44821343 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordan Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Nicky is performing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Anyone bothering with the closing ceremony? Thought not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted July 15, 2018 Author Share Posted July 15, 2018 Is this the stuff people listen to these days? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Just now, GunmaN1905 said: Is this the stuff people listen to these days? I'm 28, and even I think that sometimes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordan Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 This must be why mute buttons were invented. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grff Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 BBC not bothering to show the closing ceremony Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Mbappe's made it as a footballer then, BBC doing a feature where they ask old schoolteachers about him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD nawrat Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 3 minutes ago, grff said: BBC not bothering to show the closing ceremony Haha so i made the right choice Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 The closing ceremony was on the red button. I didn't press it. Instead, I enjoyed that France '98 Final flashback. You never forget your first. Also, I've just read through that series of tweets GunmaN linked to. Stimac Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearcey_90 Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 3-0 France. Early goal inside 20, then pick off Croatia late in 2nd half when in cruise control and they push for equaliser. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Alan Shearer: "I'm going for France because of Mbappe." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grff Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 6 minutes ago, CFuller said: The closing ceremony was on the red button. I didn't press it. Instead, I enjoyed that France '98 Final flashback. You never forget your first. Also, I've just read through that series of tweets GunmaN linked to. Stimac The highlight for me was seeing a man being punched into the sea. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordan Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Please let this be entertaining and close, that's all I ask. Not really fussed who wins. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baptista_8 Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Is that Only You by Ashanti playing? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Just now, Baptista_8 said: Is that Only You by Ashanti playing? They've played it before most games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltablue Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Vida bidding to be the World Cup winner with the worst hair. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltablue Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Here we go... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Constantine Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Gonna cheer for Croatia in this one. Hoping for a entertaining game too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grff Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 1 minute ago, deltablue said: Vida bidding to be the World Cup winner with the worst hair. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordan Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 2 minutes ago, deltablue said: Vida bidding to be the World Cup winner with the worst hair. And coolest given name. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltablue Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 1 minute ago, grff said: I stand corrected Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Man11 Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 So which commentary team will be less ****? ITV or BBC? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted July 15, 2018 Author Share Posted July 15, 2018 1 minute ago, deltablue said: I stand corrected At least Vida's hairstyle won't be as popular as Ronaldo's among the kids. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgreenio Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 pitch could do with some more water by the looks of it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Constantine Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Just now, GunmaN1905 said: At least Vida's hairstyle won't be as popular as Ronaldo's among the kids. I've seen a few girls with that hairstyle though... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltablue Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Not sure what calendar the BBC are using for it to be 'just a few months on' from last October. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 33 minutes ago, GunmaN1905 said: Things explained amazingly well. Just a quick rundown for you guys unaware of the situation. (it's a series of tweets) Wow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rio_V Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Rebic is going to have unlimited fouls today isn’t he? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grff Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Strong start from Croatia Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted July 15, 2018 Author Share Posted July 15, 2018 Terrible opening from France. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordan Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Croatia have started well. Pogba dived. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orzelek Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Putin is back \0/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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