England’s route to the final is certainly looking… you know… not the hardest?
Can we say it?
Is football… coming… home?
Who knows, Colombia are monsters and the karma gods were drawing pictures in my dreams of David Ospina saving 3 penalties in a shootout moment of glory last night. I think we have a very stern test against a very unpredictable team there. Croatia, despite playing pretty poorly last night still look the favourites from our side. A team choked full of quality that you’d have to imagine would make our midfield look a touch pedestrian.
Scanning around the matches that excited Arsenal fans, we were not all transfixed on the number 14 during the Uraguay game? Lucas Torreira, what a player. The guy held his position, he ran for days and he put his head on the line to make a tackle on the floor. We’ve needed that sort of die-for-the-cause mentality for many a moon, and we’ve been crying out for a DM who actually wants to play there. I am very excited about the move, though I’ll always have that dull feeling in the pit of my stomach that worries we’re going to fuck it up royally at the last minute. Still, his dad seems confident he’ll at least end up in London.
“As soon as the World Cup ends, Lucas will go to London for his medical.”
There hasn’t been much movement on the transfer front, though I do suspect now we’ve hit July 1st we’ll some names roll in. The Sokratis deal has been taking a while, I can only assume that because of the July 1st date. No idea what that means in football terms. Is it the fiscal year in football? Is it something to do with a clause? I have no idea. Just stop pestering me about it.
There are strong rumours that Arsenal are being linked to Pavon for £26m. The Boca winger is going to land a move to Europe this summer, just can’t see that being Arsenal. Not often we raid directly from South American, but I’d welcome someone of his talent. He has some of that immense power Sanchez has boasted and he’d certainly ramp up the South American vibes in the dressing room.
Finally, great to read that Spurs fans are feeling the full force of a club that is now charging some of the most expensive season tickets in the world
Shite seats up with the gods for a whopping £2200… they’ve even had the cheek to charge a £2.25 transaction fee.
Welcome to the new world Spurs, wait until your excellent manager leaves and you start dropping down the table breaking even every year.
Right, short post today. Good luck Mexico today!
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DM
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Tr4phy
Oh dear.. have a new winner today
Indeed – roll on the new season, MCFC @ home is going to be interesting, hopefully they will be a bit rusty after a summer break and Unai can hit the ground running.
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Vamos Mexico!
Chance for Mexico.
Whoever is tasked with marking and keeping tabs on Neymar they were in lightning quick on him in the first duel.
Herrera is trying to look after Neymar.
He needs to a Behrami on him if Mexico want a result.
I’m ok with the Pavon link. I think he’ll be a decent player.
But whatever happens, please stay the fuck away from that shithead cunt Meza.
Like Koke, he damn fucking close to the Shithouse Award
Mexico quite lively early stages.
Neymar with that one shot.
Mexico are playing like possessed Honey badgers.
No bet on this game; but a Mexico win would be huge!
Vela looking extremely sharp.
This Fagner lad at RB is shaky.
Hope we get another Coutinho masterclass.
People are overrating this French team. It’ll be nothing like the Argentina game. France were able to attack because Argentina was playing an open game.
This Argentinian defense was shite. Rojo and Fazio were always going to cock it up against the French attack.
The absence of Cavani does make it difficult for Uruguay. So it’ll be a close close game. I side with Uruguay because of their superior mentality.
Seems like Willian got a stay of execution due to Costa’s injury
Good game here
Héctor Herrera is a proper box to box CM.
Tailor made for the end to end PL style of football.
Guardado can ball too Dream.
Mistake having Marquez in there for me.
Guy is ancient and will show later on in match.
Whats Fagner up to there.
Throw-in to no-one.
Lozano looks very exciting.
His end product needs a lot of work though.
Herrera is nice with it.
Would’ve thought he’d have left Porto already, unless his buy out clause is set at another extortionate price.
Read we approached Pavon in January but the bid was turned down. I hope Emery fancies him or has plans for a winger.
Vela definitely looks like someone who shouldn’t be wasting his time playing football in America just yet
Wenger Eagle
Yea Guardado has played LB, LW and CM in his career. Good footballer. Would not look out of place in a guardiola side
Marko
Vela had insane potential as a youngster. Could have went on to be an elite player but his heart isn’t in football.
Openly says he doesn’t particularly like the sport, prefers basketball.
Could be a match where we all feel sorry for Mexico in the end.
No doubt they have been the better team so far.
Too casual from Brazil, their arrogance could well be their undoing if they’re not careful.
“Openly says he doesn’t particularly like the sport, prefers basketball.”
Wouldn’t surprise me if this is how Griezmann feel lol
Killer play from Neymar.
No dancing on the ball from him this time which is better for him.
Good defending in the end with the block.
Neymar so much better when he is direct in his play and cuts out the fanboy showboating.
Not only are the Spud season tickets expensive at face value but if they stick to what they used to do at the shit hole they also only get 2 cup credits against our 7.
Fully expect the Spud supporters to be all over talkshite moaning as soon as the World Cup is over.
Paulinho won some strong 50/50 challenges in midfield so far.
Ochoa now with a couple of good saves.
Carts
Ironic that they were teammates at Real Sociedad. Griezmann had the same ability, but is very determined. He fully committed himself to Simeone style pressing while retaining his talent. Vela is a top talent though. Little bit of Totti #10 and young Robben in his game
I’d argue that Vela had even more natural ability than Griezmann and for a time was better.
Griezmann has improved at Atletico and hit the next level now.
“Vela looking extremely sharp.”
Bring him back Unai!!
I wanna see Coutinho take some free kicks. Neymar hasn’t done a thing with the free kicks this tournament
Always wondered why Ochoa never turned out and was signed by a bigger club.
America, Ajaccio, Malaga, Granada and now Standard Liege.
And yet most times he looks solid and a good keeper for the national team.
Another new haircut for Neymar already ??
FFS…
Mexico started well then Brazil started to come into it.
Plus for this Brazilian current side is that it doesn’t bother them at all if they are not dominating a match or are in the box seat. They have faith in the defence and just bide their time for the offensive moments. Far cry from the team four years ago that was just waiting to collapse defensively.
At least Mexico are making a match of it.
If you’ve got Brazil in your sweep stake, I’d be underwhelmed by this start.
Lozano doesn’t look exciting at all. Had 1 good game vs Germany where he should have scored 3 and this is now the third average game in a row.
Vela by far better play all around. Very happy that he is doing well. Guardado also having a good performance.
Lozano doesn’t look exciting at all.
You should watch another sport,he’s been their best player
Matter of time for Brazil to score. Mexico’s NT doesn’t show enough balls. Too shaky when they feel pressured.
Best player how? He did nothing. 3 games in a row now.
So far Coutinho is the star man for Brazil. Neymar is just here modelling and doing tricks for the camera
LOL
Victorious comment should show the level of understanding of the game he has. Total clown.
Tap in though
Lol think you need to watch a different sport too Vic.
Lozano with another top play. Lost the ball one more time.
lol
Raptora you idiot,i just know you’ll come out with something daft
he’s not done much except that tap in goal..anyone with a good pair of eyes will know he’s been average not you though
Marcelo will do well to get his spot back
He’s been Brazil’s most dangerous player anyone with a pair of eyes will tell you that.
You just can’t bring yourself to praise him cause you’d have to knock Ronaldos shlong out of your mouth.
No surprise really Neymar scores today.
More mature in his play today. No dancing on the ball.
He can dance on the ball when Brazil have this game won and it is out of sight.
Neymar changed the game for Brazil with that solo dribble when Mexico were dominating in the first 15-20 mins.
If you don’t see how influential he’s been then I’ll do well by not responding to you at all.
Dream10
That’s a good point actually.
I also remember Bobby Zamora saying that when he retires, he wants fuck all to do with football.
Cue the faux rage.
Good save Ochoa.
Arsenal could have got a few years out of him.
Lozano another half a chance missed. Guy has so little end product. Still plays like a kid.
Doesn’t ever pass the ball either.
Get the sense that another Brazil goal kills the game
Yeah Mexico are out anyways. They’ve given up. Just like vs Sweden. No mental strength.
True Raptora he lacks decision making Lozano.
But at least he is taking the game to Brazil and causing them some problems.
Rap I’m getting the feeling you’re not a fan. Lad is only 22 years old the end product will get better. He scored 17 goals in 29 games for PSV last season and is having a very good world cup he’s an absolute talent
lol Raptora has a massive downer on Mexico.
Anyway would think they are 3-0 down.
Jesus has done fuk all yet another game. What has to happen so Tite can start using Firmino more?
Marko
“Rap I’m getting the feeling you’re not a fan”
lol he’s anti-Mexican full stop at this stage despite of his good wife.
Neymar is moving around a lot for someone who is seriously injured.
Torreira may sound an uninspiring signing but it’s a solid one that solves a big problem. why is Ochoa not in the big leagues. At least the Messi and Ronaldo fan boys have given us some peace since their ‘gods’ have become anonymous. some great relief!!!
Neymar is such a cunt, freaking c unt.
Neymar…fuck off with that, you absolute pussyhole.
Wifeu is a Mexican so I’ve been watching them from super close. Chucky needs like 8 chances to score a goal. And we do know that strikers score a ton in Eredivisie. Afonso Alves.
Wife says Mexico always play decent, until they concede and game over. Reason why they haven’t achieved anything big at any World Cup ever.
KAY Boss
“why is Ochoa not in the big leagues”
Huge mystery to me.
lol.. Neymar sprawling on the ground like he’s been SHOT,all that just to get a player sent off..what a disgusting and disgraceful player
small surprise he has prize twats like Eagle as fans
Very solid for Brazil that Paulinho – Casemiro DM base.
They nick so many balls and win out in challenges.
Similarly to Keylor Navas, in the last WC, I’m sure Ochoa was pulling off worldies.
Mexico have given Brazil their best game, so far.
Great game.
One would wonder the fact that Brazil have been pragmatic, if it’s down to them showing they have this in their locker and they are playing smart when needed, or does it mean that they are not that shiny and their football is not that attractive at all?
Not impressed by them but they do look like a good shout to win the whole thing.
The comment that was made that Mexico lack balls and have in this match is so wrong though.
They may fall short but to accuse them of lacking balls is giving them a great disservice in this match.
Casemiro suspended vs Belgium. The game they prob need him the most in this WC.
Good replacement in Fernandinho thou
I doin’t know why everyone keeps talking about this 7-1 loss.
A loss is s a loss, anything less that winning the WC in 2014 would have been a disaster for Brazil ; 1-7 or 1-2, it’s the same for countries like Brazil.
The silver medal means nothing to them.
Fan of his ability not the histrionics Vic.
And the only prized twat is the one that denies he’s had a good game.
Ronaldo has never been known to act like a clown on a footy pitch hasn’t he? Oh wait…
raptora
“One would wonder the fact that Brazil have been pragmatic, if it’s down to them showing they have this in their locker and they are playing smart when needed, or does it mean that they are not that shiny and their football is not that attractive at all?
Not impressed by them but they do look like a good shout to win the whole thing.”
Pragmatic team this version of Brazil.
Rely on strong defence and have enough offensively to nick matches.
The ref is letting Brazil get away with time wasting.
If Brazil the original jogo bonito boys can show this pragmatism in trying to win the big trophy why is it so hard for more than enough Arsenal fans to want to see more pragmatism in the Arsenal side.
Mr Wenger has a lot to answer for
Layun looks very good.
I hope that rumor is true that he’s bound for Arsenal.
Wasn’t a foul on the keeper.
Should have been a Mexican corner.
I prefer Firminho to Jesus though, Jesus has little polish, just looks like a generic product.
was offside Ishola
Oh would you look at that.
Lol hang in there Vic buddy.
Professional performance from Brazil.
Efficient again.
And Neymar instrumental in the second.
Much better from Neymar. No showboating this match.
Bamford, say something.
Brazil are going to get better.
Its their WC to lose.
They will beat the best teams top get to the final and win the final.
Goonah
“was offside Ishola”
Gotcha.
Jamie
Why are you so obsessed with Bamford?
Even in his absence, he still haunts you.
Grow up.
Summing up The world cup.. .. Time wasting, faking injuries, conning referees.
Score a goal and it takes 2 minutes at least to restart the game.. Another ploy to waste time…
Its all become an acceptable part of the game…. Difficult to watch at times.
Good try Mexico. They fked themselves up in their last group game vs Sweden. Get a point or three and you face Switzerland where they’d even be favorites. Instead – a no chance task vs Brazil.
Wow get to watch Uruguay and Brazil play another game of cheat, tears, and imaginary injuries.