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To be excited about the World Cup starting!

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user1471517900 · 14/06/2018 08:34

I know FIFA and Russia and whoever is involved is horrible in some way... But it's the actual World Cup. Mexico v South Korea suddenly becomes hugely important to my life! England have a likeable squad and manager. Ronaldo, Messi, Neymar. Spain sacking their manager yesterday.

It's so exciting isn't it!

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TaliZorahVasNormandy · 30/06/2018 16:16

What a screamer.

JacquesHammer · 30/06/2018 16:21

Oh my!

What a match.

LetsGoFlyAKiteee · 30/06/2018 16:22

Woops! 3-2 France

TaliZorahVasNormandy · 30/06/2018 16:22

What a game this is turning out to be!

IceRebel · 30/06/2018 16:22

Glad to see France back in the lead, I would love for them to win

LapsedHumanist · 30/06/2018 16:23

I love Mbappe’s goal celebration. Stone cold.

JacquesHammer · 30/06/2018 16:26

Wooooah

IceRebel · 30/06/2018 16:26

Oh my goodness what a goal

user764329056 · 30/06/2018 16:27

This is a fantastic match if you’re a neutral

TaliZorahVasNormandy · 30/06/2018 16:27

Boy is on fire.

WhiteHartLane · 30/06/2018 16:27

What a game!! Come on France send Messi and co home Grin

LapsedHumanist · 30/06/2018 16:28

Hope he likes a hat trick.

Seriously, Real are going to offer PSG literally any amount of money for him now.

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user1471517900 · 30/06/2018 16:32

This is so so good. Great second round match....

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LapsedHumanist · 30/06/2018 16:38

Yup, really refreshing and exciting after alll the cagey end of group matches

TaliZorahVasNormandy · 30/06/2018 16:47

Mbappe is gonna go far in his career.

TaliZorahVasNormandy · 30/06/2018 16:51

Dont lose it now France. Good goal though.

TaliZorahVasNormandy · 30/06/2018 16:52

Tempers are fraying now.

TaliZorahVasNormandy · 30/06/2018 16:54

That was close. Argentina were gunning for an equaliser.

BitchQueen90 · 30/06/2018 17:08

Before the cup started my 5yo DS said France were going to win it. Could be a good shout actually!

TaliZorahVasNormandy · 30/06/2018 17:09

I think he might be right. If not winning, final definitely. After that performance, they've got what it takes.

TaliZorahVasNormandy · 30/06/2018 17:10

Uruguay vs France would a great game.

BitOutOfPractice · 30/06/2018 17:21

It's a rare day I support France but I am so glad they won. They were the better side and cleaner. Plus, I'm happy to see Maradonna disappointed.

TaliZorahVasNormandy · 30/06/2018 17:22

I cant say Argentina played shit, because they didnt. France just had the edge needed to win the game.

TornFromTheInside · 30/06/2018 17:59

Better team won

Argentina far to focused on Messi. He's a wonderful player, but detracts from the team.

France looked decent, but I think Argentina helped them look that way.

LapsedHumanist · 30/06/2018 18:48

That was a good performance- France have a good attack and a strong defence. Argentina lacked a defence and a midfield (until Messi dropped deep to create).

I do think they might regret leaving Rabiot out of the squad in later stages, when they’re up against more complete teams than Argentina. A good midfield can make all the difference.