There were several really towering Belgian performances in that Brazil game, really papered over how much Martinez shat it in the last 30
― Dadjokke (Sgt. Biscuits), Tuesday, 10 July 2018 12:21 (five years ago) link
It's going to be France.
― Matt DC, Tuesday, 10 July 2018 12:22 (five years ago) link
Every so often it occurs to me that the World Cup Final could be a duel betweeen Roberto Martinez and Gareth Southgate and it's just the most wtf thing.
― Matt DC, Tuesday, 10 July 2018 12:23 (five years ago) link
Fabian Delph went home for the Belgium game because his partner was giving birth; Andreas Granqvist played against England despite his partner giving birth
tbftts ENG-BEL was like a friendly, not a QF. I was quite taken by Granqvists defense of "I've already seen my partner giving birth to our first child so no need to see it this second time 'round"
― lbi's life of limitless european glamour (Le Bateau Ivre), Tuesday, 10 July 2018 12:37 (five years ago) link
primogranqvisture
― imago, Tuesday, 10 July 2018 12:39 (five years ago) link
I am not aware of an appreciable difference between French boudin noir and Belgian boudin noir / bloedworst.
― Tim, Tuesday, 10 July 2018 12:40 (five years ago) link
Is having the final kick off at 4pm gmt- meaning it'll definitely be done and dusted by 7 at the latest- another instance of the kremlin's non-linear warfare
― Neuer write off the germans (Bananaman Begins), Tuesday, 10 July 2018 14:33 (five years ago) link
i know no-one cares about it but the third place match kicks off earlier than that - 3pm on saturday
― I'd Rather Kecak (NickB), Tuesday, 10 July 2018 14:49 (five years ago) link
cron's gone to juve
― I'd Rather Kecak (NickB), Tuesday, 10 July 2018 15:37 (five years ago) link
And Daniel Sturridge? Seriously though, that's an interesting move!
― Alan Alba (Tom D.), Tuesday, 10 July 2018 15:42 (five years ago) link
he recently said he's going to play until he is51-ed 41.
― calzino, Tuesday, 10 July 2018 15:50 (five years ago) link
can't believe mou couldn't bring football home
― Roberto Spiralli, Tuesday, 10 July 2018 15:53 (five years ago) link
fuck
i mean i cant tell if this is ridiculous and if so from which end
― repartee is deft (darraghmac), Tuesday, 10 July 2018 16:02 (five years ago) link
jesus levy turn off the phone
4pm bst I meant upthread, not gmt. Anyway, all afternoon to marinate in alcohol, then plenty of hours to er, celebrate or, ahem, not.
― Neuer write off the germans (Bananaman Begins), Tuesday, 10 July 2018 16:08 (five years ago) link
who we got today?
I am taking Belgium (2-1, in extra time)
― fuck the NRA (Neanderthal), Tuesday, 10 July 2018 16:42 (five years ago) link
Same actually.
― xyzzzz__, Tuesday, 10 July 2018 16:43 (five years ago) link
France, with at least 3 goals scored in the game
― ( ͡☉ ͜ʖ ͡☉) (jim in vancouver), Tuesday, 10 July 2018 16:44 (five years ago) link
France 2-0. Also Giroud to get a shot on target, which he apparently hasn't managed yet in the entire tournament.
― Alan Alba (Tom D.), Tuesday, 10 July 2018 16:45 (five years ago) link
mbappe
― repartee is deft (darraghmac), Tuesday, 10 July 2018 16:49 (five years ago) link
France, also Giroud not to get a shot on target.
― he's one of our pwn (Noodle Vague), Tuesday, 10 July 2018 16:55 (five years ago) link
Belgium to go through, Mbappe and Lukaku to both score.
― Wag1 Shree Rajneesh (ShariVari), Tuesday, 10 July 2018 16:56 (five years ago) link
Pogba v fellaini could be an interesting battle
― I'd Rather Kecak (NickB), Tuesday, 10 July 2018 17:03 (five years ago) link
not if Fellaini's brother gets caught in traffic
― fuck the NRA (Neanderthal), Tuesday, 10 July 2018 17:04 (five years ago) link
That Belgium XI is pretty confusing.
― Matt DC, Tuesday, 10 July 2018 17:09 (five years ago) link
France 3-1
― lbi's life of limitless european glamour (Le Bateau Ivre), Tuesday, 10 July 2018 17:10 (five years ago) link
this is where Martinez's 8D chess turns itself inside out and he ends up mating himself
― he's one of our pwn (Noodle Vague), Tuesday, 10 July 2018 17:19 (five years ago) link
ew
― mark s, Tuesday, 10 July 2018 17:20 (five years ago) link
there's a Punnett square I never wanted to see
― fuck the NRA (Neanderthal), Tuesday, 10 July 2018 17:23 (five years ago) link
FIFA has belgium as a 3-5-2, BBC 3-1-4-2, 3-4-3 seems plausible to me
― ogmor, Tuesday, 10 July 2018 17:31 (five years ago) link
WM formation or gtfo
― Neuer write off the germans (Bananaman Begins), Tuesday, 10 July 2018 17:32 (five years ago) link
Bobby M's keepin' them guessing.
― Alan Alba (Tom D.), Tuesday, 10 July 2018 17:35 (five years ago) link
my 9-y-o has this 3-3 w France winning on pens
― illegal economic migration (Tracer Hand), Tuesday, 10 July 2018 17:36 (five years ago) link
Damn you, Tracer Hand!
― Pwn Goal Picnic (James Redd and the Blecchs), Tuesday, 10 July 2018 17:37 (five years ago) link
Dembele and Chadli as wingbacks? The Dembele thing might just work - stick the express train in to press and heavily disrupt play on the left and prevent the ball getting to Mbappe. Not sure it'll work with Chadli.Basically it'll either be inspired or a complete disaster.
― Matt DC, Tuesday, 10 July 2018 17:38 (five years ago) link
Bel 4-2 Fra because i'm allergic to being correct
― challops trap house (Will M.), Tuesday, 10 July 2018 17:38 (five years ago) link
Belgium 2-1
― In space, pizza sends out for YOU (Ste), Tuesday, 10 July 2018 17:46 (five years ago) link
kev vs kante, probably the two best players left
― ogmor, Tuesday, 10 July 2018 17:49 (five years ago) link
Sad_luka.jpg
― Matt DC, Tuesday, 10 July 2018 17:51 (five years ago) link
OK there's Macron, come on Belgium
― he's one of our pwn (Noodle Vague), Tuesday, 10 July 2018 17:57 (five years ago) link
tbf the belgian king's there as well.
― lbi's life of limitless european glamour (Le Bateau Ivre), Tuesday, 10 July 2018 17:58 (five years ago) link
... as well as the French king.
― Alan Alba (Tom D.), Tuesday, 10 July 2018 17:59 (five years ago) link
Vive la something?
― Ned Raggett, Tuesday, 10 July 2018 18:00 (five years ago) link
More of the Stratego uniform colors
― fuck the NRA (Neanderthal), Tuesday, 10 July 2018 18:00 (five years ago) link
Who are you supporting LBI? The Dutch guy I work with is totally gung-ho for Belgium, including against England in the final, should that arise.
― Alan Alba (Tom D.), Tuesday, 10 July 2018 18:01 (five years ago) link
Belgium winning it before Netherlands? Lol who'd want that
― imago, Tuesday, 10 July 2018 18:03 (five years ago) link
^ X-D
― Neuer write off the germans (Bananaman Begins), Tuesday, 10 July 2018 18:05 (five years ago) link
If belgium are in the final might fly over to holland
― Neuer write off the germans (Bananaman Begins), Tuesday, 10 July 2018 18:06 (five years ago) link
For it
Personally I'm fine with either winning it tbh. Holland at large *def* wholly rooting for Belgium though!
― lbi's life of limitless european glamour (Le Bateau Ivre), Tuesday, 10 July 2018 18:08 (five years ago) link