ChaoticMusings

Maddog wrote:

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They're definitely happy..

It's weird how certain songs that have nothing to do with a country or a sport become anthems for the sport..

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 They look like they are having fun 

Barksdale wrote:

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 France look like one of the best sides I have seen in a long time in international football and remind me of the great Brazilian teams of the past. Joga bonito in the flesh. I think their B side could probably win the World Cup on a good day.

I reckon Mbappe will join the pantheon of the greats. This first goal yesterday with the stepover was terrific. I know people are put off him because he has a huge ego but sometimes that confidence lives up to the hype. 

As for Mexico, when did they turn into prime Barca? 4 wins, 4 clean sheets I believe. I think we will really struggle against them at the Azteca if we beat DR Congo tonight. 

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 Yeah France are looking unbeatable at the moment - I'm hoping they have an off day on the way to the final - Mbappe, Olise, Barcola, and Dembele are 4 of the best attacking players at the WC, and all play for the same team! Olise was almost unplayable - that bicycle kick that hit the post!

I think England will struggle against Mexico as well. Apart from Mexico being a good team and having fanatical home support, England only have 5 days to acclimatise playing at over 7,000 feet (thin air, rapid heartbeat, decreased oxygen, shortness of breath etc), when it usually takes about 3 weeks

Syl wrote:

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Red Okktober wrote:

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Haaland strikes again, albeit it with a miskick!

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 He is a very weird looking man, he looks like he is gurning half of the time, but like others. I find him fascinating.

I watched the full match between Norway and the Ivory Coast last night; I thought it was a great game. I don't know much about football, but I thought the Ivory Coast team was brilliant; that game could have gone either way. Very enjoyable.

 

Let's hope England at least drag themselves out of the doldrums tonight and put on a decent match....I suspect it will be the last one they win in this World Cup.

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 Still laughing at that picture Red posted 😂

BIB: I see it more as a very serene - almost other worldly - vibe. He smiles/gurns a lot as a result of that, imo. He seems to be deeply into zen/yoga stuff. Plus, he doesn’t seem to be up his own ass as someone like Ronaldo is (so far at least!).

I caught an interview where everyone was making a huge big deal about his match performance, and asking him what makes him so talented. He seemed genuinely puzzled, did a massive shrug, and simply replied “I’m good at scoring goals. That’s about it. I don’t know what else to tell you”. Coupled with another massive exaggerated shrug that would make an Italian proud 🤣

Vam wrote:

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‘Haaland reminds me of one of those new species of deep sea fish that sometimes get caught up in a fisherman's net. Like some kind of blind albino cave fish.’

😳 RED!! 🤣🤣

 

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 They cropped the pic at his knees to keep his webbed feet hidden!

Seriously though, when he retires from football he could take up acting and play aliens and humanoid sea monsters, without any makeup.

Haaland is a bit of a freak because he's 6'5" and one of, if not the fastest player on the pitch, every game. That allows him to hang around up high and use his freakish speed coupled with his height and strength to beat defenders on well placed balls. A lot of players like him do very well when they are young because their physical skills just overwhelm other players, until the skills of others develop. Conversely someone like Messi might have struggled as a younger player because rhey were small and not fastest player on the pitch. But once they learn their skills, they become the elite.players they are..

Basically a team of Messis would destroy a team of Haalands, but ideally you have at least one Haaland hanging around up top to do a few things Messi can't..

Vam wrote:

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@ Dawg….did your girls enjoy the match - and was your gorgeous granddaughter doing the Viking Row in the car ride home? 😉

@ Red….you’re merciless. Absolutely merciless. 😂

And of course….🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 COME ON ENGLAND! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🤞🏻

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 I haven't talked to them about it, but I'm sure they did based on pictures. 

 

Taking the two older grands to the rodeo on Friday and I'll discuss the game with her then.

Maddog wrote:

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The struggle is real..

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Vam wrote:

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Well done 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 👏🏻👏🏻

Keep the faith. It could still be ‘Coming Home’ - but it’s just taking the scenic route ….

 

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 Thanks Vam, I thought we were going to.lose.  Good old Kane.

 

Next one at one in  the morning Monday.i.think.

 

Come on England !!!!! 🇫🇴

-- Edited by Magica on Wednesday 1st of July 2026 07:15:40 PM

Magica wrote:

Next one at one in  the morning Monday.i.think.

Come on England !!!!! 🇫🇴

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 It's on at 1am. I'm waiting to see if work gives us the day off but otherwise I will book annual leave.