Always thought Inniesta was there most important player during their glory years.
Iniesta and Xavi were probably 1 of the greatest midfield partnerships of all time. Both for Spain, and for Barcelona.
Always thought Inniesta was there most important player during their glory years.
Three minute highlight packages are all fantastic.a bit unfortunate for Aussies, the last 2 6am games have been fizzes, while the last 2 2am games have been crackers. hopefully we get some more tight quarterfinals.
Following the strife in Belgium. Apparently Moroccan fans went on the rampage across French cities, in celebration of their win against Spain. Looting, burning, vandalising etc.
French policing and security authorities now looking at the the prospect of a France vs Morocco semi final if quarter finals fall that way. And what that could mean for civil strife. There is often a tense social dynamic between the North African diaspora in France and the French at the best of times. With so much in the way of politics and socio-cultural themes intertwining with a football match. It becomes about so much more than a simple sporting contest. If they act this way when they win, what would they do if they lost.....and lost to the French?
crotia had one shot on target in 120 minutes and that was the deflected goal.Can’t believe Brazil are out. Brilliant performance by the Croatian keeper Livakovic.
The Dutch dominated the 2nd half, favourites to win now for mine.Dutch level things with only a few seconds left of regular time!
I said a few days ago, the Dutch were firming as a bit of a dark horse for me. If a team outside the absolute favourites could surprise, it could be them.Two Argentina players clash heads while go going for a header. There was no theatrics, or rolling on the ground in agony.
If it was a player from both sides they would’ve both gone down as if shot.……….just saying.
The Dutch dominated the 2nd half, favourites to win now for mine.
Hooo damn. Bring out the popcorn, beer n party pies. Reckon the after match would be way more exciting than any soccer match could ever be.Following the strife in Belgium. Apparently Moroccan fans went on the rampage across French cities, in celebration of their win against Spain. Looting, burning, vandalising etc.
French policing and security authorities now looking at the the prospect of a France vs Morocco semi final if quarter finals fall that way. And what that could mean for civil strife. There is often a tense social dynamic between the North African diaspora in France and the French at the best of times. With so much in the way of politics and socio-cultural themes intertwining with a football match. It becomes about so much more than a simple sporting contest. If they act this way when they win, what would they do if they lost.....and lost to the French?
Hooo damn. Bring out the popcorn, beer n party pies. Reckon the after match would be way more exciting than any soccer match could ever be.
Are we still in it? Damn, I might have to go out n buy myself an orange T shirt just so I can annoy *smile* out of the Italian outlawsGo Dutchies....
That Messi penalty was pure zen. Bloke has ice running through his veins.The poor old Dutch keeper couldn’t pick his nose, he barely moved for Messi’s penalty in the 2nd half of normal time.
Pressure. That’s all it is.Why is taking penalties these days seemingly so hard? The techniques some adopt just seem to be lacking.
ETA: Dutch lose to Argentina after having first 2 penalties saved.