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I'm already laughing inside at the thought of Lopetegui being sacked by Real Madrid in a couple of weeks. Although I'm not really complaining ;)

Interestingly, most of the critics (Löw included) point out the individual qualities of the players but fail to acknowledge the collective power that transpires from the team. OTOH in France, the praises focus more on the team spirit and how some players are eager to give everything and...

First Belgium. Then Croatia. Now Germany. And I heard Sampaoli also had a few tasty comments... More salt from France's opponents. Delicious.

How do you fight machines if you do not know how they work?

From what I've read, it seems like Jardim was OK with the decision. Was probably starting to feel weary of basically starting from scratch each and every season.

How do you feel about Titi now coaching Monaco?

Hoping to see France, Belgium, Spain and Portugal in the Nations League SF in June.

Sweden-Turkey was a perfect example of why the Nations League is interesting and an improvement over friendlies. The Swedes took their foot off the gas after the second goal and paid the price. They were totally distraught at the end of the game.

Quite worrying to be honest.

Doesn't look good for Shaw.

You're missing out on a very good game.

It was a bit tongue-in-cheek. Ugh. I've missed the first 2 goals of England-Spain.

Definitely liking this new Nations League. I mean, Feroe Islands beatig Malta 3-1, who did see this coming?

It's been a while since I've watched it but yeah, good stuff. Richard Matheson wrote a good deal of the best episodes too.

Let's agree to disagree then. I think the pressure of the WC is huge, plus playing well in a team you don't play all year long with requires more ability to adapt.

Red and white, best colors for a club team.

Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas admits he's a huge fan of Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud. Thomas spoke to local reporters yesterday of his admiration for Giroud - even in a Chelsea shirt. "I support Arsenal and he played there several years," he said. "Now he's in Chelsea, but he's a great...

Just ask Messi if he would have prefered to win the WC or La Liga.

Maybe, but you see my point. All games are not equal, irrespective of the sport.

That's like saying that winning Wimbledon (or any GS) does not matter more than winning a bunch of 250 because it's a 7 game tournament.

Ballon d'or contenders kicking penalties at the WC:

Mandzukic. When I first watched Croatia this year (probably against Argentina) and I realized the players they had, I understood they would be very hard to beat.

I don't think you realize how Giroud was used by Deschamps. He sacrificed his stats for the team.

The Ballon d'or is not for a season. It's for a calendar year.

Lol what has Messi won in 2018? So you can make an argument for Modric but not for Griezmann with: 2 goals in the Europa League final, silver boot at the WC and decisive for France in every knockout match (1st goal, 1 assist+1 goal, 1 assist, 1 goal+1 assist and I'm not even counting the free...

Hats off to you.

Oh come on. He's moving his hand towards the ball. Clear penalty.

Judging from all the reactions, the 3rd place match should be called "the salty final". :D

Best team from each half of the draw sounds good to me. Arguably the best 2 lineups in the tournament. Just Modric-Rakitic vs. Kanté-Pogba will be worth to watch. Obviously I'd like France to win but I'm OK with Croatia.