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I think Qatar might be stripped but Russia looks unlikely, powerhouse nation and all that. I sincerely hope that they do get stripped because the moment Russia are eliminated hell is going to break loose as they have no threat of being disqualified anymore. Besides, there were contingency nations on hand if South Africa and Brazil couldn't finish their stadiums in time, no reason why there aren't any for 2018/2022.
On the pitch, Spain are looking decent. Certainly not 2014 level at least. Czech Republic are resolute though.
Italy look mean - that old school Italian defence is back. The Germans are going to be losing sleep over this
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Yeah, although for a good portion of the game Belgium were AWOL
Eden hazard an exception there, he was good.
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reds8n wrote: Yeah, although for a good portion of the game Belgium were AWOL
Eden hazard an exception there, he was good.
He had to play well - his new boss was watching
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It looked like Belgium were individuals on the same side, Italy were a team. Resolute defending and an absolute joy to watch. Not the best attacking options but modest enough to get the job done. Their real strength lies within Buffon, Chiellini and Bonucci (what a pass from the latter).
It's like Germany and Italy have shown Hodgson how best to defend a 1-0 lead (if you look at how the second goal was scored). But knowing Roy, he'll keep Kane on corner duty and drop Vardy any chance he can get...
It's only now starting to sink in (as England faces Wales) just how badly that win was needed. Bale will surely be the best player on the pitch if Hodgson can't lock him down properly and Slovakia are no pushover. Please put Henderson on (as a Man Utd fan this pains me, but his work rate is needed to man mark Bale).
They probably won't get through the group stages making this a resounding 'meh' in disciplinary action. The best way to make them understand the severity of their actions is to host the 2018 World cup in Spain/Portugal.
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Kilkrazy wrote: Russia has been handed a "suspended disqualification" from Euro 2016.
Short of Russian fans smuggling in guns, this is pretty meaningless. UEFA have threatened the nuclear option before, especially regarding racist behaviour at stadiums, and the offenders have received nothing more than a paltry fine.
If Russia get kicked out of this tournament, I'll change my name to Vladimir Putin.
They probably won't get through the group stages making this a resounding 'meh' in disciplinary action. The best way to make them understand the severity of their actions is to host the 2018 World cup in Spain/Portugal.
Will never happen in a million years.
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Frozocrone wrote: The best way to make them understand the severity of their actions is to host the 2018 World cup in Spain/Portugal.
Oh gods please no! We're still reeling from Euro 2004.
Automatically Appended Next Post: Additionally, Belgium-Italy was so far the best match in the cup so far, with the Spanish match being a resounding disappointment since neither team played any good at all (especially the Czech).
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They probably won't get through the group stages making this a resounding 'meh' in disciplinary action. The best way to make them understand the severity of their actions is to host the 2018 World cup in Spain/Portugal.
Don't forget, 4 of the 6 3rd place teams go into the knock out stage due to the expanded format.
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And with that the first games for each group are done!
Hungary are my dark horse for this tournament. Tipped to lose to Austria and end up with a resolute display similar to that of Italy, with the result to match. They could go far in the tournament, certainly at least through to the knockout phases.
Iceland should be happy with this start for their first major tournament, especially being the underdogs.
Portugal should be frustrated/disappointed. They should have walked this game. 1-1 is a poor reflection on a team with talent of their nature. I think they had 78% possession and made nothing of it.
NewEngOli wrote: I cant think of anybody in there right mind who would travel to Russia for the world cup.
Oh don't worry. We will only beat you up a little.
But in all seriousness, if you can stand the bureaucracy Russia is actually a really nice place to visit. The vast majority of Russians is really friendly and hospitable to tourists. The people who caused trouble in France are only a very tiny minority of Russian football fans. They are violent radicals and fascists. Those people were not there to enjoy football, only to fight. Every country has bad apples like that. The only reason they could cause trouble like that is because the French security was not strong enough. In Russia, these criminals would have never gotten the chance. The Russian police and secret services are very effective in suppressing troublemakers. I will be really surprised if there is going to be a major riot at the world cup. Putin has already promised that these people won't cause a problem at the world cup.
I am really happy that Hungary won. I think it is great that they finally return to a major tournament. A country like Hungary belongs there. Hungary is certainly one of my favourite countries at this tournament (along with Russia, Croatia and Iceland). Secretly I am really hoping Iceland wins. That would be hilarious.
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"Football fans" indeed. Although I agree that French security wasn't up to scratch.
Putin has stated he disagrees with several pro-violence MPs and that the anti-violence is the official stance. Some MPs are going back on what they said, or at least editing what they said. Has no place anywhere, especially events like these. I partly blame alcohol on it - it's been reported drunk English fans started it and threw bottles and stuff. Doesn't excuse flares being fired into crowds, fireworks, throwing chairs and other violence that occurred but the English aren't exactly saints in all this as the media might make you believe. The other day I saw English and Welsh fans to ward off Russian hooligans and on occasion, local French thugs. Obvious bias towards British people, so take what you read with a pinch of salt - I think the Russian media portrayed the Russian fans in a more positive light and criticized unethical English fans for wanting Russia to be stripped of the World Cup. Think there is even a petition floating around that 22k have signed...they (being Russian and English fans) should be given the opportunity to behave first before further action is taken.
On a more positive note, Hungary were very good! They did slip up a few times against Austria but another performance like that and they could well go on to top. My money would probably be safe on Germany...though they didn't look great at the back despite Boateng bossing it against Ukraine. Probably Italy? Tactically astonishing against Belgium's flair. My personal favorites are England (obviously), Italy and I'm hoping Switzerland and Hungary go far, those two are my dark horses.
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That Russian minority is hell bent on a fight regardless of who, why or such.
There in France for that. Not football. Many nationsnlike UK have travel bans on football hooligans and the like as it nearly destroyed football in the UK at least.
The ones in France are there for fun, not fighting.
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Still , better for us if they lose overall anyway eh ?
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As bad as Russia have been, Slovakia have been brilliant in both games and were unlucky to lose to Wales. Hamsik in particular, he's shown up in both games and got his rewards in the second game (assist and goal, Payet style).
We need the win more than Wales, but I think we showed enough in the Russian game to be good for the win.
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I'm looking forward to the England Wales game. Rioting England fans, thousands of Welshmen baying for English blood...it's like Medieval times
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Do_I_Not_Like_That wrote: I'm looking forward to the England Wales game. Rioting England fans, thousands of Welshmen baying for English blood...it's like Medieval times
I agree, but Tottenham are doing surprising well considering they are missing half their regular players.
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Do_I_Not_Like_That wrote: I'm looking forward to the England Wales game. Rioting England fans, thousands of Welshmen baying for English blood...it's like Medieval times
I agree, but Tottenham are doing surprising well considering they are missing half their regular players.
Good point. On the other hand, as a neutral, whoever loses, I win.
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jhe90 wrote: That Russian minority is hell bent on a fight regardless of who, why or such.
There in France for that. Not football. Many nationsnlike UK have travel bans on football hooligans and the like as it nearly destroyed football in the UK at least.
The ones in France are there for fun, not fighting.
Don't be so sure, I know a bunch of people that went over for a drink and a rowdy time. No tickets, just drive over (don't take long from Kent) and find a bar.
I'd like to see England get removed due to the actions of the fans. Only way they'll learn.
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Do_I_Not_Like_That wrote: I'm looking forward to the England Wales game. Rioting England fans, thousands of Welshmen baying for English blood...it's like Medieval times
I agree, but Tottenham are doing surprising well considering they are missing half their regular players.
Good point. On the other hand, as a neutral, whoever loses, I win.
They're calling this the Battle of Britain, but it stops at Hadrian's wall
It wouldn't be that bad, at least the Scottish fans have been well behaved this year, no reports of trouble from them.
Oh wait......
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I'd like to see England get removed due to the actions of the fans. Only way they'll learn.
Some fans.
It would seem a shame to punish the vast majority based upon the actions of the few. Especially given the amount to resources the English FA and Police have put into it.
Of course with no England would come a demand for the return of TV monies which would worry UEFA far more than a few thrown drinks.
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I'd like to see English fans removed and England thrown out, just for being English, but that's the Scottish blood talking
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