World Cup Russia 2018

welshguy34 · 08-06-18, 23:04

So, we are close to the World Cup starting and I thought I would start a thread for it. I was going for Germany to retain, but their form has dipped recently. I expect them to go close though, so I will still pick them. England to just make the last 16.

welshguy34 · 15-06-18, 22:45

Well this thread has proved to be popular.

Great game tonight between Spain and Portugal. Brilliant hat trick from CR7.

Mani_Man · 16-06-18, 07:59

I know its probably a crime here in germany, but i dont care one bit for this years world cup.XD

I dont know why but i never felt the hype for the 2018 world cup.

welshguy34 · 17-06-18, 23:20

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Originally Posted by Mani_Man

I know its probably a crime here in germany, but i dont care one bit for this years world cup.XD

I dont know why but i never felt the hype for the 2018 world cup.

I expect your result against Mexico today will be getting a lot of interest back home. Thought they were very poor.

SunDormant · 18-06-18, 00:22

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Originally Posted by Mani_Man

I know its probably a crime here in germany, but i dont care one bit for this years world cup.XD

Same here. Everywhere I go, someone has to mention or shove the world cup down my throat like if life itself depended on our country winning that thing.

I have nothing against the sport itself, I just hate to remember the way it has been used here to push political agendas or as to cover our government's mistakes or crimes. Maybe it only has been serious in the past, but it is still used like that to some degree today.

Besides, I've always felt little amusement while watching the matches

Mani_Man · 18-06-18, 08:02

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Originally Posted by welshguy34

I expect your result against Mexico today will be getting a lot of interest back home. Thought they were very poor.

Oh yeah, you cant stumble over a rock without hearing about this.

Great start as the reigning Champs there

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Originally Posted by SunDormant

Same here. Everywhere I go, someone has to mention or shove the world cup down my throat like if life itself depended on our country winning that thing.

I have nothing against the sport itself, I just hate to remember the way it has been used here to push political agendas or as to cover our government's mistakes or crimes. Maybe it only has been serious in the past, but it is still used like that to some degree today.

Besides, I've always felt little amusement while watching the matches

Normally i do like the world cup, but this time i just dont feel it at all.
Dont know why but this time i really hate how it gets shoved down your throat.

I would say that maybe the whole Market is the reason for why i feel little enjoyment currently.
You have overpaid players, obnoxious fans, a general lack of fresh play styles and the theatralic which annoys me so much(seriously, they barely touch each other and act like they lost two legs and 25 ribs XD)

dcw123 · 18-06-18, 08:26

I hate football with a passion.. I really don't understand how they get paid so much haha

I now work at a bar too, so if any football/rugby etc is on the TV, we end up packed full of drunken idiots

My work are allowing us to wear football shirts, so I bought one with the Russia 2018 Mascot on it.. its just so cute!

Ahoora · 18-06-18, 09:29

Not a bad idea. Btw, what will be posted within this thread?

Infos such as upcoming match or maybe something else...?

thabani33 · 18-06-18, 13:00

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Originally Posted by dcw123

I hate football with a passion.. I really don't understand how they get paid so much haha

You're confusing Americans when you speak like that, lol

We're in day 5 of the tournament and this thread is not that popular among TR fans it seems.

Dazzy · 19-06-18, 11:22

England got a very important win, Kane the difference.

08-06-18, 23:04	#1
welshguy34 Historian Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Cwmbran, Wales Posts: 412	World Cup Russia 2018 So, we are close to the World Cup starting and I thought I would start a thread for it. I was going for Germany to retain, but their form has dipped recently. I expect them to go close though, so I will still pick them. England to just make the last 16.

18-06-18, 08:26	#7
dcw123 Relic Hunter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: England, UK Gender:Male Posts: 7,416	I hate football with a passion.. I really don't understand how they get paid so much haha I now work at a bar too, so if any football/rugby etc is on the TV, we end up packed full of drunken idiots My work are allowing us to wear football shirts, so I bought one with the Russia 2018 Mascot on it.. its just so cute! Last edited by dcw123; 18-06-18 at 08:29.

15-06-18, 22:45	#2
welshguy34 Historian Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Cwmbran, Wales Posts: 412	Well this thread has proved to be popular. Great game tonight between Spain and Portugal. Brilliant hat trick from CR7.

16-06-18, 07:59	#3
Mani_Man Professor Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Germany Posts: 4,554	I know its probably a crime here in germany, but i dont care one bit for this years world cup.XD I dont know why but i never felt the hype for the 2018 world cup.

18-06-18, 09:29	#8
Ahoora Inactive Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Egypt, The Pyramid Posts: 29	Not a bad idea. Btw, what will be posted within this thread? Infos such as upcoming match or maybe something else...?

19-06-18, 11:22	#10
Dazzy Professor Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 3,305	England got a very important win, Kane the difference.