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superstarmar · 12 July 2018, 06:39 AM

As much as I don’t like France I hope they kick
Croatian A$$ on Sunday!!!! I’m very sad .
No, extremely sad ...

SpeakWithMichael · 12 July 2018, 06:39 AM

Congratulations to Croatia, they deserve to be in the final match.

benlee · 12 July 2018, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by cdmorenot

Seeing these players limping out of the pitch with cramps is heartbreaking.

Warriors out there.

Modric is a MACHINE! What a player.

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Modric best player of the tournament.

benlee · 12 July 2018, 06:41 AM

Great Game. Sorry for England but they have out done the previous generations and have gotten far this tournament.

SpeakWithMichael · 12 July 2018, 06:44 AM

Even if my team went home a while ago, it's been a spectacular World Cup. I cross my fingers and hope Sunday's final is something epic. Fair football and may the best team win.

Burlington · 12 July 2018, 06:46 AM

Too bad tonight’s verdict - but it was a fair match. Shame as would have enjoyed a England - France final.

Southgate has carried himself like a gentleman throughout.

Castlesinthesky · 12 July 2018, 06:53 AM

Well done England, a great tournament performance.

congrats to Croatia and France in reaching the final.

Zakalwe · 12 July 2018, 06:55 AM

Well played Croatia. England should’ve capitalised on first half dominance with more goals. But across the whole game, the better team won.

People outside England may not realise, but the English public had become very cynical, frustrated and apathetic over many years with a team many felt little or no connection to, which always contained highly paid players who never seemed to be able to perform for country as they did for club and who not infrequently embarrassed the nation with their performances. England haven’t been the best team at this World Cup, but the way the team have played and far exceeded expectations, led by a quality man in Gareth Southgate, has got the public excited about International football and the England team again. It’s not an achievement on a par with winning the trophy, but it’s beyond what most supporters imagined was possible before the tournament started. It’s not an exaggeration to say that the country has been brought together for the past 3 weeks. It bodes well for the future.

Roll on 2022.

daveathall · 12 July 2018, 06:56 AM

Fair play, we lost but not embarrassed. Well done Croatia, looking forward to a good final.

warrior · 12 July 2018, 06:56 AM

He got his revenge a few moments later, though.

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Originally Posted by SpeakWithMichael

The way England's goalie was yelling at Madzukic while he was down on the ground in real pain after he put his cleats into the Croatian's leg, while the match was still tied, was not enjoyable to watch. That was very unsportsmanlike. England can go on home without it.

daveathall · 12 July 2018, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Zakalwe

Well played Croatia. England should’ve capitalised on first half dominance with more goals. But across the whole game, the better team won.

People outside England may not realise, but the English public had become very cynical, frustrated and apathetic over many years with a team many felt little or no connection to, which always contained highly paid players who never seemed to be able to perform for country as they did for club and who not infrequently embarrassed the nation with their performances. England haven’t been the best team at this World Cup, but the way the team have played and far exceeded expectations, led by a quality man in Gareth Southgate, has got the public excited about International football and the England team again. It’s not an achievement on a par with winning the trophy, but it’s beyond what most supporters imagined was possible before the tournament started. It’s not an exaggeration to say that the country has been brought together for the past 3 weeks. It bodes well for the future.

Roll on 2022.

Perfect.

tudorbaja27 · 12 July 2018, 07:02 AM

Hrvatskaaaaaa! Tremendous game! Love my English mates - but for Croatia to make it to the WC Finals, this is incredible!!!

tudorbaja27 · 12 July 2018, 07:04 AM

And yes, I thought both teams played a good match, mostly respectful throughout. Croatia had the edge and capitalized on it in the end! English fans should be proud, the team certainly did better than expected at the beginning of the tournament.

warrior · 12 July 2018, 07:09 AM

Like most Americans, I don’t pay any attention to soccer until the World Cup.But, that’s a good story. Just making to the semi finals with the kind of team/ coach they had full of character...is certainly something to be proud of.

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Originally Posted by Zakalwe

Well played Croatia. England should’ve capitalised on first half dominance with more goals. But across the whole game, the better team won.

People outside England may not realise, but the English public had become very cynical, frustrated and apathetic over many years with a team many felt little or no connection to, which always contained highly paid players who never seemed to be able to perform for country as they did for club and who not infrequently embarrassed the nation with their performances. England haven’t been the best team at this World Cup, but the way the team have played and far exceeded expectations, led by a quality man in Gareth Southgate, has got the public excited about International football and the England team again. It’s not an achievement on a par with winning the trophy, but it’s beyond what most supporters imagined was possible before the tournament started. It’s not an exaggeration to say that the country has been brought together for the past 3 weeks. It bodes well for the future.

Roll on 2022.

superstarmar · 12 July 2018, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by benlee

Modric best player of the tournament.

I seriously doubt that

SpeakWithMichael · 12 July 2018, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by warrior

He got his revenge a few moments later, though.

Madzukic the day before the match said, "We've seen that he [Pickford] is doing very well at the World Cup. He has good potential and I'm sure he has a bright future. But I believe someone will find a way to surprise him."

That he did indeed.

tudorbaja27 · 12 July 2018, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by superstarmar

I seriously doubt that

He's certainly one of the best mids to play currently. Best player of the tournament may be a stretch and is usually awarded to someone who scores some awe-dropping goals. Though if Croatia brings this home, he will likely get it

SpeakWithMichael · 12 July 2018, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by superstarmar

I seriously doubt that

I know giving that benefit to a player who just sent your team home is hard to do, but game in and game out Modric has been playing superbly. And when I look at France, I can't isolate one player who has played as well as Modric throughout the entire tournament. So I have to agree with benlee.

tudorbaja27 · 12 July 2018, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by SpeakWithMichael

I know giving that benefit to a player who just sent your team home is hard to do, but game in and game out Modric has been playing superbly. And when I look at France, I can't isolate one player who has played as well as Modric throughout the entire tournament. So I have to agree with benlee.

I think even within Real's squad, Modric is certainly the best 2-way player for the team and certainly top 5 in the world. Love my Luca!

superstarmar · 12 July 2018, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by tudorbaja27

He's certainly one of the best mids to play currently. Best player of the tournament may be a stretch and is usually awarded to someone who scores some awe-dropping goals. Though if Croatia brings this home, he will likely get it

Tall order to win the final against France !!!
Not certain it will be a blowout but the way France
has capitalized on Belgium Croatia doesn’t stand a
chance...

tudorbaja27 · 12 July 2018, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by superstarmar

Tall order to win the final against France !!!
Not certain it will be a blowout but the way France
has capitalized on Belgium Croatia doesn’t stand a
chance...

I'm just hoping for a great game and a lot of beer!

For Croatia it's tremendous to have reached the final. France certainly has the more talented squad. But as they say, the ball is round. Let's see

benlee · 12 July 2018, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by tudorbaja27

He's certainly one of the best mids to play currently. Best player of the tournament may be a stretch and is usually awarded to someone who scores some awe-dropping goals. Though if Croatia brings this home, he will likely get it

He will be if he wins the World Cup for his team for sure. He is a very good player that is raising his game further for this tournament.

How a country with only 4 million people can have so many good players. Amazing.

benlee · 12 July 2018, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by superstarmar

Tall order to win the final against France !!!
Not certain it will be a blowout but the way France
has capitalized on Belgium Croatia doesn’t stand a
chance...

Its football. Anything can happen.

Rondineli · 12 July 2018, 07:27 AM

I am so sorry for England. They played so much better, and deserved to have won the game today.

benlee · 12 July 2018, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Rondineli

I am so sorry for England. They played so much better, and deserved to have won the game today.

Actually no. They were crappy in the 2nd half. But overall a better performance in this WC compared to past England teams.

superstarmar · 12 July 2018, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by benlee

Its football. Anything can happen.

You’re right , I didn’t see Croatia winning this one !
Maybe they can upset Alles Les Blues!!!
We’ll see soon enough ...

benlee · 12 July 2018, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by superstarmar

You’re right , I didn’t see Croatia winning this one !
Maybe they can upset Alles Les Blues!!!
We’ll see soon enough ...

This Croatia team has a resilence and never-say-die attitude. Les Blues has more talented and better players but sometimes, attitude and mentality counts for more.

superstarmar · 12 July 2018, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by benlee

This Croatia team has a resilence and never-say-die attitude. Les Blues has more talented and better players but sometimes, attitude and mentality counts for more.

I’m not a fan of either team so whoever wins
great for them !!! I’m not English either but
have an affinity for the country ... GO USA...

tudorbaja27 · 12 July 2018, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by superstarmar

I’m not a fan of either team so whoever wins
great for them !!! I’m not English either but
have an affinity for the country ... GO USA...

Well the US always wins...duhhhh

Cru Jones · 12 July 2018, 07:39 AM

Congrats, Croatia! Great story for the country. England seemed to disappear after half time, with some lapses of concentration and sloppiness. It just felt like that second goal was inevitable.

The Croatia team has a sense of resilience, team play and tenacity that France seemingly lacks... but, France has the better players (if only Mbappé would stop being such a child!).

It will be a fun match and I’m not expecting a blow out by any means.

12 July 2018, 06:41 AM	#1594
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,873	Great Game. Sorry for England but they have out done the previous generations and have gotten far this tournament. __________________ Follow me on Instagram : benlee789

12 July 2018, 06:46 AM	#1596
Burlington "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 5,637	Too bad tonight’s verdict - but it was a fair match. Shame as would have enjoyed a England - France final. Southgate has carried himself like a gentleman throughout. __________________ “My tastes are simple; I am easily satisfied with the best.” ― Winston S. Churchill

12 July 2018, 06:56 AM	#1599
daveathall "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: England. Watch: Various Posts: 7,305	Fair play, we lost but not embarrassed. Well done Croatia, looking forward to a good final. __________________ KINDEST REGARDS DAVE

12 July 2018, 07:02 AM	#1602
tudorbaja27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Miami, FL Watch: Tudor & Cartier Posts: 2,497	Hrvatskaaaaaa! Tremendous game! Love my English mates - but for Croatia to make it to the WC Finals, this is incredible!!! __________________ "Chi ha paura muore ogni giorno, chi non ha paura muore una volta sola" - Paolo Borsellino

12 July 2018, 07:04 AM	#1603
tudorbaja27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Miami, FL Watch: Tudor & Cartier Posts: 2,497	And yes, I thought both teams played a good match, mostly respectful throughout. Croatia had the edge and capitalized on it in the end! English fans should be proud, the team certainly did better than expected at the beginning of the tournament. __________________ "Chi ha paura muore ogni giorno, chi non ha paura muore una volta sola" - Paolo Borsellino

12 July 2018, 06:39 AM	#1591
superstarmar Banned Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: In Motion Watch: my wrist presence Posts: 7,436	As much as I don’t like France I hope they kick Croatian A$$ on Sunday!!!! I’m very sad . No, extremely sad ...

12 July 2018, 06:39 AM	#1592
SpeakWithMichael "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: South FL Watch: Superocean 44not42 Posts: 1,684	Congratulations to Croatia, they deserve to be in the final match.

12 July 2018, 06:44 AM	#1595
SpeakWithMichael "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: South FL Watch: Superocean 44not42 Posts: 1,684	Even if my team went home a while ago, it's been a spectacular World Cup. I cross my fingers and hope Sunday's final is something epic. Fair football and may the best team win.

12 July 2018, 06:53 AM	#1597
Castlesinthesky "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Dover Watch: a few :) Posts: 309	Well done England, a great tournament performance. congrats to Croatia and France in reaching the final.

12 July 2018, 06:55 AM	#1598
Zakalwe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Sal Location: London Posts: 2,496	Well played Croatia. England should’ve capitalised on first half dominance with more goals. But across the whole game, the better team won. People outside England may not realise, but the English public had become very cynical, frustrated and apathetic over many years with a team many felt little or no connection to, which always contained highly paid players who never seemed to be able to perform for country as they did for club and who not infrequently embarrassed the nation with their performances. England haven’t been the best team at this World Cup, but the way the team have played and far exceeded expectations, led by a quality man in Gareth Southgate, has got the public excited about International football and the England team again. It’s not an achievement on a par with winning the trophy, but it’s beyond what most supporters imagined was possible before the tournament started. It’s not an exaggeration to say that the country has been brought together for the past 3 weeks. It bodes well for the future. Roll on 2022.

12 July 2018, 07:27 AM	#1614
Rondineli Banned Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Houston, Texas Watch: DJ II Posts: 1,271	I am so sorry for England. They played so much better, and deserved to have won the game today.

12 July 2018, 07:39 AM	#1620
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,573	Congrats, Croatia! Great story for the country. England seemed to disappear after half time, with some lapses of concentration and sloppiness. It just felt like that second goal was inevitable. The Croatia team has a sense of resilience, team play and tenacity that France seemingly lacks... but, France has the better players (if only Mbappé would stop being such a child!). It will be a fun match and I’m not expecting a blow out by any means.

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