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[VPaulus]

ORIGINAL: warspite1

My guess is that, unless Barcelona implode, it will end v. badly at Madrid... and within a year too.

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[warspite1]

HUSSAH!!!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/32982449

[Chickenboy]

Good news, indeed. Now let's see how much of this aggressive anti-corruption campaign is carried out versus swept quietly under the rug.

[terje439]

Big Q now is who takes over after Blatter? Will it be the Saudi Prince?

[warspite1]

I don't think it matters for the moment. What matters is that Blatter goes, they make a decision on Russia and Qatar quickly, and that anyone associated or tainted with the Blatter regime is removed.

[terje439]

True, although I doubt they will do anything about Russia tbh. For the sake of the workers and the players, I really hope Qatar is removed (it was actually too hot in the US WC, Qatar is gambling with the players' health).

But at the same time, I think that finding a replacement for Blatter is an important message to send out to the world, they need someone that is not linked too closely to any questionable regime, and that is why the Saudi Prince might not be the best choice (womens rights in Saudi...).

My vote goes to Collina, noone would dare to anything wrong with that guy staring at you [:D][:D]

[warspite1]

ORIGINAL: terje439

True, although I doubt they will do anything about Russia tbh. For the sake of the workers and the players, I really hope Qatar is removed (it was actually too hot in the US WC, Qatar is gambling with the players' health).

But at the same time, I think that finding a replacement for Blatter is an important message to send out to the world, they need someone that is not linked too closely to any questionable regime, and that is why the Saudi Prince might not be the best choice (womens rights in Saudi...).

My vote goes to Collina, noone would dare to anything wrong with that guy staring at you [:D][:D]

warspite1

[:D]

[Orm]

How do you guys think it goes?

[warspite1]

ORIGINAL: Orm

How do you guys think it goes?

warspite1

Think what goes Ormster?

[Orm]

ORIGINAL: warspite1

ORIGINAL: Orm

How do you guys think it goes?

warspite1

Think what goes Ormster?

The Champions final. Or the World Cup that begins in Canada. Take your pick. [:)]

[warspite1]

ORIGINAL: Orm

ORIGINAL: warspite1

ORIGINAL: Orm

How do you guys think it goes?

warspite1

Think what goes Ormster?

The Champions final. Or the World Cup that begins in Canada. Take your pick. [:)]

warspite1

The Old Lady for the win.

Womens World Cup? No idea - Germans or the US?

[Orm]

Womens World Cup?

Indeed. But since there has been orders issued that it must be pointed out that it is a tournament for Women I, of course, rebel.

Seems to be many contenders this year. Japan seems strong. France, England or Sweden might rise to the challenge if their teams remain intact. What about Brazil? And Canada?

[warspite1]

ORIGINAL: Orm

Womens World Cup?

Indeed. But since there has been orders issued that it must be pointed out that it is a tournament for Women I, of course, rebel.

Seems to be many contenders this year. Japan seems strong. France, England or Sweden might rise to the challenge if their teams remain intact. What about Brazil? And Canada?

warspite1

None of the above, and definitely NOT England [:-] - US or Germany.

Meanwhile, looks like I am right about the Champions League. Barce have scored too early - definitely a win for the Old Lady now. So in other words, the Grand Old Lady predicts a win for the Old Lady [:)]

[warspite1]

ORIGINAL: warspite1

ORIGINAL: Orm

Womens World Cup?

Indeed. But since there has been orders issued that it must be pointed out that it is a tournament for Women I, of course, rebel.

Seems to be many contenders this year. Japan seems strong. France, England or Sweden might rise to the challenge if their teams remain intact. What about Brazil? And Canada?

warspite1

Meanwhile, looks like I am right about the Champions League. Barce have scored too early - definitely a win for the Old Lady now. So in other words, the Grand Old Lady predicts a win for the Old Lady [:)]

warspite1

Told you [:D]

[8|]

[warspite1]

Half-Time: England 0-1 France

Got to say, England have been totally out-classed and it should be 2 or 3 for the French. The French goal came from a stupid mistake, and there have been loads of those. I suspect England will run out of steam in the second half and it could be embarrassing.


Hey! It's just like the men's version [:(]

But more importantly.... why are we playing in all white? Why are the French in all blue? Shouldn't there be a law against this or something.

Listen it's real simple England: White shirts, blue shorts, white socks
France: Blue shirts, white shorts, red socks.

Geez......[8|]

[warspite1]

It was 0-1 in the end so business as usual for English football [:D]

Well done to the French - and Mme Bolleau in particular [:)]

[Orm]

ORIGINAL: warspite1

It was 0-1 in the end so business as usual for English football [:D]

France is one of the favourites to win the tournament and I suspect that the English focus always have been to win the two other matches in the group.

[Orm]

Iceland! They just won against Czech Republic with 2 - 1. Now they are close to qualify for the Euro 16. [&o]

[warspite1]

ORIGINAL: Orm

Iceland! They just won against Czech Republic with 2 - 1. Now they are close to qualify for the Euro 16. [&o]

warspite1

Well done Iceland.....


.....and well done WALES!!!

So close to a place in a finals for the first time since 1958. Particularly pleased for Gareth Bale - don't let the haters get you down, you are World Class [&o]

Cyprus, Israel, Bosnia and Andorra still to come - Don't blow it now lads

[warspite1]

Good luck to Northern Ireland and Scotland tonight

Come on guys let's get four Home Nations in the finals next year [:)]