The other half is Polish so I am following them. Gonna be tight it that group.

Henry does it again.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ARMsgGS6Fhw

This hurts.

Brilliant technique - reminded me of one he got against United in the ECL.

Uncertain how serious the injury is - hopefully not very. The Japanese just lost to Costa Rica, surprisingly. Hopefully the Spanish beat them too and knock them out, so Tomiyasu can get back to us.

This would be a massive boost for the club heading into the 2nd half of the season. He’s precisely what we need

https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football ... l-28590212

I hope they get through and if so I'll toast them with a shot or two of the bison grass wódka

Morocco deservedly ahead again Belgium. They look very decent.

It’s more that it seems to be an ongoing recurring situation, just like Rosicky.

That is tasty Vodka

He seems to have had 3 years of reoccurring calf injuries now.

Class player but there’s a massive question mark there.

Question mark and fingers crossed.

So far he has missed more than he has played for us.

I'm reading that Mbappe has refused to speak with the media for 2 days running?

What's his problem? Ego most likely.

Rumor Inter Miami, Becks' team will make a massive bid for cristiano. I called it a while back he would go to MLS, but thought LA Galaxy.

Are you sure that it’s not Pontefract Athletic?

Messi makes goals from outside the box look so effortless and easy. In the history of the game I've never seen anyone come close to him for the regularity and quality of goals scored from outside the box in open play.

Respect the Moroccans
Played very bravely

It's been great to see the number of lower ranked teams getting stuck in and Morocco played well against a very high quality Belgian squad on paper. If there was any fear they certainly didn't show it.

I was quite sad to see Japan lose against Costa Rica after having largely dominated the majority of that match.

Most groups still up for grabs so still a few good games to come and it will be interesting who gets through.

Agreed - the man is a master of it. Bobby Charlton could bang them in from outside the box, but usually with power - Messi far more subtle.

Was that a dummy kick or a missed kick for Ghana's 3rd goal?

Our home game with Man City has been re-arranged for Wed Feb 15th at 7.30pm

We play Brentford at home on Feb 11th and Villa away on Feb 18th

3 tricky games.

This is funny. Keane's technical director's advice to him against Zidane is kick him.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/_pZfzJrB1jM

https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/f ... ore-target


“The second goal? The reality is that he controlled the ball poorly and he got that kick, while the other goal went to an empty goal.

Me and Cassano soulmates on this one

He is probably what a firing Brazil team need. A straight man to the flair and brings a bit of nastiness and physicality. Doesn’t make him not bang average.

Vinicius Junior just scored. Now there’s a class player.

Oh no offside. Who was it? Richarlison!!

Away to Oxford United.

(Man City vs Chelsea also in the draw)

Juventus: Entire board of Serie A club announces resignation
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/63785489

Wow, Juventus going into incredibly murky waters it seems. None that they don’t deserve and will bounce back from again I’m sure. Who was said make a cheeky bid for Vlahovic? If he’s any good, and I have no idea tbh, then now would seem the optimum time.

I wonder what others think of Tielemans in the WC. I thought his defensive deficiencies have been exposed a number of times. It tends to accord with some reviews before the season I heard on podcasts. I am not sure he is a fit for the club.

Hard to tell in a typically shambolic Martinez side when it comes to defence. But I don't think he's a massive upgrade to what we already have anyway.

Onto Portugal, we've got Ronaldo claiming goals he hasn't even scored while Fernandes continues to prove he's a total tosser.

Also Fat Ronaldo looks like he's continuing on his journey to weighing about 150kg.

He obviously enjoying his wealth ... looks like the cat that got that cream (not to mention the odd pie).

Hey Rog how you holding up?

Thanx for asking - yes I'm here.

I don't know what to do now though. I'm just watching TV right now - Some doco on the Titanic.

My motivation to do anything has waned somewhat.

Azinoz dropped in on Friday and spoke to myself and Steves dad John which was nice.

All the best Rog.

You just know Southgate is gonna drop Bukayo to slot in Foden don’t you.

I read earlier there’s a chance he might drop Bellingham to play Henderson. Not Maddison or Gallagher.

He’s going to go for a point again isn’t he.

We'll be watching the other game it seems ... I'm fairly happy with that given the selection but may well switch if the missus drops off, if Wales go 3 up, etc.

Quiet on here tonight, England must be spanking someone

Found it hard to care about the game. Wales are championship level really. Championship players all over the pitch. Glad Saka got the rest but also annoyed that he was “dropped for Foden” and scoring goals against Wales will be justification for any decisions made by Southgate. Really I’m only invested in Jesus and Martinelli scoring and playing well for Brazil but not having too many minutes.

Who has who in the second round? Or is it still completely unknown? Going googling…

Senegal