2018 FIFA World Cup Megathread

[Geisenfried]

Woo Russian disappointment.

[Jerzylvania]

How stupid can a guy be to miss the goal like that? I literally did not even care about the game as all my favorite teams have already dropped out and would not have watched it if not for other people in the room and still I am angry about that stupid move. That's how stupid it was.

That guy deserves to be sent to a gulag to mine uranium with his bare feet.

He'd best have his papers in order and leave Mother Russia before the sun sets tonight. Might wanna take along his entire family, just in case.

[Purpelia]

I was disappointed when both Messi and Suarez dropped out of the tournament. That and Japan. I really wanted Japan to go places. Loosing them made me sad.

But like to see someone just miss the whole goal. That's just bad.

[Lillorainen]

Hrvatska! I can't really believe it. But they really did it!
Not that I were absolutely sure they're gonna be World Champion (although I'm the last one who'd mind), but they've done a nice job so far, with just some flaws. This is gonna be exciting.

[Tinhampton]

4 million people total in Croatia. lmao.

They won without greatest leader Putin! I call fraud.

Yes, but the big difference is that only Croatia's President was in attendance at Sochi today

[Jerzylvania]

Woo Russian disappointment.

Luckily there is no electoral college in FIFA, just penalty kicks.

[Havlanca]

Mmm the Russophobia in this thread reeks.

[Farnhamia]

How stupid can a guy be to miss the goal like that? I literally did not even care about the game as all my favorite teams have already dropped out and would not have watched it if not for other people in the room and still I am angry about that stupid move. That's how stupid it was.

That guy deserves to be sent to a gulag to mine uranium with his bare feet.

He'd best have his papers in order and leave Mother Russia before the sun sets tonight. Might wanna take along his entire family, just in case.

Whereas if this were a real sport like we have in the US, he'd be on a bus to some Class A team in Idaho.

[The Archregimancy]

Has Putin Fixed the World Cup?

A few years ago, a chance encounter between former spy Christopher Steele (now of the Steele dossier fame) and an F.B.I. agent at Trump Tower opened the door to a multi-year investigation into the massive corruption taking place at FIFA, the world soccer federation. Ken Bensinger, author of the new book Red Card: How the U.S. Blew the Whistle on the World’s Biggest Sports Scandal, joins Inside the Hive to tell a wild and crazy story that involves the mob, British spies, a 450-pound informant who gets around on a mobility scooter (with a parrot on his shoulder), Vladimir Putin, Robert Mueller, a soccer-obsessed I.R.S. agent in Orange County — and tangentially, none other than Donald Trump. We also discuss if Putin might have already fixed who fixed the World Cup. Guess who he might want to win?

Croatia, England, France or Belgium?

Clearly not Russia, anyway.

If nothing else, at least today's second result will put to bed the idea that this World Cup has been 'fixed' in Russia's favour. The 2018 home team had a good tournament and overperformed; but they didn't overperform as much as South Korea overperformed in 2002, nor did they benefit as much from questionable refereeing decisions.

So let's move on.

[Jerzylvania]

He'd best have his papers in order and leave Mother Russia before the sun sets tonight. Might wanna take along his entire family, just in case.

Whereas if this were a real sport like we have in the US, he'd be on a bus to some Class A team in Idaho.

Bill Buckner-ovich.

[Havlanca]

Has Putin Fixed the World Cup?

Croatia, England, France or Belgium?

Clearly not Russia, anyway.

If nothing else, at least today's second result will put to bed the idea that this World Cup has been 'fixed' in Russia's favour. The 2018 home team had a good tournament and overperformed; but they didn't overperform as much as South Korea overperformed in 2002, nor did they benefit as much from questionable refereeing decisions.

So let's move on.

Dont be silly, Putin ordered the national team to throw the match or face perpetual gulag, in to put off the scent so they can absolutely dominate in 2022. Spain never played poor, it was just fixed. Saudia and Egypt weren't rubbish, that was just rigged too. Uruguay's win was also scripted. Impossible for Russia to be ok.

Just like the US election, amirite guys xaxaxa)))

[MERIZoC]

Has Putin Fixed the World Cup?

Croatia, England, France or Belgium?

Clearly not Russia, anyway.

If nothing else, at least today's second result will put to bed the idea that this World Cup has been 'fixed' in Russia's favour. The 2018 home team had a good tournament and overperformed; but they didn't overperform as much as South Korea overperformed in 2002, nor did they benefit as much from questionable refereeing decisions.

So let's move on.

These types of people will never move on, it's a psychological compulsion for them.

[Havlanca]

Croatia, England, France or Belgium?

Clearly not Russia, anyway.

If nothing else, at least today's second result will put to bed the idea that this World Cup has been 'fixed' in Russia's favour. The 2018 home team had a good tournament and overperformed; but they didn't overperform as much as South Korea overperformed in 2002, nor did they benefit as much from questionable refereeing decisions.

So let's move on.

These types of people will never move on, it's a psychological compulsion for them.

How much did the FSB pay you to say that?

[The South Falls]

They won without greatest leader Putin! I call fraud.

Yes, but the big difference is that only Croatia's President was in attendance at Sochi today

That's sad. But, Putin was too busy saving Mother Russia from Ukrainian bears who talk to kids about being gay.

[Jerzylvania]

Sore losers tend to malinger.

Meanwhile, I like Belgium for the win.

[Kohr]

Sore losers tend to malinger.

Meanwhile, I like Belgium for the win.

Belgium or Croatia. Someone who hasn't won it before.

[Havlanca]

Yes, but the big difference is that only Croatia's President was in attendance at Sochi today

That's sad. But, Putin was too busy saving Mother Russia from Ukrainian bears who talk to kids about being gay.

Are you sure he wasn't too busy gathering up the families of the national teams' players as a threat to throw the game to avoid being exposed for obvious fixing?

[Jerzylvania]

Sore losers tend to malinger.

Meanwhile, I like Belgium for the win.

Belgium or Croatia. Someone who hasn't won it before.

That would be quite refreshing and just what most sports need.

[Unconquered Frontier]

Ok not a conspiracy then just an incredibly weird world cup. I want Belgium if they start playing Boyats again or England.
It's weird that England and France are least underdog teams there (have won a world cup).

[Tinhampton]

These types of people will never move on, it's a psychological compulsion for them.

How much did the FSB pay you to say that?

[San Regada]

If Russia so much as win a single game - no, if they so much as qualify for Qatar 2022, I am telling you, it is obvious match fixing, FIFA rigging, and direct collusion between Russia and Qatar alongside OPEC in order to raise the oil prices. You cannot defeat my logic. Totally not a conspiracy or propaganda. Remember guys, they are weaponising the giant squid too! Obviously... right?

[MERIZoC]

Ok not a conspiracy then just an incredibly weird world cup. I want Belgium if they start playing Boyats again or England.
It's weird that England and France are least underdog teams there (have won a world cup).

absolute disappointment to your flag, lad

[Pope Joan]

That's sad. But, Putin was too busy saving Mother Russia from Ukrainian bears who talk to kids about being gay.

Are you sure he wasn't too busy gathering up the families of the national teams' players as a threat to throw the game to avoid being exposed for obvious fixing?

Meanwhile, where are jolly old England's leaders? Way to show your support,Ms.May.

Your team may feel disMayed.

[Fartsniffage]

Are you sure he wasn't too busy gathering up the families of the national teams' players as a threat to throw the game to avoid being exposed for obvious fixing?

Meanwhile, where are jolly old England's leaders? Way to show your support,Ms.May.

Your team may feel disMayed.

None of the British politicians will be attending the World Cup. It was decided after Russia dumped a nerve agent in Salisbury.

[San Regada]

Are you sure he wasn't too busy gathering up the families of the national teams' players as a threat to throw the game to avoid being exposed for obvious fixing?

Meanwhile, where are jolly old England's leaders? Way to show your support,Ms.May.

Your team may feel disMayed.

Something something muh Russian nerve gas.