Ball hitting the wire is super unfortunate for Norway but also quite ironic in the end. So much time and energy is being invested into re-refereeing and suffocating the game to make it 'fair' & stuff like that is still being missed. Has vibes of Arsenal v Brentford forgetting to draw offside lines

Odegaard very good example of two trends (ofc on the worst socials) Provides very little clippable content and the statification of football is unable to capture influence, control or pace setting (e.g. was top level v Brazil yet 'worst' player according to stat sites). Hence he cannot be good

At least I can go to bed in the comfort that England are still shite Was almost getting worried

Norway might still get that one lucky punch, but it's too deep into the game now, the lack of depth and quality in too many positions now getting exposed.

That is Never a penalty

One illegal goal and one keeper error What a magic

So what's changed for England? Same underwhelming football that relies on hero actions of the superstars. Except now you can have an internal monologue about being coached by a German.

Can't wait for the bullshit England goal from either Kane or Bellingham in minute 84

Wenger just wanting to enjoy the football while Fabregas is doing a tactics podcast.

Remember when players were able to take technical freekicks? Seems like 9/10 freekicks are mostly just smashs

Comeeooooonnnn

Rice two set pieces in a row into the first man Glue factory awaits.

Normal behaviour for when a player is 11 months into his 7 year deal.

Just stay one more year

Football is a simple game. 22 men chase a ball for 90 minutes and at the end, Merino always scores the winner.

Unai Simon has zero minerals for these stakes

MERRINOOO

Approaching Merino'clock.

Obviously still super young for a CB, but I'm still quite unsure what to make of Cubarsi. Fantastic on the ball and great understanding of the game - but so easily bullied and zero recovery pace. Pretty much a high fashion Eric Garcia

Waited all tournament for this Raya would have saved it

Courtois has been super iffy this tournament Probably the vicinity to KDB

No idea how this Belgium team is meant to beat Spain so it's probably going to happen

Obviously tied to them all being free agents, but the practice of just announcing all (or at the very least a large majority) of your new signings in consecutive days should be the gold standard. Also, really stepped up their game in terms of the announcement videos. Good sensation.

Is Bono getting paid for his work or is he doing this (don't say it) pro bono.

Not to excuse this horrendous pen, but also badly handled from the ref imo, took way to long allow this to be taken

Diop covering his mouth speaking to Dembele also not of interest any more Carry on

What an absurd challenge from Mazraoui

I was *not* ready for Meslier's voice

Manzambi to Newcastle Good deal. Great Bruno replacement 🫪

Vargas not immediately sprinting to Kobel I'm afraid he has to retake his pen.

Can CBs keep ONE pen down? Also. At what point do you just stop Akanji from taking a pen. 3/3 missed in shootouts

Welp They did all the hard work and completely threw it away

FOOTBALL

Portuguese players watching this looking at Ronaldo like

Sucks for Argentina All their right wingers are now in government.

Genuinely How dumb are Argentina? xD

VAR when they haven't ruled out a goal for 5 minutes

Rodrigo de Paul - any relation to the artist Sean da Paul?

🐐 in the sport 🐂 from the spot

The best player in history being so bad from pens for so long remains one of life's greatest mysteries

This is terrible news for me personally as I have made fun of him since he's broken through

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Merino winner Ronaldo playing the entire game Inject it

MERINOOO

I have no skin in this game and yet I am *annoyed* with how many times Spain have cut it back brilliantly only for nobody to come even close to attacking it.

Yamal not really hitting the heights he's capable of this tournament and after thorough analysis, I've figured out why. Him allowing Dani Olmo to keep #10 just represents a lack of arrogance and confidence you can't really afford at the absolute top.