Balj

I did - think he did too.

Depay has looked very ordinary this tournament - a few flashes but little teamwork and lots of giving the ball away. Type of player who will rack up a lot of overpaid transfers and perhaps cost a manager his job.

Netherlands have played like LVG ManU - all strategy but not geared to a win. QF is about right for them so they can bow out without too much disappointment.

Messi is seriously strong - it's something that's rarely commented on as he's always still viewed as the skinny kid who scored those wonder goals from the wing. You can't knock him off the ball not only because of his skill but also his strength.

Ref's get a run down on who's on what as part of their advance game pack.

Argentina were more Maradona dependent in 1990 than 1986. Their achievement in getting to the 1990 final was more impressive than winning it in 1986. In Argentina they love the 1990 team more than 1986 for the sheer bloody mindedness of the campaign that got them to the final (when they were robbed - dodgy pen).

In pure football terms Croatia were way ahead of Brazil - they had a plan, stuck to it as a unit and believed to the end. Well done.

As a penalty in pens is not penalising anything I think keepers should be allowed to do wtf they want - especially if takers can piss about on run ups

Decent goal - thought he'd go down for the pen but fair play

I think there is something to be said for arm being in an unnatural position regardless of intention - defenders shouldn't be encouraged to adopt star fish poses.

VAR got that right

There was a rumour that he did it so Bolsanaro would write off his tax debt in exchange - Neymar is very public Christian as well so no knowing the real reason. Whatever the reason its a no from me.

Agree - not sure he adds much to the team any more (if he ever did). And to make it worse he supported Bolsanaro in the election.

Croatia have a game plan - not entirely sure Brazil do other than individual flair and hope Casemiro sweeps up any danger

He's our best ref and he's made 2 mistakes already - how did he not see the handball?

He cannot quite believe he's been picked to play up front for Brazil - no smiling when you're constantly pinching yourself at your luck. To be fair he's making the most of his opportunity though.

at least he didn't;t mention the war - he's an idiot.

A weird take on Zaire 1974 - would have been equally as hilarious

If Ronaldo comes on now it will be his testimonial

Thats Benfica sorted for another window

Fabulous goal all round

Good point, well made.

Bloody hell - Benfica kerching.....

Yippee - Ally McCoist after the brain death of Hartson earlier

Think Portugal v Morocco would be a more interesting game so happy for Portugal to win - especially if hey do it without CR7