France v Argentina round of 16 match thread

[wardyfox86]

2 minutes ago, MC Prussian said:

Still no Higuain.

Still no Agüero.

Still no Dybala.

 

Sampaoli's like... 

Aguero is on, not that anyone would notice. 

[Izzy]

1 minute ago, SouthStandUpperTier said:

Portugal or Uruguay.

 

1 minute ago, MC Prussian said:

Uruguay or Portugal.

Of course, the winner of tonight’s game. Twat I am

[Nalis]

It's a reminder that on paper France have had the best first XI in the tournament. Still don't think they'll win it though.

[TheUltimateWinner]

France can go forward with such speed, so good to watch.

[SouthStandUpperTier]

Hearing Mercado's name is making me hungry.

 

[Max Wall]

Just now, Nalis said:

It's a reminder that on paper France have had the best first XI in the tournament. Still don't think they'll win it though.

Not sure that paper is worth the paper it's written on.

[StanSP]

For once I'll agree with Murphy there  

Messi has suffered this tournament with a distinct lack of quality or underperformances around him.

[foxes_rule1978]

Just now, Nalis said:

It's a reminder that on paper France have had the best first XI in the tournament. Still don't think they'll win it though.

Their manager holds them back for sure, they need to play faster and be less cautious 

[wardyfox86]

1 minute ago, Nalis said:

It's a reminder that on paper France have had the best first XI in the tournament. Still don't think they'll win it though.

1 to 11 they're World class, we're just waiting for the implosion

[Izzy]

11 minutes ago, Tuna said:

Shite banter from Murphy and Mowbray.

They’ve been trying far too hard to be funny all game and failed miserably 

[MC Prussian]

Mascherano best Argentine player on the pitch today.

[SouthStandUpperTier]

1 minute ago, Izzy Muzzett said:

They’ve been trying far too hard to be funny all game and failed miserably 

We're all guilty of that though.

[Max Wall]

1 minute ago, Izzy Muzzett said:

They’ve been trying far too hard to be funny all game and failed miserably 

There's 11 Argentine comedians in the stadium, they'd be better commentating than playing.

[Nalis]

Hearing Danny Murphy makes you realise that Martin Keown isn't that bad after all.

[Izzy]

Just now, SouthStandUpperTier said:

We're all guilty of that though.

Speak for yourself  

[Izzy]

1 minute ago, Max Wall said:

There's 11 Argentine comedians in the stadium, they'd be better commentating than playing.

Badum tish!

[Nalis]

Ffs Messi, thought we were going to see another great goal.

[leicsmac]

N'Golo

[Kitchandro]

Just now, MC Prussian said:

Mascherano best Argentine player on the pitch today.

Are you kidding? He’s been appalling. Cannot pass, giving free kicks away for no reason, slowing the game down at every opportunity.

 

All he can do is hack people.

 

The only Argentina players trying are Di Maria and Aguero. I’ve never seen a team give up so quickly. Even at the start of the 2nd half you had players walking and they were winning then.

 

Mercardo has been a disgrace. Hasn’t listen a finger.

[MC Prussian]

Just now, Kitchandro said:

Are you kidding? He’s been appalling. Cannot pass, giving free kicks away for no reason, slowing the game down at every opportunity.

 

All he can do is hack people.

 

The only Argentina players trying are Di Maria and Aguero. I’ve never seen a team give up so quickly. Even at the start of the 2nd half you had players walking and they were winning then.

 

Mercardo has been a disgrace. Hasn’t listen a finger.

Apart from all the energy and running he's put into the match, all the successful tackles and the influence on their forward play?

Man's been working for two or three in midfield today! Guy's everywhere.

[Nalis]

I see French fans doing a Leicester, ie, a shit attempt at a Poznan

[HankMarvin]

2 minutes ago, Kitchandro said:

Are you kidding? He’s been appalling. Cannot pass, giving free kicks away for no reason, slowing the game down at every opportunity.

 

All he can do is hack people.

 

The only Argentina players trying are Di Maria and Aguero. I’ve never seen a team give up so quickly. Even at the start of the 2nd half you had players walking and they were winning then.

 

Mercardo has been a disgrace. Hasn’t listen a finger.

Just because he hasn’t listened to any fingers doesn’t mean his had a bad game 

[MC Prussian]

Sampaoli should never be allowed to coach again.

 

And for Messi... well, that's his national team career probably over.

[SouthStandUpperTier]

Sod off Mowbray. We wanna see Diego!

[Max Wall]

France have looked pretty good going forward but how do you judge them against these Argentinians? They've really been miserable in pretty much every game.