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World Cup- France v Argentina - Last 16

Discussion in 'World Football' started by Marty McFly, Jun 29, 2018.

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  1. Marty McFly Whoa, this is heavy

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  2. Keano88

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    Cmon Messi!!!!
     
  3. The IRA

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    Mon the Argenfenians :ireland::palstine::papal:
     
  4. MagicBallBhoy Gold Member Gold Member

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    its got to be france isnt it, argentina have been so * bad i cant remember a poorer argentina side than this one
     
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  5. Officer Doofy Come to me, human man Gold Member

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    Can’t see anything other than a France win. They’ve been poor so far but, a crazy handball from Umtiti aside, they haven’t really looked like conceding.

    Whereas Argentina are an absolute shambles at the back.
     
  6. Keano88

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    What I’d go with:
    Armani
    Mercado Otamendi Fazio Rojo
    Banega Biglia
    Messi Dybala Pavon
    Aguero
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    Higuain​
     
  7. Callum McGregor The Captain Gold Member

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    Want Argentina to win but think France will. Anything is possible with THE greatest player of all time playing for the Argentines though.
     
  8. Keano88

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    My head says France but my heart says Messi to inspire Argentina to victory.

    A potential Argentina vs Portugal QF would be quality. Messi & Ronaldo head to head in the latter stages of a World Cup :35:
     
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  9. JC Anton Get yer, hats, scarfs badges & tapes

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    Even with the best player of all time in their side Argentina may struggle..
     
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    Higuain is not better than Ronaldo.
     
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  11. JC Anton Get yer, hats, scarfs badges & tapes

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    Aye but can he take a goal kick? :39:
     
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  12. Clint Eastwood The Good Bad and Ugly of TC

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    We've got a real good tie on our hands here, love an early heavyweight clash (though Spain vs Portugal was also one, this is a knockout game which makes it better), would love for Argentina to do it but I think this French side is the type that'll start to get better as the tournament progresses. Expect a big performance from Griezmann here.
     
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    I'm torn on who I want to win here. Think I'll be cheering for France. Argentina have just annoyed me with their * poor performances. Don't think France have been great either but definitely better than Argentina so far.

    Anything can happen though. Exciting stuff.
     
  14. Markybhoy

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    I think this will be a poor game. Which it really shouldn't be given the quality of the attacking players on the field. France to edge a low scorer.
     
  15. cidermaster Gold Member Gold Member

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    I think it could be the case of if one of the sides show up for a change,would be a brilliant if they both did.If i was manager of either team i would have got the squad together to watch 'The Warriors Film' last night to get in the mood of a battle and victory:50:
     
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    Argentina tae win. :yeah:
     
  17. Keano88

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    Armani
    Mercado Otamendi Rojo Tagliafico
    Mascherano
    Perez Banega
    Pavon —————— Di Maria
    Messi

    Giroud
    Griezmann ——— Mbappe
    Pogba
    Matuidi Kante
    Hernandez Umtiti Varane Pavard
    Lloris​
     
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    Cheering for Argentina but think France will win. Can’t see them failing to score.
     
  20. Gabriel Beidh an lá linn Gold Member

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    He's not in their side anymore.