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Soccer/Football

T_i_B

(14,841 posts) Tue Jun 5, 2018, 01:34 PM Jun 2018

The World Cup will soon be upon us..... [View all]

Who is your tip to lift the trophy?

Who will be the surprise team of the tournament?

Who will be the standout players?

Which teams will flop?

And of course, how will England contrive to cock things up this time?

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The World Cup will soon be upon us..... [View all] T_i_B Jun 2018 OP

I'm not as stoked about the World Cup as I have been in previous years Ron Obvious Jun 2018 #1

I would agree about Germany being favourites T_i_B Jun 2018 #4

My stupid country (USA) didn't even make it in this year, so, throw all the crap you want shenmue Jun 2018 #2

My country (England) have failed to qualify before now T_i_B Jun 2018 #3

Looking forward to this cup bluecollar2 Jun 2018 #5

My Geordie friend (who lives in Russia) assigned teams to his FB friends geardaddy Jun 2018 #6

No clear favorites for me but fun to watch ( or listen) GusBob Jun 2018 #7

Spain drew 3-3 with Portugal last night. T_i_B Jun 2018 #8