Football World Cup - Russia 2018

[AndyRM]

Alternatively, do this, if you are stylish and cool as a frozen cucumber that's been in a freezer for many years:

 

[Reynard]

Right, here we go. Brazil v Mexico.

I'm really looking forward to this one.

 

[Smokin Joe]

I looked at the penalty rules this morning. Maybe the pundits should.

Once the kicker starts his/her approach toward the ball, he/she may not interrupt his/movement. Failure to kick the ball as specified shall result in a rekick.” Let the kicker place the ball, but make certain the ball is touching the penalty mark or line before blowing the whistle to allow the kick. The kicker may run at an angle, arc or straight at the ball. However, no stopping or pausing no matter how short during the run before the ball is kicked is permitted.

By "Interrupt his/her movement", I take that to mean the kicker should not stop. Breaking stride and altering speed of the run up is ok.

 

[Tail End Charlie]

My preferred technique would be to run up fast and blast it with a toe poke. It could go anywhere so how's the keeper going to save that??

 

[Reynard]

Nice bright game. Hope it carries on like this.

 

[matiz]

Mexico are looking well up for this one

 

[Tin Pot]

‘Kin hell.

Come on Brazil.

 

[Reynard]

Oh dear, more theatrics from Neymar.

 

[rich p]

Neymar isn't devoid of talent obviously but he must be the most over-rated player pound per transfer fee?

 

[Reynard]

Neymar isn't devoid of talent obviously but he must be the most over-rated player pound per transfer fee?

^^^ this.

They must think he poops gold coins or something.

 

[Reynard]

Well, 0-0 at half time, but definitely not dull.

 

[philk56]

Pretty even so far I'd say. Would be nice for Mexico to finally get past the last 16.

 

[AndyRM]

Neymar isn't devoid of talent obviously but he must be the most over-rated player pound per transfer fee?

I can think of a few, but Pogba must be up there?

 

[rich p]

I can think of a few, but Pogba must be up there?

True!

 

[Reynard]

Neymar's ridiculous fee pushed up the whole transfer market in general, so now a mediocre player is in the £30m-50m bracket. So by inference, the over-rated tag applies to a fair few...