The Football.....

[Dayvo]

How comes there's a German referee?

I thought once the tournament had got to this stage, officials from countries in the last 16 weren't allowed to carry on.

 

[gavroche]

I have just watched the introduction of the national anthems of Portugal and Poland. The game is played in Marseille, France, the teams are Portuguese and Polish and the introduction was done in ........English!!!!! Why? This is France ffs!!!! In France, we speak FRENCH, not English. I know English is becoming the international language but does it have to be to such an extent?
Some years ago, my mother flew from Paris to Liverpool and she complained that all the announcements on the plane were made in English only. As she didn't speak English, she had no idea what was being said. There seem to be no respect for other languages. That is very wrong and I am glad I still teach my language to those who still appreciate it.

 

[Dayvo]

. I know English is becoming the international language but does it have to be to such an extent?

Oui!

Sorry, I mean 'we.'

 

[Andrew_P]

I have just watched the introduction of the national anthems of Portugal and Poland. The game is played in Marseille, France, the teams are Portuguese and Polish and the introduction was done in ........English!!!!! Why? This is France ffs!!!! In France, we speak FRENCH, not English. I know English is becoming the international language but does it have to be to such an extent?
Some years ago, my mother flew from Paris to Liverpool and she complained that all the announcements on the plane were made in English only. As she didn't speak English, she had no idea what was being said. There seem to be no respect for other languages. That is very wrong and I am glad I still teach my language to those who still appreciate it.

Rien que des conneries, vous parle angalais viva le Brexit!

 

[Dayvo]

Poland playing excellent football at the mo, playing Portugal off the park. Long may it continue.

 

[ianrauk]

Poland playing excellent football at the mo, playing Portugal off the park. Long may it continue.

Not that long then...

 

[Dayvo]

Great strike from Sanches to bring the scores level.

 

[Dayvo]

Not that long then...

Half an hour is a long time in football!

 

[Levo-Lon]

Cracking game..

 

[potsy]

The curse of @Dayvo strikes again

 

[Dayvo]

The curse of @Dayvo strikes again

I haven't finished yet, potsy!

 

[potsy]

I haven't finished yet, potsy!

Can you tell us all how well Portugal are playing now to give me a chance with my sweepstake team Poland?

 

[Dayvo]

Portugal gaining momentum as they take big strides to winning the competition.

Good enough?

 

[ianrauk]

Mid game duldrums

 

[Levo-Lon]

Shame its gone to the spot