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Old 10-07-2016, 22:43
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Well, congratulations to the worst Portugal side in years. You finally won something thanks in no small part to your goalkeeper.
The worst Portugal side was the one in the last World Cup
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Old 10-07-2016, 22:43
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Did Messi do anything in the WC 2014 final?
He picked up a ludicrous Man of the Match award, if I remember rightly.
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Old 10-07-2016, 22:44
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Well done Portugal. They're due one for consistency.
It's a bit like what happens sometimes at the Oscars...Portugal have deserved one for their body of work but they won it when way below their best.
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Old 10-07-2016, 22:44
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Messi's career doesn't revolve around what Ronaldo achieves. Messi will still be remembered by the majority as a better footballer.
Both are past their best at the highest level
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Old 10-07-2016, 22:44
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Deschamps' infatuation with Gignac and Coman is absolutely puzzling.
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Old 10-07-2016, 22:44
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Can't believe that Portugal have won. At least it was without greasy gigolo Rolando smirking and sneering on the pitch during most of the game.

Not much sympathy for France they had it all, home advantage massive crowd support but they looked out of form, ideas and much interest until Portugal shot in the extra time winner.

Gignac will have bad dreams about his off the post miss late in the 90 minutes which is what he deserves.
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Old 10-07-2016, 22:44
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I think they need to rework the group stages though, they have almost become pointless under this format. For a side to finish 3rd in their group, not win a single game in that group and then go on to win doesn't feel right.
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Old 10-07-2016, 22:44
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Did Messi do anything in the WC 2014 final?
They gave him player of the tournament, even though he wasn't even the best Argentina player there.
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Old 10-07-2016, 22:45
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I think France were found out a little tonight. Faced two 4th seeds at the L16 and L8 stage and were outplayed for long periods by Germany in the semi.
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Old 10-07-2016, 22:45
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He picked up a ludicrous Man of the Match award, if I remember rightly.
That was the player of the tournament trophy, and yes it was a ludicrous decision.
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Old 10-07-2016, 22:45
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Well I thought they probably deserved it over 120 minutes...just. Fair do's to them!

And it was a decent goal to win it. And yay no penalties. So congrats to Portugal from a not too bitter Welshie!
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Old 10-07-2016, 22:45
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Despite their insistence on sticking with the 24 team format, surely UEFA will have to make some changes for 2020? A team who won one game in seven in 90 minutes,including finishing third without a single win in the group stage have won the tournament. There's going to be a lot of criticism coming thier way.
The criticism should be directed at the teams that couldn't beat Portugal. If France can't beat a team that finishes 3rd in the group, then it's their fault, not the format of the tournament.
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Old 10-07-2016, 22:45
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Why is Mowbray comparing the Portuguese players to jellyfish?
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Old 10-07-2016, 22:46
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Is Nani still wearing shorts..?
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Old 10-07-2016, 22:46
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Is the Portugal manager a bit miffed with Ronaldo?
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Old 10-07-2016, 22:46
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They gave him player of the tournament, even though he wasn't even the best Argentina player there.
That was a disgrace, now if Ronaldo gets voted player of the tournament would be equally disgraceful
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Old 10-07-2016, 22:46
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He picked up a ludicrous Man of the Match award, if I remember rightly.
Was ridiculous, he wasn't even the best player in the Argentina side.
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Old 10-07-2016, 22:46
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Both are past their best at the highest level
And yet still above everyone else except maybe Suarez.
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Old 10-07-2016, 22:46
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Portugal vs Austria a couple of weeks back, the commentator said "we're obviously not watching the European champions here", and I remember nodding my head in agreement. Football, eh?
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Old 10-07-2016, 22:47
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Both are past their best at the highest level
Eh ? They both still score goals for fun. Ronaldo scored over 50 goals and Messi scored over 40 goals last season. They would both still get in every single football team in the world easily.
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Old 10-07-2016, 22:47
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Pepe and Ronaldo have won the Champions League and the Euros this year
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Old 10-07-2016, 22:47
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At least it was without greasy gigolo Rolando smirking and sneering on the pitch during most of the game.
Enjoy him lifting the trophy.
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Old 10-07-2016, 22:47
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The criticism should be directed at the teams that couldn't beat Portugal. If France can't beat a team that finishes 3rd in the group, then it's their fault, not the format of the tournament.
Hungary led Portugal three times and would've knocked them out if they'd held onto any of those leads.
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Old 10-07-2016, 22:47
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I think France were found out a little tonight. Faced two 4th seeds at the L16 and L8 stage and were outplayed for long periods by Germany in the semi.
They were still the best footballing side though by a distance although that isn't enough
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Old 10-07-2016, 22:47
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Wow some people really are bitter that Portugal won on the night!

Portugal won end of!
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