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Old 10-07-2016, 22:48
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Where are Nani's shorts?
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Old 10-07-2016, 22:48
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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.
The expanded Champions League format has ruined the competition too.

All about money.
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Old 10-07-2016, 22:49
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Hungary led Portugal three times and would've knocked them out if they'd held onto any of those leads.
And if Ronaldo hadn't got injured, he would have been on the pitch longer in the final.
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Old 10-07-2016, 22:49
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Is the Portugal manager a bit miffed with Ronaldo?
It wil be all forgotten about after the massive party they will have tonight
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Old 10-07-2016, 22:49
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They'll be dancing in the streets in Lisbon and.......erm, erm, erm........
Funchal , Madeira !
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Old 10-07-2016, 22:49
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Enjoy him lifting the trophy.
Darn I was hoping it'd slip out of his hair gelled fingers and knock him out.
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Old 10-07-2016, 22:49
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God look at Ronaldo with the trophy. I think he really does think it's all about him at times.
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Old 10-07-2016, 22:49
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Quality goal won it.
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Old 10-07-2016, 22:50
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Well done Portugal, on the night France were poor & nothing 'clicked'. Take nothing away from Portugal though.
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Old 10-07-2016, 22:50
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LOL he looked like he was going to fall any second before scoring a fantastic goal
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Old 10-07-2016, 22:50
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I'd rather see the celebrations than this
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Old 10-07-2016, 22:50
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At least he has won a La Liga and and a Copa Del Rey
Nope, he hasn't won La Liga or Copa Del Rey for that matter.
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Old 10-07-2016, 22:50
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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.
This is the format that the teams signed up to. Can't blame Portugal if they qualified in 3rd place. Nobody was able to beat them in the knockout stages.
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Old 10-07-2016, 22:50
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They were still the best footballing side though by a distance although that isn't enough
They were used to bullying teams with weaker defences but tonight was too tough a nut to crack
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Old 10-07-2016, 22:50
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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.
majority of these goals against poor sides and countries when was the last time you saw either of these two do it against top club sides or countries
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Old 10-07-2016, 22:50
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God look at Ronaldo with the trophy. I think he really does think it's all about him at times.
Erm he's the captain
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Old 10-07-2016, 22:50
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Off for a Nando's then?
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Old 10-07-2016, 22:51
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God look at Ronaldo with the trophy. I think he really does think it's all about him at times.
Captain lifting his country's first ever major trophy, I think he can be allowed to enjoy it without too much scrutiny.
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Old 10-07-2016, 22:52
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Both are past their best at the highest level
I would say Ronaldo's overall influence in games is declining but he will still score more than anyone else.

Messi's influence on Barcelona is still as high as ever.

majority of these goals against poor sides and countries
What poor sides? The sides they play week in week out are no weaker than what you see in other leagues.
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Old 10-07-2016, 22:53
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The expanded Champions League format has ruined the competition too.

All about money.
There are only three teams that can win it

Real Madrid
Barcelona

And

Bayern Munich
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Old 10-07-2016, 22:53
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Erm he's the captain
I know. I was referring to him leaning forward and holding it over the barrier with both hands. Just looked a bit individual to me. Usually the captain holds it up as a group. No matter.
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Old 10-07-2016, 22:53
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There are only three teams that can win it

Real Madrid
Barcelona

And

Bayern Munich
Athletico Madrid also.
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Old 10-07-2016, 22:54
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GOAL! Portugal lead!
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Old 10-07-2016, 22:54
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I would say Ronaldo's overall influence in games is declining but he will still score more than anyone else.

Messi's influence on Barcelona is still as high as ever.
Would kind of agree with that but mainly against poorer opposition.

Next World Cup will be last one for both
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Old 10-07-2016, 22:54
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majority of these goals against poor sides and countries when was the last time you saw either of these two do it against top club sides or countries
Are you for real ? Ronaldo and Messi both score against top sides every season. If you think they are passed it then every other player may as well just give up now.
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