Posted on 07/15/2018 2:44:46 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
And then there were two. 63 games filled with drama, intrigue, set-piece goals and surprise results have determined our finalists: France and Croatia. There is a distinctly 1998 feel to this World Cup Final, evoking more than a few memories of the global finals which saw France emerge victorious on home soil two decades ago.
Vatreni will be out for revenge from their final four defeat against Les Bleus back in 1998, with the then debutants denied a place in a maiden Final by Lilian Thuram's only international goals. France will be hoping their captain in the Final that followed that semi-final victory just over 20 years ago is their good luck charm at the Luzhniki Stadium. Didier Deschamps could become only the third man - after Mario Zagallo and Franz Beckenbauer - to lift the Trophy as a player and coach, if he can replicate from the dugout the successful Final he had against A Seleção in 1998.
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One of the best fullbacks of all time. No Carlos Alberto, but really good.
Well deserved.
Ironic his name is Lame in German.
France wins 2nd World Cup title, beats Croatia 4-2
http://www.fox29.com/sports/world-cup/france-wins-world-cup-with-4-2-victory-over-croatia
Pussy Riot Protests During World Cup, Upstages Putin
https://www.nbcboston.com/news/sports/Pussy-Riot-Protest-During-World-Cup-Putin-488229991.html
Nice pics, thanks for sharing. Looks like you live right in the middle of hipsterville ;-)
Thank you cartan. We live a medium walk from there on Stralau.
World Cup final 2018 – France celebrations marred after win over Croatia as two fans die and cops fire tear gas on supporters in Paris
https://www.thesun.co.uk/world-cup-2018/6787776/world-cup-2018-final-france-celebrations-police-tear-gas-violence-fans-dead/
Great links during WC2018. Thanks!
Was a heck of a ride. I think I missed watching 1.5 games.
Thank you for adding great comments safeasthebanks!
Mario Barth
Net worth: 70 Million Euros
In 2014, Barth established a new world record: Barth managed to increase the record he had set in 2008 as the German comedian in the category "live-comedy with the largest audience" with an audience of "116,498". Guinness World Records judge Eva Norris had observed the world record attempt.
2018 World Cup awards: Modric wins Golden Ball; Mbappe named best young player; Golden Glove to Courtois
Turns out today, tomorrow and Wednesday. Another day of pay.
Was crazy hot because of the lighting but she had fun.
Next two days won’t be so long there.
Today they had the 100 children run into the studio area through a gate. Our daughter positioned herself into the first row for that. Then for the end the 100 children released balloons but it had to be at the same time so it took five tries. That’s 500 balloons flying around Berlin.
Our daughter also got Mario’s autograph.
Last week, as a journalist my wife got invited to preview a movie for review and since it is for children she took our daughter. The theater only had a few other people and our daughter wanted to sit in the first row so she could have her feet up. picture
The name of the movie is Captain Sharky and will be released in the theaters here next month. German animation. My wife took a picture which I think is technically against the rules but it is very poor quality. They both liked the movie, said it was funny. picture
I challenged my daughter to find a four-leaf clover because last Friday The 13th I found one while walking the puppy. She found three in 10 minutes! picture
Thank You Posters and Lurkers!
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It's Over Rover.
Roll the credits.
We live a medium walk from there on Stralau.I live in Wilmersdorf. Far away from the hipsters :-)
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