Posted on 06/30/2018 6:38:06 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
The knockout stages of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia begin on Saturday, with France and Argentina set to meet in Kazan for the first Round of 16 encounter. These two heavyweights of international football are always among the favourites to lift the Trophy, and boast of some of the games biggest superstars, from Paul Pogba and Antoine Griezmann to Lionel Messi and Angel Di Maria. It is a duel to warm the hearts of every devotee of the beautiful game.
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Shootout ends 4-3 as Eric Dier scores. England advances.
Colombia took their foot off of the pedal in the second Extra Time period, they had all the momentum.
Maybe it’s England’s year, after all.
But Sweden won’t be easy.
Shock England win on penalties!
I’m happy for Pickford, though, since he plays for Everton.
Prefect (sic) Müggelsee day I tell you that!coming and going by bicycle.
Yesterday I rode my bicycle at Tempelhof Airport (now a park).
27 is my Birthday.
This guy stood on a motorized wheel while making a video. Was moving quick too.
Sunday my daughter played table soccer at an outdoor party. Her team won 8 to 3, she was the goalie and only girl.
Saturday we went to the large fountain because a couple of days before I watched them cleaning it. I went around and picked up the garbage when I noticed it after this photo (just saying, the breeze blew it there). pic 2
Water was really cold but we got drenched anyway and was great fun.
Next are Quarter Finals.
Have a Happy Fourth of July!
A new day and a new way for England penalties!
electric wheel
‘MUM, I’M NOT COMING HOME’
https://www.thesun.co.uk/world-cup-2018/6690564/england-heroes-hilarious-reactions-colombia-jesse-lingard-world-cup-2018/
brilliant new KFC advert
https://www.thesun.co.uk/world-cup-2018/6688134/world-cup-2018-neymar-diving-kfc/
Then on the way back home I saw a little red pirate ship I wanted to take a picture of. So I asked my family to wait while I stepped over barrier tape that sealed off the area by the water there due to construction. I took the picture and then I noticed right there was a sunken treasure ship. Called my daughter over and told her we are going back when we get a rope and a hook.
Why ask? You answer your own question. And, I agree with you. All of it— boring. But soccer... more so. Having been dragged to World Cup parties..... sorry. A decision made to not live life as a spectator sport-— now that is not boring. And, a matter of taste which no-one is arguing.
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