Posted on 07/11/2018 9:43:01 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
This is a FIFA World Cup™ semi-final decades in the making. Both sides have waited patiently for their turn, each experiencing heartbreak in prior editions since they last appeared in the final four. Croatia have 'only' had to wait 20 years (semi-finalists at France 1998), while England last reached the semi-final stage 28 years ago at Italy 1990.
Indeed, this first World Cup meeting between the pair will have a historic outcome. Croatia were defeated by hosts France back in 1998, meaning they have never reached a World Cup Final, while the Three Lions have only reached the Final once before, when they lifted their sole World Cup Trophy more than half-a-century ago - on home soil in 1966.
If both coaches are honest, they will admit that before Russia 2018 started, they would not have anticipated reaching this stage. But both sides have certainly earned their place with valiant performances.
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It was cool to see Melania and Donald warming up to the Croatian president today, a stylish blond woman. She and Melania had an animated conversation.
She’ll be in Moscow with French President Macron as guests of Russian President Putin.
They’ll attend the championship game on Sunday.
Don’t Look Back In Anger
https://youtu.be/cmpRLQZkTb8
Modric has virtually no chance to win the Golden Boot award. Why, you ask? The Golden Boot goes to the top goal scorer.
Modric will most likely win the Golden Ball award, which goes to the best player at the World Cup.
You’re right, I got them confused.
Yes, Modric will win the Golden Ball.
can’t always get what you want.
https://variety.com/2018/music/news/mick-jagger-curse-world-cup-1202871180/
52nd minute, Belgium leads the third place match 1-0.
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