England Vs Argentina - Weds 8pm
I have been impressed by our performances up to this point as this World Cup has shown that the distance in quality between the big teams and smaller is probably as narrow as it's ever been, yet we have overcome each challenge with a mixture of team cohesion and individual brilliance (Bellingham). This challenge however will be a new level to what we have faced so far.
I really dislike Argentina as we have so much history from Maradona and the hand of God, to Beckhams sending off through Simeone's dramatics, whilst I can't manage to like Messi despite his brilliance. I expect a typical Argentine performance, one that includes foul play, gamesmanship, a win at all costs attitude, and also some wonderful moments of football from them. In my view the referee will decide if this descends into mayhem or is a fair football match, I hope they have a good officiating team, there is no reason to not have as they have had a whole tournament to appraise their officials.
I really hope Rice is back and fit as he will make a huge difference. There is scope for someone to become a hero in this match and we have a few contenders but I feel most peoples money would be on Bellingham, probably Mbappe aside I think he is the player of the tournament so far.
I have a feeling this is going to be emotional!
I really dislike Argentina as we have so much history from Maradona and the hand of God, to Beckhams sending off through Simeone's dramatics, whilst I can't manage to like Messi despite his brilliance. I expect a typical Argentine performance, one that includes foul play, gamesmanship, a win at all costs attitude, and also some wonderful moments of football from them. In my view the referee will decide if this descends into mayhem or is a fair football match, I hope they have a good officiating team, there is no reason to not have as they have had a whole tournament to appraise their officials.
I really hope Rice is back and fit as he will make a huge difference. There is scope for someone to become a hero in this match and we have a few contenders but I feel most peoples money would be on Bellingham, probably Mbappe aside I think he is the player of the tournament so far.
I have a feeling this is going to be emotional!
Comments
Win at all costs only succeeds when weak officiating is in play.
A sad expectation for a WC Semi Final isn't it?