Russia 2018 World Cup Open Thread – Thursday 28 June

King Hippo - June 28, 2018June 28, 2018

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Alas, today we close out Group play. ONE WHOLE FUCKING DAY OFF after this (I originally thought two), which I simply cannot abide. Fuck your rest and recovery time. Group H - Senegal (+345) v. Colombia (-120; draw +255) (10:00 EST, Fox) Be wary of these #HailGAMBLOR numbers, FOAR Senegal still need

Not for the Weak: World Cup Day 11 Open Thread

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Don T - June 24, 2018June 24, 2018

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Them’s the Senegalese, who are electric. They ain’t stressed, which is welcome. For all the surprising games in this World Cup, there’s been plenty of dread. The Americas have done poorly at the World Cup. ?? If it weren’t for Uruguay and México… Yeah, I’d still be watching, but also having

Russia 2018–World Cup Day 5: Navigating Monday

King Hippo - June 18, 2018June 18, 2018

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Dodging work on Monday is especially difícil. FFS, I actually have a conference call scheduled for this afternoon. I for reals have to talk to other carbon-based life forms on the fucking phone, during the World Cup. SIGH. First World problemos. Anyway, above is Tunisian Kenza Fourati, because reasons ok! Group F -

World Cup 2018 Panama Preview: The Dirtiest Players in the Game

Wakezilla - June 8, 2018June 8, 2018

Panama is an interesting team (on paper) because their World Cup tournament could go one of two ways. The first way is what most people are predicting: the oldest and arguably least talented squad in the tournament is going to finish last and will be lucky to score a goal.