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In reply to the discussion: Here we go World - one month of the beautiful game -countdown to opening ceremony and the first game [View all]Ron Obvious
(6,261 posts)48. That was surprisingly good for an opening game considering my expectations
I came in late, but saw the last 3 goals. Those last two were beauts.
Sure, Saudi Arabia are awful and yeah, it's Russia, but a good win for the hosts is good for the tournament. Expectations in Russia were so low, this may unleash veritably World Cup fever.
I'd raise a glass of Vodka to them if I were still drinking.
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Here we go World - one month of the beautiful game -countdown to opening ceremony and the first game [View all]
malaise
Jun 2018
OP
K&R. Not only the beautiful game, but also the most popular game in the world, by far
lunamagica
Jun 2018
#5
Can't wait to see people get kicked in the shin and immediately grab their face!
ExciteBike66
Jun 2018
#30
Many of the games will be on too damn early here. I miss when I could watch them on Canadian
suffragette
Jun 2018
#53
He sure made a crucial error but De Gea is one of the best keepers on the planet
malaise
Jun 2018
#82