I'm proud of the boys.

They lost but played very well and dominated most of the game against a very good France team. It was one hell of a game but sadly not to be. France did what they needed to in big moments and they go through. I think they will win the World Cup now.

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Abstraction · 61-69, M

England looked the better side all day to me. It was like two bulls fighting, England looked stronger but France had the pointier horns for scoring.
I'm hoping for Croatia or Morocco now. Like to see same old teams be moved aside by the hopeful teams.
I really try to get into this game but it frustrates me no end. Along with best player awards they should give out an Academy Award. Tired of watching players dive, roll around on the ground in 'agony', lying there dying and getting medics out for someone brushing their sleeve. Seriously, get up you lame wankers. So many games and even a world cup final (Germany in the 1990s I think it was) decided because of dives or dreadful decisions. For someone to enjoy it you have to be able to rationalise this rubbish and call it 'gamesmanship'. I've been unable to do that. It's rare in Australian rules, rugby or American football for a game to be decided on a single decision as it is here. Otherwise it's briliant to watch.

Burnley123 · 41-45, M

@Abstraction It's the same here in our more physical sports. If you get hurt in rugby you don't let the other guy think that they did. You hide the pain. All your teammates would lose respect for you if you rolled around. I do think Englan played well and it's nice that some neutrals agree so that I don't look completely biased.

We just need a sharper horn!