Hum... my happy-go-lucky Europhilia did suffer a period of melancholic moping post Brexit, but thank you France and Ireland for brining me back on! This game reminded me why I am pretty fond of Franc… (View Post)

What was wrong with France??? I don't think I have ever seen such unwilling, insipid performance from the host nation, no less. FR lacked in pace, movement, accuracy and ... will. Switzerland would h… (View Post)

Have to admit I am getting just a little impatient fidgety... In the last World cup I thought the Franco-Swiss encounter was on of the most memorable games of that competition, so really hoping for a… (View Post)

HR is actually international abbreviation proper for Croatia - if that's what you mean? Whenever I am nerdy-technical, I actually long for an approving pat on the back! (View Post)

Gasp! :anguished: You tease, right? I mean, Balotelli's career has been pretty much chucked down the drain by excessive antics. I thought nothing screamed lesser team-spirit than him standing far ahe… (View Post)