Day 18: Russia-Spain, Croatia-Denmark

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His contribution in attack is unbelievable and he is very good with the ball. But, Godin's defensive side of the game is much more impressive. So, basically, it comes down to what you prefer.
I think Ramos is superb at the back, of course, going forward and his distribution is second to none. Godin is excellent but for me Ramos is quite ahead of him overall.
 

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Spain make games boring, they just suck the life out of these situations.
 

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His contribution in attack is unbelievable and he is very good with the ball. But, Godin's defensive side of the game is much more impressive. So, basically, it comes down to what you prefer.
Godin gets to camp in his box with loads of teammates around him for club and country. How is he playing in systems less flattering to defenders?
 

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Spain will end with 68% possession with this rate won't they ? 2010 all over again.
 

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Go Drago... erm... Dzyuba... smack the two feckers near you!
 

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Why would Russia not take one of the few opportunities to put it into the box? It’s complerely bizarre.
 

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Lopetegui must be feeling horrible right now watching this.

Spain pretty much have a bye to the finals and he can't take any part in it, despite working with the National Team for the past two years.

He's on a hiding to nothing at Madrid as well.
 

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Spain bore the hell out of me, I’d rather watch Saudi Arabia at least it’s a laugh when they get in the final 3rd.
 

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Infantino deported to Siberia if the referee does not make a trick for the hosts this game
 

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Overall he's the best IMV. I don't really think anyone comes close.
Most overrated certainly. I think thiago silva and godin are better than him, bonucci too. A few goals in the CL and stand up leadership sways opinion big time.
 

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Don't know why you guys are blaming Spain.
Russia are the culprits.
 

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The Russian fans won’t take the own goal lightly, if they get knocked out now Ignashevich best keep out of the public eye for a while, for his own safety.
 

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Russia are defensive, Spain have little intention of pushing for the second to kill the game when they can just do it with this dull possession game.

I hate Tiki-Taka. Kill it with fire.
 

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This game is so boring. Spain are sending me to sleep. Dullest match I’ve watched so far.
 

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Most overrated certainly. I think thiago silva and godin are better than him, bonucci too. A few goals in the CL and stand up leadership sways opinion big time.
I'm just judging it from watching him play.
 

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This is how you make football boring. Feck this possession and tiki taka crap.