Day 1: Brazil vs. Croatia
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Well either way Modric and Rakitic will probably be the two deeper lying midfielders so...
Too much talk. Just start the worldwide revolution already 
Corluka as CB, really?
So it's actually Kovacic that starts, not Brozovic.
Ugh its still 45 minutes away...
So Kovacic is playing? Excellent.
Croatia's midfield is not enough to save them here. 3-0 Brazil.
God knows how much I owe Darijo Srna for his exploits in my FM sides over the years.
Paulinho starts because he generally pretty good for Brazil.
Neymar vs Srna be a good battle
This. Great fullback!
Can't wait for this, should be a great game and an exciting atmosphere. Make us Balkans proud Croatia!
Looking at the lineup, Croatia's midfield will be there for the taking by Brazil. Scolari will be licking his lips at the prospect of scoring goals on the counterattacks.
However, Croatia's midfield can make things difficult for Brazil. If Croatia can build up a period of sustained pressure, Brazil will find it very difficult to set up attacks. This is going to be a tight match.
However, Croatia's midfield can make things difficult for Brazil. If Croatia can build up a period of sustained pressure, Brazil will find it very difficult to set up attacks. This is going to be a tight match.
Oh right, I thought it would be Kovacic playing in CM alongside Modric.
Attacking FB are always the best
Modric will bring calm to the Croatian midfield. Still so under rated.
The 3 midfielders for Croatia will all interchange
Croatia midfield >>> Brazil midfield. That means even though Brazil might be stronger overall, we hopefully get a great game
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Is he really underrated by anyone with a decent knowledge of football? He starts for the Champions League winners.
I was hoping to see Kovacic start. I've been hearing a lot of good things about him but I've yet to see him play. Hopefully he'll come on in the second half at some point and have a part to play in Croatia's remaining two games.
EDIT: Oh wait, Kovacic is starting. Nice.
EDIT: Oh wait, Kovacic is starting. Nice.
Results private?
Neymar - Fred - Hulk
Kovacic
Modric - Rakitic
Marcelo - Thiago Silva - Lovren - Alves
Pletikosa
That be strongest Brazatia team?
Kovacic
Modric - Rakitic
Marcelo - Thiago Silva - Lovren - Alves
Pletikosa
That be strongest Brazatia team?
He's pretty much seen as one of the top 5 midfielders in the world, hardly underrated.
So fecking excited lets start !!!!
If you believe he`s the best CM in the world or at least 2nd to Vidal, then maybe?
I think Luiz is a better player than Lovren.Neymar - Fred - Hulk
Kovacic
Modric - Rakitic
Marcelo - Thiago Silva - Lovren - Alves
Pletikosa
That be strongest Brazatia team?
I'll post the results at 9
Yep he is doing Brazilian tv in 2018.
He is there to give his insight into many world cups he watched on tv with rest of us!
Who do we want to win?
Australian coverage is so shit.. They're actually only talking about Australia - Chile tomorrow. How about focus on the match about to be played!
..managed to get Martin Tyler though
..managed to get Martin Tyler though
Oh feck off Ladbrokes. You're all a bunch of knobs.
Croatia.
Brazil losing at home in their opening match would be hilarious.
wont happen though.
As long as its 6-5 I don't mind
Brazil
Who actually runs the redcafe twitter account?
I'm bored. I thought this match started at 8!
Those Cameroon tackles in 1990 
I remember watching the Senegal v France in school.
I remember watching the Senegal v France in school.
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