Nah a team like Spain is still more than good enough where even in that scenario they'll likely dominate
Day 8: Japan vs Costa Rica | Belgium vs Morocco | Croatia vs Canada | Spain vs Germany
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Why do these Bayern players choke away our tournaments? 
Musiala has to score that.
He is a good player, with erratic finishing. Excellent movement, good physical gifts and better general technique than many give him credit for.
Musiala you have to play that across
Musiala should have rolled it across the box. Teammate had a tap-in.
oh my god Musiala
Could have square that for a tap in
Ronaldo scores that
And he fecks it up
Musiala has to square that. Shearer speaking as striker saying he had no option but to shoot.
So does half the Caf.
Has to square it. Shearer talking out his hoop.
Musiala has to score there!
Tbf Stolperbeck and Süle choked the tournament awayWhy do these Bayern players choke away our tournaments?
looks like Musiala is good at everything but shooting
I mean it's been a 50/50 game with Spain who are the best side in the world, bit harsh. They've just been panicking with their finishes
Germany look better with Sane and Füllkrug on
Shearer “had to take the shot” and “had to just hit it hard”
Or… pass it, or place it?
Idiot
Or… pass it, or place it?
Idiot
This Spanish team is packed full of potential but no way their the best team at the moment, too young and too inexperienced to be so and Germany has been clearly dreadful in both matches.
It's not looking good for them at the moment and no big batch of talent coming in to save the day like it did back in 2010.
Shearer (and commentators) talking about linesman holding the flag up late is always funny. Like they've just come out of a coma and it's new
Is Fullkrug Germany's Rickie Lambert?
I think they could beat France. Not sure on Brazil. Yeah that's a prospective QF isn't it so luck of the draw.
Just feels like a WC that's going to suit them especially with return of amazing quality in midfield. They grew into last year's euros after a slow start and could've made the final and much more convincing start this time.
Innit! It's actually a really good rule that helps reduce bad decisions.
He’s got 10+ goals this season for Bayern already. He should’ve scored.
Awful miss. Should have played it across.
It's a clear offside and if you're not able to see why Rüdiger is getting an unfair advantage in that position then I don't know what to say.
It is indeed not looking good but Germany haven't been dreadful in either match. Too soft in some situations defensively and not direct enough in attack. But the players have created a lot of scoring chances that they simply haven't taken.
Still plenty of time left in this game
Nah if they get knocked out we should offer him sympathy while secretly laughing behind his back
One of the worst atmospheres so far
Sounds like a morgue
Sounds like a morgue
Nah Spain are the most talented team for sure. Best coaches, and they perform the best on the pitch. They were the best team in the euros too, lost on pens to Italy in the semi final.
No batch of talent? Musiala is literally one of the best teenagers in world football!!
Haha was thinking the same
These refs are awful
Big risk for Japan, if Costa Rica beat Germany it would eliminate them
I don’t disagree with not flagging tight offsides in case it’s a mistake and ruins a goal scoring opportunity.
What I don’t like, is flagging it way later. If the break doesn’t lead to a big chance, a goal or a penalty etc, then just play on if it’s tight enough as makes feck all difference.
What I don’t like, is flagging it way later. If the break doesn’t lead to a big chance, a goal or a penalty etc, then just play on if it’s tight enough as makes feck all difference.
Why is shearer having a meltdown over the offside?
It was a very marginal offside. The linesman is absolutely right to let them go as it could lead to a goal. That’s the whole point of the rule.
It was a very marginal offside. The linesman is absolutely right to let them go as it could lead to a goal. That’s the whole point of the rule.
Yeah, I don't get why people complain about it. We'd lose some goals if the linesman flagged straight away. They're not always right. Letting it go to VAR if a goal is scored is better than the linesman basing it on his opinion.
What are the linesman waiting for? Players are offside by 2-3m but he just has to wait another 10 sec.
i get it if it is close and hard to call, but when it is so obvious?
i get it if it is close and hard to call, but when it is so obvious?
Blowing up the kick off for the second half for someone being in front of the line when they kicked it backwards was the biggest bit of dickhead refereeing of the year for me.