Croatia threw a strop about Footballs Coming Home too , they were always going to be upset about this.
I agree with you, I think it's funny but I can see why they're angry.
Day 8: Japan vs Costa Rica | Belgium vs Morocco | Croatia vs Canada | Spain vs Germany
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik and Imran hold a long overdue conversation about United's awful league form with 1 win in 7. They discuss a disappointing draw at Bournemouth, a not so disappointing draw against Liverpool and a crushing defeat at Chelsea - Is time nearly over for Erik Ten Hag?
Then in a special second half of the pod, Nik welcomes Natalie ( https://twitter.com/natalie_17) to discuss the fortunes of Manchester United Women as they booked a place in the FA Cup Final after a historic first ever win vs. Chelsea.
I agree with you, I think it's funny but I can see why they're angry.
Now I actually hope they feck em proper!
That’s the spirit!!
Japan manager costing them qualification.
5 ex-Chelsea players starting for Belgium and Lukaku on the bench. I guess I'm a red devil for a few hours.
"We're going to feck Croatia" is good enough motivation for Croatian players today, even if it was a meaningless game.
I would rest my first team at least in the last game which would give Japan a chance.
We can now see Germany being the first team to push for the title after losing their first 2 matches. Funnily enough, a 2nd place in this group can put them in the path of aging Belgium, overhyped Portugal and the knackered winner of a dramatic France - England QF. While the winner of the group gets Modric's last dance, Brazil and Argentina in a row.
Or maybe I'm just getting ahead of myself.
Or maybe I'm just getting ahead of myself.
Bloody hell, Japan completely messed this up. They're probably out. Spain and Germany will know now that draw tonight would be a decent result for both. Could lead to a poor game.
Good for Onana to get more experience in big games.
Good point, being decisive is often looked upon as reckless in the Asian model of decision-making. This could explain Moriyasu's hesitancy to make changes, whether in tactics or personnel, when it's obvious that things weren't working in their favour.
Pretty much it. Earlier in the day, some of us were already saying that Moriyasu is pretty much hated by everyone supporting Japan because he does the same kind of stupid shit you see with Gareth Southgate. There are players who should have started on the pitch instead of starting on that bench - Asano, Mitoma, Ito, Tomiyasu, Minamino. Moriyasu is also the cnut who did not pick Kyogo Furuhashi in the squad at all.
If Japan crash out, I hope Kyogo will destroy Moriyasu with no holds barred on Twitter.
Japan manager ruined the Spain - Germany by idiotic team selection and tactics. Any half-decent manager would have won this match easily.
Yes, that would be sensible, especially with the dumb yellow card rule.
In the good old days the manager and the keeper would have committed Seppuku ( Harakiri).
Yeah Gareth.
It would definitely make that game a lot more exciting for neutrals but I am glad as I have a thousand euro on Germany to win the World Cup and I was sure it would be gone by the end of today.
Watch Spain and Germany draw tonight only for Japan and Costa Rica to get something against them respectively on Thursday, knocking Germany out as a result. Very unlikely but it would be typical of this unpredictable, yet thus far rather shite, World Cup.
Yeah I've probably gone over the top but still a massive opportunity blown for Japan
Lucky, lucky Germany. Just woke up. Costa Rica saved them here. Chance for them now to get through on GD last day even if they lose.
A loss to Spain would still be bad for Germany because who is to say that Spain will beat Japan?
I fear for Canada. Could see Croatia being motivated to destroy them. Defence was poor against Belgium and I think Croatia are better than Belgium (though they are lacking up front)
I think there are managers the country over who use those exact words when playing one of the big 6. It's not a problem they are trying to get there team motivated.
Managers will say a lot worse in training and dressing rooms, of course.
This dude said it directly to camera in an interview.
Knowing this World Cup I wouldn't be shocked at all if Japan manage to get something against Spain. Germany are as good as qualified if they manage to get a point tonight, though, because they'll absolutely hammer Costa Rica in the final game bar an upset of epic proportions.
Why did they make Onana look so small on the graphic when he’s the tallest in the team? 
No idea why but I fancy Morocco to win this
Eden man
Same.
After everything they have seen from the Belgium/Canada game, I think they know how and where to attack Belgium with energy.
Why? He's just being honest.
Good save by the Morrocan goalkeeper there. Feck Batshuayi.
why?
Didn't you watch their first match? Would be a real shocker if he said the otherwise
Stunning to see this level of honesty
It’s what you’d expect from someone who has been at City too long.
Loving the moroccan crowd so far. It makes me think for a moment that we're in a real World Cup.
I hope they get points tonight, as I think their match with Spain would be interesting for a lot of reasons.
I hope they get points tonight, as I think their match with Spain would be interesting for a lot of reasons.
A real World Cup?
Great post