nah not having that Clattenberg, watching that in real time there was next to nothing in that Neymar incident.
the Mexican defender 'placed' his foot on Neymar's foot while the latter was on the deck .. an out of order and stupid thing to do .. BUT .. Neymar's antics were totally o t t .. the incident was well handled by the referee .. However that was about the only leeway he gave to Mexico .. as in most games involving the Brazilians, the officiating was 60/40 biased in their favour, favours they do not deserve. The team is highly motivated, skilled and organised .. on the 'tails' side, they are mean, manipulative, sly and they always play for the Oscars. The actions of winners? .. let's hope not
England now know the kind of standard they'll need to achieve to have any chance from now on against the better teams. I hate to say it, I think that Mexico let alone Brazil would have beaten us this afternoon
This game pissed me off. The world cup is pissing me off suddenly. Time for bed. Dream of Charlton v Accrington Stanley. True romance. Not a dry eye in the bed guaranteed (now now...)
Looked like he just picked the ball up from between Neymars legs to me.
What has Clattenberg seen there to make him think its a red? did anyone else see it??
He may well have been stepped on, but the reaction afterwards is what you would expect from a 3 year old. I can’t stand him. No question he is a good player, but let’s himself down with his carry on.
Aluko made a good point. Brazil are disapointing when you compare them to the image we all have of them, but they have learned that they have to be pragmatic and are a more dangerous team for that beating they got at the last World Cup. They now are far more defensive minded and use their quality to break decisively. Where most nations can't link 4 or 5 quick incisive passes together, they can and any team that beats them won't be far off winning the tournament.
Belgium have got 7 English based players in their starting eleven, two based in China, one from France and one from Italy. And to be honest, on paper they look very strong... However, you can get at their defence, neither wing-back is particularly great at defending.
Does everyone appreciate that these players are not wearing soft soled running shoes but hard studded football boots?
i'm sure I won't be the only one on here that has been studded in various places, including getting trodden on right on the top of my foot. It hurt but I didn't roll around like i'd been shot - I got on with it.
Neymar is an embarrassment but that doesn't change the fact that Layun deliberately stood on his foot with his studs. Should've been reviewed and both players carded.
Does everyone appreciate that these players are not wearing soft soled running shoes but hard studded football boots?
Obviously Neymar was trodden on and the Mexican should have received a red or yellow card.
But even the 7 year old who was watching with me commented on Neymar's play acting.
Please tell me you did recognise that his rolling and writhing was acting ? Not to mention the fact that he was as right as rain straight after.
I am primarily backing up my original point that I agree with Clattenburg and that it was a red card for violent conduct. I think it was probably extremely painful for the first few seconds. But yes, he over does the rolling and writhing. But then he is by no means alone in doing that.
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Although he ended up at Malaga and dont think he impressed.
Now plays for our favourite team in Belgium
Agree with Bilic too, as each day goes on we worry more and more about Columbia!
England now know the kind of standard they'll need to achieve to have any chance from now on against the better teams. I hate to say it, I think that Mexico let alone Brazil would have beaten us this afternoon
Dream of Charlton v Accrington Stanley.
True romance. Not a dry eye in the bed guaranteed (now now...)
Switzerland's goal in their group game is the only goal they've conceded in 9 games.
But even the 7 year old who was watching with me commented on Neymar's play acting.
Please tell me you did recognise that his rolling and writhing was acting ?
Not to mention the fact that he was as right as rain straight after.