The world cup

I'm quite interested, but we haven't got tv at the moment ( moving house).
At least there seems to be some enthusiasm in the chances of the England team this time.
I'm more interested in how Russia will cope with the logistics.

And Iran is the team my husband has in our sweepstake!! We are on a high!!

The fizz is open, DH has gone food shopping and I’m in heaven . Spain seem out to get Ronaldo . A very deserving penalty I would say .

What an exciting game!

Half time in the Portugal v Spain match. Great first half, great football. Renaldo May be a Show Pony but he is a joy to watch. I’m still rooting for Spain

Indeed he is a joy to watch Iam I’m thoroughly enjoying it waterloosunset . It’s a very exciting game .

Who do you think is going to win the cup? What I mean is who should I put money on? Belgium? Any tips gratefully received.

I absolutely love it! I was a bit put out earlier as I had to miss the second half of the Uruguay game to go to my daughter's wedding dress fitting ? Spain /Portugal game was brilliant

What a brilliant game . Edge of seat stuff ! Love love loved it . Ronaldo is a one man team !

What a cracking game. Spain v Portugal! Either team could be finalists. Ronaldo is brilliant.

Yes Gilly I absolutely agree! Sensational game. Ronaldo was superb and Spain played so well after the chaotic build up to the WC.

Brilliant game. Ronaldo is exceptional. OH and I both been watching, he favours Portugal more than Spain, it got a bit tense. I only hope we have more games that are as exciting as that one was. I know by Monday I shall start getting anxious about England's chances. I am one lady who loves football. Good to see I am not the only one on Gransnet.

Amazing game - Spain v Portugal!!
Can't wait for England's first game on Monday.

Me neither Danni but I’m not sure my heart can take it ! My grandson has got me in a whirl ! He’s supporting England (obviously) and his hero Ronaldo ( so Portugal) and he’s got Russia in his class sweep , I can’t keep up !

It was a fantastic game though wasn’t it ?

even if I am sitting all on my own which I do most days

That's sad gillybob. Do you mean at home or at work?
I shall be "home alone", apart from a bottle or three of Australian Shiraz, some party pies, sausage rolls, packets of chicken-flavoured crisps ( I blow the diet on special occasions) and the central heating turned up a few notches to ward of a very cold Melbourne evening. Kick-off will be 7.00pm. Bliss!
Don't forget who you'll be booing!

Good Health and Good Viewing.

Amazing game . Messi to look forward to today , even though they are playing my second team Iceland .

Not sure what your programmes are like in Oz Riufus but tv in NZ is pretty dire , so be careful what you wish for gillybob and Hilda ?
Although I ve got two teen grandson players one at county level I m afraid I can’t get excited about football i Used to love sport especially athletics but since so much drugs have hit the seen and all the money wasted and all the politics it’s gone for me I don’t even get excited about the Olympics anymore because of the drugs its spoilt it for me because it’s no longer about talent but who can cheat the system

I just can’t see what’s interesting about kicking balls into nets. Quite fun for children, but grown-ups? So, so boring. I am not interested in the World Cup or any other football.

At last someone after my own heart Grandma70s, I was beginning to think that I was the only person who thought this way.

I mean at work Rufus2 I work in Engineering (I run the office) but the lads are either out and about on site or in the factory out back so I tend to sit on my own day in and day out. I can’t go out as I’ve got to look after the phones (we do call outs) . It would pass the time if I could watch a bit footie during the day but don’t think the licensing laws allow it unless I watch in my phone which is a bit pointless.

You don’t know what your missing Grandma70s and harri last nights game was edge of seat stuff !

I feel a bit conflicted about the Argentina / Iceland game too. I like Iceland but also think it would be wonderful for Messi if he ended up a World Cup winner.
This is the first World Cup since I retired so I'm insanely happy about being able to watch all the games!

harrigran and Grandma70s - if you don't like football, you could play on the other thread running which asks what we'll be doing as an alternative.
I half watched the Spain v Portugal game last night. even only half watching whilst concentrating on crochet, it was fantastic football. I was rooting for Spain but there's no avoiding the genius that is the Renaldo.

I'm more of a rugby fan myself, but tend to get carried away by football at the time of the World Cup. Sadly, Scotland, as usual, isn't involved, but, at a pinch, I'm prepared to support England . I was sorry for Spain last night but if they will give away a free kick when Ronaldo is there to take it, what do they expect?

Exactly anno that man is amazing ! That free kick . Wow ?

I was pleased it was a draw .