Peter Schmeichel and John Terry on beinsports saying Emi Martinez is the best keeper of this world cup and also in the league. Schmeichel in awe of his technique and says he's one of the only few keepers in the world who always catches the ball instead of punching.

Huge credit to our hale end academy from producing such a world class keeper.

    OG Ronaldo had 10 goal contributions in the knockout stages throughout his career, Messi is now on 9. It's been mentioned that he never scored in the knockout stages until this year, but he's had plenty of assists.

      Well we got Ramsdale now so it's not too bad.

      Fuck, just waking up but I've just seen Messi's run and assist there. What a genius.

      It's either all time hero or heartbreak from here. The contrast with Cristiano Ronaldo is also stark.

      Clrnc can't help but feel pleased for Emi. Was third choice for us just over two years ago and now playing in a World Cup final (having already won the Copa America). Great story!

        Big Willie agree, he has won enough, I hope Maroc wins it. I don't even know who I dislike more, Argentina or France.

          goon thanks for jinxing it for them, with your complete lack of ball knowledge this is a great boost to our chances

            Modric and Kovacic coming out against last night's referee. Seems like the referee's got some flack after most of the games this tournament. Hopefully it doesn't continue in the finals - would be a shame if the referee influenced the outcome.

              Most of the whinging about refs has felt very off to me. Croatia went out because they were poor and negative, the Argies were diving a fair bit but not much of it was rewarded by the ref.

                Qwiss Most of the whinging about refs has felt very off to me. Croatia went out because they were poor and negative, the Argies were diving a fair bit but not much of it was rewarded by the ref.

                Agreed. I thought the ref waved the players off plenty of times in the game. Croatia were not great on the night and everything they tried to do did not come off or was defended well. The Argies just outplayed them for most of the match, and controlled the second half entirely in a way i have not seen them do before in this tournament.

                  Fofana and Konate in for Rabiot and Upamecano for France. Saiss, Aguerd and Mazraoui all start for Morocco

                  Morocco changing to a back five for the first time this world cup.

                  Hopefully its because he is copying Arteta's tactics in the FA Cup 2 years ago.

                  65k Moroccan fans in the stadium vs 3k French fans. Incredible atmosphere

                  Well it was fun while it lasted.

                  Aguerd being replaced 10 mins before the start unsettled Morocco unfortunately