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Fútbol.

[rk @ftblrk]

@EnemyOfFootbaII Surprised he wasn’t let go after the Euros with those draws to Albania and Italy, could’ve had Terzić

[rk @ftblrk]

Croatia defo played into England’s hands & gave up space that could be exploited by players who are great at doing that more than anything else (Bellingham, Rashford). Modric giving away that pen was stupid & then conceded from a corner… Ghana have been low, stubborn & compact

[Tactx @Tactx_]

Pace and power, the Premier League way that has been heavily discussed, has been matched tonight.

Needed more guile through central positions as Madueke and Gordon were nullified in wide positions. Saka and Rashford's pushes for selection have become stronger. O'Reilly, too, for balance.

Avoided playing 'through' when Ghana were pinned back. Took few risks to avoid the Ghana counter-attack, and with ineffectiveness out wide, it explains the lack of chances.

Prevented the Ghana counter, as planned, but should that have been such a heavy part of the gameplan?

Still very much positive on this group of players and staff.

[rk @ftblrk]

Crazy

[Z 🇵🇸🇧🇪🇳🇴🇪🇦 @PepsBalls]

They need to background check the ref

[rk @ftblrk]

Nagelsmann resorted to Havertz/Undav 2nd half vs Ivory Coast and the change almost instantly created a goal.

[rk @ftblrk]

Against a low block you’re better off playing 2 targetmen CFs like Kane/Toney to occupy CBs and free space for the other with Saka & James crossing threat or players who can move the ball and open space like Eze/Rogers. It wasn’t Bellingham’s game.

[rk @ftblrk]

Masterclass.

[rk @ftblrk]

Carlos Queiroz 4-5-1 low block is nuts.

[rk @ftblrk]

Kane in the clutch Internationally… spooky

[rk @ftblrk]

Bellingham hooked for Eze after stinking it out vs a low block, not surprising, he hasn’t had the space. Eze and Rogers will move the ball better.

[rk @ftblrk]

Incredible defensive performance so far by Ghana. So well drilled and committed and reduced England to only half chances so far but nothing big.

[rk @ftblrk]

Carlos Queiroz 4-5-1 low block is nuts.

[rk @ftblrk]

Stinker and hooked.

[rk @ftblrk]

Gordon is shit loool can’t believe Arsenal fans wanted him. Worse than Martinelli and could only dream of having a tech level of Trossard.

[rk @ftblrk]

Gordon is shit loool can’t believe Arsenal fans wanted him. Worse than Martinelli and could only dream of having a tech level of Trossard.

[rk @ftblrk]

Rashford is a much more reliable forward than Gordon, Barka fleeced themselves.

[DIEGO @DiegoArchives]

como la hacía picar el Diego

[. @dbmp_]

Saka will come on and save the TL favourites like Kane Jude Anderson from doing absolutely nothing of note so far

[h @htomufc]

There’s NINETEEN players on 2 goals at the WC already? What a tournament, man.

[rk @ftblrk]

Massive blow for Inter, there wasn’t a more perfect Dumfries replacement.

[Fabrizio Romano @FabrizioRomano]

🚨🔵 Chelsea have all set to close Marco Palestra deal for fee over €50m, package in excess of €55m.

Atalanta are ready to accept, Italian RWB offered to earn way more compared to Inter salary proposal.

Final green light needed by Palestra — as Inter won’t match the bid.

[cmbftbl @cmbftbl]

Arteta never rated Gyökeres like that. I’ve always believed that. Sesko’s camp was taking the piss. Isak & Alvarez weren’t feasible so he said he yes because we needed someone in

Kai was supposed to the starter anyway per Gunnerblog but he wasn’t fit to start MD1 then got hurt

[rk @ftblrk]

Carlos Queiroz 4-5-1 low block is nuts.

[rk @ftblrk]

Spence for O’Reilly pragmatic change by Tuchel to control transitions and Ghana’s wide threat. A lot of coaches would just stick with the better in possession option.