After 48 matches in 15 days today was a rest day for the World Cup. You could have watched endless analysis of how far England can go and loops of previous interviews with the manager and players on Sky Sports if you really wanted, but I took advantage of the wonderful weather and went to the cinema (Sicario 2 if you must know, excellent even though the storyline was a lot simpler than the first one).
No live football to watch today, although Lincoln Red Imps are playing Drita in the final game of the Champions League preliminary round.
Best game of the World Cup far? Portugal 3, Spain 3 as a one-off, but the simultaneous third group games featuring Germany’s elimination and Argentina’s qualification were the most exciting.
Best player? Coutinho.
The winner? I’m sticking with France, to beat Spain in the final. Two teams that have been quietly going about their business, nothing spectacular, conserving their energy, no irreplaceable star players and with plenty in reserve to cover injuries and suspensions.
Top scorer? Looking tough now for Ronaldo, but Lukaku could score a couple,against Japan which might be enough. Unless Harry Kane’s heel can deflect in any more.
And what a day in prospect tomorrow with France vs Argentine and Uruguay vs Portugal. Perm any two from those four really.
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