The International Football Thread

[Blue_Fox_ 2,086]

Want to talk about Italy glorious 1-0 win against Malta?
Let's see how it goes tonight, maybe this time we can get humiliated in the group stage just like in the WC.

[Blue_Fox_ 2,086]

Silly De Rossi. Won 1-0 with a penalty, first of the group right now and unbeaten. I still despise Conte.

[zolayes 14,489]

so disappointed with Belgium .. Idiot coach .. is he trying to get sacked .. saved by Hazard ,, such a talented team ,, World War 1 lions led by a Donkey but not

sure if Wilmots is that smart

[Oscar 441]

Robben might be the most important player in international football.

Especially, in Europe. Holland has completely sucked without Robben, while other teams can adapt, holland cannot. Holland was overrated in the world cup, but now, everyone can see how crap this holland team is...

[Blue_Fox_ 2,086]

http://weaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com/2015/9/7/9271259/euro-2016-qualifying-hazard-scores-late-winner-for-subpar-belgium

"Why haven't we seen the Belgium we were expecting?"

"Because that team is imaginary?"
Made me laugh

Also Iceland qualified for the first time in history.
Czech Republic qualified as well.

Italy top goalscorer is Chiellini with a whopping 2 goals.

[dUMB 189]

Croatia really fucked up... now we need two wins against Bulgaria and Malta (not that hard) and Norway must not win against Italy in the last game (also should happen) and we'll be 2nd.

It's likely gonna happen that way, but we played really bad this 2 games...

[Blue_Fox_ 2,086]

Croatia really fucked up... now we need two wins against Bulgaria and Malta (not that hard) and Norway must not win against Italy in the last game (also should happen) and we'll be 2nd.

It's likely gonna happen that way, but we played really bad this 2 games...

That is true, but Croatia is the first in the ranking of third placed teams. You have 12 point and a +9 gd, behind you is Ukraine with 12 points and and +8 gd, Albania, Hungary with 11 points and Russia with 10. That's just to walk straight into the Championship. But you are assured 100% to have play offs in case something goes wrong in the remaining two games. I'm sure we'll see you there in 1 year good luck!

[Beepu 1,714]

Netherlands is a mess right now. Depay was good though, man utd got a gem of a player.

[Spike 12,049]

Rooney now equalled Bobby Charltons record. Both embarassed by hairloss with ridiculous remedies. One a laughable combover, the other a £32 000 transplant.

32 000 incidentally, is the population of San Marino. The only country in the world with more cars than people, and thats a fucking fact.

It is arguable as to who scored more important goals against better teams. Both are stat padded as all hell.

[Iggy Doonican 4,186]

Rooney equals Charlton’s record on stupid hair cuts

Much to the delight of San Marino fans, Wayne Rooney put on a vintage display of ball skills and ‘comb-overs’ during their Euro 2016 qualifier. The England captain has now matched Sir Bobby Charlton’s distinguished career of covering up baldness, with a ‘head merkin that defies belief’.

Waving to the crowd, Rooney smeared a range of salon products over his ‘shredded-wheat forest’, until it resembled something found down a plughole. Although many footballers have offered glimmers of dome brilliance, only Rooney has maintained a consistent level of gossamer concealment. However a strong breeze forced his peach fuzz to be substituted in the second half, for Harry Kane’s more resilient quiff.

Despite this, Roy Hodgson was critical of the performance of Swansea midfielder Jonjo Shelvey, who ignored team orders by turning up with a ‘shaved noggin’. An FA spokesman said: ‘A bald pate is no excuse not to don a ridiculous wig. A cultured long passing game is all very well, but fans want to see a mullet, a Jason Lee pineapple or at very least – a Keegan perm’.

[OneMoSalah 8,613]

Anyone else think Jonjo Shelvey has a real chance of cementing his place in the England team? Looked good so far in the PL and not out of place either in the England team. Shocked Carrick doesn't get a game though. Like even the 2014 WC, imagine starting Gerrard over Carrick... to play as a deep lying midfielder....

[KevinAshburner 1,270]

Rooney has done it twice in a row after NOW scoring the 2 penalties for England by CELEBRATING with the ILLUMINATI TRIANGLE HAND PYRAMID SIGN.

[iseah100 5,612]

Rooney is shit.

[Kieran. 6,317]

Anyone else think Jonjo Shelvey has a real chance of cementing his place in the England team? Looked good so far in the PL and not out of place either in the England team. Shocked Carrick doesn't get a game though. Like even the 2014 WC, imagine starting Gerrard over Carrick... to play as a deep lying midfielder....

I thought Carrick was hurt?

[kobematabryant 400]

Good to see England finally qualify with 100% record. Leonid Slutsky is a very talented manager though I'd have to say. Russia were not even in 3rd spot for playoffs but now within few games, Russia are second now with a 7-0 victory.

[OhForAGreavsie 5,774]

Well played Wayne; 6 more goals than Jimmy Greaves from only 50 more matches!

[Sir Mikel OBE 4,738]

Surprise surprise Brazil plays better when the entire team isn't standing around watching Neymar do tricks.

[Sir Mikel OBE 4,738]

Surprise surprise Brazil plays better when the entire team isn't standing around watching Neymar do tricks.

Nevermind...