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LOl at the comment beneath. These Ronaldo worshippers are clueless. Plus Ronaldo missed a great chance when he came on.

They're gonna maggot their way to the trophy, aren't they? :lol:

Good points. I agree. It is stupid.

England tend to mess up penalties to be fair.

It's mostly cos I am Scottish :lol: And the arrogance of the media, but a lot of national press is like that, including our own. English people I know and English people in general are great.

To be fair England have been better in this game than earlier in the tournament. They're still not exactly prime Barca or Brazil 70 though.

Not a single goal in the first half of any of the three QFs so far. Will NED-TUR buck that trend?

Ok, well I won't pretend that some of your terminology hasn't made me feel uncomfortable. But you have explained your thinking. I still think you shouldn't use some of the pejoratives you do, though. The thing is I am not young. But I am starting to think I have just been hopelessly naive all...

I am hoping I have jinxed them. Normally when predict a team I dislike to lose, they end up winning. I have gone for an England win today. Of course what I predict has zero bearing on the final result. But still.

Fair enough. Nationalism is something I believe can be a very good and uniting force, yes. However, I am playing devil's advocate. Many people would argue that nationalism is terrible as is the concept of segregating the planet into geographically and politically defined borders. I am not one...

I'd agree it's bad for national sentiment. It's better for people to try to assimilate, even if isn't working. Though that then opens up the question of is nationalism or patriotism itself a bad thing? I don't think it is, but others might argue it is. 'In group sociology, the groups that...

He should really be playing Trent over Trippier given the extra insurance of three at the back. I think he's gone with the three to say 'look, I am a tactical manager with a clue, I know when to change'. They'll have practiced it, but hink he's making it up as he goes along.

Do you think it is a bad thing if someone just wants a more comfortable life and doesn't assimilate, sticks to their own people? IF that person/family doesn't actively hurt others and remains a law-abiding citizen? It seems Gnidr is concerned with the criminal elements.

Yes they are great to watch. Canada had a bit more physicality. Either way it was an enjoyable match.

Why do you think that is though? Why do you think people are so scared/repulsed by difference? Whether it's the migrants hating white people or white people looking down on developing world 'invaders'? Do you have any comments on why humanity is like that? Do you think it's a natural facet of...

Yeah, changed to an England victory (2-1) and locked the scoreline. I just have the feeling they'll scrape through. Switzerland will probably score first.

Yeah it has been like this since about Euro 2004. It annoys me too. I noticed that about France too - they've worn their away kit in four of five games I believe. The home kit can have a psychological effect on the team as well, during play. Sounds daft but it does. A team will likely fear the...

I want Switzerland to win but have a bad feeling. England are like Man United - they can be awful all game and still scrape a win.

I do get your point to a degree. The level of immigration is a problem maybe. I just don't think it's right to HATE people because they come to your country or because of their ethnicity or biology or gender or sexuality. I don't mean you here, I mean for anyone to do so. Plenty of people come...

That was my point. I know that in many cases, mixing hasn't worked. But I retain faith in humanity that people can begin to 'accept' (not that they need accepting) those who are different - whether they are black, gay, disabled, whatever. I don't think it's fair to hate someone for physical or...