The footbal World cup, the day Pickles saved the trophy

[bob10]

Pickles the dog and the World Cup trophy (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/football/pickles-the-dog-and-the-world-cup-trophy/ar-AAy26Qo?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

In case you hadn't noticed, the football World cup is soon to start. Teams are starting to trash talk each other, except the talk is.... well.... so polite. June 27, the Aussies are on the big stage. Hope they don't fall off.

Socceroos rivals exchange bizarre 'smack talk' (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/football/socceroos-rivals-exchange-bizarre-smack-talk/ar-AAy38oU?ocid=spartandhp#image=1)

[bob10]

Last chance to impress. Socceroos Vs Czech Republic, Friday night. 3 to be dropped from the squad.

Australia v Czech Republic international friendly: start time, how to watch, team news, preview | Fox Sports (https://www.foxsports.com.au/football/world-cup/teams/australia/ultimate-guide-socceroos-v-czech-republic-in-preworld-cup-friendly/news-story/ca779f650600c048bc20a9782991e227?utm_source=daily_ sportsmail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=crm&utm_content=control)

[bob10]

Dare we dream, [ of not coming last in our group] now the Wallabies are a disorganised rabble, dare we hang our hats on the socceroos? At least we can beat the south sea poms at this game.

Socceroos v Czech Republic talking points, analysis, final squad: The shock stars, selection statements in Roos’ Czech rout | Fox Sports (https://www.foxsports.com.au/football/socceroos/socceroos-v-czech-republic-what-we-learned/news-story/a0e0a4edae68480d8b436fbba17d7fb4?utm_source=daily_ sportsmail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=crm&utm_content=control)

[bob10]

The squad for Russia.

Australia Socceroos FIFA World Cup squad of 23: Daniel Arzani, Jamie Maclaren, Tim Cahill selected | Fox Sports (https://www.foxsports.com.au/football/world-cup/teams/australia/socceroos-make-final-cuts-to-world-cup-squad-daniel-arzani-makes-23man-travelling-party/news-story/51afe50ed5e726943d39ffd45a54f3cf?utm_source=daily_ sportsmail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=crm&utm_content=control)

[bob10]

Sportsmanship, or own goal?

Paolo Guerrero, Peru v Saudi Arabia video, highlights, goals, reaction, analysis: Unshackled ‘Warrior’ back to ruin Roos | Fox Sports (https://www.foxsports.com.au/football/world-cup/perus-paolo-guerrero-makes-stunning-return-shows-socceroos-could-regret-sporting-act/news-story/10fda437a6a52591d54bbc3f81e8232c?utm_source=daily_ sportsmail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=crm&utm_content=control)

[bob10]

Six contenders to win the FIFA World Cup.

World Cup 2018: Who will win, favourites, odds | Fox Sports (https://www.foxsports.com.au/football/world-cup/top-six-contenders-to-win-the-2018-fifa-world-cup/news-story/654c9b35a62c8ba7fa6a0e616d951edd?utm_source=daily_ sportsmail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=crm&utm_content=control)

[bob10]

The final 23 man squads for all teams in the World Cup.

FIFA World Cup 2018 final squad lists, selections for all 32 nations | Fox Sports (https://www.foxsports.com.au/football/world-cup/fifa-world-cup-2018-coverage-of-every-nations-squads-as-theyre-announced/news-story/8759d000d792755f58896c56e6b24a2d?utm_source=daily_ sportsmail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=crm&utm_content=control)

[bob10]

Australia rises in the FIFA rankings.

Australia up four places in FIFA rankings (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/football/australia-up-four-places-in-fifa-rankings/ar-AAyl1jH?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Jose Mourinho pick the socceroo's to rise from group C in the World Cup.

FIFA World Cup: Jose Mourinho, Socceroos, Group C prediction, France, Peru, Denmark, teams, news, updates | Fox Sports (https://www.foxsports.com.au/football/world-cup/jose-mourinho-picks-socceroos-to-emerge-from-group-c-in-russia/news-story/ace5297c0393596669a1cae88434aa6e?utm_source=daily_ sportsmail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=crm&utm_content=control)

[bob10]

Socceroos coach pays for assistants out of his own pocket.

World Cup 2018: Bert van Marwijk, Socceroos, | Fox Sports (https://www.foxsports.com.au/football/socceroos-coach-paying-assistants-out-of-his-own-pocket/news-story/fffbd6139921a8d12580962c0f62d5c3?utm_source=daily_ sportsmail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=crm&utm_content=control)

[bob10]

A close call. An own goal from each side , not the highest quality game.

Socceroos gifted 2-1 win over Hungary after late own-goal in World Cup warm-up (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/american-football/socceroos-gifted-2-1-win-over-hungary-after-late-own-goal-in-world-cup-warm-up/ar-AAyqQcH?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

More questions than answers. Arzani the real deal?

Socceroos v Hungary talking points, analysis, reaction, starting xi v France: Shock Roos bolt into WC XI debate in huge Hungary shake-up | Fox Sports (https://www.foxsports.com.au/football/socceroos/what-we-learned-socceroos-v-hungary/news-story/313a4640939e2d050c02e2728a4bc445?utm_source=daily_ sportsmail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=crm&utm_content=control)

[bob10]

World Cup matches kick off times ,in AEST.

World Cup draw 2018, full schedule: fixtures, matches, dates, kick-off times in Australia, AEST | Fox Sports (https://www.foxsports.com.au/football/world-cup/fifa-2018-world-cup-draw-fixtures-matches-dates-kickoff-time-in-australian-aest/news-story/95c571ce1e2f3f645f69fa7ff1244e66?utm_source=daily_ sportsmail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=crm&utm_content=control)

[bob10]

Davey, the psychic quokka, predicts the winner of the socceroos group

'Psychic' quokka decides Socceroos' fate (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/football/psychic-quokka-decides-socceroos-fate/ar-AAywPVN?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Spain sack their coach on the eve of the World Cup


Spanish football federation sack coach Julen Lopetegui on eve of World Cup opening match | Fox Sports (https://www.foxsports.com.au/football/world-cup/spanish-football-federation-sack-coach-julen-lopetegui-on-eve-of-world-cup-opening-match/news-story/d91128ed85f3112f4a006a5c28c20c2e?utm_source=daily_ sportsmail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=crm&utm_content=control)

[bob10]

Check out these Russian goals. Love the photo of Maurinho and Putin. The caption reads " one of these men is an evil dictator, the other is Putin.".

https://www.foxsports.com.au/football/world-cup/vladimir-putins-perfect-moment-cracks-up-world-cup/news-story/92886f7be3b0d5ee8a4cc8e9929e2a01?utm_source=daily_ sportsmail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=crm&utm_content=control

[bob10]

Portugal draw 3-3 ,with Spain Ronaldo hat trick.

https://www.foxsports.com.au/football/world-cup/world-cup-2018-spain-vs-portugal-live-coverage/news-story/8c17039e52b12592ebad6aacf0ff2a6d?utm_source=daily_ sportsmail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=crm&utm_content=control

[bob10]

Our boys played well, better than I'd hoped. What's encouraging is, we could have beat France. And that is amazing.

FIFA World Cup 2018: Technology the enemy as Australia lose (https://thenewdaily.com.au/sport/football/2018/06/16/fifa-world-cup-2018-france-australia/)

[bob10]

Socceroos ratings

https://www.foxsports.com.au/football/socceroos/player-ratings-socceroos-v-france/news-story/4c64a02813f7c11390c3d8e95741e1ec?utm_source=daily_ sportsmail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=crm&utm_content=control (https://www.foxsports.com.au/football/socceroos/player-ratings-socceroos-v-france/news-story/4c64a02813f7c11390c3d8e95741e1ec?utm_source=daily_ sportsmail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=crm&utm_content=control)

[Eevo]

whats the difference between a coffee and the Socceroos?

the coffee stays in the cup longer

[bob10]

Brazil held to 1-1 draw by Switzerland at World Cup (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/football/brazil-held-to-1-1-draw-by-switzerland-at-world-cup/ar-AAyM093?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

SBS to the rescue.

World Cup: SBS to air all games for next 48 hours after Optus streaming issues - FIFA World Cup - Russia 2018 - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) (http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-06-18/world-cup-optus-streaming-problems-prompts-sbs-to-step-in/9882152)

[bob10]

Jedinak too old, too slow? tell 'em their dreamin'. He just gets on with the job.

Jedinak leads from the front with nerves of steel (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/football/jedinak-leads-from-the-front-with-nerves-of-steel/ar-AAyO2Ot?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

England 2-1 Tunisia: Harry Kane strikes dramatic stoppage time winner to save Three Lions in World Cup opener - 5 talking points (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/football/england-2-1-tunisia-harry-kane-strikes-dramatic-stoppage-time-winner-to-save-three-lions-in-world-cup-opener-5-talking-points/ar-AAyP2s4?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Croatian player sent home.

https://www.foxsports.com.au/football/world-cup/croatias-nikola-kalinic-sent-home-from-world-cup/news-story/090446bf33e735aa7f0f4933d6fdd12a?utm_source=daily_ sportsmail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=crm&utm_content=control

[bob10]

Aussie coach not thinking on his feet?

Two tactical wrinkles from the World Cup so far (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/football/two-tactical-wrinkles-from-the-world-cup-so-far/ar-AAyP9RT?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Players voice.

Daniel Arzani | The makings of a Socceroos FIFA World Cup 2018 star by Scott Jamieson – PlayersVoice (https://www.playersvoice.com.au/scott-jamieson-moment-the-kid-stepped-up/?utm_source=Direct#howWfRuYG7W3Qk2D.97)

[bob10]

The VAR is our friend.

FIFA World Cup 2018: Australia held to 1-1 draw with Denmark (https://thenewdaily.com.au/sport/football/2018/06/22/fifa-world-cup-2018-australia-denmark/?utm_source=Adestra&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Morning%20News%2020180622)

[bob10]

Argentina on the way out?

Argentinian goalie commits embarrassing and costly blunder at the World Cup — and now the team is on the brink of disaster (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/american-football/argentinian-goalie-commits-embarrassing-and-costly-blunder-at-the-world-cup-—-and-now-the-team-is-on-the-brink-of-disaster/ar-AAyYS73?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

I would not like to see Jedinak really angry.

'Idiot' keeper roasted for sledging Jedinak (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/football/idiot-keeper-roasted-for-sledging-jedinak/ar-AAyZ3Kx?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

FIFA World Cup 2018: Neymar breaks down, England's media dilemma (https://thenewdaily.com.au/sport/football/2018/06/23/fifa-world-cup-2018-neymar/?utm_source=Adestra&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Saturday%2020180623)

[bob10]

What has to happen for Australia to get through to the next stage.? It's complicated.

Everything that must happen for the Socceroos to advance Russia (https://thenewdaily.com.au/sport/football/2018/06/23/fifa-world-cup-2018-socceroos-next-round/?utm_source=Adestra&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Sunday%20Best%2020180624)

[bob10]

At least they got there. Another 4 years, boys, another 4 years. [happycry]

'It was offside': Socceroos fume (https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/other/it-was-offside-socceroos-fume/ar-AAzcwLb?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Are strikers born, or made.?

Comment: Australia's lack of a potent striker its undoing once again (https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/other/comment-australias-lack-of-a-potent-striker-its-undoing-once-again/ar-AAzcPKi?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

The " strange " game between England and Belgium.

'Strange match' awaits England and Belgium (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/football/strange-match-awaits-england-and-belgium/ar-AAzctxM?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

SBS World Cup commentator under attack from internet trolls for trying to get players name right. The trolls should get a life.

SBS - The World Game on Twitter: "WATCH: @LucyZelic and @Craig_Foster's emotional explanation of the importance of correct pronunciation and Les Murray's legacy. ♥⚽🇦🇺🏆… https://t.co/7nBsRoDALA" (https://twitter.com/TheWorldGame/status/1011402998268850176'ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fthenewdaily.com.au%2Fenterta inment%2Ftv%2F2018%2F06%2F26%2Fsbs-lucy-zelic-hits-back-trolls%2F)

[bob10]

FIFA World Cup 2018: Socceroos bow out after Peru heartbreak (https://thenewdaily.com.au/sport/football/2018/06/27/fifa-world-cup-2018-australia-peru/)

[bob10]

Germany eliminated by South Korea.

Defending champion Germany eliminated from World Cup (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/football/defending-champion-germany-eliminated-from-world-cup/ar-AAzfxqn?ocid=spartandhp#image=16)




Must be the same feeling as when the British surrendered to Washington at Yorktown, some suitable music," the World turned upside down."

YouTube (https://youtu.be/uFSwkIgN2oM)

[Homestar]

I predicted it perfectly at work to some of our guys that are very one eyed. I said Australia wouldn’t win a game and would be out in the first round. [emoji16]

[bob10]

I predicted it perfectly at work to some of our guys that are very one eyed. I said Australia wouldn’t win a game and would be out in the first round. [emoji16]

I would say not one eyed but living in hope. Not hard to pick, the coach resigns just before the cup, the new coach is a Dutchman, who did not know the players, has the team play a totally different style [ 4-3-4 instead of 4-4-3 Ask your friends at work] and against Denmark does not bring on the one player who may have scored. [ again, ask your workmates.]To me, the miracle is they even qualified.

[bob10]

World Cup: Socceroos always doomed to fail in Russia because of FFA's approach (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/football/world-cup-socceroos-always-doomed-to-fail-in-russia-because-of-ffas-approach/ar-AAzgZHJ?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

The debate begins, as football fans go for the jugular. The one big positive about the Socceroos World Cup? At least we did better than the KIWIS![bigrolf]Something to hold onto at Bledisloe time.....[happycry]

World Cup 2018: Craig Foster slams Socceroos' exit (https://thenewdaily.com.au/sport/football/2018/06/27/craig-foster-slams-socceroos/?utm_source=Adestra&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=PM%20Update%2020180627)

[bob10]

Portugal and Argentina out! who'da thought. This shows it doesn't matter how much possession you have, it's how you use it.

https://images.scribblelive.com/2018/6/30/3c81d619-67d6-479b-a77c-dc2188fbf35e_800.png

[bob10]

Brilliant Cavani brace earns Uruguay 2-1 win over Portugal (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/football/brilliant-cavani-brace-earns-uruguay-2-1-win-over-portugal/ar-AAzox1P?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

So FIFA says soccer started in China.

Comment: World Cup quarterfinals a class conflict between soccer's rulers and its climbers (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/football/comment-world-cup-quarterfinals-a-class-conflict-between-soccers-rulers-and-its-climbers/ar-AAzEp6f?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Brazil out.

FIFA World Cup 2018: Brazil knocked out as France progresses (https://thenewdaily.com.au/sport/football/2018/07/07/fifa-world-cup-2018-france-brazil/?utm_source=Adestra&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Saturday%2020180707)

[bob10]

France 4 Croatia 2. How good is Mbappe? Another once in a generation player.

France wins 2nd World Cup title, beats Croatia 4-2 (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/football/france-wins-2nd-world-cup-title-beats-croatia-4-2/ar-AAA6Hok?ocid=spartandhp)

[trog]

Could they have waffled any longer pre and post game ? About five hours if not mistaken from beginning to end. Took away from my enjoyment of the actual game.

[bob10]

This was the first world cup since I don't know when, a South American team wasn't in the finals .Took away some of the theatre, I think. I think we may have found the next Australian coach.

YouTube (https://youtu.be/__G4RrlGmVk)