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28 June 2014 3108 comments
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Having restructured our squads with the aid of unlimited transfers across the Fantasy games, we now have two crucial clashes to focus on as the knockout stages get underway. First up this evening is an all-South American affair, as hosts Brazil square up to a Chile side that has already disposed of defending champions Spain in the group stages:

Felipe Scolari’s troops will again look to Neymar to make the difference after the Barcelona forward notched twice in two of his three appearances. A goal against Cameroon will surely boost Fred’s confidence after he struggled to make an impact, whilst Oscar’s Fantasy owners will be hoping for more of the same, with the Chelsea midfielder producing a goal and two assists thus far.

Having also won two of their three group fixtures, Jorge Sampaoli’s troops won’t be lacking in confidence. As Mexico showed earlier in the tournament, Scolari’s side have struggled against sides utilising wing-back systems and Chile’s 3-4-1-2 formation could well prove a stumbling block for the home side. Front two Alexis Sanchez and Eduardo Vargas – along with midfielder Charles Aranguiz – have delivered a goal and assist apiece, highlighting the underdogs’ potential ahead of the 5pm kick-off.

In the later match, another couple of South American contenders for the crown go head-to-head as Uruguay face Colombia for a place in the last eight. After losing their opener against Costa Rica, Oscar Tabarez’ side have done well to turn around their tournament but the suspension of Luis Suarez makes their task significantly more difficult – Diego Forlan looks the man most likely to get the nod alongside Edinson Cavani in a default 4-4-2.

Jose Pekerman’s side will have every reason for optimism, though. One of only four sides to win all three of their group games, Colombia rested most of their chief Fantasy assets for the final Group C clash with Japan and, in James Rodriguez and Juan Cuadrado, have two of the tournament’s in-form midfielders. Rodriguez has scored in all three of his appearances so far and also delivered a pair of assists, whilst Cuadrado has served up a goal and three assists thus far. Jackson Martinez is pushing for a start after bagging a brace in the 4-1 win over Japan and may well retain his starting role in the 9pm kick-off.

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  1. Tommytour
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    Hames or Zapata Captain?

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    1. VougieDipond
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      Hames

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    2. The Missing Link
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      Zapata

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    3. Jebus Saves
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      Hames.....gotta live for the goals.

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    4. tw
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      Hames

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  2. r0nh
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    BT Sport "still free"...

    So we will have to pay for it the season after this ðŸ™

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  3. Djerbil
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    Hames(C) , Cuardado , Zapata all ready to go

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  4. Heydudes13
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    VAMOS HAMESSSS COME ON COLOMBIAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!

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  5. VougieDipond
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    every one mutli handed on Columbians nobody has Uruguayans. uruguay for the troll

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    1. Saniul
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      I have Godin. 😉

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      1. VougieDipond
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        get praying for them corners/ wide fks lol

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    2. Djerbil
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      no one likes them

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      1. VougieDipond
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        im having a punt on a red card in this match 11/4

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      2. Studgie G
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        thats the pt siege mentality, they could turn over Colombia. Colombia haven't played anyone decent yet to prove anything

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    3. Declan
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      I have Cavani(C)

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    4. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
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      I think no Suarez is going to effect them all psychologically aside from anything else. IMO, they're suddenly missing the 2nd best player on the planet. Going to have an adverse effect on those left behind.

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    5. Dr Dream
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      Gimenez for me..

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  6. Dr Dream
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    My son went Samaras over Neymar..how I laughed !!. Doesn't seem funny anymore.!

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    1. Heydudes13
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      Can see Samaras really racking up a big score this round!

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    2. JT's Dog
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        Did you win the sturridge top

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        1. Dr Dream
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          Dunno yet..fingers crossed.

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    3. Bøwstring The Carp
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      Is Hames, JRod?

      Or am I missing something.....?

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      1. Heydudes13
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        He is HAMESSSS!!!

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      2. Oflow
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        Yup, thats how its pronounced.

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      3. VougieDipond
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        used to be James now Hames

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      4. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
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        Certainly is

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      5. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
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        Davide Ginola Hames Rodriguez all in the pronounciation

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      6. @ocprodigy
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        Basically, in Spanish J is always pronounced as H, just as LL is pronounced Y and H itself is silent. Hence the Hames...

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    4. JT's Dog
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        Those s Americans luv their anthems

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      • Saniul
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        Go Godin (c) 😉

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      • Bøwstring The Carp
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        Was that William H. Macey? 😀

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      • JT's Dog
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          Saurez is in Dentinial about his problem

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          1. Blue Lion
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            He should brace himself.

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        • VougieDipond
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          JRod TGut and Jmar for the win

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        • Bubz
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          Let's go Colombia!!

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        • Lucas Leiva
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          Colombia's biggest test so far (even without Suarez), will be interesting to see if they can continue to impress.

          Really hope so, a quarter final v Brazil could be one of the matches of the tournament.

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        • Pilleri
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          Rodriguez (C), Cuadrado and Zapata. McD

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          1. Saniul
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            Almost everyone, except I have these three and Godin (C).

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            1. Woy of the Wovers
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              Almost everyone?!!! I can see some having Jrod and Cuadrado. But 4!!!

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            2. Pilleri
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              Y U no Captain Rodriguez?

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        • Heydudes13
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          Uruguay really are a disgusting team. 😡

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          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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            +42.

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          2. SMELL MY CHEESE YOU MOTHER
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            Jealous Englishman?

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            1. Heydudes13
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              Bitter Scotsman?

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              1. SMELL MY CHEESE YOU MOTHER
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                Not at all.

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        • Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
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          Imagine the scenes if Uruguay go out tonight and Fifa say tomorrow 'really sorry Suarez, we didn't realise you were off balance, your ban is now revoked'.

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          1. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
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            'And we were sorry to hear about your eye too'

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            1. Tuchap - Lurker
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              Any chance he gets a bigger ban due to him not acknowledging that it actually happened? 😀

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              1. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
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                Shouldn't have thought so - think they're too busy laughing at his comments. I swear he's trolling. 😀

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        • Willis.
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          Pull out card, dammit!

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          1. Willis.
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            *a

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        • Tuchap - Lurker
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          Stating the obvious but I'd just like to say Colombia are very enjoyable to watch.
          Great skill from Cuadrado a few mins ago.

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        • Messiah Hazard
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          In McD game are there points given to goals scored in ET and penalties

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          1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
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            Extra time counts penalty shoot outs dont

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            1. Messiah Hazard
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              Thanks was wondering why Neymar hadn't got points for pen

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          2. Saniul
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            NO, only the TFF game.

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          3. Jude Rooney
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            Confusing - Caesar got 10 points for 2 penalty saves but Neymar not got anything for penalty scored

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            1. Camp No No
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              Did he? I'd imagine those points will be removed afterwards. Should be.

              Rules say:

              "Actions occurring in extra-time count towards player points. However, penalty shoot-outs have no effect on player points."

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              1. Jude Rooney
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                Prob an error then - hope they rectify soon though, won't know whether to replace or not otherwise

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        • Bøwstring The Carp
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          Honestly, before the WC I had no idea Colombia were this good 😯

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          1. Declan
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            Carlos Valderrama

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          2. Camp No No
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            Good that you weren't in our team in FFS World Cup then.

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          3. Bubz
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            It's okay, everyone knows how good we are now

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        • ★FC Borecelona★
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          Anyone actually seen Cavani have a good game?

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          1. Declan
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            Tonight is the night

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          2. Camp No No
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            Has good at minimum every night.

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          3. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
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            I'm usually left a little disappointed but that's partially a result of huge expectations based on his reputation.

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          4. Ludo
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            Bit harsh, he nullified both Gerrard and Pirlo, a hardworking team player almost to a fault means he often spends too much time away from goal. Playing as the main man for Napoli though he was excellent, may see more of him here.

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            1. Camp No No
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              This is exactly why Cavani always has at minimum a good game. Most people just don't reckon forwards doing this stuff because their favourite forwards like Messi and Ronaldo don't do it.

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          5. Tommytour
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            Impressed me against Chelsea

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            1. Tommytour
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              For Napoli

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        • Saniul
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          ZAPATA already 2 RB(s). What a beast.

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          1. Bøwstring The Carp
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            Where does he play in the back 4? Only brought him in this round. CB?

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            1. Willis.
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              Yes

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          2. Bubz
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            Niiice go on Zapata

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          3. Camp No No
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            Viva Zapata!

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          4. 4vets
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            only 1 for me ðŸ™

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            1. VougieDipond
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              2 RB = 1RB point i think

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              1. 4vets
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                My mistake 😳

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        • Tommytour
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          So is the new tactic choose defenders in teams you think will have extra time?

          How many extra points in ET did Silva get for example?

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          1. Lord Dragon
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            Luiz only got like 1 extra, though Chile didn't see much of the ball in et for him to get any rbs really.

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        • The Bandit
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          Forlorn

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        • r0nh
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          I disagree with the concept of a 7 day week, on the basis that it creates an illusion that time repeats itself. It doesnt. Each day is unique & have have wasted this day sitting on my ass ðŸ™

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          1. Bubz
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            That is rather insightful RonH

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            1. r0nh
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              Thank you

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          2. ManofKent
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            but what an ass...

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            1. r0nh
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              Thank you too

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          1. Declan
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            😀

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          2. VougieDipond
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            lol i just seen this as well

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          3. The Bandit
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            Haha, didn't even move to get a bite to eat?

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          4. 4vets
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            Brilliant!

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        • Moin
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          What does a team do if they don't have 11 players to put up because of injuries or suspensions in the Quarter Finals

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          1. Fifa las vegas
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            Go home

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        • Fifa las vegas
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          Doubt there'll be many goals in this, Uruguay dong the Italian job ðŸ˜

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          1. Fifa las vegas
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            You can thank me....

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          2. The Bandit
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            Massive timing fail 🙂

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          3. 4vets
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            Timing!

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        • Bubz
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          OHHHHHHH MYYYYY GOODDDDDDDDD

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