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Cristiano Ronaldo (£12.0m) is the World Cup Fantasy focus as Group B reaches its climax tonight.

The Portugal forward, with four goals in two matches, is owned by 33.3 percent to managers as his side prepare to face Iran.

Meanwhile, 20.7 percent are invested in Spain striker Diego Costa (£9.0m), who has three World Cup goals so far.

There is considerably more interest in Spain than there is Portugal. The next-most backed attacker in Ronaldo’s squad is Bernardo Silva (£8.0m) with 3.2 percent ownership.

However, there are players with double-figure ownership right through Fernando Hierro’s ranks.

21.7 percent of managers have backed Sergio Ramos (£6.5m) to record another clean sheet and possibly convert a penalty given that VAR has helped more of those be awarded than usual. 7.4 percent opted to save money by going with Gerard Pique (£6.0m).

David De Gea (£6.5m) still has the backing of 15.4 percent of managers despite his error in Gameround 1.

Further outfield, 22.1 percent of managers still own Isco (£8.5m) who is waiting for his first return of the tournament.

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  1. Les Bleus
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Cmon Ronny!

    1. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Come on B Silva...off the bench.

  2. CloudSky
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Run riot Cris.

  3. anish10
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Salah owners happy? Was expecting more but can't complain with 6 points

  4. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Would you rather:

    A. Have a ticket to watch your national team win the World Cup

    B. Win FPL

    1. palace ash
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      B

    2. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      B cos A will never happen (Poland)

    3. F4L
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      A by a mile

    4. Wetdream
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      A all day long...

    5. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      B. I don't have a national team I'm particularly attached to.

    6. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      A

      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        For me it's about sharing this unbelievable moment with friends family and people I don't even know

        Yes FPL would be nice but being there to see your country lift the world cup especially if they haven't done it in your generation would be something special

        1. Jafooli
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          So you don’t consider us friends Bemba? 😥

          We could share your joy of winning FPL - OMG Bemba 😮

    7. Red Dagger ✪
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      A. I've already done B.

      1. Jafooli
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Yeah agreed, would rather see Scotland win the WC, than win FPL again.

        1. Red Dagger ✪
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          Yup.

    8. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      A easily

      I only play for profit. The prizes are crap.

    9. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      What do you get winning FPL. A bit of fame in a fantasy game ? Most people who know I play think I'm sad. Not sure id want the exposure. Rather win a few hundred quid any day

  5. OldBenKenobi
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Feels nice having max captain activated. Pretty chilled

    1. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      That you Towlie?

    2. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      What if your highest score is 6?

      1. palace ash
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        He'll get them doubled.

        1. Fred54
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          Walked into that one.

        2. OldBenKenobi
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          😆

  6. palace ash
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Iran 4-3 (CR7 x3)
    Spain 5-0

    1. Totalfootball
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Double isco
      3x Costa

  7. Lone Wolf FPL
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Hate him but he is my captain 😉

    1. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      John Terry’s at this WC?

  8. Stats Don\'t Lie
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    C'mon Bieranvand, Carvajal, Isco, Costa and (C)ristiano

  9. Jambot
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Has anyone played max captain? When does it move end of each day end of the week?

    1. BC1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      End of the week.

  10. F4L
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Isco better get more than 3 today ffs

  11. Louis_Sans_Balls
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Did anyone see that video of Iranian fans making noise last night outside Portugal's hotel room?
    Ronaldo had to come out to the window and tell them to quiet down so he could sleep lol- true story

    1. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Literally took me 5 seconds to find it, but I'm not posting a link to it.

        1. Louis_Sans_Balls
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          hahaha looks like he'll have extra motivation today, look out Iran!

    2. Prince of Persia
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      That is a shame 🙁 A lot of Iranians are tweeting and posting against those idiots.

  12. Alan The Llama
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Portugal (-1) and Spain (-1) double looks a good bet at around 5/1

    1. Louis_Sans_Balls
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      what are the odds on Iranian Messi scoring a goal?

      1. Epic Fail
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        17/2

        1. Louis_Sans_Balls
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          365 or paddy power?

          1. Epic Fail
            • 15 Years
            7 years, 9 months ago

            Ladbrokes.

            1. Louis_Sans_Balls
              • 7 Years
              7 years, 9 months ago

              cheers!

            2. Jafooli
              • 14 Years
              7 years, 9 months ago

              That you Fantasy Football Scout?

              1. Epic Fail
                • 15 Years
                7 years, 9 months ago

                Oops, wrong account.

                1. Jafooli
                  • 14 Years
                  7 years, 9 months ago

                  No worries Mark, getting doesn’t ruin lives anyway.

                  1. Jafooli
                    • 14 Years
                    7 years, 9 months ago

                    *betting

    2. Brosstan
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Why not take Spain (-2)? Live a little. Looks a better bet to me.

      1. Alan The Llama
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        I've got that as well at 10/3

  13. Louis_Sans_Balls
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    That Spanish lineup looks bloody ruthless!

  14. Je suis le chat
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Big Ron only needs 25 international goals to surpass Ali Daeis record. Hope takes a chunk out of that tonight.

    1. Prince of Persia
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Bite your tongue. 😀

  15. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Who’s on direct FK’s for Portugal?

    1. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      You're seriously asking this?

      He'd take the goalkicks if he could be in the box to score as well.

      1. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        The indirect ones are taken by Moutinho.

      2. Epic Fail
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Who would?

      3. CloudSky
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Hook, line and sinker. Jaf on form.

      4. MALDINI'S EYES!
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Wow long time Camzy. Where you been!?

        1. Camzy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          Been here all of WC fantasy. 🙂 Took a few years off since I've felt quite burnt out on FPL.

          1. MALDINI'S EYES!
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 9 months ago

            You playing fool this year?

  16. Brosstan
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    What a scam. Just realized betway doesnt void bets if your player doesnt start, only if they dont feature at all.

    1. CloudSky
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Sounds normal to me...

      1. Brosstan
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Every betting site Ive used has voided if the player doesnt start. The lines are set as if the player starts. When they can come on it makes the odds a joke.

        1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          I use most of them and it’s never void. Tell me which ones do this?

          Really should wait until lineups are out

          1. Brosstan
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 9 months ago

            Norwegian betting site doesnt, and Im sure expekt.com didnt when I played there some years ago. I know for a fact because I got a bet voided when my player came on as a sub and scored. But I guess most sites dont do it like that now.

            1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
              • 14 Years
              7 years, 9 months ago

              🙄

            2. Epic Fail
              • 15 Years
              7 years, 9 months ago

              Link to the Norwegian site?

              1. Jafooli
                • 14 Years
                7 years, 9 months ago

                fantasi fotbollscout

                1. Jafooli
                  • 14 Years
                  7 years, 9 months ago

                  *.co.nor

              2. Brosstan
                • 11 Years
                7 years, 9 months ago

                Norsk-tipping.no. But the odds on there are a true scam 😆 Monopoly site. Have only played there because its a pain to get money onto foreign sites from Norway.

                1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
                  • 14 Years
                  7 years, 9 months ago

                  So a site scams you on odds and you complain when a normal online site does things like every other normal betting site 😆

                  1. Brosstan
                    • 11 Years
                    7 years, 9 months ago

                    Its clearly a bit of a crap policy though. It unfairly favors the bookie and makes the odds seem better than they are unless you know the lineup. But lesson learned, it was only a dumb 10£ bet on Iran rumoured pen taker to score.

                    1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
                      • 14 Years
                      7 years, 9 months ago

                      As you say lesson learned.

    2. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      How is that a scam?

    3. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      I'm guessing if your player scored or whatever you bet on, you'd be wanting the win money?

    4. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Every site does that ?

  17. Prince of Persia
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    It can turn into a memorable night for Iranian people... Fingers crossed.

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      What do they need to go through?

      1. Brosstan
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Win

  18. Lewa
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Iran for the win

    1. Prince of Persia
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      +100

  19. H-SF
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Isco, Carvajal, Costa and Guerreiro. Do me proud lads.

  20. Eden Wizard
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    So, I bet on Uruguay at 28/1.
    They’ve won their group without conceding a goal so, how can the cash out be less than initial stake lol?

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Because there's a long way to go. They don't reward you for clean sheets

      1. Eden Wizard
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        So the odds are somehow longer now 🙄

        1. Epic Fail
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          You have some strange logic. 😀

          1. Eden Wizard
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 9 months ago

            Team overperforms yet the odds of them winning become longer?

            1. Epic Fail
              • 15 Years
              7 years, 9 months ago

              This page is showing why people shouldn't bet.

              1. Eden Wizard
                • 7 Years
                7 years, 9 months ago

                You’re doing a terrible job of explaining how the odds could possibly lengthen

                1. willl
                  • 10 Years
                  7 years, 9 months ago

                  They are less likely to win.

                  Explained.

                2. Alan The Llama
                  • 16 Years
                  7 years, 9 months ago

                  They don't think Uruguay will win, so they're discouraging the cash out. And if you're looking at cashing out, you don't think they're going to win it either.

                  1. Red Dagger ✪
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 8 Years
                    7 years, 9 months ago

                    This is the correct answer.

              2. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
                • 14 Years
                7 years, 9 months ago

                Suckers for those ads 😆

            2. willl
              • 10 Years
              7 years, 9 months ago

              overperforms?

              did you see their group?

              1. Eden Wizard
                • 7 Years
                7 years, 9 months ago

                So 28/1 wasn’t based on this group? 🙄

                1. willl
                  • 10 Years
                  7 years, 9 months ago

                  They looked very poor in the first two games, I would say they underperformed if anything.

        2. Brosstan
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          What do you think the odds were of Uruguay getting out of their group? Must have been something like 1.10. Thats why the odds have barely changed for you.

          1. Brosstan
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 9 months ago

            Also Uruguay have looked poor and struggled to score while other teams have looked good and had their odds shortened.

      2. Eden Wizard
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        But there’s a lot less way to go than 3 games ago so I’m struggling to see your angle

        1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          Bookies must have saw how sh!t they played against weak opposition and adjusted accordingly..

  21. Eden Wizard
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Cheryshev before I owned him 10ppg
    Cheryshev since I owned him -1ppg

  22. MALDINI'S EYES!
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    I know my stuff when it comes to football and trust me Iran might surprise a few tonight.

    1. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      ‘Might’

      I know jack shyte about football and Morocco might surprise a few tonight, trust me.

    2. Nascimento
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Hope so. I just accidentally bet on them winning 2-1

  23. Emiliano Sala
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Granit Xhaka, Xherdan Shaqiri and Stephan Lichtsteiner avoid bans for 'double-eagle' celebration
    Xhaka and Shaqiri have received a warning from FIFA and fined 10,000 Swiss francs (£7,633) for unsporting behaviour, while Lichtsteiner has received a fine of 5,000 Swiss francs (£3,816) for his actions.

    1. G-Whizz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Cheers JB!

      1. Emiliano Sala
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        YW

    2. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      They can probably find the money for the fine down the back of their settee.

    3. Brosstan
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      lol had no idea Lichtsteiner was in trouble, brought him in. Lucky.

  24. Pino
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Play

    a) Ronaldo -1 transfer

    b) save transfer and play Kane

  25. Vlad Tepes
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    I would not be surprised if Iran actually beat Portugal today. I am guessing 2-1 to Iran.

    1. Emiliano Sala
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Guess or wish?

    2. G-Whizz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Put a fiver on it then... Currently 17/1

      1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Nah he just wants the bookmark just in case 🙂

  26. Pino
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Play
    a) Costa
    b) Ronaldo

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Dafuq

  27. Chucky
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Azmoun Cappo cmon let's do it my son...

  28. ktongue
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Any reason why Varela didn't play today?

    1. Bun Rab
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Formation change.

    2. Cok3y5murf
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      There's always a reason.

  29. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Ronaldo will break hearts tonight

  30. Brosstan
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    I would not be surprised if Morocco beats Spain today. Bookmark this.

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Why would I bookmark it?

    2. willl
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      I would. Bookmark this.