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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. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    That Isco lad is an ultimate troll

  2. EmreCan Hustle
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    If that was a yellow card then Pique should be off!

  3. Chucky
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Costa looking lively?

    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Hasn't been involved much

  4. Gnu
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 17 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Martin Keown, hard to believe that he once attempted to play football.

    1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 17 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Tough barstard though

      1. Gnu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 17 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        With a face like that he had to be 😆

    2. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Most remembered for his shameful abuse of RvN after that peno miss. Not the best legacy

      1. Gnu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 17 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Pathetic wasn't it.

  5. Ginkapo FPL
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Why are Spain bothering to play? They just need Portugal to draw to qualify....

  6. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Isco giving me stick or twist problems I haven't experienced before this world cup 🙁

    1. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Stick at 10+

  7. Chandler Bing
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Pique close!

  8. Back on the horse
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Sounds much more of an atmosphere in the Portugal game

    1. Ginkapo FPL
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Thats because Iran actually have something to play for.

  9. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Glad I went Isco over Modric

  10. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    I remember once touting Isco as a real talent and Doosra went ott pushing the argument that he was actually a bit crap!

    1. Gnu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Saying nothing.
      Too much respect for my elders 😆

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

      #believeinyourinstincts

    3. Chandler Bing
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      The goal isn't really much of a proof of him being a real talent. It was an open goal from a couple of yards.

      However, I do agree with you, the guy's really good. Possibly one of the best Spanish midfielders in terms of flair and finishing abilities.

      1. Gnu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 17 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        No, but his career over last couple of years probably have.

        1. Chandler Bing
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Yeah, can't argue with that. He's amazing.

          1. Chandler Bing
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 1 month ago

            And I hate Real Madrid

    4. Ginkapo FPL
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Was Doosra;s argument based on football skills or something else though?

      1. Gnu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 17 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Well said yesterday btw Ginkapo.

        1. Ginkapo FPL
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          With the troll? I've been here long enough to not be phased at all by posters like him.

          1. Gnu
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 17 Years
            8 years, 1 month ago

            Yep. Same every year, still pees me off. 🙁

      2. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        No idea, it started with me saying he is really good and Doosra saying he really isn’t and it escalated from there, was a couple of years ago at least

    5. Hooky
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Well he is crap compared to Mark Noble

  11. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    DDG best in the world!

    1. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Give him a new contract.....

  12. Chandler Bing
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    First World Cup save for de Gea

  13. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Just realised I have Isco in my team 😛

    1. Siva Mohan
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      me too

    2. Back on the horse
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      #metoo

  14. EmreCan Hustle
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    DDG first save!

  15. tm245
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Bad touch before the shot, he was clear.

  16. Siva Mohan
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    DDG 1st save of the tournament.. world's best goalie!

  17. I Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Wildcarded out Isco, Cavani, Muslera and Al Dawsari. 🙂

    1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Damn, I WCed in Isco lol. Took out Cavani and Muslera but I'd do it again.

      1. Louis_Sans_Balls
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        same and no

        1. Louis_Sans_Balls
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          oh and also Godin

  18. Alex_thekid
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    I took Isco out of my wc team at the last minute cos people were saying that Costa and Isco was to much and I downgraded to Cheryshev lol at me and upgraded my defence ffs can't believe it

    1. 420king
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Haha, I had Shaqiri who I decided was too risky but instead of getting Isco which was the logical thing I did the same 😀

      1. Louis_Sans_Balls
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        I went with Isco for the same reason but if no ban i would have gone for Shaq, interesting to see how that plays out

        1. 420king
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          I think it will play out well 😀

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

    Boutaib through one on one again and misses the chance...

  20. Syd.
    • 17 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    That Spanish defence is hopeless

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

      The rest ain't bad though 😆

  21. Chilli Heatwave
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Isco and Cavani, my laziness has paid off

    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      😆 same

  22. Mackans
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    OMG PLEASE HELP! I did my wildcard this week but clicked on the Wildcard button AFTER I made 11 transfers. Will the hits reduce?

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

      You already confirmed the transfers before you hit the WC? Then in this game I think you are screwed.

      1. WALOR
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 17 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Er, this may be correct - you'll know after today's points are totaled - if there's a 44 point difference between Overall and Group stage points, you blew it.

    2. WALOR
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Look at your team under Rd. 3 Live - does it say "Wild Card Used"?
      If so, no hits.

  23. Camzy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Costa looks a bit crap. Glad I didn't pick him up (for now)

  24. tm245
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Spain with some of the most arrogant defending of the tournament.

    1. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      This. With the individuals they have in goal and defense they shouldn't concede anything. Instead they've looked suspect and cocky in possession as if they can't be pressed off the ball.

  25. Siva Mohan
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Iniesta played in the hole.. priced @ 8 .. worth investing.

    1. Chandler Bing
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Has he played all of the matches? Think he missed one. I think he might be rotated/subbed off at times due to his age.

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

      65 mins per game...

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

    Amrabat YC

    1. Louis_Sans_Balls
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      i thought he was still concussed?

  27. Pierce34
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Get up Ramos, just take an injection and carry on 😛

  28. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Did Fonte once score two goals in a game for Southampton? About three or four seasons ago?

    Think I had him in my FPL team....

    1. Gnu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Cool story Jaf.

      1. Chucky
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        😀

      2. Jafooli
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        😮 😛

  29. Syd.
    • 17 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    The ref is a bit biased

    The only way a Spanish player will get booked is to head butt the referee

    1. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Probably leaning towards a red for that.

  30. Monkey Hanger
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    How many will Morocco end up playing with?