We will see how Brazil do but it appears European teams are more dominent then before

The premier league is inextricably linked with English football. Its the most competitive league but not the best. I think Messi feels the pressure of having a nations expectations on his shoulders and struggles with it. Ronaldo is always playing for himself so is immune to pressure which is why is is a machine and why id want him taking my penalties. Also regardless of if we were staying at home or there at the world cup id still be bitter ?

This is not a bad idea. I think it should work as it is plus the team captain gets to question 1 decision each match because some things are missed by the ref and doesnt get looked at by the var.

Lol the old how would he do on a rainy night at stoke. Guess thats why you've won so many of the last few world cups. Lets be realistic most of the top 4 or 5 spanish league teams would still be challenging for the champions league positions in the prremier league as well.

Surprised by the negativity surrounding Messi today. I thought he played well. Had 2 very close shots and supplied the ball for the missed penalty. Di Maria was an embarrassment how he has had multiple 50million pound transfers??? As our man Eamon Dunphy would say he is a spoofer and a show-pony.

"Dark"?? RACE CARD!!!!!!

To play devil's advocate, why does Sol Campbell have to take academy rolls and work with children and sweep the floor at a 3rd division club when players of similar stature and career's (Lampard/Gerrard/Neville) walk into major jobs without doing the same. Stephen Gerrard has never come across to me a manager in waiting or ever remotely bright, I will hold my hands up if he turns out to be a genius. Sol Campbel may indeed be a fruit-loop I don't know but it does not appear to me that he has received a fair shake of the stick I am not convinced its racism maybe its an agent thing????

And what do Gerrard lampard and Neville know about the hard side of football?

Not to mention its hardly fair to.have a go at him for tossing off at a bit of dogging when our own star player was involved in something similar? Not that i support him giving ulrika a hiding.

Nah he is a knob, from that horrible pink and black range rover to ending his international career over being teased about going bald and then faking his grannys death he is a laughing stock. Not tugay obviously or his son for that matter.

Another shocking referee performance. Missed 3 or 4 penalties. Sweden in a world cup instead of Italy is a travesty. I would not like to be the italian manager tonight although he probably won't last the night.

Don't be so negative, there will be a promotion Dunn->Manager