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BELGIUM AT THE WORLD CUP THREAD is generously brought to you by  BELGIUM, the official beer of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JH_VHyW_oVk After disappointing in the world cup in Brasil in 2014 and the European cup in France in 2016, Belgium’s most talented generation ever will definitely show what they’re worth and win this little tournament called 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™. Totally. For real guys! Roberto Martinez, the coach, decided that the best way to really get the fans behind the team is to not select the most colorful Red Devil there is, Radja ‘Il Ninja’ Nainggolan. Despite being really cool and good, Martinez claimed Nainggolan wasn’t selected for tactical reasons. The real reason is that Roberto ‘lame’ Martinez has personal problems with cool guy Nainggolan. Claming he isn’t professional enough and that he’s a bad example for kids, because he smokes.  Nainggolan promptly retired as a player for the national team and the Belgian FA gave Martinez a 2-year extension to his contract. They also had to issue several statements, asking the fans to stop criticizing the coach and have faith in his selection.  Let’s take a look at the selection:  • Keepers (4): Koen Casteels (Wolfsburg/Ger), Thibaut Courtois (Chelsea/Eng), Simon Mignolet (Liverpool/Eng), Matz Sels (Newcastle United/Eng, on loan at RSC Anderlecht/Bel) • Defenders (9): Toby Alderweireld (Tottenham Hotspur/Eng), Dedryck Boyata (Celtic/Sco), Laurent Ciman (Los Angeles FC/USA), Leander Dendoncker (RSC Anderlecht/Bel), Christian Kabasele (Watford/Eng), Vincent Kompany (Manchester City/Eng), Jordan Lukaku (Lazio/Ita), Thomas Vermaelen (FC Barcelona/Spa), Jan Vertonghen (Tottenham Hotspur/Eng) • Midfielders (9): Yannick Carrasco (Dalian Yinfang/Chn), Nacer Chadli (West Bromwich Albion/Eng), Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City/Eng), Mousa Dembélé (Tottenham Hotspur/Eng), Marouane Fellaini (Manchester United/Eng), Adnan Januzaj (Real Sociedad/Spa), Thomas Meunier (Paris Saint-Germain/Fra), Youri Tielemans (AS Monaco/Fra), Axel Witsel (Tianjin Quanjian/Chn) • Attackers (6): Michy Batshuayi (Chelsea/Eng, on loan at Borussia Dortmund/Ger), Christian Benteke (Crystal Palace/Eng), Eden Hazard (Chelsea/Eng), Thorgan Hazard (Borussia Mönchengladbach/Ger), Romelu Lukaku (Manchester United/Eng), Dries Mertens (Napoli/Ita) There are 28 names here, so 5 of these players won’t make the final squad. We’ll know for sure on Monday. But looking at it, I’m thinking Januzaj, Sels, Benteke, Chadli and maybe Vermaelen or Jordan Lukaku (they’re injured at the moment). EDIT: turns out I was 3/5ths right, this is  THE (ALMOST)DEFINITIVE SQUAD LIST  Some cool little facts about this selection: • there are 2 pair of brothers in there, the Hazard and Lukaku brothers • Romelu Lukaku became the all-time topscorer for the national team last year, he's still only 24 years old • Axel Witsel isn't capable of a forward pass, yet keeps being selected for the team • Januzaj hasn't played a minute in the qualifiers yet he's also in the selction • Radja Nainggolan has a sister called Reanna Nainggolan • these facts aren't cool at all Belgium was put in goup G with noted power houses Panama and Tunisia. There’s a silver lining though, as England is the 4th club in group G.  Anyway, what do you think of the mighty Red Devils and their chances to win the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™? 
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i assume that since wilmots isn't there instead of playing alderweireld and vertonghen as full backs they'll actually be good as centre backs otoh they're being managed by roberto martinez
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May 31, 2018 18:46
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This team is loving stacked and should easily win their group and go far, but they wont, is my prediction.
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May 31, 2018 19:03
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shut up blegum posted:Will these Red Devils actually do something in Europe? no
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May 31, 2018 20:44
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I think in classic Belgian fashion the collection of supremely talented individuals will fail to gel as a team and will poo poo their way to a quarterfinal exit
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May 31, 2018 21:04
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I was there when a Roberto Martinez team conceded nine goals in one game. I'm not sure even Vertonghen and Alderweireld can counteract that level of managerial crapulence.
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Jun 1, 2018 00:07
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I am glad another country is learning the curse of a golden generation.
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Jun 1, 2018 04:39
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i cant wait for the 'red devils' belgium 'the devils' to win the fifa 'world cup'
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Jun 1, 2018 05:12
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Gigi Galli posted:This team is loving stacked and should easily win their group and go far, but they wont, is my prediction. vyelkin posted:I think in classic Belgian fashion the collection of supremely talented individuals will fail to gel as a team and will poo poo their way to a quarterfinal exit This is the Belgian way  There are a bunch of meaningless friendlies planned next week, I'm curious about the lineup and how they will play there though. Tomorrow we play against Portugal, and then next week against Egypt and Costa Rica if I'm not mistaken.
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Jun 1, 2018 05:23
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the belge squad is so stacked down the middle but theyve got virtually no good wide players, especially fullbacks. its weird. why
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Jun 1, 2018 05:26
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Lol this is the worst sponsor. Jupiler literally changed their name to Belgium for the world cup. Also vanhool is mostly known for their buses I think?
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Jun 1, 2018 06:47
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blegum
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Jun 1, 2018 10:41
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are there any players from the anale driehoek op?
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Jun 1, 2018 11:10
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all over the uk, offices everywhere, every 2 years, people talking about football arsehole chimes in, "hey you know who my dark horse is for the world cup/euros"
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Jun 1, 2018 11:44
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shut up blegum posted:Lol this is the worst sponsor. Jupiler literally changed their name to Belgium for the world cup. You can change it!
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Jun 1, 2018 11:52
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Farm Frites was the best Belge sports sponsor imo
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Jun 1, 2018 12:40
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kcer posted:all over the uk, offices everywhere, every 2 years, people talking about football Lukaku?
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Jun 1, 2018 12:52
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kcer posted:all over the uk, offices everywhere, every 2 years, people talking about football Croatia?
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Jun 1, 2018 13:44
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can't even beat ronald-less portugal, still frauds
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Jun 2, 2018 21:41
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kompanys krocked himself again 
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Jun 3, 2018 10:32
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VanHool make trailers, not trucks!
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Jun 3, 2018 12:43
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Gigi Galli posted:This team is loving stacked and should easily win their group and go far, but they wont, is my prediction. Much like France, on paper they easily have a team that could win the whole drat thing
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Jun 4, 2018 09:16
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track day bro! posted:VanHool make trailers, not trucks! Thanks for the trailer update, truck day bro
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Jun 4, 2018 09:48
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https://twitter.com/dpcoverdale/status/1003554821880844288
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Jun 4, 2018 10:15
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Yeah, came here to post this, THE (ALMOST)DEFINITIVE SQUAD LIST I'd have taken Benteke over Dendoncker or Tielemans but w/e. Loving Africa Chaps posted:Much like France, on paper they easily have a team that could win the whole drat thing But football games aren't played on paper 
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Jun 4, 2018 11:26
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i've decided to cast my lot with Belgium are they going to run 3 at the back because as far as I can tell they don't have a left back
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Jun 4, 2018 14:59
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The Jazzy-jazz-man going to another World Cup.
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Jun 4, 2018 16:15
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I updated the sponsor. Belgium.
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Jun 4, 2018 18:45
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Belgians use the word 'poepen' for loving, but it actually means 'making GBS threads'. This should tell you enough.
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Jun 4, 2018 19:02
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oliwan posted:Belgians use the word 'poepen' for loving, but it actually means 'making GBS threads'. This should tell you enough. Never got over the German occupation huh
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oliwan posted:Belgians use the word 'poepen' for loving, but it actually means 'making GBS threads'. This should tell you enough. we eat rear end in HFF
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Jun 4, 2018 21:42
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loving Chadli and Witsel over Origi and Nainngolan ffs
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Jun 5, 2018 10:28
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I hope proven frauds belgium score nonegolan at the 2018 world cup
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Jun 5, 2018 10:40
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Isn't taht just Jupiler
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Jun 5, 2018 10:52
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Grillfiend posted:loving Chadli and Witsel over Origi and Nainngolan ffs Was Origi good this year in Germany?
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track day bro! posted:Isn't taht just Jupiler It is. But get this, they've changed their name to Belgium to get everyone hyped up for the world cup!! They're gonna change it back to jupiler after the summer I think.
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Jun 5, 2018 17:34
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I hope not so we can have the Belgian Belgium Pro League next season.
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Jun 5, 2018 19:55
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Grillfiend posted:loving Chadli and Witsel over Origi and Nainngolan ffs vyelkin posted:Was Origi good this year in Germany? I know Wolfsburg weren't great, but he only scored six league goals in 31 appearances. He did score and make some pretty contributions during the relegation playoff, though. Origi should have stayed at Liverpool. His agent reportedly admitted that the loan was a mistake. https://liverpooloffside.sbnation.c...-turkey-belgium Anyway, it doesn't sound like he showed enough to merit a call-up. The guy was always a bit streaky and the timing didn't work for him.
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Jun 5, 2018 20:09
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never forget: they picked Witsel and Januzaj over Radja Nainggolan for this WC, and Big Raj was correct in his decision to retire from international football as a result
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Troy Queef posted:never forget: they picked Witsel and Januzaj over Radja Nainggolan for this WC, and Big Raj was correct in his decision to retire from international football as a result Roberto Martinez won a FA Cup and knows more about football than anyone else.
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