Some are serious, some are less serious, some are plain stupid. Just read and enjoy my horrible, totally biased opinions. Try and guess which team I supported and who was my favorite player below, I’m curious how biased I sound. Anyways, here are the superlatives:
Because who doesn’t love a good fro? People may think it’s a messy fro, but you can tell that lord Fellaini takes a ton of time into shaping the beauty.
This is actually has a VERY STRONG case for goal of the year, my goodness it’s a beauty, especially from the behind view.
Best Personality (tie): Son Heung-min [x] and N’Golo Kante [x]
I could never choose between Sonny and Kante. They might be the two purest souls out there and whether you’re a Spurs hater or a Chelsea hater, you could NEVER hate either of these two kind souls.
I mean, just click the link above and admire… It’s not even a question of sexuality, it’s just a damn good butt. I also just really wanted to add it to this list.
What a name, what a world class diver. He could win a gold medal at the Olympics for sure. Ah, I’m just having a laugh. The problem with Neymar is that he is entirely capable of being the best in the world, but his diving makes him so funny to laugh at. All love, Neymar. (The Grizou gave him a little run for his money in the final, though.)
His tats are just awesome. He’s got full sleeves and almost his entire back tattooed–he went through a ton of pain, just like he causes to all of the people that he’s fouled.
This might have been the best chant of the century, sung to the tune of “Aux Champs Ulysses.” He is little, he is nice, he stopped Leo Messi–it sounds better in French.
They were loved by most and hated by almost none, they were the “little country that could.” Unfortunately they were knocked out by a powerhouse, but they will always be known to have played the French evenly.
Best Match (tie): Portugal vs Spain (3-3) and Belgium vs Japan (3-2)
This was, in my opinion, one of the best World Cups ever with some of the most nail-biting moments and matches EVER. And although France-Croatia, France-Belgium, Croatia-Russia, and England-Croatia were incredible matches, I decided to narrow it down to these two. I was constantly on the edge of my seat for both and for Japan to almost defeat a stacked Belgian side was almost amazing–the comeback was just as incredible.
Remember when the English were absolute shit at the World Cup and couldn’t make penalties for their lives? Yeah, me too. But it’s all changed, Southgate has made the English team world class and the English fans proud–eh, at least some of them.
No, it’s not going to Cristiano Ronaldo, who “helped” Edinson Cavani by rushing him off the pitch–let’s be honest, Ronaldo wanted to get the game rolling again. Instead, it’s going to the Croatian president, Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović, who not only stood in the rain triumphantly, but also congratulated each and every single player (with the inclusion of Macron, Deschamps, and Dalić) with a smile on her face. She’s one of the highlights of the tournament for me.
Whether you think he’s Neymar’s prodigy or just a flopping fish, you have to admit that Kylian Mbappé is uber talented and will probably be for another ten years.
Best Overall Player (tie): Luca Modrić and Eden Hazard [x]
I just didn’t have the heart to split them up. Yes, I know it seems like I’m Hazard obsessed, but I promise that I am neither a Chelsea fan, nor Belgian, he’s just that good. And Modrić was the head of a powerful Croatian team, sending in beautiful crosses, free kicks, and passes. The two are easily the best.
So was it the best World Cup? That’s up to you. But, was it a great World Cup? Absolutely. I’m happy to report that I had a ton of fun watching it and talking with some of you guys about it. Unfortunately, we will have to wait four years for the next World Cup, but hey, it’ll be totally worth it. Will the World Cup curse remain? Will the French be eliminated in the Group Stage? Who knows. One thing’s for sure, Eden Hazard has THE BEST ASS I’VE EVER SEEN ON A MAN, fight me.
So. This week, Switzerland beat France at the European Championship, which… yay, I guess? However, honestly I don’t give a shit about football - but have you ever seen a more epic mood change in 34 seconds?
(In case this needs explaining - at 89:26 France was leading 3:2, so the fan was distraught. But a few seconds later, just before time ran out, Switzerland scored, ultimately leading to a 8:7 result after penalty shootouts.)
