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England to boycott Russia World Cup?

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That would be funny. Fancy asking Australia to join them if they do.

Surely James Bond can sort all this Russian spy stuff out?
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England showing solidarity with Italy

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My understanding is that the team will not boycott but England will not send any diplomatic representation.

The only time I have seen mention of the team boycotting is one comment from Boris Johnson who said that he would see it difficult for any representation from the UK.
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The US has reportedly just announced they'll pull their team out of the world cup in Russia. It's rumoured the Netherlands are very close to announcing a boycott also
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Sunny Vanilla wrote:The US has reportedly just announced they'll pull their team out of the world cup in Russia. It's rumoured the Netherlands are very close to announcing a boycott also
Australia have said they'll only turn up to the first 3 games.
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i want the British Royal Family to attend.....we know what they think of monarchs....
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God is an Englishman wrote:
Sunny Vanilla wrote:The US has reportedly just announced they'll pull their team out of the world cup in Russia. It's rumoured the Netherlands are very close to announcing a boycott also
Australia have said they'll only turn up to the first 3 games.
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nathanburns15 wrote:England showing solidarity with Italy
Looks like few other nations to follow, I wonder what FIFA will do?

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Should boycott to save themselves the embarrassment of every other tournament?? :lol:

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Nugget wrote:Should boycott to save themselves the embarrassment of every other tournament?? :lol:
That's a bit harsh, australia made the 2nd round once.
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God is an Englishman wrote:
Nugget wrote:Should boycott to save themselves the embarrassment of every other tournament?? :lol:
That's a bit harsh, australia made the 2nd round once.
Q for you: How many times did they make the last 16?
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Bomber wrote:
God is an Englishman wrote:
Nugget wrote:Should boycott to save themselves the embarrassment of every other tournament?? :lol:
That's a bit harsh, australia made the 2nd round once.
Q for you: How many times did they make the last 16?
Once?
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Wrong
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Bomber wrote:Wrong

Ahh 1974, well played.
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God is an Englishman wrote:
Bomber wrote:Wrong

Ahh 1974, well played.
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Nugget wrote:Should boycott to save themselves the embarrassment of every other tournament?? :lol:
Or lose in a penalty shootout.

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ozzie owl wrote:
Nugget wrote:Should boycott to save themselves the embarrassment of every other tournament?? :lol:
Or lose in a penalty shootout.
When have australia done that?
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Or maybe he is suggesting there's no shame in losing in a penalty shootout.
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Mápó Tòfu wrote:Or maybe he is suggesting there's no shame in losing in a penalty shootout.
England certainly has a long history of losing the penalty shootouts.

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And Australia has a long history of not making the W.C. at all.

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ozzie owl wrote:
Mápó Tòfu wrote:Or maybe he is suggesting there's no shame in losing in a penalty shootout.
England certainly has a long history of losing the penalty shootouts.
28 years would be a long time in australian history.

As annoying as they are to lose, at least you can hold your head up knowing they couldn't beat you in the actual game.
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So typical for the POM to turn a topic about Engerlund into an Aussie bashing one
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Wayne Kerr wrote:So typical for the POM to turn a topic about Engerlund into an Aussie bashing one
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Typical of a racist "aussie" to not be able to take a joke or any banter back at them.
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God is an Englishman wrote:
ozzie owl wrote:
Mápó Tòfu wrote:Or maybe he is suggesting there's no shame in losing in a penalty shootout.
England certainly has a long history of losing the penalty shootouts.
28 years would be a long time in australian history.

As annoying as they are to lose, at least you can hold your head up knowing they couldn't beat you in the actual game.
Sadly Chris Waddle probably did have his head up, hence the ball went flying over.

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well, England fans covered themselves in glory again.....who will they blame this time???
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MegaBonus wrote:well, England fans covered themselves in glory again.....who will they blame this time???
Blame it on the grog ? Lets hope some banning orders are issued, the game doesn't need them.

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MegaBonus wrote:well, England fans covered themselves in glory again.....who will they blame this time???

How many were involved?
How many travelled?

Funny seeing the jealousy.
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MegaBonus wrote:well, England fans covered themselves in glory again.....who will they blame this time???
https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/foo ... 72156.html

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ozzie owl wrote:
MegaBonus wrote:well, England fans covered themselves in glory again.....who will they blame this time???
https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/foo ... 72156.html
Ahh those innocent dutch supporters
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