The World Cup Final: France vs Croatia (Kickoff 16H00 BST)
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik and Imran are here to talk about a frustrating 2 points dropped at Crystal Palace. They then discuss the regeneration of Old Trafford. Finally, Nik is joined by special guest Michael Statham from the Football Oranje podcast - who gives us a more in depth look at our EL opposition FC Twente, and then runs through the (many) Dutch connections currently at United.
VAR can feck off 
Agree with that.
Turn the TV off sweetheart!
Yeah let's get rid of it cause it made the right decision
Except, intention is what it talks about in the rules, not whether it was 'in the way or not'.
Yep, that’s the beauty of football and why we all love it. The game would be boring if it was devoid of opinion and talking points.
by his side or move it away from the ball. Its not hard to move your arm fast.
Exactly. The decision was pathetic.
No, goes to assist if they draw on 6
Wrong call.
Arm in natural position, doesn't even see the ball coming.
Hope that VAR doesn't end up deciding a WC final - in the wrong way.
Arm in natural position, doesn't even see the ball coming.
Hope that VAR doesn't end up deciding a WC final - in the wrong way.
He was jumping, it looked like entirely natural movement to me and there was never any intention to handle the ball.
Handball is the most misinterpreted rule in football.
Clear pen. If that was United I would be screaming for it to be called.
Crap way to concede though.
The French midfield is having a mare . Kante has been shocking and making error after error . Pogba is subpar,misplacing passes ,getting dispossessed ,seems nervous and only had one positive pass all game . Matuidi has been invisible .
And France have scored now through a penalty . They have been quite lucky in the match . First an own goal through a soft free-kick and now this . I guess the gods want France to win the world cup .
Croatia has been sensational and unlucky . Perisic,Rakitic and Modric have been great . I hope they equalise as they deserve it .
And France have scored now through a penalty . They have been quite lucky in the match . First an own goal through a soft free-kick and now this . I guess the gods want France to win the world cup .
Croatia has been sensational and unlucky . Perisic,Rakitic and Modric have been great . I hope they equalise as they deserve it .
Its his WC final so far
This. A feck up on the biggest stage of all.
Perisic is feasting on Pavard.
Two goals for Griezmann!
Lovren is such a sack of shit. So error prone and causes panic.
VAR can feck off
VAR gave the ref the possibility to judge it right, he didn't.
Not VAR's fault the ref is an idiot.
referee is going to ruin this game.
No doubt. For good and bad.
You honestly believe his instincts and reactions are so good that he can guess when someone will miss a header and adjust his arm accordingly
I don't think Russia wants Croatia to win on Russian soil.
I agree. I don't think it should have been reviewed by the referee as it wasn't clear and obvious in my opinion.
How is that a clear pen when it’s clearly not deliberate?
Damn. Unfortunate own goal and very debatable penalty.
They have had to come back time and again under adversity in this tournament. Can they possibly do it again?
They have had to come back time and again under adversity in this tournament. Can they possibly do it again?
the little movement between the hand and knee shows that he tried to disguise it after it happened. it hits his hand as he moves it towards the ball and realises then moves his knee towards his hand to try and disguise it. i may be wrong but thats my interpretation from what ive seen so far.
Maybe not, we'll never really know. They did manage to beat what was put in front of them however.
Got to feel for Croatia here, think both goals were very harsh
He literally had a split second after Matuidi missed the header... No one is that fast
How can you prove whether or not there was any intention? They are all good actors. He could have moved his arm out of the way. No problem
This referee should be sacked
How many handballs have been given a pen when it wasn't deliberate ? Loads of them.
The handball rule was always flawed. This isn't exception.
It's a penalty. Got the right decision in the end so who cares.
Maybe Mourinho has been after Perisic as a replacement for DDG? I don't think I've ever seen someone with better reflexes.
Yeah I agree with you on that.
Obvious penalty. He moved his hand towards the ball
France would be more deserving winners