**The World Cup 2018 Official Thread**

[FakeNews]

MOSCOW — American soccer legend Alexi Lalas was confronted by an “aggressive” and "angry" fan last weekend in Moscow, where he is on assignment as part of Fox’s coverage of the FIFA World Cup.

Lalas, who is one of the sport’s most prominent voices in the United States, was left fearing for his safety following the incident near his hotel but was unharmed, according to a person close to the former U.S. international defender.

The person spoke to USA TODAY Sports on the condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the matter.

"He was shaken up," the person said. "It was aggressive behavior that went a long way beyond what someone in his position might usually expect. The fan was angry."

Lalas declined comment and the incident has not interrupted his work with Fox. His employer released a statement:

“The safety and security of our Fox family is of the utmost importance in all parts of the world. Our dedicated security teams take security measures very seriously both at home and abroad. As it pertains to Fox Sports analyst Alexi Lalas, he was not physically assaulted or mugged in Moscow.”

 

[Kunty McPhuck]

Gotta admit I've been sleeping hard on Belgium. Their squad is stacked and they are rank 3rd in the world. They might be the real "Germany" of this tournament

I wouldn't take much notice of the FIFA rankings. Poland and Chile are 8th and 9th. Poland played and looked like shyt vs Senegal and Chile aren't there.

 

[Swagnificent]

This pedophile really thinks his opinions hold any weight.

As usual all you cacs can do is lie to try and take attention away from your arguments that lack any merit.

 

[King Jove]

mexico bout to son these dudes back to pyeongchang

 

[Nero Christ]

so Belgium & Russia are the 2 best teams in the tournament...ok

 

[Swagnificent]

I wouldn't take much notice of the FIFA rankings. Poland and Chile are 8th and 9th. Poland played and looked like shyt vs Senegal and Chile aren't there.

Or maybe Senegal is that good?

Stop trying to take credit away from African teams.

 

[BlackBall]

Tunisia

worst team in the tourny

Argentina

 

[Darts]

I wouldn't take much notice of the FIFA rankings. Poland and Chile are 8th and 9th. Poland played and looked like shyt vs Senegal and Chile aren't there.

True but Belgium got both the talent and feel of a heavyweight. Kinda remind me of the Netherlands a few cups back.

 

[NoGutsNoGLory]

Gotta admit I've been sleeping hard on Belgium. Their squad is stacked and they are rank 3rd in the world. They might be the real "Germany" of this tournament

They dont have that German mentality. Turn up the heat a littke and they fold. fukking wales beat them.

 

[DStyles]

In the game with England the camera men didnt zoom in on one english woman
one of the ugliest countries in the world

Outside of Beckham, all brits are ugly including the women.

Pale yellow teeth mofos. They must not have dentist over there in England to have such yellow teeth or must be from too much tea sipping


Brits sure do love their tea

 

[FakeNews]

German rift?

 

[Kunty McPhuck]

Or maybe Senegal is that good?

Stop trying to take credit away from African teams.

 

[Mané Swagincha]

It will be just like Mexico to beat Germany and then turn around and lose to South Korea on everything

 

[SubZeroDegrees]

ERM no nothing like that team

I'm a Henry stan let me have my bias.

 

[Futuristic Eskimo]

Or maybe Senegal is that good?

Stop trying to take credit away from African teams.

Senegal scored 2 fluke goals, even if they were the better team during most of the game.