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15th Jul 2018

RTE’s wonderful montage for the World Cup will instantly bring back all those brilliant moments

Paul Moore

World Cup 2022

Perfect way to look back on a wonderful tournament.

Ok, off the top of our head.

The weird opening ceremony with Robbie Williams. Russia thumping Saudi Arabia. Salah just not being fit enough. Ronaldo’s stunning hat-trick against Spain in a a truly famous match – Nacho’s half-volley, Costa’s solo effort, etc. Messi struggling to ignite Argentina. France and the VAR controversy vs Australia. Mexico stunning Germany. Neymar diving..again and again and again. Senegal’s heartbreak. England’s belief that ‘It’s Coming Home’. Diego going ‘full Diego.’

Germany falling.

Christ, these events all happened in just the group stages!

The knock-out stages managed to up the ante as we were treated to some truly wonderful football.

We could spend an hour talking about all the stories that defined World Cup 2018 but ultimately, it’s Les Blues that are the dominant force in world football as France won their second World Cup title in 20 years.

The French were imperious throughout and given the age of their squad, it’s up to the rest of the world to catch up.

This being said, it’s time to reflect on a truly memorable competition.

Can we do it all over again?

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Football