Definitely a penalty but what a dreadful penalty kick

Certainly it’s got the potential to be an exciting game what with Brazil not looking like a vintage squad and Norway surely having their strongest squad probably of all time.

Saying there is a precedent for this decision and then explaining that it was done previously for Ronaldo doesn’t really help ease matters.

Alan, Nor way!

Sandy, it doesn't for handball as the defender has to ensure his arms cannot be hit. What's the mood like in West (or East) Horsley 3 1/2 before ko?

Feeling that Norway will win this.

World Cup peace prize medalist speaks [Link]

USA could have appealed it and if genuinely not worthy of a red then rescind it entirely.

I found the evidence, what a way to spend a Tuesday school night, free ticket to see a band that nobody had heard of. [Link]

That decision has put me in a very bad mood.

FIFA really are lucky that the games have been generally quite good so far because it’s kept the focus away from them. But you can definitely imagine the conversations and transactions that have gone on behind that decision.

Various media outlets seem to be sympathetic to the reversal on the basis that there was no malicious intent. But intent doesn't enter the equation, does it?

I thought you were a good reader a4e. I very clearly said "Lucky the World Cup isn't corrupt "

That's outrageous that red has been suspended. Undermines the officials too.

That creates a challenging precedent, hope they've got that covered. Just looked at the tackle, was a clear red

Think I may set up an Acca with that and Bob's suggestion A4E

Airsy - I expect KdB to be sent off in the first few minutes, followed quickly by Lukaku…

Belgium. You have one job.

Sorry Trigg, that was OI, my bad (as the youth do say).

Was in London last night as loads of Morocco fans were driving around hooting loudly and hanging out of their car windows - great atmosphere after an afternoon/evening watching The War On Drugs and Mumford & Sons, who had nice AFC Wimbledon logos on their speakers… Pride was on earlier too, loads of people having an amazing time in the city, no trouble in sight anywhere :)

I didn’t say corrupt - I save that for where I know full well that things or people are corrupt…

Better have a few bob on USA for the title.

Trigg - corrupt? How very dare you…. The foul was probably accidental and maybe an orange at worst, but it smells a bit…

My link related to OI’s post.

The tackle for anyone who hasn’t seen it or wants to see it again [Link]