Today’s open thread. We’re going to try and do this daily for the remainder of the World Cup, just to give you a platform to discuss the games, while allowing the rest of the comment-sections to stay relevant to their respective articles.

Notes & Quotes

Dani Carvajal answers questions about Cristiano Ronaldo’s future

Dani Carvajal didn’t exactly give a reassuring answer when asked about Cristiano’s future today. Nothing to worry about, I’m sure, but here’s the quote:

“I don’t know [if Ronaldo is leaving], he will know that himself.

”Since the final I have not had much contact with him. He and his camp will know what decision to make.

”It is normal that within a dressing-room there are always groups. You spend more time with some than others, although we all get on well.

”I am not going to ask him if he is going or not. It is his decision. I hope he stays, but if he leaves for sure he will look for the best for himself.”

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