mandrill

Could it be John Lennon? The nose is very much his, glasses too.

The last I checked, the classic Coltrane Quartet albums were still in print and readily available.

I like Hermann Scherchen Brandenburgs.

Alas, Joseph de Maistre's "Every nation gets the government it deserves" rings true for both countries.

I wish Croats all the best, but it might as well be a high point that would take them a while (if ever) to surpass. Remember that they weren't even the top in their qualification group (Iceland was). The keeper seemed like he wasn't feeling well, maybe his injury in 1/4 final with Russia finally got to him. If so, it was a big gamble for Dalić to let him play. He could have clearly tried to save the last two- yet he was standing still as the ball whizzed by.

Perhaps just so that Americans won't mistake those for Paris, TX, Berlin, NH or London, OH, etc

Fantastic goal from Russia.

What a start to Croatia- Denmark game. 1:1 after only 4 minutes of play.

До свидания, España! Gritty win by Russians- probably the only way they could pull it off. Glad Spain is out- their game is unbearable to watch. 1000+ passes = 5 shots on goal hardly makes a winning formula.

Btw, the first goal by Koreans is a good pro argument for VAR.

Too bad Koreans had no chance to advance. But Mexico owes them A LOT. Didn't see that game but looks like Sweden just torn them apart...yet they're still marching on...Probably not far with a game like that.

Perhaps the worst day for Germany since May 9, 1945. Meanwhile, Mexicans totally owe their good fortune to Koreans. What a start to a day! Is it too much to ask for Serbs to play like Koreans against Brazil?

I was watching Portugal- Spain game in the main public square of Lisbon (Praca do Commercio). The vibe there was unbelievable, very positive, even when Spain took the lead.

France-Denmark- what a disgrace! Hope both will be eliminated in the round of 16.