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Chiefs must pounce on free agent players to bolster their squad. They need to refresh the team to be able to compete next season. Bobby must take the team and fans seriously by making sure all goes well during the transfer window. Ramasedi

It answers the question – who is the best between Messi and CR7. It’s CR7 of course. Zoe Kalani

This Russia 2018 World Cup edition looks to have some surprises in store for us. The first round gave us several signs of what we can look forward to. Let me sit down and relax in anticipation of today’s surprises. Godfrey

Ugly is the word to describe the way Switzerland play this beautiful game. Football is a game of skill, not a determination to maim each other. The referee was totally useless. Monde Khumalo Zola

VAR system or not, football remains controversial – and it always will be. Paul Ramokonyane

Vuyo Mere is a true professional who took his career seriously. He wasn’t affected by fame like other players who are struggling now. He’s a good role model who lives a clean life. Sekhuba

For the first time I’m having stress-free viewing of the World Cup, because Bafana Bafana are not playing in Russia. May the best team win. Frank Pienaar (Ed: Not sure how old you are sir, but Bafana Bafana were not at Brazil 2014 either, in fact they have only played in one of the last four World Cups, the one they hosted!)

World champions Germany, like Argentina, underestimated their opponents Mexico and they paid the price. Nyatseng Makuwa

German coach Joachim Loew must be regretting his decision to leave out Leroy Sane, the best young midfielder in the English Premier League. Irvin Moshidi

Proper preparation will be key for Banyana who will participate in their first-ever Fifa Women’s World Cup in France next year. It’s time for Banyana to repay Safa and their sponsors. Mononedi After watching Germany being beaten by Mexico, nothing will ever surprise me in this World Cup again. Methinks the line-up in the semifinals will not include some of the usual suspects. Exciting times lie ahead. Bheki Sibeko

I still believe that I have been robbed of witnessing the best World Cup by the absence of my three favourite countries in Ghana, Cameroon and Ivory Coast. What a dismal showing it’s been so far. YM Chabalala

So the debate continues on who is the best – Messi or Ronaldo. It looks like Ronaldo has won the first round by netting three times while Messi failed to convert a simple penalty. YM Chabalala What a thrilling game between Portugal and Spain. It was a clash of the giants to watch and enjoy. It produced all the fireworks expected and it was like watching the final. Sammy

Stuart Baxter must take a few youngsters from the Cosafa Cup squad to develop for the 2022 World Cup. Winning a plate final was better than nothing and he must take some positives from that. Rendi

Our African representatives continue to disappoint on the world stage. Our pride Egypt’s game plan was negative, the best way to defend is to attack. Saudi Arabia played the worst game I have ever seen at a World Cup. If it was a boxing match their technical staff would have long ago thrown in the towel. Shepherd I was really impressed by the turnout at Supabets PTA central when the African teams were playing. Let’s keep giving them this kind of support. Sandile

What an exciting game between Portugal and Spain, albeit that the departure of Julen Lopetegui did not affect the draw, because the culture, flair, philosophy and Spain’s identity were all there. Mduduzi Mhlongo

What if? If Bafana Bafana had a Ronaldo,a Messi? What if again? The world of football is lucky to have such gifted athletes around at the same time. Thank you Ronaldo and Messi. Bheki

Cometh the hour, cometh the day. May the best team (country) win the 2018 World Cup. Boots