Daily Star's 'Text Maniacs' brings unadulterated and uncensored readers' views on the World Cup final and other topics. There is plenty of reaction to Spain's victory, with celebrations for Spain but no commiserations for Argentina.
World Cup Final Reaction
Bolton Bird said: "Wayne Rooney said what I thought. The World Cup Half Time Show was cr@p. What a waste of money."
Ratboy from Cumbria commented: "Spanish skill beats Argentinean thuggery."
Another reader added: "Congratulations to Spain, well played, there is Karma after all. Argentina beaten at Rugby by England, then beaten in the football world cup. O DEAR, WHAT A SHAME NEVER MIND."
Nastycol exclaimed: "We’re all off to sunny Spain Y VIVA ESPANA! To find out the world Cup final result? Y VIVA ESPANA! OLE!!!"
Criticism of Argentina and Messi
Firebird targeted Lionel Messi: "Lionel Messi, you will not go down in history as great sportsman, gentleman footballer, or one of the best but for disgraceful lack of integrity. You’re a disgraceful pillock."
LAURENCE criticized FIFA: "FIFA: you’ll be a total disgrace if you do not punish Argentina for their disgraceful assault & behaviour more than the usual £20,000 fine. You’re not fit for purpose & while you’re at it fine yourself for being intimidated by Orangebaby Trump."
OZZY from London said: "Congrats to Spain getting world cup. Argentina not so smug now! Our boys played so bloody well and kicked France’s ass! A great tournament of the best to enjoy!"
LEO F. joked: "What does the World Cup and the Falklands have in common? Argentina doesn't have either. Lol."
England's Performance and Management
TETStap criticized a reader: "the text from Eddie f sums up our loser mentality... saying well done FOR FINISHING THIRD! UNBELIEVABLE..."
Billy commented on the team: "Elliot Anderson was best midfielder and did all the hard work for Jude and Rice. A couple of goals doesn’t make you a superstar?? He did nothing in the semi."
Phil Leeds blamed the manager: "England: Dont go with the defensive rubbish simply told by ur manager golam not to win – think about it. U cant say England give their all. Get rid of golam or u are going nowhere."
John challenger criticized players: "don’t celebrate the england team, those players are paid a fortune to train for and play a game. It is you the fans who have to spend your hard earned wages on tickets and merchandise, you give your devotion and your money the least they can do is try to win, always the same, they score then fall into a defensive pattern, other teams score and go straight after the next goal, they stay on the attack. I think maybe they are paid too much and have lost that aggression, they have become comfortable. Their lackluster playing is insulting to you the fans, you deserve a team who shows that loyalty back to you."
Andy Burnham and Politics
Tedg. reacted to Andy Burnham: "So burnham thinks the 70s is the place to start moving forward. So long hours low wages and risk of redundancy. So not a lot different than today."
Carrick pete mocked: "our new messiah andy says we’ve gone wrong for 40 years and he’s got a plan. I wonder – is he bringing back 'blake’s seven'?"
BOB commented on the monarchy: "tiza gud job we hav the Monarchs head on our banknotes n coins,if it woz our temporary P.M.s the Royal Mint wudnt b able t keep up!"
Steve from MCR said: "putting miliband in his place is a good start 4 'manc andy' now hes GOT to deal with all the other morons... lammy, reeves, powell, phillips etc."
Lawrence from Antrim concluded: "so shoe in P.M Burnham says uk took wrong turning in the 80s under thatcher. Well Andy she got elected as prime minister."
