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'Brazil have a huge task ahead of them when they meet France in the semi-finals'

USA legend Hope Solo made her long-awaited RTÉ panel debut today.

USA LEGEND HOPE Solo has made her debut on the RTÉ panel for today’s Mexico-Brazil World Cup match.

The 36-year-old goalkeeper made over 200 appearances for her country, winning two Olympic golds and the World Cup in 2015.

Her career has also not been short of controversy, so few people were expecting the 36-year-old to be shy in voicing a strong opinion, and she didn’t disappoint in that regard.

Asked about Brazil’s prospects of winning the World Cup, Solo said “they have a huge task ahead of them when they meet France in the semi-finals”.

Confidently asserting two of the favourites for the competition will meet in the final four, writing off the hopes of  Belgium, Japan and Uruguay in the process, is a bold prediction, particularly in the context of this World Cup, where upsets have occurred quite regularly.

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    Mute GARFARKLE
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    Jul 2nd 2018, 6:52 PM

    She was excellent and knew her stuff. In the current climate I would go easy on the sexist comments.

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    Mute Cathal
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    Jul 2nd 2018, 9:52 PM

    Anyone but Joanne Cantwell presenting sports.

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    Mute Gareth Keenan
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    Jul 2nd 2018, 10:21 PM

    @Cathal: Joanne Cantwell is an excellent presenter

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    Mute Just Some Guy
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    Jul 2nd 2018, 7:01 PM

    The person at RTE responsible for getting Hope Solo should get a payrise.

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    Mute Jason Oliver
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    Jul 2nd 2018, 7:55 PM

    Can just picture the new tagline when Richie appears on screen – ”Richie Sadlier- scored with Hope Sole during the 2018 World Cup” . Certainly beats his old one

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    Mute prop joe
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    Jul 2nd 2018, 9:18 PM

    @Jason Oliver: he played in the under 11′s Dublin league. We should listen to his every word as if it’s football gospel.

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    Mute 5Uv1VbEh
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    Jul 2nd 2018, 6:56 PM

    Richie donning Calvins

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    Mute Getard Lanslanger
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    Jul 2nd 2018, 7:01 PM

    Fair play to her. Some distance to travel and she can’t have much time what with a film just out in the cinema. Hope she left enough food in the fridge for Cheewie

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    Mute The don
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    Jul 2nd 2018, 7:01 PM

    Andrews looks like he took a dose of Andrews.

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    Jul 2nd 2018, 7:34 PM

    @The don: he needs to sort out that Ken Dodd hairdo !

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    Mute Jason Oliver
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    Jul 2nd 2018, 6:45 PM

    Richie will be stuttering like mad watching Keith and hope getting it on

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    Jul 2nd 2018, 7:47 PM

    The 42 setting the bar for “legend” incredibly low so I see……. How are RTE getting away with having her on?!

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    Jul 2nd 2018, 10:09 PM

    @The Grumpy Pundit: shes having rte on

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    Jul 2nd 2018, 7:23 PM

    I think Andrews takes an elocution lesson before each program. He’s very hard to take

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    Jul 2nd 2018, 10:09 PM

    Uruguay and Belgium might have something to say about that. Jesus they bring this one over from the US? Couldn’t they have a woman form the Ireland ladies team in that slot.?

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    Jul 2nd 2018, 10:34 PM

    @Stipe Miocic: she’s probably cheaper and she has medals.

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    Jul 2nd 2018, 6:40 PM

    Should her hair not be blonde

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    Jul 2nd 2018, 10:28 PM

    She hasn’t a clue

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    Jul 2nd 2018, 7:02 PM

    Do they not have to get to the semis first

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    Jul 2nd 2018, 8:06 PM

    @Ruairi Doyle: andrews is covering his

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    Jul 4th 2018, 5:47 PM

    Equality. Stick her in goal for the USA team and see how she gets on.

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