It's easy to talk big when it's not what you've worked your entire life for. If they hadn't worn the armbands to begin with you'd never of even known it was an option. It was only the first round it would prob be a bigger impact if they do it later in the tournament
Something about the fact that it only occurs once every 4 years clicked with me and im super fucking hyped for it now. Hoping England or Argentina wins, idk whos good i know those countries are decent tho. Slightly low scoring/ repetitive play and the injury faking are my only qualms
Expand QuoteSomething about the fact that it only occurs once every 4 years clicked with me and im super fucking hyped for it now. Hoping England or Argentina wins, idk whos good i know those countries are decent tho. Slightly low scoring/ repetitive play and the injury faking are my only qualms[close]
All games that are 0-0 for a while aren’t equal. Some are slogs, but some are amazing moments of building tension waiting for that dam to burst thst you don’t get in other sports
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteSomething about the fact that it only occurs once every 4 years clicked with me and im super fucking hyped for it now. Hoping England or Argentina wins, idk whos good i know those countries are decent tho. Slightly low scoring/ repetitive play and the injury faking are my only qualms[close]
All games that are 0-0 for a while aren’t equal. Some are slogs, but some are amazing moments of building tension waiting for that dam to burst thst you don’t get in other sports[close]
yeah thats fair. whos tipped to win it this year?
Something about the fact that it only occurs once every 4 years clicked with me and im super fucking hyped for it now. Hoping England or Argentina wins, idk whos good i know those countries are decent tho. Slightly low scoring/ repetitive play and the injury faking are my only qualms
Expand QuoteSomething about the fact that it only occurs once every 4 years clicked with me and im super fucking hyped for it now. Hoping England or Argentina wins, idk whos good i know those countries are decent tho. Slightly low scoring/ repetitive play and the injury faking are my only qualms[close]
WC football is quite low level and cagey. Indeed it's mostly those four-year intervals that lend it suspense.
What do we make of the stoppage times? Apparently it's the legend Pierluigi Collina's doing. Measured precisely to counter time wasted in goal celebrations etc. E.g. nine (!) minutes after yesterday's (from what I read) uneventful USA - Wales second half.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteSomething about the fact that it only occurs once every 4 years clicked with me and im super fucking hyped for it now. Hoping England or Argentina wins, idk whos good i know those countries are decent tho. Slightly low scoring/ repetitive play and the injury faking are my only qualms[close]
WC football is quite low level and cagey. Indeed it's mostly those four-year intervals that lend it suspense.
What do we make of the stoppage times? Apparently it's the legend Pierluigi Collina's doing. Measured precisely to counter time wasted in goal celebrations etc. E.g. nine (!) minutes after yesterday's (from what I read) uneventful USA - Wales second half.[close]
Wales equalized in like the 84th minute. Not that uneventful!
Didn’t really notice it at first. The England match had a 15 minute stoppage time in he first half, but that seemed to make sense based off the keeper injury. Then the second half had 9 minutes of stoppage time, so I guess thst seemed off but it was very early in the morning and I was kinda slipping in attention and assumed someone else got hurt
Wales did score late but fuck they were scared to have a crack at goal. They must of got to the box a dozen times and gone for the extra pass instead of looking up.
I think the correctly adding all the stoppage time makes sense and won't seem that weird anymore in just a couple days.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteSomething about the fact that it only occurs once every 4 years clicked with me and im super fucking hyped for it now. Hoping England or Argentina wins, idk whos good i know those countries are decent tho. Slightly low scoring/ repetitive play and the injury faking are my only qualms[close]
All games that are 0-0 for a while aren’t equal. Some are slogs, but some are amazing moments of building tension waiting for that dam to burst thst you don’t get in other sports[close]
yeah thats fair. whos tipped to win it this year?[close]
Won’t really have a good sense until the knockout portion. We’re in the seeding process right now so the top two teams from each table make it to the knockout, so it’s hard to really predict until you see that layout. England went so far last World Cup because they were on a significantly easier half of the bracket
That being said - Brazil, Argentina, Germany are always easy picks before anything has been played. I did a preliminary bracket that had a France/Germany final, but that was before France had a few injuries
Dam that Saudi defender just got fukn rocked by his own keeper. Put that Lennie Kirk thread aside for a second that's how people fukn die. Hope he's alright.
Edit: he gave a thumbs up so that's good
SPOILER: fuck yes! Goalie was on fire. A bit too much fucking around for my liking. Whenever I see a team go try settle in a corner I hope the field gets struck by lightning I swear it's never ever worked before
Le Blues are using the game against Australia as a training exercise.
Aus is always a tuf watch. Their only hope was to attack a lot and after fifteen mins they stopped doing that. I feel Aus is going to return to the dark times of not even qualifying anymore. (Altho they're upping the number of teams next time so maybe not) oh well at least we had a good while of not being a total joke.Expand QuoteLe Blues are using the game against Australia as a training exercise.[close]
I didn’t watch but I saw AUS briefly up up a goal and I got excited
Aus is always a tuf watch. Their only hope was to attack a lot and after fifteen mins they stopped doing that. I feel Aus is going to return to the dark times of not even qualifying anymore. (Altho they're upping the number of teams next time so maybe not) oh well at least we had a good while of not being a total joke.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteLe Blues are using the game against Australia as a training exercise.[close]
I didn’t watch but I saw AUS briefly up up a goal and I got excited[close]
I some how avoided the match last night. Was playing darts with mates when it started. We left to another bar that never plays football. Been reading about the matches in fairness.
Glad it looks like the Germans are actually gonna go after FIFA over the arm bands, funny how it was first accepted, then forbidden with a yellow card, then now they are saying a game suspension...let alone the bullshit over the Beer...
Now I'm extra pissed that this fucking bullshit is in Qatar, I would have loved to watch that match. Bud should just give Japan the beer just for that result.
Expand QuoteNow I'm extra pissed that this fucking bullshit is in Qatar, I would have loved to watch that match. Bud should just give Japan the beer just for that result.[close]
So you're not watching it because you don't want to? Like a boycott?
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteNow I'm extra pissed that this fucking bullshit is in Qatar, I would have loved to watch that match. Bud should just give Japan the beer just for that result.[close]
So you're not watching it because you don't want to? Like a boycott?[close]
Yeah boycotting it. I love football and the world cup is normally a great time but fuck this one. I feel bad for the players. Modern football sucks.
Spain is getting spanked by Netherlands.
Oh shit, for some reason there's a replay of 2014 happening on Peacock and I didn't even notice because I'm sick and out of it(and also a burnout in general).Expand QuoteSpain is getting spanked by Netherlands.[close]
Do you mean Croatia? And do you mean Spain is spanking Croatia?
Oh shit, for some reason there's a replay of 2014 happening on Peacock and I didn't even notice because I'm sick and out of it(and also a burnout in general).Expand QuoteExpand QuoteSpain is getting spanked by Netherlands.[close]
Do you mean Croatia? And do you mean Spain is spanking Croatia?[close]
Think that Saudi player broke his jaw and cheekbone/eyesocket. Is that the worst injury ever in a world cup? Fukn unlucky.
Fuck FIFA. It wouldn't ever happen but would be so good if everyone was like fuck you we'll make our own sport and made a game that didn't go for two hours
England is a beast playing football and for sure will go far
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England is a beast playing football and for sure will go far[close]
https://www.instagram.com/p/ClOk3qtuF7H/
The end of the Portugal vs Ghana game was wild. Portugal goalie was holding ball sets it down not realizing ghana player is behind him, dude runs to steal ball but slips. Would’ve embarrassing if he scoredYeah kinda thinking wouldn't it be offside tho? He was already offside before the ball was back in play. Guess there was no stoppage tho so it's just continuing on.
Expand QuoteThink that Saudi player broke his jaw and cheekbone/eyesocket. Is that the worst injury ever in a world cup? Fukn unlucky.
Fuck FIFA. It wouldn't ever happen but would be so good if everyone was like fuck you we'll make our own sport and made a game that didn't go for two hours[close]
Look up "Schumacher collision with Battiston 82" - German keeper destroyed a French player who lost 2 teeth, consciousness and had 3 cracked ribs
God damn it Davies. You don't take penalties for Bayern, David who is a striker for Lille does...your glory hunting killed us with that weak ass PK. If you had told me Canada lost 1-0 to Belgium and I knew nothing else I'd have thought it was great. Having taken the afternoon off and the kids out of school to watch us absolutely boss the #2 team in the world and still go into the half down a goal - I was losing it. Great teams can have an off day - get one chance and take it. Us lesser mortals have to play a perfect game or we're done.
Not that it's a contest but I think the Saudi guy copped it a little worse. Plus it was collateral damage but then we've got a billion more cameras etc going now.
Funnily enough I played in a stupidly ruf league and shit like that would happen every week. Not as bad as broken jaws but people getting bodied like it's hockey was normal. Still I guess you don't expect that bullshit at pro level
Fuck did we just do a speak of the devil lol. Almost had a new example in Wales v iranExpand QuoteNot that it's a contest but I think the Saudi guy copped it a little worse. Plus it was collateral damage but then we've got a billion more cameras etc going now.
Funnily enough I played in a stupidly ruf league and shit like that would happen every week. Not as bad as broken jaws but people getting bodied like it's hockey was normal. Still I guess you don't expect that bullshit at pro level[close]
I doubted you at first but it seems you're right: Saoudi player actually had to have pancreas surgery! crazy.
but yeah the fact is, pretty much all the guys I knew that played club football got broke off at least once. Knee surgery, broken leg or something.
I’m gonna be honest, I really wanted the us to win out of hype and because of the memes.
The game was alright.
Fuck that last thirty felt like three hours. Hate watching Aus play even worse with the commentary (not sure what coverage people getting else where but Aus commentators when Aus plays are so horrid. Talk about everything like Aus is winning 100-0 and can do no wrong)
well now on to get spanked by some Vikings
Expand QuoteFuck that last thirty felt like three hours. Hate watching Aus play even worse with the commentary (not sure what coverage people getting else where but Aus commentators when Aus plays are so horrid. Talk about everything like Aus is winning 100-0 and can do no wrong)
well now on to get spanked by some Vikings[close]
That’s how I feel with Americans on commentary. The fact that every article written today makes it out to be a victory that the US held England (bc they think England is an upper tier team for some reason) when England played like a team that knew it didn’t have to win to be fine in the group.
Ugh. Naive playing and misplaced loyalty have no, well little, place on this stage. Playing Atiba for 72 mins when hes clearly past it (2 of the 3 goals against scored while he was on were by someone he lost or by someone in space he left and/or didn't have the legs to get back to) killed us. Croatia time and again attacked the areas around him leaving us getting done in the half spaces. Yes we were outclassed but Herdman before the game with his mouth and during, by not reacting quickly with the subs, made it that much worse. Need a great all around game vs Morocco for a semblance of pride, which if Estaquio is out just got harder.
Oohh starting to sound a little Australian.Expand QuoteUgh. Naive playing and misplaced loyalty have no, well little, place on this stage. Playing Atiba for 72 mins when hes clearly past it (2 of the 3 goals against scored while he was on were by someone he lost or by someone in space he left and/or didn't have the legs to get back to) killed us. Croatia time and again attacked the areas around him leaving us getting done in the half spaces. Yes we were outclassed but Herdman before the game with his mouth and during, by not reacting quickly with the subs, made it that much worse. Need a great all around game vs Morocco for a semblance of pride, which if Estaquio is out just got harder.[close]
Good point on Hutchinson. We fought pretty hard in the first two games, but hey. At least we were there and a goal was scored.
HahahaOohh starting to sound a little Australian.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteUgh. Naive playing and misplaced loyalty have no, well little, place on this stage. Playing Atiba for 72 mins when hes clearly past it (2 of the 3 goals against scored while he was on were by someone he lost or by someone in space he left and/or didn't have the legs to get back to) killed us. Croatia time and again attacked the areas around him leaving us getting done in the half spaces. Yes we were outclassed but Herdman before the game with his mouth and during, by not reacting quickly with the subs, made it that much worse. Need a great all around game vs Morocco for a semblance of pride, which if Estaquio is out just got harder.[close]
Good point on Hutchinson. We fought pretty hard in the first two games, but hey. At least we were there and a goal was scored.[close]
Ugh. Naive playing and misplaced loyalty have no, well little, place on this stage. Playing Atiba for 72 mins when hes clearly past it (2 of the 3 goals against scored while he was on were by someone he lost or by someone in space he left and/or didn't have the legs to get back to) killed us. Croatia time and again attacked the areas around him leaving us getting done in the half spaces. Yes we were outclassed but Herdman before the game with his mouth and during, by not reacting quickly with the subs, made it that much worse. Need a great all around game vs Morocco for a semblance of pride, which if Estaquio is out just got harder.
Heartbreaker for TunisiaThey'd have to be pissed Aus got over them. Aus actually played worse against them than they did when they got rolled by France.
Know fuck all about soccer, but made a decent sized bet with friends for Argentina to win at the start of the WC. Made a low risk bet on them today to win, which was a nice little profit. No clue what chance they have to win at this point, but let's fucking go Argentina.You're up against a tired looking Australia team next so your chances are pretty good for at least another round
It's a new age. I'm telling yous all the euro teams are going home early and they're all gonna pretend they did it on purpose as some kind of protest/ say they aren't doing the world cup anymore for some kind of moral or environmental reasons
Lol no not honestly. Very much jokingly but it would be very funny if it happened.Expand QuoteIt's a new age. I'm telling yous all the euro teams are going home early and they're all gonna pretend they did it on purpose as some kind of protest/ say they aren't doing the world cup anymore for some kind of moral or environmental reasons[close]
say what ?? haha you seriously think that? I live in Belgium and I can tell you people here are pissed about exiting now....
and they aren't talking about the climate, they are talking about the next big tournament!
Also I very much doubt that we will not see a final with at least one European team.
Lol no not honestly. Very much jokingly but it would be very funny if it happened.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteIt's a new age. I'm telling yous all the euro teams are going home early and they're all gonna pretend they did it on purpose as some kind of protest/ say they aren't doing the world cup anymore for some kind of moral or environmental reasons[close]
say what ?? haha you seriously think that? I live in Belgium and I can tell you people here are pissed about exiting now....
and they aren't talking about the climate, they are talking about the next big tournament!
Also I very much doubt that we will not see a final with at least one European team.[close]
Feel like I'm the most uncultured football fan, I'm no lover of "the beautiful game" but seriously what the fuck are these teams doing? You know you have to win or you're going home so why do literally nothing for a hundred minutes. At least Mexico gave it an honest try. Morrocco too but fuck for half these they barely even considered trying to score a goal
Croatia even luckier than Poland to still be in the competition.
Expand QuoteCroatia even luckier than Poland to still be in the competition.[close]
You are joking? Sure they need a good striker and a goalie, but to compare them to Poland is a bit extreme.
Wow what a day of footie. Congrats to Japan! Morocco and Spain will be a nice rivalry match. Frenchie what's the Belgian reaction to the Moroccan rioting? Surely there will be riots in Spain no matter the result.
I didn’t watch, but I take it there wasn’t the sense that Spain threw in the towel so they’d get 2nd in their group and not have to face Brazil in the quarters
Was following the group e matchs last night. Fair play to Japan!
This cracked me up thou:
(https://i.ibb.co/F31zwfh/img-1-1669992832980.webp) (https://ibb.co/F31zwfh)
Now that we have almost all the matches for the round of 16 matches, who do you see as the winner? Of course, I hope France we have all the ability to win ! But we must remain suspicious.. I am afraid against Poland, I am too traumatized by the euro against Switzerland.. :'(
Or Brazil
The Korea victory made me emotional. Glad to see more Asian teams advancing in the tournament.More Asian teams than South American. That's gotta be a first
Gutted for Uruguay. Them against Brazil would have been brilliant.
More Asian teams than South American. That's gotta be a firstExpand QuoteThe Korea victory made me emotional. Glad to see more Asian teams advancing in the tournament.[close]
Agreed, it's so obnoxious that they take an Asian spot in the World cup, but at least Asia is getting a lot more spot in the next world cup.
Expand QuoteMore Asian teams than South American. That's gotta be a firstExpand QuoteThe Korea victory made me emotional. Glad to see more Asian teams advancing in the tournament.[close][close]
2 Asian 2 African and 2 South American teams. I know AUS is in the Asian conference, but it seems weird to consider them an Asian team
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteMore Asian teams than South American. That's gotta be a firstExpand QuoteThe Korea victory made me emotional. Glad to see more Asian teams advancing in the tournament.[close][close]
2 Asian 2 African and 2 South American teams. I know AUS is in the Asian conference, but it seems weird to consider them an Asian team[close]
It's kinda weird culturally speaking but it makes sense regionally and since they play against Asian teams all the time.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteMore Asian teams than South American. That's gotta be a firstExpand QuoteThe Korea victory made me emotional. Glad to see more Asian teams advancing in the tournament.[close][close]
2 Asian 2 African and 2 South American teams. I know AUS is in the Asian conference, but it seems weird to consider them an Asian team[close]
It's kinda weird culturally speaking but it makes sense regionally and since they play against Asian teams all the time.[close]
Right - the Oceania division got absorbed into the Asian group it seems - but I wouldn’t refer AuS as an Asian team. I’d caveat Asian Division or whatever it’s officially called. It’s a cool achievement nonetheless.
Does Japan/S Korea matches get heated because of their history or has that kind of gone away in the younger generations
Obnoxious? Fukn choke yourself. First look at an atlas.Expand QuoteAgreed, it's so obnoxious that they take an Asian spot in the World cup, but at least Asia is getting a lot more spot in the next world cup.[close]
I think next World Cup is when they do the big expansion, so there’s going to be a ton of countries repping
Uruguay got jobbed...and before you say "karma" - Suarez's handball was called, he got a red and Gyan missed the penalty. Today however both Nunez and Cavani were fouled in the area...now after saying all that "MY gawd what a through ball by Son" for their victory. That ball was outrageous.Red card for double slapping a sure thing goal out is nothing. Then celebrating in the tunnel like he scored the world's best goal fuck that guy Suarez is a dickhead.
Hopefully the Dutch aren't throwing up on the field tomorrow as LVG admitted they have the flu in camp. A bit of gamesmanship?
Expand QuoteGutted for Uruguay. Them against Brazil would have been brilliant.[close]
99% of the world was rooting against Suarez I'd say.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteGutted for Uruguay. Them against Brazil would have been brilliant.[close]
99% of the world was rooting against Suarez I'd say.[close]
I know don't get my wrong I can't stand him. I just have a few mates from there and was looking forward to them against Brazil...has he bit anyone yet this tournament?
Nice one Korea!
France breaks the curse this year. Mbappe is terrifying.
Red card for double slapping a sure thing goal out is nothing. Then celebrating in the tunnel like he scored the world's best goal fuck that guy Suarez is a dickhead.Expand QuoteUruguay got jobbed...and before you say "karma" - Suarez's handball was called, he got a red and Gyan missed the penalty. Today however both Nunez and Cavani were fouled in the area...now after saying all that "MY gawd what a through ball by Son" for their victory. That ball was outrageous.
Hopefully the Dutch aren't throwing up on the field tomorrow as LVG admitted they have the flu in camp. A bit of gamesmanship?[close]
If anything like that happened again I could see them considering a rule where they just allow a goal. Like the reverse of going back and disallowing a goal.
Well tonights games kinda sucked but the results were as expected. At least my heart can take a break now and I can just enjoy watching. (Altho that one of the least tense games minus a tiny flicker of hope at the end)
I would not be mad at the Netherlands finally taking it this year. Or any country that has never won the WC, but I don't see anyone else doing it.
anyone find it weird how inaccurate a lot of shots on goal areI genuinely wonder if we have a 2010 ball situation going on. I think only twice has somebody hit the ball from outside the box and its gone in the other hundred times it's gone halfway out the stadium. Or if it is a long range shot that's somewhat accurate the player has had to kick it so softly that's it's zero threat to the goalkeeper.
phew i guess we won't be running out of soccer balls after all
anyone find it weird how inaccurate a lot of shots on goal are
Totally stressed for the game against Poland ! ;D so
easy it can be a trap..
ALLEZ LES BLEUS !! 🇫🇷
Expand QuoteTotally stressed for the game against Poland ! ;D so
easy it can be a trap..
ALLEZ LES BLEUS !! 🇫🇷[close]
Even tho I’m from the Czech rep, I’ve always been a fan of french/english (is there a rivalry considering the historical circumstances between those two?) football in general, so I’m rooting for your team too. Hopefully there won’t be a Mbappe vs Szceszny penalty shot 😀
P.s. Paul Sholes is still the best mifielder imho.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteTotally stressed for the game against Poland ! ;D so
easy it can be a trap..
ALLEZ LES BLEUS !! 🇫🇷[close]
Even tho I’m from the Czech rep, I’ve always been a fan of french/english (is there a rivalry considering the historical circumstances between those two?) football in general, so I’m rooting for your team too. Hopefully there won’t be a Mbappe vs Szceszny penalty shot 😀
P.s. Paul Sholes is still the best mifielder imho.[close]
Pavel Nedved would like to have a chat with you. I'm going Zizou and before him Lothar M.
I want to root for Senegal but on the other hand I would love for England to have to play France and get crushed. Mbappe for SOTY.
Expand QuoteI want to root for Senegal but on the other hand I would love for England to have to play France and get crushed. Mbappe for SOTY.[close]
Mbappe dropped some heavy shit today.
Could it be it's harder to appreciate a talent during their own time or something? Zidane, Henry etc have also had all the bonus years of looking back fondlyExpand QuoteExpand QuoteI want to root for Senegal but on the other hand I would love for England to have to play France and get crushed. Mbappe for SOTY.[close]
Mbappe dropped some heavy shit today.[close]
for those who missed it.....dude scored 16 goals in his last 14 games with France!
http://www.youtube.com/shorts/QeJTo8A29nQ
Also Giroud became best all-time scorer for les Bleus. Underappreciated player IMO..... Not celebrated as much as Zidane, Platini, Henry or other French greats for some reason. I don't get it honestly....
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteI want to root for Senegal but on the other hand I would love for England to have to play France and get crushed. Mbappe for SOTY.[close]
Mbappe dropped some heavy shit today.[close]
for those who missed it.....dude scored 16 goals in his last 14 games with France!
http://www.youtube.com/shorts/QeJTo8A29nQ
Also Giroud became best all-time scorer for les Bleus. Underappreciated player IMO..... Not celebrated as much as Zidane, Platini, Henry or other French greats for some reason. I don't get it honestly....
Could it be it's harder to appreciate a talent during their own time or something? Zidane, Henry etc have also had all the bonus years of looking back fondlyExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteI want to root for Senegal but on the other hand I would love for England to have to play France and get crushed. Mbappe for SOTY.[close]
Mbappe dropped some heavy shit today.[close]
for those who missed it.....dude scored 16 goals in his last 14 games with France!
http://www.youtube.com/shorts/QeJTo8A29nQ
Also Giroud became best all-time scorer for les Bleus. Underappreciated player IMO..... Not celebrated as much as Zidane, Platini, Henry or other French greats for some reason. I don't get it honestly....[close]
Maybe he's comparable to the current alien workshop team or something
Expand QuoteCould it be it's harder to appreciate a talent during their own time or something? Zidane, Henry etc have also had all the bonus years of looking back fondlyExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteI want to root for Senegal but on the other hand I would love for England to have to play France and get crushed. Mbappe for SOTY.[close]
Mbappe dropped some heavy shit today.[close]
for those who missed it.....dude scored 16 goals in his last 14 games with France!
http://www.youtube.com/shorts/QeJTo8A29nQ
Also Giroud became best all-time scorer for les Bleus. Underappreciated player IMO..... Not celebrated as much as Zidane, Platini, Henry or other French greats for some reason. I don't get it honestly....[close]
Maybe he's comparable to the current alien workshop team or something[close]
IDK, I feel Zidane and the others were regarded as heros in their own time, whereas Giroud lacks that star quality that Mbappe or Benzema have for some reason....
->Scholesey
Your explanation makes sense! I'm more of a rugby guy so a lot of the technical subtleties of football escape me I'm afraid :-X
Locked up $100 from a $20 parlay to have Argentina, Netherlands, France and England win this weekend. No clue what I'm doing, but, love to see it.Congrats but I'm surprised that bet pays at all. Like gambling on if water will be wet
I find it amazing that this is the first time England and France will play against each other in a knockout round
Expand QuoteCould it be it's harder to appreciate a talent during their own time or something? Zidane, Henry etc have also had all the bonus years of looking back fondlyExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteI want to root for Senegal but on the other hand I would love for England to have to play France and get crushed. Mbappe for SOTY.[close]
Mbappe dropped some heavy shit today.[close]
for those who missed it.....dude scored 16 goals in his last 14 games with France!
http://www.youtube.com/shorts/QeJTo8A29nQ
Also Giroud became best all-time scorer for les Bleus. Underappreciated player IMO..... Not celebrated as much as Zidane, Platini, Henry or other French greats for some reason. I don't get it honestly....[close]
Maybe he's comparable to the current alien workshop team or something[close]
IDK, I feel Zidane and the others were regarded as heros in their own time, whereas Giroud lacks that star quality that Mbappe or Benzema have for some reason....
->Scholesey
Your explanation makes sense! I'm more of a rugby guy so a lot of the technical subtleties of football escape me I'm afraid :-X
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteCould it be it's harder to appreciate a talent during their own time or something? Zidane, Henry etc have also had all the bonus years of looking back fondlyExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteI want to root for Senegal but on the other hand I would love for England to have to play France and get crushed. Mbappe for SOTY.[close]
Mbappe dropped some heavy shit today.[close]
for those who missed it.....dude scored 16 goals in his last 14 games with France!
http://www.youtube.com/shorts/QeJTo8A29nQ
Also Giroud became best all-time scorer for les Bleus. Underappreciated player IMO..... Not celebrated as much as Zidane, Platini, Henry or other French greats for some reason. I don't get it honestly....[close]
Maybe he's comparable to the current alien workshop team or something[close]
IDK, I feel Zidane and the others were regarded as heros in their own time, whereas Giroud lacks that star quality that Mbappe or Benzema have for some reason....
->Scholesey
Your explanation makes sense! I'm more of a rugby guy so a lot of the technical subtleties of football escape me I'm afraid :-X[close]
Giroud is outstanding but Zidane and Henry are at a different level. Also doesn't help that he was with Arsenal all those years not winning anything.
Gutted for Japan.Same. They get better every cup though.
Gutted for Japan.
Yo Brazil fucking S. Korea up lolYeah, poor Korea. Rooting hard for em they are just outclassed.
Gutted for Japan.On a plane for Tokyo right now to judge a contest and was really hoping Japan would make it past Croatia just to see how nuts it would be over there in the next round. Bummer to go out like that. Those PK’s were pretty soft. Being in country when a team is doing good is so epic. Was in the Netherlands the year they made the final and it was awesome.
On a plane for Tokyo right now to judge a contest and was really hoping Japan would make it past Croatia just to see how nuts it would be over there in the next round. Bummer to go out like that. Those PK’s were pretty soft. Being in country when a team is doing good is so epic. Was in the Netherlands the year they made the final and it was awesome.Expand QuoteGutted for Japan.[close]
Yeah, poor Korea. Rooting hard for em they are just outclassed.Expand QuoteYo Brazil fucking S. Korea up lol[close]
That said Brazil flops significantly more than any other team in the cup this year and it isn't close. Fuck that team I don't care how great they are.
Yeah, but that Richarlison goal was probably one of the best of the tournament so far. That and both of Mbappe's goals from yesterday.Expand QuoteYeah, poor Korea. Rooting hard for em they are just outclassed.Expand QuoteYo Brazil fucking S. Korea up lol[close]
That said Brazil flops significantly more than any other team in the cup this year and it isn't close. Fuck that team I don't care how great they are.[close]
Korea would have lost either way but that second point off a BS penalty for Richarlison's dive really changed the loss into a rout. I was glad Korea scored at least once though and it was a really nice shot.
Yeah, but that Richarlison goal was probably one of the best of the tournament so far. That and both of Mbappe's goals from yesterday.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteYeah, poor Korea. Rooting hard for em they are just outclassed.Expand QuoteYo Brazil fucking S. Korea up lol[close]
That said Brazil flops significantly more than any other team in the cup this year and it isn't close. Fuck that team I don't care how great they are.[close]
Korea would have lost either way but that second point off a BS penalty for Richarlison's dive really changed the loss into a rout. I was glad Korea scored at least once though and it was a really nice shot.[close]
Expand QuoteYeah, but that Richarlison goal was probably one of the best of the tournament so far. That and both of Mbappe's goals from yesterday.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteYeah, poor Korea. Rooting hard for em they are just outclassed.Expand QuoteYo Brazil fucking S. Korea up lol[close]
That said Brazil flops significantly more than any other team in the cup this year and it isn't close. Fuck that team I don't care how great they are.[close]
Korea would have lost either way but that second point off a BS penalty for Richarlison's dive really changed the loss into a rout. I was glad Korea scored at least once though and it was a really nice shot.[close][close]
yup those mbappe goals clearly showed there's no problem with the ball, you can absolutely shake the net.... ;)
anyways, OK that's it now I want a France-Brazil final!
(totally agree about the Richarlison penalty though. Just plain BS, just like the Poland penalty vs France btw....)
Finally, about being in a country when a team is doing good....man I'll never forget that night of july 98 in Paris. It was insane. Just to give you guys an idea, I watched the final on a giant screen at Jean Bouin stadium, there were over 20 000 people there and it was packed 2 hours before kick-off, people singing non-stop and shit. Each time les Bleus scored the place went nuts and when the game ended... man I can't even describe it. City-wide pandemonium. Pretty sure I'll never feel that again.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteYeah, but that Richarlison goal was probably one of the best of the tournament so far. That and both of Mbappe's goals from yesterday.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteYeah, poor Korea. Rooting hard for em they are just outclassed.Expand QuoteYo Brazil fucking S. Korea up lol[close]
That said Brazil flops significantly more than any other team in the cup this year and it isn't close. Fuck that team I don't care how great they are.[close]
Korea would have lost either way but that second point off a BS penalty for Richarlison's dive really changed the loss into a rout. I was glad Korea scored at least once though and it was a really nice shot.[close][close]
yup those mbappe goals clearly showed there's no problem with the ball, you can absolutely shake the net.... ;)
anyways, OK that's it now I want a France-Brazil final!
(totally agree about the Richarlison penalty though. Just plain BS, just like the Poland penalty vs France btw....)
Finally, about being in a country when a team is doing good....man I'll never forget that night of july 98 in Paris. It was insane. Just to give you guys an idea, I watched the final on a giant screen at Jean Bouin stadium, there were over 20 000 people there and it was packed 2 hours before kick-off, people singing non-stop and shit. Each time les Bleus scored the place went nuts and when the game ended... man I can't even describe it. City-wide pandemonium. Pretty sure I'll never feel that again.[close]
Ah I’d love that. Closest I got was when Boston finally won the World Series but that felt kinda muted since a girl died after being shot in the eye with a rubber bullet when the city folk were celebrating reverse sweeping the Yankees.
I would NOT like a Brazil/France final. I would very much like to see Brazil lose as soon as possible. There’s like a NY Yankees level of arrogance to them and their fans that’s starting to grate on me. France, I’m only happy for them to make the finals of it keeps Portugal out, but my preference is France loses its next match
(Sorry for all the baseball references)
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteYeah, but that Richarlison goal was probably one of the best of the tournament so far. That and both of Mbappe's goals from yesterday.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteYeah, poor Korea. Rooting hard for em they are just outclassed.Expand QuoteYo Brazil fucking S. Korea up lol[close]
That said Brazil flops significantly more than any other team in the cup this year and it isn't close. Fuck that team I don't care how great they are.[close]
Korea would have lost either way but that second point off a BS penalty for Richarlison's dive really changed the loss into a rout. I was glad Korea scored at least once though and it was a really nice shot.[close][close]
yup those mbappe goals clearly showed there's no problem with the ball, you can absolutely shake the net.... ;)
anyways, OK that's it now I want a France-Brazil final!
(totally agree about the Richarlison penalty though. Just plain BS, just like the Poland penalty vs France btw....)
Finally, about being in a country when a team is doing good....man I'll never forget that night of july 98 in Paris. It was insane. Just to give you guys an idea, I watched the final on a giant screen at Jean Bouin stadium, there were over 20 000 people there and it was packed 2 hours before kick-off, people singing non-stop and shit. Each time les Bleus scored the place went nuts and when the game ended... man I can't even describe it. City-wide pandemonium. Pretty sure I'll never feel that again.[close]
Ah I’d love that. Closest I got was when Boston finally won the World Series but that felt kinda muted since a girl died after being shot in the eye with a rubber bullet when the city folk were celebrating reverse sweeping the Yankees.
I would NOT like a Brazil/France final. I would very much like to see Brazil lose as soon as possible. There’s like a NY Yankees level of arrogance to them and their fans that’s starting to grate on me. France, I’m only happy for them to make the finals of it keeps Portugal out, but my preference is France loses its next match
(Sorry for all the baseball references)[close]
what ?! You mean you want England to win that game?? England ??
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As for Brazil, I get the arrogance accusation.... But I feel a certain level of arrogance is to be expected when your team is that good for that long. I did enjoy the 2014 7-1 thrashing though..... But they are really looking good this year
Interesting note about US sports pundits making a meal out of them drawing with England and thus showing the progress of the Men’s team…
In 2006, they drew with eventual cup winners Italy in their group (while losing to Czech Rep and Ghana).
So basically in 16 years it’s been a lateral bit of progress, probably trending ever so slightly down considering all the attention that is now placed on the sport in America.
Sorry, just still irritated by that energy from last week
I find it amazing that this is the first time England and France will play against each other in a knockout round
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteYeah, but that Richarlison goal was probably one of the best of the tournament so far. That and both of Mbappe's goals from yesterday.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteYeah, poor Korea. Rooting hard for em they are just outclassed.Expand QuoteYo Brazil fucking S. Korea up lol[close]
That said Brazil flops significantly more than any other team in the cup this year and it isn't close. Fuck that team I don't care how great they are.[close]
Korea would have lost either way but that second point off a BS penalty for Richarlison's dive really changed the loss into a rout. I was glad Korea scored at least once though and it was a really nice shot.[close][close]
yup those mbappe goals clearly showed there's no problem with the ball, you can absolutely shake the net.... ;)
anyways, OK that's it now I want a France-Brazil final!
(totally agree about the Richarlison penalty though. Just plain BS, just like the Poland penalty vs France btw....)
Finally, about being in a country when a team is doing good....man I'll never forget that night of july 98 in Paris. It was insane. Just to give you guys an idea, I watched the final on a giant screen at Jean Bouin stadium, there were over 20 000 people there and it was packed 2 hours before kick-off, people singing non-stop and shit. Each time les Bleus scored the place went nuts and when the game ended... man I can't even describe it. City-wide pandemonium. Pretty sure I'll never feel that again.[close]
Ah I’d love that. Closest I got was when Boston finally won the World Series but that felt kinda muted since a girl died after being shot in the eye with a rubber bullet when the city folk were celebrating reverse sweeping the Yankees.
I would NOT like a Brazil/France final. I would very much like to see Brazil lose as soon as possible. There’s like a NY Yankees level of arrogance to them and their fans that’s starting to grate on me. France, I’m only happy for them to make the finals of it keeps Portugal out, but my preference is France loses its next match
(Sorry for all the baseball references)[close]
what ?! You mean you want England to win that game?? England ??
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As for Brazil, I get the arrogance accusation.... But I feel a certain level of arrogance is to be expected when your team is that good for that long. I did enjoy the 2014 7-1 thrashing though..... But they are really looking good this year[close]
Yes, that is and has always been my team. For some reason it’s harder for people to understand than if I was an Italian-American rooting for Italy, but when I got into it like 20 years ago, the US team was a non-entity and it was easier to follow England games on what was televised
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteYeah, but that Richarlison goal was probably one of the best of the tournament so far. That and both of Mbappe's goals from yesterday.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteYeah, poor Korea. Rooting hard for em they are just outclassed.Expand QuoteYo Brazil fucking S. Korea up lol[close]
That said Brazil flops significantly more than any other team in the cup this year and it isn't close. Fuck that team I don't care how great they are.[close]
Korea would have lost either way but that second point off a BS penalty for Richarlison's dive really changed the loss into a rout. I was glad Korea scored at least once though and it was a really nice shot.[close][close]
yup those mbappe goals clearly showed there's no problem with the ball, you can absolutely shake the net.... ;)
anyways, OK that's it now I want a France-Brazil final!
(totally agree about the Richarlison penalty though. Just plain BS, just like the Poland penalty vs France btw....)
Finally, about being in a country when a team is doing good....man I'll never forget that night of july 98 in Paris. It was insane. Just to give you guys an idea, I watched the final on a giant screen at Jean Bouin stadium, there were over 20 000 people there and it was packed 2 hours before kick-off, people singing non-stop and shit. Each time les Bleus scored the place went nuts and when the game ended... man I can't even describe it. City-wide pandemonium. Pretty sure I'll never feel that again.[close]
Ah I’d love that. Closest I got was when Boston finally won the World Series but that felt kinda muted since a girl died after being shot in the eye with a rubber bullet when the city folk were celebrating reverse sweeping the Yankees.
I would NOT like a Brazil/France final. I would very much like to see Brazil lose as soon as possible. There’s like a NY Yankees level of arrogance to them and their fans that’s starting to grate on me. France, I’m only happy for them to make the finals of it keeps Portugal out, but my preference is France loses its next match
(Sorry for all the baseball references)[close]
what ?! You mean you want England to win that game?? England ??
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As for Brazil, I get the arrogance accusation.... But I feel a certain level of arrogance is to be expected when your team is that good for that long. I did enjoy the 2014 7-1 thrashing though..... But they are really looking good this year[close]
Yes, that is and has always been my team. For some reason it’s harder for people to understand than if I was an Italian-American rooting for Italy, but when I got into it like 20 years ago, the US team was a non-entity and it was easier to follow England games on what was televised[close]
Oh right, I get it...well all I can say is that if England beat us, I'll be rooting for all their opponents!
Very predictable from a Frenchman, I know :-X
Ronaldo benched for upcoming game vs Switzerland whoa.
Not that he doesn't deserve it but still.
fuxk me that moroccan goalie was wild with it there
Spain didn't even look like they tried in that shootout, it was like they were just passing to the goalkeeper or something.Said the same thing about Japan yesterday. Apparently Spain had been doing tons of penalty kick practice tho so it is kind of odd.
Expand Quotefuxk me that moroccan goalie was wild with it there[close]
the guy is amazing. They've actually been at their best the whole cup. Bono saved some amazing shots when playing against Belgium
Spain didn't even look like they tried in that shootout, it was like they were just passing to the goalkeeper or something.
anyone else hate penalty shootouts? just feels like a coin flip, such a lame consolation. not sure how eklse theyd do a tiebreak though, maybe something to do with possession% or something.
Expand Quoteanyone else hate penalty shootouts? just feels like a coin flip, such a lame consolation. not sure how eklse theyd do a tiebreak though, maybe something to do with possession% or something.[close]
you’re telling me you’d rather the winner be determined by a possession percentage over a shoot out .. now that would be disappointing as hell if it came to that
i don’t hate penalties at all .. it’s exciting as fuck and is part of the game .. its not luck or by chance that a winner will be determined this way and really shows who has the better team
Expand Quoteanyone else hate penalty shootouts? just feels like a coin flip, such a lame consolation. not sure how eklse theyd do a tiebreak though, maybe something to do with possession% or something.[close]
you’re telling me you’d rather the winner be determined by a possession percentage over a shoot out .. now that would be disappointing as hell if it came to that
i don’t hate penalties at all .. it’s exciting as fuck and is part of the game .. its not luck or by chance that a winner will be determined this way and really shows who has the better team
Expand QuoteExpand Quoteanyone else hate penalty shootouts? just feels like a coin flip, such a lame consolation. not sure how eklse theyd do a tiebreak though, maybe something to do with possession% or something.[close]
you’re telling me you’d rather the winner be determined by a possession percentage over a shoot out .. now that would be disappointing as hell if it came to that
i don’t hate penalties at all .. it’s exciting as fuck and is part of the game .. its not luck or by chance that a winner will be determined this way and really shows who has the better team[close]
i mean by and large the shooter picks a side n the goalie is just guessing one right? just seems like pure luck
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand Quoteanyone else hate penalty shootouts? just feels like a coin flip, such a lame consolation. not sure how eklse theyd do a tiebreak though, maybe something to do with possession% or something.[close]
you’re telling me you’d rather the winner be determined by a possession percentage over a shoot out .. now that would be disappointing as hell if it came to that
i don’t hate penalties at all .. it’s exciting as fuck and is part of the game .. its not luck or by chance that a winner will be determined this way and really shows who has the better team[close]
i mean by and large the shooter picks a side n the goalie is just guessing one right? just seems like pure luck[close]
Nah goalies study that shit and have crib sheets on tendencies and it’s on the taker to time pace, shot, and where to place it. “Guessing” is a bit reductive
If you don't prematurely dive you can save basically anything that isn't in the absolute top corner or crazy fast bottom corner. Which watching both shootouts nobody really goes for anymore almost every shot was one because the goalie went the wrong wayExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand Quoteanyone else hate penalty shootouts? just feels like a coin flip, such a lame consolation. not sure how eklse theyd do a tiebreak though, maybe something to do with possession% or something.[close]
you’re telling me you’d rather the winner be determined by a possession percentage over a shoot out .. now that would be disappointing as hell if it came to that
i don’t hate penalties at all .. it’s exciting as fuck and is part of the game .. its not luck or by chance that a winner will be determined this way and really shows who has the better team[close]
i mean by and large the shooter picks a side n the goalie is just guessing one right? just seems like pure luck[close]
Nah goalies study that shit and have crib sheets on tendencies and it’s on the taker to time pace, shot, and where to place it. “Guessing” is a bit reductive[close]
exactly, both the croatia but especially today the morocco goalie was not a having lucky guesses .. he knew what the shooters were going to do right as they were running up to the ball
If you don't prematurely dive you can save basically anything that isn't in the absolute top corner or crazy fast bottom corner. Which watching both shootouts nobody really goes for anymore almost every shot was one because the goalie went the wrong wayExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand Quoteanyone else hate penalty shootouts? just feels like a coin flip, such a lame consolation. not sure how eklse theyd do a tiebreak though, maybe something to do with possession% or something.[close]
you’re telling me you’d rather the winner be determined by a possession percentage over a shoot out .. now that would be disappointing as hell if it came to that
i don’t hate penalties at all .. it’s exciting as fuck and is part of the game .. its not luck or by chance that a winner will be determined this way and really shows who has the better team[close]
i mean by and large the shooter picks a side n the goalie is just guessing one right? just seems like pure luck[close]
Nah goalies study that shit and have crib sheets on tendencies and it’s on the taker to time pace, shot, and where to place it. “Guessing” is a bit reductive[close]
exactly, both the croatia but especially today the morocco goalie was not a having lucky guesses .. he knew what the shooters were going to do right as they were running up to the ball[close]
Glad Morocco got threw, the Spanish lads at work might actually shut up tomorrow:-) plus my mate is from there so stoked for him.
Gonna break my boycott Saturday French vs les rosbifs is too good to miss and I'll be at a house party were it will be on.
Tbh, I don't see why the dancing was controversial to some people. They were just celebrating on the sideline, not taunting the opposition or whatever.
Looks like the ref doesn’t like the Oranges.
Argentina what is you doing WOW
The second Dutch goal was amazing. Dying seconds of stoppage time and so audacious. Maybe the moment of the tournament for me.
Chuffed for Croatia. No one predicted much from them but they were in the last WC FinalsOh snap, it could be a repeat of the last final…
That Messi pass. Kind of happy they won, would be great to see him take the WC (possibly in a Messi Ronaldo final).
But being in the NL it is a bummer. LVG has talked up his drilling of set pieces all week, then that second goal happens. Some nerve that is, just brilliant. Then again he also made a lot of his 'scientific pen prep' ::)
I don't mind Brazil's dancing. Even if it is a little provocative, it's not this:
holy shit so much drama....I was rooting for the Netherlands and Brazil...welp. Hope my predictions work out better for Les Bleus!!
As much as I dislike Croatia's way of always going for the penalty shootout, you have to respect the results they get. For a country of 4 million people, and not even a rich one, they punch way above their weight!
As for Argentina....gotta respect their passion for football but as others have said, way too much shithousery and zero class. I remember in the 2018 game vs France, Pogba was tackled, laying on the ground when an Argentine player shot the ball deliberately, full force into his back. Final straw for me to really wish them bad luck was seeing hinchas singing a racist song about Mbappe.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qg0oDUsCxI8
anyways....on to Morocco/Portugal and France/England, I'm justo hoping for less penalty shootouts!
holy shit so much drama....I was rooting for the Netherlands and Brazil...welp. Hope my predictions work out better for Les Bleus!!
As much as I dislike Croatia's way of always going for the penalty shootout, you have to respect the results they get. For a country of 4 million people, and not even a rich one, they punch way above their weight!
As for Argentina....gotta respect their passion for football but as others have said, way too much shithousery and zero class. I remember in the 2018 game vs France, Pogba was tackled, laying on the ground when an Argentine player shot the ball deliberately, full force into his back. Final straw for me to really wish them bad luck was seeing hinchas singing a racist song about Mbappe. and the TV guy not even cutting them off from the beginnning, like he does not see the problem....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qg0oDUsCxI8
anyways....on to Morocco/Portugal and France/England, I'm justo hoping for less penalty shootouts!
As much as I dislike Croatia's way of always going for the penalty shootout, you have to respect the results they get.
Expand QuoteAs much as I dislike Croatia's way of always going for the penalty shootout, you have to respect the results they get.[close]
They don't play for penalties, they just have shit strikers. I'm sure they'd love to win in regular time, haha.
Well that FIFA doc on Netflix showed that platini was heavily pressured by French President Sarkozy to vote for Qatar.
Mbappe about to fast I can’t wait.
QuoteExpand QuoteMaybe just concentrate on the art of midfield that is dying.[close]
As a former central midfielder I agree. Modric is for sure one of the best, dying breed.
Croatia just can’t produce lightning fast players because of the genetics like other more “fun” national teams.
Expand QuoteCroatia just can’t produce lightning fast players because of the genetics like other more “fun” national teams.[close]
Not buying this. It's a limited side, but it's not due to genetics.
Nice referee today again…makes you think that dirty French criminal Platini who made this WC In Qatar possible will get the trophy in return,and this ref will go home never to be seen again on the big scene ,same as Argentinian Pitana from the last wc final.
England was pretty vocal against this World Cup in Qatar and that is what you get..
France will get another star on their shirt and some celebration will be in order with burning cars and stealing from the shops with a traditional raping here and there.. nice world we live in HA
I work with 2 girls from Montpellier and they said it’s great that they can walk here at night freely(one almost got raped in her flat, guy tried to break in few times). And I read about the crimes committed at the last World Cup celebrations.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteCroatia just can’t produce lightning fast players because of the genetics like other more “fun” national teams.[close]
Not buying this. It's a limited side, but it's not due to genetics.[close]
I disagree that the side is limited(how can you be limited and win against Brazil the favourites?). They just work with what they have and prefer certain style of gameplay.
Ok I’ll keep talking about football and skateboarding.. nice to hear that riot news and few deaths were fake news, and those girls are going to hear me tomorrow at work. Hope you win the World Cup again and again because you are the best !
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteCroatia just can’t produce lightning fast players because of the genetics like other more “fun” national teams.[close]
Not buying this. It's a limited side, but it's not due to genetics.[close]
I disagree that the side is limited(how can you be limited and win against Brazil the favourites?). They just work with what they have and prefer certain style of gameplay.[close]
When you have a great defense and the best midfield in the world, but an under par attack, then you're still limited.
Expand QuoteOk I’ll keep talking about football and skateboarding.. nice to hear that riot news and few deaths were fake news, and those girls are going to hear me tomorrow at work. Hope you win the World Cup again and again because you are the best ![close]
I am not saying this is fake news, I am saying this is not a tradition ! Come on.
Mhm not sure what's happening here.
Happy for Morocco though!
Expand QuoteMhm not sure what's happening here.
Happy for Morocco though![close]
I was with my mate (Moroccan) and his gf (French) last night, what a night. Wednesday night is gonna be insane here defo won't be getting any sleep. Shame a few of the Moroccan lads got injured last night.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteMhm not sure what's happening here.
Happy for Morocco though![close]
I was with my mate (Moroccan) and his gf (French) last night, what a night. Wednesday night is gonna be insane here defo won't be getting any sleep. Shame a few of the Moroccan lads got injured last night.[close]
Yep ! Talked with my neighbor this morning ; his mother is French and his dad Moroccan.. he said to me it’s a win win situation for him haha. Also happy for the Atlas Lions they are making history in their country.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteAs much as I dislike Croatia's way of always going for the penalty shootout, you have to respect the results they get.[close]
They don't play for penalties, they just have shit strikers. I'm sure they'd love to win in regular time, haha.[close]
Maybe just concentrate on the art of midfield that is dying. Brazil is something you like? Individual dribbling and diving?
Croatia just can’t produce lightning fast players because of the genetics like other more “fun” national teams. France for example…dancers…L sign showing guys..referee favourites and so on… no one is happy for Croatia because their perfect party is ruined… they want Brazil Argentina.. savages that have zero sportsmanship.
Going for the penalty shootout is the most ignorant thing that someone could write… sometimes I wish that there is competition for humble small countries and you guys have something like big league final 8 . Where you can invite shit teams like England and USA…or Canada could squeeze in. You deserve to have fun and be entertained after all.
https://youtu.be/SDD0B6v__aw - this is the way France wins in the finals ? Celebrate all you want….penalty before that ? It’s not even penalty anymore… stop being so full of yourself French prick.
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They don't play for penalties, they just have shit strikers. I'm sure they'd love to win in regular time, haha.
@OldieButFrenchie le mec est un con..tout le monde veus ça. Laisse tombe, et courage pour mercredi...I won't be upset if Giroud gets another star on his jersey. He is a legend here in 38.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteAs much as I dislike Croatia's way of always going for the penalty shootout, you have to respect the results they get.[close]
They don't play for penalties, they just have shit strikers. I'm sure they'd love to win in regular time, haha.[close]
Maybe just concentrate on the art of midfield that is dying. Brazil is something you like? Individual dribbling and diving?
Croatia just can’t produce lightning fast players because of the genetics like other more “fun” national teams. France for example…dancers…L sign showing guys..referee favourites and so on… no one is happy for Croatia because their perfect party is ruined… they want Brazil Argentina.. savages that have zero sportsmanship.
Going for the penalty shootout is the most ignorant thing that someone could write… sometimes I wish that there is competition for humble small countries and you guys have something like big league final 8 . Where you can invite shit teams like England and USA…or Canada could squeeze in. You deserve to have fun and be entertained after all.
https://youtu.be/SDD0B6v__aw - this is the way France wins in the finals ? Celebrate all you want….penalty before that ? It’s not even penalty anymore… stop being so full of yourself French prick.[close]
Hey prick. So you insult me, call Argentina and Brazil savages, call Mbappe "mbumba" (and we all know what you imply here asshole) and you expect me to answer nicely? Fuck off connard. Glad there's an "'ignore' button on Slap!
PS:
a shame that little video of Griezman you posted does not show the other angles of the croatian player clipping his leg....Even the English commentators said that WAS a foul. And don't tell me the english were rooting for the French in 2018 hahaha....anyways bye.
now to get back to yesterday....what. a. game. That one will be a classic. It was so intense, I thought whoever wins this will win the whole thing! We'll see pretty soon if I was right.
Les Bleus had luck on their side obviously, but you need a bit of it in a WC, it's always been that way. England complaining about the ref is a bit rich honestly, when you are awarded 2 penalties....France scored two magnificent goals from open play, you failed to score, even from penalty, well that's it.
Anyways to put things in perspective....It took France a very long time to get there. I grew up watching the French team of Platini et al playing with so much style, but never winning (except for one Euro). Now France has become arguably the biggest football nation of the last 25 years: 3 WC finals, 2 WC titles, 2 euros. And let's not forget there are 60 French players in this WC! it's the most of any country, 26 in the French squad, the rest with Morocco, Senegal, Ghana, Cameroon etc (dual citizenship)....It was the same in 2018. French football clubs are just producing so much talent, it's amazing. and it shows: we lost Benzema, Nkunku, Pogba, Kante, and Lucas Hernandez to injury, but still reach the final 4.
now whatever happens honestly I'll be stoked. Morocco could make history, and France could make history too with a repeat...allez les bleus!! 8)
Expand Quotenow to get back to yesterday....what. a. game. That one will be a classic. It was so intense, I thought whoever wins this will win the whole thing! We'll see pretty soon if I was right.
Les Bleus had luck on their side obviously, but you need a bit of it in a WC, it's always been that way. England complaining about the ref is a bit rich honestly, when you are awarded 2 penalties....France scored two magnificent goals from open play, you failed to score, even from penalty, well that's it.
Anyways to put things in perspective....It took France a very long time to get there. I grew up watching the French team of Platini et al playing with so much style, but never winning (except for one Euro). Now France has become arguably the biggest football nation of the last 25 years: 3 WC finals, 2 WC titles, 2 euros. And let's not forget there are 60 French players in this WC! it's the most of any country, 26 in the French squad, the rest with Morocco, Senegal, Ghana, Cameroon etc (dual citizenship)....It was the same in 2018. French football clubs are just producing so much talent, it's amazing. and it shows: we lost Benzema, Nkunku, Pogba, Kante, and Lucas Hernandez to injury, but still reach the final 4.
now whatever happens honestly I'll be stoked. Morocco could make history, and France could make history too with a repeat...allez les bleus!! 8)[close]
That ref was terrible and those penalties (the second one couldn’t have been clearer) had to almost be forced to be acknowledged by that ref by VAR, not to mention all the fouls. I’m not complaining about the result, but let’s not act like that wasn’t a pathetic display
Also, congrats to France for having the foresight to colonize all the countries that would produce great soccer talent
Oh finally that one dude got banned, now we can talk football again.
I have to say, the refs on this WC seem to be really incosistent in what should be considered foul, card, penalty, etc. The only thing they all do the same are those crazy extra times.
Right, I don’t have bitterness towards the game because VAR existed to make up for most of the refs’ shortcomings, but the result did at least feel against the play of the game. France made the most of the opportunities provided, but England felt like the better side and Mbappe was neutralized for the most part.
I’m happy with the team, they’re young and players like Saka and Bellingham are only going to get better. I honestly thought Maguire was going to be the teams’ downfall. Southgate is a good manager of personalities (or at least the best I’ve seen since I’ve been alive) and hopefully his team selection improves.
Don’t know if having Reece James fit would have taken care of the Griezeman problem, but after 2010 and 2014, I’m just happy for the team to be leaving with their heads held high
Expand QuoteRight, I don’t have bitterness towards the game because VAR existed to make up for most of the refs’ shortcomings, but the result did at least feel against the play of the game. France made the most of the opportunities provided, but England felt like the better side and Mbappe was neutralized for the most part.
I’m happy with the team, they’re young and players like Saka and Bellingham are only going to get better. I honestly thought Maguire was going to be the teams’ downfall. Southgate is a good manager of personalities (or at least the best I’ve seen since I’ve been alive) and hopefully his team selection improves.
Don’t know if having Reece James fit would have taken care of the Griezeman problem, but after 2010 and 2014, I’m just happy for the team to be leaving with their heads held high[close]
I see what you mean but that's exactly the nature of football. Dominating doesn't mean anything unless the ball hits the net. Ask Spain. Or even ask France in the Euro final vs Portugal.
Also England did neutralize Mbappe but that just left more space for Griezman, Dembele and Giroud. Look at the first French goal, Mbappe draws 4 (!) English defenders, opening up space in the middle. Even if he did not score, he was super important.
Finally....all I can tell you is I'm not the one kooking you haha
Expand QuoteOh finally that one dude got banned, now we can talk football again.
I have to say, the refs on this WC seem to be really incosistent in what should be considered foul, card, penalty, etc. The only thing they all do the same are those crazy extra times.[close]
Hah I think I’m getting kooked a ton for being an England supporter. Haven’t really said anything controversial elsewhere, but whenever I post something about England my rep def takes a hit. It’s kinda funny
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteOh finally that one dude got banned, now we can talk football again.
I have to say, the refs on this WC seem to be really incosistent in what should be considered foul, card, penalty, etc. The only thing they all do the same are those crazy extra times.[close]
Hah I think I’m getting kooked a ton for being an England supporter. Haven’t really said anything controversial elsewhere, but whenever I post something about England my rep def takes a hit. It’s kinda funny[close]
Strange, other than the one really vocal guy, it looked kinda chill here.
I root for France but also want to see Messi get his, I'd love to see Croatia get one more as this is likely their last chance and who doesn't want to see the first African team take it? Tough cup this year.
Also, I am surprised hearing so many saying England dominated or played better-France is willing to concede overall possession because they are so lethal on the counter, it didn't surprise me at all that England controlled the ball.
that messi assist. wow
Expand Quotethat messi assist. wow[close]
Fucking beautiful. So stoked on having Argentina in the finals. I'm conflicted because the bet I made with my friends at the start of the World Cup to have Argentina win would be a pretty nice payday and I can can guarantee profit by betting on whoever they play as an insurance policy. But that seems like a bitch ass move. Need to ponder it more.
I don’t know why but I see France struggling a bit against Morocco tomorrow. England were better but maybe they lacked the resilience that Morocco will have considering they have nothing to lose here. I also read / watched things in the English medias and damn it’s amazing to see the pressure that the Three Lions had. Poor Kane.
That said… « Allé les Bleus on est tous ensemble »
Expand QuoteI don’t know why but I see France struggling a bit against Morocco tomorrow. England were better but maybe they lacked the resilience that Morocco will have considering they have nothing to lose here. I also read / watched things in the English medias and damn it’s amazing to see the pressure that the Three Lions had. Poor Kane.
That said… « Allé les Bleus on est tous ensemble »[close]
I fear the opposite. Morocco may well be worn out by now and I can see their incredible run end in a walkover. Probably was part of the match yesterday as well, with all the OT Croatia played prior. It would be a shame.
Stoked that it looks like Konate will be playing in the final. He's had a great tournament and I can't wait to see him back playing at Liverpool
Expand QuoteExpand Quotethat messi assist. wow[close]
Fucking beautiful. So stoked on having Argentina in the finals. I'm conflicted because the bet I made with my friends at the start of the World Cup to have Argentina win would be a pretty nice payday and I can can guarantee profit by betting on whoever they play as an insurance policy. But that seems like a bitch ass move. Need to ponder it more.[close]
What makes it a bitch ass move? Cover your bases
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand Quotethat messi assist. wow[close]
Fucking beautiful. So stoked on having Argentina in the finals. I'm conflicted because the bet I made with my friends at the start of the World Cup to have Argentina win would be a pretty nice payday and I can can guarantee profit by betting on whoever they play as an insurance policy. But that seems like a bitch ass move. Need to ponder it more.[close]
What makes it a bitch ass move? Cover your bases[close]
I bet $150 and would get $750 for Argentina winning, so $600 profit. So if I bet $250 on France and, with current odds, get around $225 profit if they won, then it would give me only $75 back after excluding my original $150 bet. So I just feel like I've been sweating Argentina this whole time and if it got to the finals and I just hedged a bet to potentially get back $75 profit rather than just sticking with my original bet to make $600 profit, it feels like a pushover move. I sort of enjoy the bigger wins/losses vs. playing it safe, so I feel like I would be bummed on either result if I do the hedge. Just my own thoughts, but your right, the responsible approach is just to cover my bases.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand Quotethat messi assist. wow[close]
Fucking beautiful. So stoked on having Argentina in the finals. I'm conflicted because the bet I made with my friends at the start of the World Cup to have Argentina win would be a pretty nice payday and I can can guarantee profit by betting on whoever they play as an insurance policy. But that seems like a bitch ass move. Need to ponder it more.[close]
What makes it a bitch ass move? Cover your bases[close]
I bet $150 and would get $750 for Argentina winning, so $600 profit. So if I bet $250 on France and, with current odds, get around $225 profit if they won, then it would give me only $75 back after excluding my original $150 bet. So I just feel like I've been sweating Argentina this whole time and if it got to the finals and I just hedged a bet to potentially get back $75 profit rather than just sticking with my original bet to make $600 profit, it feels like a pushover move. I sort of enjoy the bigger wins/losses vs. playing it safe, so I feel like I would be bummed on either result if I do the hedge. Just my own thoughts, but your right, the responsible approach is just to cover my bases.[close]
Why don't you bet $150 on France and then worst case scenario you break even?
So did Qatar kill that reporter?
Expand QuoteSo did Qatar kill that reporter?[close]
pretty sus that everyone is just ignoring this question.. hmmmm
I gotta say I am getting real tired of all the "team africa" comments I read about Les Bleus....Just like Trevor Noah in 2018.No! Only Americans are allowed diversity
What is France supposed to do? Stop immigrants from coming? Not give them citizenship when they are born in France? (which some European countries actually still do....) Not select good players for the national squad because they don't have the "right" color of skin?
Platini, the French idol of the 80's, was the son of Italian immigrants, but that was "okay" because he was white?
I guess people abroad just don't understand how la République works... I mean France had a Black member of parliament at the time of the French revolution, way back in the 18th century.
now of course the French system is not perfect and racism exists in France too, but to see left-leaning people using the exact same arguments as the fascists drives me fucking nuts.
I guess I'm venting here....so let's go back to football! Crazy how this sport brings out such deep feelings.
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I gotta say I am getting real tired of all the "team africa" comments I read about Les Bleus....Just like Trevor Noah in 2018.
What is France supposed to do? Stop immigrants from coming? Not give them citizenship when they are born in France? (which some European countries actually still do....) Not select good players for the national squad because they don't have the "right" color of skin?
Platini, the French idol of the 80's, was the son of Italian immigrants, but that was "okay" because he was white?
I guess people abroad just don't understand how la République works... I mean France had a Black member of parliament at the time of the French revolution, way back in the 18th century.
now of course the French system is not perfect and racism exists in France too, but to see left-leaning people using the exact same arguments as the fascists drives me fucking nuts.
I guess I'm venting here....so let's go back to football! Crazy how this sport brings out such deep feelings.
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So many stupid posts about the French team not being french on Facebook...one saying Olivier Giroud is Italian...dumb fucks Chambéry is in France etc.
Anyways thank fuck I don't work Monday...horns and cunts were streaming till 4am after the last match.
That was NOT a penalty.I think yes a penalty but only by the exact rule. Guy went down way too easy but you can't put your hands on someone.
Looks to me the red does not like champagne.
I think yes a penalty but only by the exact rule. Guy went down way too easy but you can't put your hands on someone.Expand QuoteThat was NOT a penalty.
Looks to me the red does not like champagne.[close]
If for some reason I got to change the rules of football I'd def reshape the goal box because those penalties piss me off. He was in a shit position way out to the side no where near the goal.
Lastly the condition of the in goal is looking pretty shitty. You'd think they'd just returf the whole six yard box
Yeah it's shit I just meant I can see why they gave it too. I have no doubt in the next few days we'll see montages of pens not given that were worse in comparison.Expand QuoteI think yes a penalty but only by the exact rule. Guy went down way too easy but you can't put your hands on someone.Expand QuoteThat was NOT a penalty.
Looks to me the red does not like champagne.[close]
If for some reason I got to change the rules of football I'd def reshape the goal box because those penalties piss me off. He was in a shit position way out to the side no where near the goal.
Lastly the condition of the in goal is looking pretty shitty. You'd think they'd just returf the whole six yard box[close]
Di Maria tripped himself first tho. That said Dembele played like shit and that mistake he made before the penalty was so stupid.
Yeah it's shit I just meant I can see why they gave it too. I have no doubt in the next few days we'll see montages of pens not given that were worse in comparison.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteI think yes a penalty but only by the exact rule. Guy went down way too easy but you can't put your hands on someone.Expand QuoteThat was NOT a penalty.
Looks to me the red does not like champagne.[close]
If for some reason I got to change the rules of football I'd def reshape the goal box because those penalties piss me off. He was in a shit position way out to the side no where near the goal.
Lastly the condition of the in goal is looking pretty shitty. You'd think they'd just returf the whole six yard box[close]
Di Maria tripped himself first tho. That said Dembele played like shit and that mistake he made before the penalty was so stupid.[close]
I don't know what the solution is tho because it's kind of a problem now with everyone always going down no matter what.
Oh yeah you would seriously get boo'd off the pitch if you fell like that in a game when I played. It also just makes the game look like shit (or at least here where the other main sports are rugby and Australian football).Expand QuoteYeah it's shit I just meant I can see why they gave it too. I have no doubt in the next few days we'll see montages of pens not given that were worse in comparison.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteI think yes a penalty but only by the exact rule. Guy went down way too easy but you can't put your hands on someone.Expand QuoteThat was NOT a penalty.
Looks to me the red does not like champagne.[close]
If for some reason I got to change the rules of football I'd def reshape the goal box because those penalties piss me off. He was in a shit position way out to the side no where near the goal.
Lastly the condition of the in goal is looking pretty shitty. You'd think they'd just returf the whole six yard box[close]
Di Maria tripped himself first tho. That said Dembele played like shit and that mistake he made before the penalty was so stupid.[close]
I don't know what the solution is tho because it's kind of a problem now with everyone always going down no matter what.[close]
Thats true. I was brought up differently as a football player and it seems the game suffers big time. Everyone is affraid of tackling.
This game is crazyIt's weird because for the first like 70 something mins I was thinking France doesn't even look like they want to be there.
looks like I've won a very fat betI cant even imagine how you were feeling during that shootout haha
It's weird because for the first like 70 something mins I was thinking France doesn't even look like they want to be there.Expand QuoteThis game is crazy[close]
Also weird don't know if we got dodgy coverage here but seems like people aren't even celebrating really. Crowds and teams were going way more crazy in the round of 16
I cant even imagine how you were feeling during that shootout hahaExpand Quotelooks like I've won a very fat bet[close]
prediction: 1-1 in regular time. each team scores one in extra time. goes to penalties. argentina wins 4-3 in penalties
No, but you were pretty close.Expand Quoteprediction: 1-1 in regular time. each team scores one in extra time. goes to penalties. argentina wins 4-3 in penalties[close]
did I call it or what
Expand Quoteprediction: 1-1 in regular time. each team scores one in extra time. goes to penalties. argentina wins 4-3 in penalties[close]
did I call it or what
Expand QuoteExpand Quoteprediction: 1-1 in regular time. each team scores one in extra time. goes to penalties. argentina wins 4-3 in penalties[close]
did I call it or what[close]
Nah you didn't. Even George Martin could not imagine that shit. Man I was an emotional wreck by the end of this game...
Props to Argentina, they just wanted it more. I don't know wtf happened to France in the first 80 minutes, totally outplayed. Griezman was barely there, after playing wonderfully in every game. Was it the virus that hit the squad or Argentina being hungrier and just playing better? Guess we'll never know.
Rewatched the highlights and I have to say the reffing at the end of regular time was really dodgy. Thuram is fouled in the box and gets yellow carded for diving?? That was more of a penalty than the first 2 that were awarded! Then straight after that, Koman is blatantly fouled right outside the box....and no free kick?
On the other hand like I said, France was outplayed for 80 minutes so we can't complain really. Btw can't believe we finished the game with Kolo Muani (who was outstanding) Disali, Cavaminga, Konate...Young players with so little experience. Of course we lost the penalty shootout. Les bleus will be back though. I'd be surprised if Mbappe does not win another WC in his career.
Finally Martinez really showed his class.....Also mocking Mbappe in the locker room...
Makes me wonder how the mood will be in the PSG locker room between Mbappe and Messi.
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edit: I want to add some positivity here! Game was amazing, will become legendary for sure. the goals by DiMaria and Mbappe's (that volley!) were beautiful. OK that's about as much positivity I can muster after a penalty shootout defeat. :-X
Expand QuoteExpand Quoteprediction: 1-1 in regular time. each team scores one in extra time. goes to penalties. argentina wins 4-3 in penalties[close]
did I call it or what[close]
Nah you didn't. Even George Martin could not imagine that shit. Man I was an emotional wreck by the end of this game...
Props to Argentina, they just wanted it more. I don't know wtf happened to France in the first 80 minutes, totally outplayed. Griezman was barely there, after playing wonderfully in every game. Was it the virus that hit the squad or Argentina being hungrier and just playing better? Guess we'll never know.
Rewatched the highlights and I have to say the reffing at the end of regular time was really dodgy. Thuram is fouled in the box and gets yellow carded for diving?? That was more of a penalty than the first 2 that were awarded! Then straight after that, Koman is blatantly fouled right outside the box....and no free kick?
On the other hand like I said, France was outplayed for 80 minutes so we can't complain really. Btw can't believe we finished the game with Kolo Muani (who was outstanding) Disali, Cavaminga, Konate...Young players with so little experience. Of course we lost the penalty shootout. Les bleus will be back though. I'd be surprised if Mbappe does not win another WC in his career.
Finally Martinez really showed his class.....Also mocking Mbappe in the locker room...
Makes me wonder how the mood will be in the PSG locker room between Mbappe and Messi.
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edit: I want to add some positivity here! Game was amazing, will become legendary for sure. the goals by DiMaria and Mbappe's (that volley!) were beautiful. OK that's about as much positivity I can muster after a penalty shootout defeat. :-X
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand Quoteprediction: 1-1 in regular time. each team scores one in extra time. goes to penalties. argentina wins 4-3 in penalties[close]
did I call it or what[close]
Nah you didn't. Even George Martin could not imagine that shit. Man I was an emotional wreck by the end of this game...
Props to Argentina, they just wanted it more. I don't know wtf happened to France in the first 80 minutes, totally outplayed. Griezman was barely there, after playing wonderfully in every game. Was it the virus that hit the squad or Argentina being hungrier and just playing better? Guess we'll never know.
Rewatched the highlights and I have to say the reffing at the end of regular time was really dodgy. Thuram is fouled in the box and gets yellow carded for diving?? That was more of a penalty than the first 2 that were awarded! Then straight after that, Koman is blatantly fouled right outside the box....and no free kick?
On the other hand like I said, France was outplayed for 80 minutes so we can't complain really. Btw can't believe we finished the game with Kolo Muani (who was outstanding) Disali, Cavaminga, Konate...Young players with so little experience. Of course we lost the penalty shootout. Les bleus will be back though. I'd be surprised if Mbappe does not win another WC in his career.
Finally Martinez really showed his class.....Also mocking Mbappe in the locker room...
Makes me wonder how the mood will be in the PSG locker room between Mbappe and Messi.
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edit: I want to add some positivity here! Game was amazing, will become legendary for sure. the goals by DiMaria and Mbappe's (that volley!) were beautiful. OK that's about as much positivity I can muster after a penalty shootout defeat. :-X[close]
I thought the ref got them all right. Even if they were light fouls, he called them consistently. Thuram's was a dive, check it again. He even smirked about it. And iirc on the Coman foul ref called advantage, which led to a shot on goal. Then there's no free kick of course.
Must've been a tough loss to swallow Frenchie. You're right though, you guys have so much talent coming that we don't need to feel too bad for France. They will be back.
The end of the Messi Ronaldo Era. That debate has clearly been put to bed. (If it ever was one.) Now it's between Haaland and Mbappé.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand Quoteprediction: 1-1 in regular time. each team scores one in extra time. goes to penalties. argentina wins 4-3 in penalties[close]
did I call it or what[close]
Nah you didn't. Even George Martin could not imagine that shit. Man I was an emotional wreck by the end of this game...
Props to Argentina, they just wanted it more. I don't know wtf happened to France in the first 80 minutes, totally outplayed. Griezman was barely there, after playing wonderfully in every game. Was it the virus that hit the squad or Argentina being hungrier and just playing better? Guess we'll never know.
Rewatched the highlights and I have to say the reffing at the end of regular time was really dodgy. Thuram is fouled in the box and gets yellow carded for diving?? That was more of a penalty than the first 2 that were awarded! Then straight after that, Koman is blatantly fouled right outside the box....and no free kick?
On the other hand like I said, France was outplayed for 80 minutes so we can't complain really. Btw can't believe we finished the game with Kolo Muani (who was outstanding) Disali, Cavaminga, Konate...Young players with so little experience. Of course we lost the penalty shootout. Les bleus will be back though. I'd be surprised if Mbappe does not win another WC in his career.
Finally Martinez really showed his class.....Also mocking Mbappe in the locker room...
Makes me wonder how the mood will be in the PSG locker room between Mbappe and Messi.
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edit: I want to add some positivity here! Game was amazing, will become legendary for sure. the goals by DiMaria and Mbappe's (that volley!) were beautiful. OK that's about as much positivity I can muster after a penalty shootout defeat. :-X[close]
I thought the ref got them all right. Even if they were light fouls, he called them consistently. Thuram's was a dive, check it again. He even smirked about it. And iirc on the Coman foul ref called advantage, which led to a shot on goal. Then there's no free kick of course.
Must've been a tough loss to swallow Frenchie. You're right though, you guys have so much talent coming that we don't need to feel too bad for France. They will be back.
The end of the Messi Ronaldo Era. That debate has clearly been put to bed. (If it ever was one.) Now it's between Haaland and Mbappé.[close]
you're right about the free kick, I forgot the advantage rule does not work like rugby.
I don't agree about the foul on Thuram though. If that was a dive, how about the 2 previous penalties?? No consistency there. Plus thuram was in a position to shoot, unlike DiMaria.
in any case I don't want to dwell on the reffing too much. That's not the main thing.
On the whole I just wish refs handed yellows more, to stop players disrespecting them. Touching the ref and intimidating him should not be tolerated.
Rugby's not perfect either sometimes they let shit go on way too long before making a decision. People were already complaining with all the added time if they ran it like a rugby game they'd be adding on an extra hour per match.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand Quoteprediction: 1-1 in regular time. each team scores one in extra time. goes to penalties. argentina wins 4-3 in penalties[close]
did I call it or what[close]
Nah you didn't. Even George Martin could not imagine that shit. Man I was an emotional wreck by the end of this game...
Props to Argentina, they just wanted it more. I don't know wtf happened to France in the first 80 minutes, totally outplayed. Griezman was barely there, after playing wonderfully in every game. Was it the virus that hit the squad or Argentina being hungrier and just playing better? Guess we'll never know.
Rewatched the highlights and I have to say the reffing at the end of regular time was really dodgy. Thuram is fouled in the box and gets yellow carded for diving?? That was more of a penalty than the first 2 that were awarded! Then straight after that, Koman is blatantly fouled right outside the box....and no free kick?
On the other hand like I said, France was outplayed for 80 minutes so we can't complain really. Btw can't believe we finished the game with Kolo Muani (who was outstanding) Disali, Cavaminga, Konate...Young players with so little experience. Of course we lost the penalty shootout. Les bleus will be back though. I'd be surprised if Mbappe does not win another WC in his career.
Finally Martinez really showed his class.....Also mocking Mbappe in the locker room...
Makes me wonder how the mood will be in the PSG locker room between Mbappe and Messi.
(https://phantom-marca.unidadeditorial.es/d73876a98be200d1848689c8d7b3fb33/resize/660/f/webp/assets/multimedia/imagenes/2022/12/18/16713992054145.jpg)
edit: I want to add some positivity here! Game was amazing, will become legendary for sure. the goals by DiMaria and Mbappe's (that volley!) were beautiful. OK that's about as much positivity I can muster after a penalty shootout defeat. :-X[close]
I thought the ref got them all right. Even if they were light fouls, he called them consistently. Thuram's was a dive, check it again. He even smirked about it. And iirc on the Coman foul ref called advantage, which led to a shot on goal. Then there's no free kick of course.
Must've been a tough loss to swallow Frenchie. You're right though, you guys have so much talent coming that we don't need to feel too bad for France. They will be back.
The end of the Messi Ronaldo Era. That debate has clearly been put to bed. (If it ever was one.) Now it's between Haaland and Mbappé.[close]
you're right about the free kick, I forgot the advantage rule does not work like rugby.
I don't agree about the foul on Thuram though. If that was a dive, how about the 2 previous penalties?? No consistency there. Plus thuram was in a position to shoot, unlike DiMaria.
in any case I don't want to dwell on the reffing too much. That's not the main thing.
On the whole I just wish refs handed yellows more, to stop players disrespecting them. Touching the ref and intimidating him should not be tolerated.[close]
I completely agree with you on rugby reffing. Football would have so much to gain from it.
If you'll excuse just a little more dwelling though... Thuram stuck out his leg, went out of his way to find contact with the defender, while the previous two were tripped by the defender. Of course they made the most of it, and could have stayed on their feet probably, but that is true for a great many pens that are being called, and is not considered diving (even if there is an element of diving to it). Also, whether players are in a position to shoot or not doesn't factor into the ref's decision of awarding a pen or not (though it can affect cards given.)
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did I call it or what[close]
Nah you didn't. Even George Martin could not imagine that shit. Man I was an emotional wreck by the end of this game...
Props to Argentina, they just wanted it more. I don't know wtf happened to France in the first 80 minutes, totally outplayed. Griezman was barely there, after playing wonderfully in every game. Was it the virus that hit the squad or Argentina being hungrier and just playing better? Guess we'll never know.
Rewatched the highlights and I have to say the reffing at the end of regular time was really dodgy. Thuram is fouled in the box and gets yellow carded for diving?? That was more of a penalty than the first 2 that were awarded! Then straight after that, Koman is blatantly fouled right outside the box....and no free kick?
On the other hand like I said, France was outplayed for 80 minutes so we can't complain really. Btw can't believe we finished the game with Kolo Muani (who was outstanding) Disali, Cavaminga, Konate...Young players with so little experience. Of course we lost the penalty shootout. Les bleus will be back though. I'd be surprised if Mbappe does not win another WC in his career.
Finally Martinez really showed his class.....Also mocking Mbappe in the locker room...
Makes me wonder how the mood will be in the PSG locker room between Mbappe and Messi.
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edit: I want to add some positivity here! Game was amazing, will become legendary for sure. the goals by DiMaria and Mbappe's (that volley!) were beautiful. OK that's about as much positivity I can muster after a penalty shootout defeat. :-X[close]
I thought the ref got them all right. Even if they were light fouls, he called them consistently. Thuram's was a dive, check it again. He even smirked about it. And iirc on the Coman foul ref called advantage, which led to a shot on goal. Then there's no free kick of course.
Must've been a tough loss to swallow Frenchie. You're right though, you guys have so much talent coming that we don't need to feel too bad for France. They will be back.
The end of the Messi Ronaldo Era. That debate has clearly been put to bed. (If it ever was one.) Now it's between Haaland and Mbappé.[close]
you're right about the free kick, I forgot the advantage rule does not work like rugby.
I don't agree about the foul on Thuram though. If that was a dive, how about the 2 previous penalties?? No consistency there. Plus thuram was in a position to shoot, unlike DiMaria.
in any case I don't want to dwell on the reffing too much. That's not the main thing.
On the whole I just wish refs handed yellows more, to stop players disrespecting them. Touching the ref and intimidating him should not be tolerated.
The final was incredible.
I don't understand the procedure on the use of VAR, it should be used ANYTIME you tell a penalty.
France played so bad on the first 70 minutes that they didn't deserve to win. However it can be explained by a lot of things: Most of the players aren't the usual players of the team due to injuries, a lot of players had the flu, and the team had one day less than argentina to rest before the final. The referee was kinda light on a lot of actions, but it doesn't explain that France didn't shoot until the minute 70. I think it was already a miracle for that team to access to the final and Argentina wanted it way more. It's the 4th final in the last 7 world cup which is amazing tbh. Also I found it ridiculous how Macron came to talk to Mbappe and get coverage of himself. His talk in the changing room so cringe too. President of Argentina decided to stay in Argentina and watch the game in his house on his TV as most of Argentina did and I find it really cool.
My bad, I thought they didn't check on the first penaltyExpand QuoteThe final was incredible.
I don't understand the procedure on the use of VAR, it should be used ANYTIME you tell a penalty.
France played so bad on the first 70 minutes that they didn't deserve to win. However it can be explained by a lot of things: Most of the players aren't the usual players of the team due to injuries, a lot of players had the flu, and the team had one day less than argentina to rest before the final. The referee was kinda light on a lot of actions, but it doesn't explain that France didn't shoot until the minute 70. I think it was already a miracle for that team to access to the final and Argentina wanted it way more. It's the 4th final in the last 7 world cup which is amazing tbh. Also I found it ridiculous how Macron came to talk to Mbappe and get coverage of himself. His talk in the changing room so cringe too. President of Argentina decided to stay in Argentina and watch the game in his house on his TV as most of Argentina did and I find it really cool.[close]
It is.
Scoring a hat trick in the final and still losing...that's rough.
Expand QuoteScoring a hat trick in the final and still losing...that's rough.[close]
Nyjah should give him a call...
You feel for France, but back to back World Cup finals are already a huge achievement (especially after winning one of them) - not to mention missing Nkunku, Pogba, Benzema, and so many others.
The only final I'm actually gutted for France to lose was when they lost (iirc) that Euro final right after the night club shooting. It was a shame that the country didn't get that cathartic moment.
What a final game.
French fans, take solace in that they almost won while missing 6 starters against the best player of all time. Les Bleus will be back.
No doubt about it. You can't just drop him in a World Cup final, especially since he wasn't needed to get there in the first place.Expand QuoteWhat a final game.
French fans, take solace in that they almost won while missing 6 starters against the best player of all time. Les Bleus will be back.[close]
Hopefully DD doesn't get any stick for not flying Benzema out for the Final match, I think it was the right call regardless of the outcome
Now it's between Haaland and Mbappé.
Expand QuoteNow it's between Haaland and Mbappé.[close]
I mean, that's been put to bed already too since Haaland will never win a WC, haha.
Expand QuoteNow it's between Haaland and Mbappé.[close]
I mean, that's been put to bed already too since Haaland will never win a WC, haha.
Expand QuoteNow it's between Haaland and Mbappé.[close]
I mean, that's been put to bed already too since Haaland will never win a WC, haha.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteNow it's between Haaland and Mbappé.[close]
I mean, that's been put to bed already too since Haaland will never win a WC, haha.[close]
George Best never won a world cup either.
Pelé good, Maradona better, George Best.
That's my fucking point.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteNow it's between Haaland and Mbappé.[close]
I mean, that's been put to bed already too since Haaland will never win a WC, haha.[close]
George Best never won a world cup either.
Pelé good, Maradona better, George Best.[close]
George Best never even played in a World Cup tournament.
AND HE HAS A FUCKIGN AIRPORT THAT'S NAMED AFTER HIM! 8)That's my fucking point.Expand QuoteGeorge Best never even played in a World Cup tournament.Expand QuoteGeorge Best never won a world cup either.Expand QuoteI mean, that's been put to bed already too since Haaland will never win a WC, haha.Expand QuoteNow it's between Haaland and Mbappé.[close][close]
Pelé good, Maradona better, George Best.[close][close]
Expand QuoteWhat a final game.
French fans, take solace in that they almost won while missing 6 starters against the best player of all time. Les Bleus will be back.[close]
Hopefully DD doesn't get any stick for not flying Benzema out for the Final match, I think it was the right call regardless of the outcome
Update: and now Benzema has announced he’s retiring from the French National side. Fuck em. Haven’t been down with him since the Valbuena shit (unless there’s something I missed and he was exonerated)
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteWhat a final game.
French fans, take solace in that they almost won while missing 6 starters against the best player of all time. Les Bleus will be back.[close]
Hopefully DD doesn't get any stick for not flying Benzema out for the Final match, I think it was the right call regardless of the outcome
Update: and now Benzema has announced he’s retiring from the French National side. Fuck em. Haven’t been down with him since the Valbuena shit (unless there’s something I missed and he was exonerated)[close]
Nah he won't. The whole Benzema/Giroud debate has been pretty toxic in France and I think most French fans have come to see Benzema for what he is: a great player, but a shitty human being. The Valbuena affair was bad already but the final straw for me was when he compared Giroud to a go-kart, while he himself was a Formula One....
all the while Giroud has a better goal per selections ratio than him!
I have to say one thing that really gives me hope for the future is Mbappe's mental strength. You have to remember he missed his penalty vs Switzerland in the 2020 Euro....And sunday he scored 3 vs one the best keepers at this shit. Cojones of steel. Plus he looked so pissed when the match ended....you know he'll back for blood ;)
maybe this will be the start of an epic France-Argentine rivalry....The 2018 and 2022 games were by far some of the most epic in WC history!
maybe this will be the start of an epic France-Argentine rivalry....The 2018 and 2022 games were by far some of the most epic in WC history!
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maybe this will be the start of an epic France-Argentine rivalry....The 2018 and 2022 games were by far some of the most epic in WC history![close]This just in...France to invade the Falkland Islands...
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maybe this will be the start of an epic France-Argentine rivalry....The 2018 and 2022 games were by far some of the most epic in WC history![close]This just in...France to invade the Falkland Islands...[close]
haha.....well it would be tempting to send the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier to Martinez'doorstep.....just to teach him a lesson about mocking kyky....
(https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/20/21/65788515-11559613-image-a-22_1671570870931.jpg)
in other news, my oldest son has now started to say it's all rigged, and Fifa wanted Messi to lift the cup....I'm trying to get conspiracy theories out of his head!
Finally....my wife showed me this image on twitter and I feel like hammering the point home.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FkZrokiaMAAWsUn?format=jpg&name=900x900)
Is there one of those for Moroccos team?
I can't get over the crazy match we have in the final .. ! I'm disgusted for France that it lost after fighting so hard.. but on the one hand, I can't be sad that it lost, for me they won in the hearts of the French a doing a crazy feat !! And they have a much better mentality and esteem than the Argentinians.. Martinez disgusts me HUGELY !!! An awful mentality in the world of football >:(
In short, crazy match, I had tears in my eyes at Mbappe's second goal.. I screamed like never before :-* :D
It would have been crazy for Kolo muani to score at the very last second..