football anyone? as in soccer...

[brycickle]

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I think it's more of a "¿pobrecito, que te paso?"

At least us fans of Spain have this chant to fall back on: OE OE OE OE OE Hemos venido a emborracharnos, los resultados, nos dan igual

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haha I did not know that one!
¿Eres de españa?
Love meeting fellow Euros on the board.

American, but my wife taught English in Spain for two years, and I got to live there for 6 months in 2010. Pobrecito is akin to "poor little baby" and que te paso is more like "what happened to you" instead of que paso being "what happened".

[ThatIsNotCricket]

Back to football, I can imagine OldieButFrenchie being pissed they lost out on Ayoub Bouadd. He's pretty sensational man. I heard a pundit back here in The Netherlands rave about him before the WC had even started, and he was bang on. 18 years old; must be nice knowing he'll be playing for your country for the next two decades.

I picked a draw in my prediction pool that I got with some colleagues, but because I'm an idiot I changed it to a Brazil win last minute.

[ThatIsNotCricket]

Shout out to Cape Verde. Mad bastards. How do you do that?! This is what World Cups need.

[Alan]

Iran-NZ was a good game. Pretty open and good chances on both sides.

[ThatIsNotCricket]

Also, with regard to Holland, I think the Japan game was a perfect illustration of why we'll not make it past (at the very, very best) QF. A little quality lacking upfront, defensively not as great as the names and clubs might suggest. But most importantly Koeman just lacks a bit of everything. He's tactically okay, but just lacks in bravery and leadership.

Those substitutions were fucking ridiculous, and for some unknown reason he still has a hard on for Depay. Not that Depay is what lost us the win at the end, but he's just so obviously past his prime that it's getting ridiculous that Koeman just can't see/admit that. Also, Frimpong should have been included in the squad. Koeman's a really frustrating idiot sometimes. Not unlikeable or bad enough to actively want him to fuck off, but not likeable and good enough to make me want him to stay (or get the job in the first place). Fly in van Gaal dudes.

[Alan]

Iran-NZ was a good game. Pretty open and good chances on both sides.

On a related note

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/16/amir-ghalenoei-iran-coach-mehdi-taremi-fifa-us-world-cup

[brycickle]

and for some unknown reason he still has a hard on for Depay. Not that Depay is what lost us the win at the end, but he's just so obviously past his prime that it's getting ridiculous that Koeman just can't see/admit that.

Memphis had a prime?

[Atiba Applebum]

Also, with regard to Holland, I think the Japan game was a perfect illustration of why we'll not make it past (at the very, very best) QF. A little quality lacking upfront, defensively not as great as the names and clubs might suggest. But most importantly Koeman just lacks a bit of everything. He's tactically okay, but just lacks in bravery and leadership.

Those substitutions were fucking ridiculous, and for some unknown reason he still has a hard on for Depay. Not that Depay is what lost us the win at the end, but he's just so obviously past his prime that it's getting ridiculous that Koeman just can't see/admit that. Also, Frimpong should have been included in the squad. Koeman's a really frustrating idiot sometimes. Not unlikeable or bad enough to actively want him to fuck off, but not likeable and good enough to make me want him to stay (or get the job in the first place). Fly in van Gaal dudes.

Spain lost their first match to Switzerland in 2010.   Things change

[OldieButFrenchie]

God damn, this argument is fucking boring.

OUI

[OldieButFrenchie]

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I think it's more of a "¿pobrecito, que te paso?"

At least us fans of Spain have this chant to fall back on: OE OE OE OE OE Hemos venido a emborracharnos, los resultados, nos dan igual

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haha I did not know that one!
¿Eres de españa?
Love meeting fellow Euros on the board.

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American, but my wife taught English in Spain for two years, and I got to live there for 6 months in 2010. Pobrecito is akin to "poor little baby" and que te paso is more like "what happened to you" instead of que paso being "what happened".

si claro, habia entendido   
estoy mas acostumbrado al acento latinoamericano pero hablo castellano, tengo familia en Colombia.
My second team for the WC!

[Alan]

This is football related and an interesting read.

https://www.theguardian.com/news/2026/jun/16/im-not-a-person-who-puts-up-with-rudeness-unpicking-fantasy-and-reality-with-an-italian-ultra

[ChuckRamone]

The South Korean team is boycotting Korean media because a couple Korean reporters got caught on a hot mic talking trash about Son. I support them. Why would you slander your own country's team like that? Just pure hater energy that deserves a comeuppance. On the plus side, I think it might help team morale.

[bigdave]

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FFF's recruitment model has changed to finding people in former colonies who could qualify, to simply combing their own cities to find French-speaking naturalized citizens or immigrants they then naturalize. Its strictly a matter of population inflow.

I mean it is completely, factually correct to say that at this juncture the suburbs of Paris are the single more fertile ground for top-flight football prospects at the moment and it really isnt close.

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WHY do you feel the need to speak up on a subject that you obviously know nothing about.....
and where do you get your info, Fox News? That is some Trump level fake shit. This is exactly why I get heated on the subject, so much misinformation it's maddening. seriously, the French federation "finding people in former colonies"?? Who? When?

First off, being born in France and living there qualifies you AUTOMATICALLY  to citizenship. I should know how this stuff works, I was born outside France from non-French parents, and I WAS naturalized!
This should be easy for Americans to understand, you guys have the same law. Being born in the US gives you citizenship, well it's the same in France! The French federation never had to "look for gifted players to naturalize", the kids are all French to begin with.
The truth is that A LOT of people seem to have a hard time accepting the idea of a black Frenchman, but France had black and mixed members of parliament way back in 1793, at the time of the Revolution.... (Jean-Baptiste Belley, Jean-Baptiste Mills).

Please fuck off. You are persistently the most insufferable cunt around here and you completely misunderstood what I said. Youre a dumb fucking cocksucker of the highest order. Comparing me to Trump for simply noting that for ages the objective truth (and, nowhere did I say it was a bad or wrong strategy, mind you considering how many of these exact footballers I have historically loved)  Ligue 1 and thereby the FFF by proxy did what it could to recruit players from former French colonies proves you're a fucking weirdo with a mental illness. Call 988 for help. I had you blocked and I regret looking at what you said. Someone take away your fucking device and get you some help.

edit: I just re-read this and its fucking WILD you didnt know what it means to immigrate to France and then naturalize. Next time Im over Im calling you and hopefully I can punch you in the fucking mouth.

[bigdave]

Anyway, back to earth and normal fucking conversation.

This France game proves they can still pull the strings at any moment. Ive always thought highly of Olise but those two balls into Mbappe were otherworldly.

Always been a big Rabiot supporter (usually the first shirt I buy whenever new FFF stuff drops) and his ball to Bradley wasnt quite as sublime but equally as deft. Its just one game but.....oh shit Senegal just scored as I typed this.

[brycickle]

The South Korean team is boycotting Korean media because a couple Korean reporters got caught on a hot mic talking trash about Son. I support them. Why would you slander your own country's team like that? Just pure hater energy that deserves a comeuppance. On the plus side, I think it might help team morale.

Who would talk shit on Sonny?! He seems like legitimately one of the nicest people in the world.

[Atiba Applebum]

Anyway, back to earth and normal fucking conversation.

This France game proves they can still pull the strings at any moment. Ive always thought highly of Olise but those two balls into Mbappe were otherworldly.

Always been a big Rabiot supporter (usually the first shirt I buy whenever new FFF stuff drops) and his ball to Bradly wasnt quite as sublime but equally as deft. Its just one game but.....oh shit Senegal just scored as I typed this.

Wait why a big Rabiot supporter?  Seems random unless there’s some hometown reason

[Atiba Applebum]

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The South Korean team is boycotting Korean media because a couple Korean reporters got caught on a hot mic talking trash about Son. I support them. Why would you slander your own country's team like that? Just pure hater energy that deserves a comeuppance. On the plus side, I think it might help team morale.

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Who would talk shit on Sonny?! He seems like legitimately one of the nicest people in the world.

For real.   Also fascinated to know what South Korean shit talk sounds like from I’m guessing middle aged men

[brycickle]

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I think it's more of a "¿pobrecito, que te paso?"

At least us fans of Spain have this chant to fall back on: OE OE OE OE OE Hemos venido a emborracharnos, los resultados, nos dan igual

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haha I did not know that one!
¿Eres de españa?
Love meeting fellow Euros on the board.

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American, but my wife taught English in Spain for two years, and I got to live there for 6 months in 2010. Pobrecito is akin to "poor little baby" and que te paso is more like "what happened to you" instead of que paso being "what happened".

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si claro, habia entendido   
estoy mas acostumbrado al acento latinoamericano pero hablo castellano, tengo familia en Colombia.
My second team for the WC!

España is typically my 3rd team, only because I truly fell in love with football after watching Zizou and France in 2006. Of course as an American I have to root for the US, but I know how to manage my expectations.

[bigdave]

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Anyway, back to earth and normal fucking conversation.

This France game proves they can still pull the strings at any moment. Ive always thought highly of Olise but those two balls into Mbappe were otherworldly.

Always been a big Rabiot supporter (usually the first shirt I buy whenever new FFF stuff drops) and his ball to Bradly wasnt quite as sublime but equally as deft. Its just one game but.....oh shit Senegal just scored as I typed this.

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Wait why a big Rabiot supporter?  Seems random unless there’s some hometown reason

his style of football, flair for the dramatic, his mom's fallout with PSG, hair products.

[Atiba Applebum]

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Anyway, back to earth and normal fucking conversation.

This France game proves they can still pull the strings at any moment. Ive always thought highly of Olise but those two balls into Mbappe were otherworldly.

Always been a big Rabiot supporter (usually the first shirt I buy whenever new FFF stuff drops) and his ball to Bradly wasnt quite as sublime but equally as deft. Its just one game but.....oh shit Senegal just scored as I typed this.

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Wait why a big Rabiot supporter?  Seems random unless there’s some hometown reason

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his style of football, flair for the dramatic, his mom's fallout with PSG, hair products.

His mom-ager falls out with everyone, no?  Seems like he’d have a much better career if it weren’t for her

[Atiba Applebum]

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I think it's more of a "¿pobrecito, que te paso?"

At least us fans of Spain have this chant to fall back on: OE OE OE OE OE Hemos venido a emborracharnos, los resultados, nos dan igual

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haha I did not know that one!
¿Eres de españa?
Love meeting fellow Euros on the board.

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American, but my wife taught English in Spain for two years, and I got to live there for 6 months in 2010. Pobrecito is akin to "poor little baby" and que te paso is more like "what happened to you" instead of que paso being "what happened".

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si claro, habia entendido   
estoy mas acostumbrado al acento latinoamericano pero hablo castellano, tengo familia en Colombia.
My second team for the WC!

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España is typically my 3rd team, only because I truly fell in love with football after watching Zizou and France in 2006. Of course as an American I have to root for the US, but I know how to manage my expectations.

As an American you do not have to root for the USMNT. 

[brycickle]

As an adult, I know what I do and don't have to do.

[bigdave]

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Anyway, back to earth and normal fucking conversation.

This France game proves they can still pull the strings at any moment. Ive always thought highly of Olise but those two balls into Mbappe were otherworldly.

Always been a big Rabiot supporter (usually the first shirt I buy whenever new FFF stuff drops) and his ball to Bradly wasnt quite as sublime but equally as deft. Its just one game but.....oh shit Senegal just scored as I typed this.

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Wait why a big Rabiot supporter?  Seems random unless there’s some hometown reason

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his style of football, flair for the dramatic, his mom's fallout with PSG, hair products.

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His mom-ager falls out with everyone, no?  Seems like he’d have a much better career if it weren’t for her

Well, PSG is the most obvious example but no one has heard much from her with his stints at Juve, Marseille, or Milan. They're very close and she fiercely looks out for his best interests against these mega rich mega clubs. Nothing wrong with that.

[ThatIsNotCricket]

Okay, that's it. Olise is my new favorite player when Messi retires. He's just extraordinary (when Deschamps lets him play!). And I like that he's apparently pretty well know for being quite shy and introverted. He's basically Messi and Mbappe combined.

[ThatIsNotCricket]

PETITION TO MERGE THIS THREAD WITH THE SOCCER (FOOTBALL) THREAD.

There's two different threads going on now, but they're exactly the same. They're both just a hangout for cool people shooting the shit over (one of) the best thing(s) in the world: football. If you're usually not a football fan, but have been paying some attention/taken some interest in the World Cup 2026, I have some great news for you; you are now a football fan, and you're welcome in the other thread if you fancy.

I've just realised that I always assumed everyone in the other thread 'was from' (born and raised) anywhere in the world except the U.S. and Canada. Equal parts funny and embarassing.

[Atiba Applebum]

@Alan can we merge?

[OldieButFrenchie]

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FFF's recruitment model has changed to finding people in former colonies who could qualify, to simply combing their own cities to find French-speaking naturalized citizens or immigrants they then naturalize. Its strictly a matter of population inflow.

I mean it is completely, factually correct to say that at this juncture the suburbs of Paris are the single more fertile ground for top-flight football prospects at the moment and it really isnt close.

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WHY do you feel the need to speak up on a subject that you obviously know nothing about.....
and where do you get your info, Fox News? That is some Trump level fake shit. This is exactly why I get heated on the subject, so much misinformation it's maddening. seriously, the French federation "finding people in former colonies"?? Who? When?

First off, being born in France and living there qualifies you AUTOMATICALLY  to citizenship. I should know how this stuff works, I was born outside France from non-French parents, and I WAS naturalized!
This should be easy for Americans to understand, you guys have the same law. Being born in the US gives you citizenship, well it's the same in France! The French federation never had to "look for gifted players to naturalize", the kids are all French to begin with.
The truth is that A LOT of people seem to have a hard time accepting the idea of a black Frenchman, but France had black and mixed members of parliament way back in 1793, at the time of the Revolution.... (Jean-Baptiste Belley, Jean-Baptiste Mills).

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Please fuck off. You are persistently the most insufferable cunt around here and you completely misunderstood what I said. Youre a dumb fucking cocksucker of the highest order. Comparing me to Trump for simply noting that for ages the objective truth (and, nowhere did I say it was a bad or wrong strategy, mind you considering how many of these exact footballers I have historically loved)  Ligue 1 and thereby the FFF by proxy did what it could to recruit players from former French colonies proves you're a fucking weirdo with a mental illness. Call 988 for help. I had you blocked and I regret looking at what you said. Someone take away your fucking device and get you some help.

edit: I just re-read this and its fucking WILD you didnt know what it means to immigrate to France and then naturalize. Next time Im over Im calling you and hopefully I can punch you in the fucking mouth.

1. You still have not provided ONE example of what you claim. Cause it never happened. "Historical truth" hahaha yeah right....No one was ever "recruited from former colonies" to the French squad. and if you can't even understand the difference between Ligue 1 and the French NT, I can't help you. And what a surprise! You know less about French football than....a French guy. What a shock to your ego, uh.
2. I am shaking in my boots. Oh no! "Big Dave" will punch me! I am very impressed, Internet tough guy. You threaten violence on a damn message board, but I'm the one who "needs help"? Ironic, that.
3. Going back to ignoring you, you're not worth my time. Notice how I don't need insults to belittle you by the way?
4. It pains me to know you wear my country's jersey. Bye, end of the argument for me.

[OldieButFrenchie]

OK that France Senegal was good! but I had flashbacks of our 2002 opening game defeat in the first half....so very tense viewing in the beginning.

Seems the Mbappe/Olise combo could do wonders, perfect combo of passing genius and speed merchant. So I'm quite hopeful for the rest of the WC, we'll see. Rabiot had an excellent game too. Barcola can be deadly when he comes off the bench vs a tired opposition. As for Mbappe. Holy shit that second goal....what else is there to say. Truly a phenom...And after a dreadful first half too!

Oh and about Bouaddi, to @ThatIsNotCricket : can you believe he's already played 100 ligue 1 games?? At 18! Plus he's studying for a science degree or something at the same time. Unbelievable.

[ThatIsNotCricket]

What the fuck?!?! I thought you meant he was at some point studying for a degree, but chose professional football along the way, because that's his calling. Nothing of the sort; he's doing a BA in mathematics. Plus he's won some sort of Eloquency in French Football prize.

It's a tie between Olise and Bouaddi at the moment now, knowing all this. Just my luck that I don't live that far from Lille, and he'll probably go to an elite club after this World Cup.

[Atiba Applebum]

The Lille scouting dept is pretty amazing