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***Official 2022 World Cup Thread*** (2 Viewers)
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The Z Machine
Footballguy
Oh ****
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
Blatter is finally spilling it all
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Blatter: "The 2022 World Cup was supposed to go to the US. A week before the FIFA-convention Platini called me that he had just spoken with the French president Sarkozy, who told him to vote for Qatar. Six months later Qatar bought fighter jets from France for 14.6 billion dollar"
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Blatter: "The 2022 World Cup was supposed to go to the US. A week before the FIFA-convention Platini called me that he had just spoken with the French president Sarkozy, who told him to vote for Qatar. Six months later Qatar bought fighter jets from France for 14.6 billion dollar"
The Gator
Footballguy
I just can't get into this WC, it feels fake. If it's on where I'm at I'll watch, but wont seek anything (other than AAA's cocktail list) out.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
The unfortunate part of so many of you guys not looking forward to this WC, is that this is very likely the last WC ever to have the near perfect 32 team formula.
If FIFA does not change* how they want to run the group stage with 48 teams, I think the hey days of the great WC's are going to be behind us.
*There was a rumor a couple of months ago that they were considering a format change to get away from the awful 3 team groups and go back to the 4 team groups.
Lehigh98
Footballguy
This cup is filled with corruption and blood.
Fox has already said they'll ignore those storylines.
I'm not sure how I'll feel when it kicks off.
If the US starts well, my brain will probably focus on that.
If they struggle, I wonder if I'll just start tuning it out entirely.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
Some good news on the injury front
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Fabrizio Romano
@FabrizioRomano
Official. Heung-min Son confirms that he will be going to the World Cup despite injury picked up in the last UCL game. #WorldCup2022 “I can’t wait to represent my country, see you soon in Qatar!”, he added
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Fabrizio Romano
@FabrizioRomano
Official. Heung-min Son confirms that he will be going to the World Cup despite injury picked up in the last UCL game. #WorldCup2022 “I can’t wait to represent my country, see you soon in Qatar!”, he added
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
As expected Reece James is out of WC
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
And the saddest news of the day is Mane is out of WC.
Poke_4_Life
Footballguy
Was just about to post this. Good for Son and South Korea. Hope he gets to wear some bad-*** mask.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
Hmmm, the Bayern statement just released is no where near as definitive the previous report from L'Equipe
Fabrizio Romano
@FabrizioRomano
Official Bayern statement on Sadio Mané #WorldCup2022 “Sadio Mané has picked up an injury and he won’t be available for game against Schalke. Further tests will follow in the next few days — Bayern is in contact with the medical team of Senegalese Football Association”.
CletiusMaximus
Footballguy
I got my wall chart up. Went with this one -- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BCV545C2?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
Not quite as advertised but its pretty good and it includes a second, smaller one for my office.
I'm still looking for a good printable schedule with kickoff times to keep on my desk at work.
Not quite as advertised but its pretty good and it includes a second, smaller one for my office.
I'm still looking for a good printable schedule with kickoff times to keep on my desk at work.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
Once all the rosters are in I hope to see some fantasy games pop up.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
English tv looks fairly straight forward
All games will be shown on only one of two linear channels. Fox or FS1. All games will be streamed by Fox (you need to prove you can access Fox via another method: cable, sat, Hulu Live etc)
All games will be shown on only one of two linear channels. Fox or FS1. All games will be streamed by Fox (you need to prove you can access Fox via another method: cable, sat, Hulu Live etc)
Dinsy Ejotuz
Footballguy
Love that all three of our games are at 2pm.
CletiusMaximus
Footballguy
I'm keeping an eye on it. I've seen a few bracket picking games and will probably set one of those up for my friends and will post it here. Over the years, I've learned that fantasy games are not for me in these tournaments. Its always fun to do the initial draft, but I inevitably get bogged down with all the roster changing options during the month and end up stressing about it - just my ocd personality and it ends up being a net negative for me every time.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
I am similar. That is why I tend to look for the salary cap type of leagues. Then I just set it once and I am done, be it for good or typically bad.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
If we get anything positive out of the Wales game, the tv audience for the US England game on black Friday has the makings of being massive.
Sand
Footballguy
CletiusMaximus
Footballguy
I am similar. That is why I tend to look for the salary cap type of leagues. Then I just set it once and I am done, be it for good or typically bad.
Even with the salary cap leagues, you have to be aware of deadlines to set the roster and captain, and can typically add/drop players between each matchday. The official game will likely have wildcard options and other available roster maneuvers. I get why its fun, but decided after the Euros a couple years ago that its too much for me.
Desert_Power
Footballguy
I get people being upset because this World Cup seems even more corrupt and ridiculous than normal, but it is just FIFA showing they are who we thought they were. Not like Russia and Brazil were free of issues.
Sand
Footballguy
We always knew this fix was in. Along with the promise of an air conditioned summer WC (guffaw). I'm just going to ignore this part, unless Qataris love vuvuzelas. Then I'm going to burn **** down.
AAABatteries
Footballguy
You haven't seen my drinking guide yet.
AAABatteries
Footballguy
Not an Floppo alias.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
Here is the France roster.....along with Brazil, this is as deep as it gets
Poke_4_Life
Footballguy
RB seems a little weak. Never been impressed w/ Pavard. The rest of the starters are basically world class. Damn.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
and that depth is with players like Kante and Pogba who are missing through injury
Poke_4_Life
Footballguy
But they don't have a Dest or Yedlin at RB. Pathetic. Also, we just know the Big Sexy Frenchman (the backup striker) is going to bang in some goals this WC, I believe he can set some French scoring records, which is mind boggling.
Sand
Footballguy
That would be a hell of a lot of effort over the years if this was my (errr... Floppo's) alias account.
AAABatteries
Footballguy
Oh come on people. This is the World Cup dammit!
All of you nancy’s need to remember 4 short years ago when the US wasn’t there. How can you not be excited for this!!!!
This is the beginning of a great run. I’m pumped for this!
Yeah, I'm maybe more excited for this WC than any since the US last hosted and I got to attend a match.
- US with a young, exciting team that qualified
- A group that allows us a great chance to advance
- Last hurrah for Ronaldo and Messi (most likely)
- Timezone that makes all the games at good times, even the 5am ones are ok for me
- Remote work means I can catch a lot of the rest of the action in real-time
- Day drinking
Sand
Footballguy
Do you know if there will be shortened game summaries made? No way I can catch everything and I was hoping for something. Peacock does a great job with their 15 minute recaps. That said I'm super excited Ecuador gets the first game and US the second day (already took off the 21st!).Oh come on people. This is the World Cup dammit!
All of you nancy’s need to remember 4 short years ago when the US wasn’t there. How can you not be excited for this!!!!
This is the beginning of a great run. I’m pumped for this!
Yeah, I'm maybe more excited for this WC than any since the US last hosted and I got to attend a match.
- US with a young, exciting team that qualified
- A group that allows us a great chance to advance
- Last hurrah for Ronaldo and Messi (most likely)
- Timezone that makes all the games at good times, even the 5am ones are ok for me
- Remote work means I can catch a lot of the rest of the action in real-time
- Day drinking
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
Do you know if there will be shortened game summaries made? No way I can catch everything and I was hoping for something. Peacock does a great job with their 15 minute recaps. That said I'm super excited Ecuador gets the first game and US the second day (already took off the 21st!).Oh come on people. This is the World Cup dammit!
All of you nancy’s need to remember 4 short years ago when the US wasn’t there. How can you not be excited for this!!!!
This is the beginning of a great run. I’m pumped for this!
Yeah, I'm maybe more excited for this WC than any since the US last hosted and I got to attend a match.
- US with a young, exciting team that qualified
- A group that allows us a great chance to advance
- Last hurrah for Ronaldo and Messi (most likely)
- Timezone that makes all the games at good times, even the 5am ones are ok for me
- Remote work means I can catch a lot of the rest of the action in real-time
- Day drinking
In the past, FIFA has had extended highlights for every game on their youtube channel. I don't know what the plans are this year.
Poke_4_Life
Footballguy
I hope this is the case. I took the entire week off, but I'm sure family obligations won't allow me to watch 4 games/day all week. Plus I have to 'work' the week after T'Giving.Do you know if there will be shortened game summaries made? No way I can catch everything and I was hoping for something. Peacock does a great job with their 15 minute recaps. That said I'm super excited Ecuador gets the first game and US the second day (already took off the 21st!).Oh come on people. This is the World Cup dammit!
All of you nancy’s need to remember 4 short years ago when the US wasn’t there. How can you not be excited for this!!!!
This is the beginning of a great run. I’m pumped for this!
Yeah, I'm maybe more excited for this WC than any since the US last hosted and I got to attend a match.
- US with a young, exciting team that qualified
- A group that allows us a great chance to advance
- Last hurrah for Ronaldo and Messi (most likely)
- Timezone that makes all the games at good times, even the 5am ones are ok for me
- Remote work means I can catch a lot of the rest of the action in real-time
- Day drinking
In the past, FIFA has had extended highlights for every game on their youtube channel. I don't know what the plans are this year.
Ted Lange as your Bartender
Footballguy
Happy to see Olivier Mbaizo get on the plane for Cameroon. First active Union player to do so. There’s been Union alumni in the World Cup (Carlos Valdes, Aaronson this year) but not active roster guys.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
was there also a second MLS player on the Cameroon team? I thought I saw something on twitter but my brain was too full of US stuff to parse it
Ted Lange as your Bartender
Footballguy
Yeah Nouhou from Seattle.
was there also a second MLS player on the Cameroon team? I thought I saw something on twitter but my brain was too full of US stuff to parse it
17 MLS players total announced so far
kupcho1
Footballguy
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titusbramble
Footballguy
Pretty unhappy with the omission of Tomori from the England squad given we have no competent centre backs in the 26
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
I saw Fabrizio post this group below. Is Tomori the biggest surprise exclusion? Losing Chilwell and James really effects the depth out wide too I think
Fabrizio Romano
@FabrizioRomano
Fikayo Tomori, Tammy Abraham, Jarrod Bowen, Joe Gomez, James Ward-Prowse have been left out of England squad for the World Cup.
James Maddison, Callum Wilson, Ben White, K. Phillips, Conor Gallagher and Kyle Walker are IN the squad
Ramsay Hunt Experience
Footballguy
I'm a bit surpirsed that Ward-Prowse didn't make it just because he's so good on set pieces and would make sense when chasing the game. I also probably would have taken Tammy over Callum Wilson, but that's a matter of whether you want a like for like striker for Kane in the case of fatigue, injury, or suspension or you want a change of pace off the bench.
Ramsay Hunt Experience
Footballguy
France is certainly intriguing. Yeah, they seem loaded, but it's tough to imagine a French national team without the Pogba/Kante engine room. I like what I've seen of Camavinga, but I haven't seen a ton (and I've read that he's actually struggled for Real this year). And I only know Tchouameni by reputation. I also think that Lloris is now a pretty clear step below a keeper like Alisson.
titusbramble
Footballguy
If I wanted a like for like for Kane, I'd have taken Toney, but can understand why Southgate didn't
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
I just saw the German team. Reyna's young teammate, 17 year old Moukoko made the squad.
Poke_4_Life
Footballguy
Been talk for a while that he's another big money sell for them in future years. Dortmund is a machine. Like Ajax but in a big 5 league.
Relatedly, Reus is hurt and didn't make the German squad. Guy has immense talent but has been so hurt in recent years. Have to think this was his last chance.
Eephus
Footballguy
I watched the first two episodes of FIFA Uncovered on Netflix last night. The series starts with Havelange's election in 1974 and moves mostly chronologically from there. Along with the usual journalist talking heads, the filmmakers got access to a rogues gallery of interview subjects including Blatter, Mohammed bin Hammam, Sheikh al Thani and Chuck Blazer's girlfriend.
If you've followed the story over the years, there's not much in the way of new material but it's pretty incredible to see the corruption all laid out.
If you've followed the story over the years, there's not much in the way of new material but it's pretty incredible to see the corruption all laid out.
B Maverick
Footballguy
West Coast not happy... games at 2am and 5am?Oh come on people. This is the World Cup dammit!
All of you nancy’s need to remember 4 short years ago when the US wasn’t there. How can you not be excited for this!!!!
This is the beginning of a great run. I’m pumped for this!
Yeah, I'm maybe more excited for this WC than any since the US last hosted and I got to attend a match.
- US with a young, exciting team that qualified
- A group that allows us a great chance to advance
- Last hurrah for Ronaldo and Messi (most likely)
- Timezone that makes all the games at good times, even the 5am ones are ok for me
- Remote work means I can catch a lot of the rest of the action in real-time
- Day drinking
At least I can put the 8am and 11am games on the office TV
AAABatteries
Footballguy
West Coast not happy... games at 2am and 5am?Oh come on people. This is the World Cup dammit!
All of you nancy’s need to remember 4 short years ago when the US wasn’t there. How can you not be excited for this!!!!
This is the beginning of a great run. I’m pumped for this!
Yeah, I'm maybe more excited for this WC than any since the US last hosted and I got to attend a match.
- US with a young, exciting team that qualified
- A group that allows us a great chance to advance
- Last hurrah for Ronaldo and Messi (most likely)
- Timezone that makes all the games at good times, even the 5am ones are ok for me
- Remote work means I can catch a lot of the rest of the action in real-time
- Day drinking
At least I can put the 8am and 11am games on the office TV
5am is almost perfect for me as I’m usually up by 6. I can either get up at 5 and watch live or 6 and watch a little delayed and Ariel be done before 8am work start.
B Maverick
Footballguy
I get up and get ready at 5 so I can turn on the first half. Leave at halftime then catch the rest at workWest Coast not happy... games at 2am and 5am?Oh come on people. This is the World Cup dammit!
All of you nancy’s need to remember 4 short years ago when the US wasn’t there. How can you not be excited for this!!!!
This is the beginning of a great run. I’m pumped for this!
Yeah, I'm maybe more excited for this WC than any since the US last hosted and I got to attend a match.
- US with a young, exciting team that qualified
- A group that allows us a great chance to advance
- Last hurrah for Ronaldo and Messi (most likely)
- Timezone that makes all the games at good times, even the 5am ones are ok for me
- Remote work means I can catch a lot of the rest of the action in real-time
- Day drinking
At least I can put the 8am and 11am games on the office TV
5am is almost perfect for me as I’m usually up by 6. I can either get up at 5 and watch live or 6 and watch a little delayed and Ariel be done before 8am work start.
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