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Footballguy
It was an amazing world cup on the field. I can only hope that the next one in 3.5 years is 75% as good on the field.
Don’t think so. Didn’t they lose to Poland whom France beat?The transitive property makes Saudi Arabia the best team, right?
but i appreciate the look on the Qatari's face https://www.telegraph.co.uk/content...povfSFigBJYXCYshDBDGomwEsgQU.jpeg?imwidth=680He's a dickface.Still reeling from that save in extra time. But then Emi trying to make the world hate him in the award ceremony.
Catching up on this thread and 2/3 of the posts are people saying sarcastically “what a boring sport”. Take it easy on the self-loathing y’all.
No I think you are missing the point lolCatching up on this thread and 2/3 of the posts are people saying sarcastically “what a boring sport”. Take it easy on the self-loathing y’all.
I would check in your settings if your sarcasm app has a security update to apply
4th in the Yanks Rule contest
-QG
4th in the Yanks Rule contest
-QG
"ZARDESWOULDHAVESCORED" is the big winner of my pool. Sounds like someone from this board - anyone going to claim that one?
4th in the Yanks Rule contest
-QG
"ZARDESWOULDHAVESCORED" is the big winner of my pool. Sounds like someone from this board - anyone going to claim that one?
that is me
This game is actually greatAlright. Let’s watch Cowboys Jags!!!!
What is the reason for letting any player take the PK instead of having it be the player who was fouled? Seems weird to me who admittedly know nothing.
Encourages more scoring is the simple explanation
What is the reason for letting any player take the PK instead of having it be the player who was fouled? Seems weird to me who admittedly know nothing.
Encourages more scoring is the simple explanation
and the intentional fouling of lesser goal scorers.
What an incredible match. Possibly the most exciting sport competition I’ve ever watched.
Don't even think it's close. Messi has been for a long time. I really want him to last another 3.5 years.GOAT: Messi or Pele?
Why? France sucked for a long stretch. Sure they came back but it wasn't great for a good bit.That will go down as the best soccer game in history. I can't remember one that even comes close.
Huge comebacks require a lead to start with. See: the Vikings.Don't even think it's close. Messi has been for a long time. I really want him to last another 3.5 years.GOAT: Messi or Pele?
That will go down as the best soccer game in history. I can't remember one that even comes close.
Games are remembered on moments, and this had so many.Why? France sucked for a long stretch. Sure they came back but it wasn't great for a good bit.That will go down as the best soccer game in history. I can't remember one that even comes close.
Aaron West@oeste
My favorite thing about the World Cup is that Alexis Mac Allister is going to play an incredibly important role in Argentina (probably) winning a trophy alongside Leo Messi and he’s gonna go back to Brighton to play alongside *checks notes* Solly March and Lewis Dunk.
Yeah, this is what I was trying to say at halftime, but you said it much better. There wasn't really much wrong with France except they couldn't get close to the ball because ARG found a first-touch pass every time -- even when receiving it in some ridiculously tight spots. Their passing for the first hour or so was Man City v Liverpool elite.I was with everyone in criticizing France's intensity in the first half, but I should have, in fairness, also mentioned that Argentina was playing some stunning one-touch stuff in the middle of the pitch in that first half. Time after time, the ball would get out just ahead of the tackle, completely avoiding the (somewhat deeper) pressing traps the French like to deploy in the middle third. The quality of the football that Argentina played in that first half was very, very high. Particularly for an international game, which rarely matches the quality of an elite club game.
Saw that in person and then watched the WCF pulling hard for Messi today. My poor heart.Huge comebacks require a lead to start with. See: the Vikings.Don't even think it's close. Messi has been for a long time. I really want him to last another 3.5 years.GOAT: Messi or Pele?
That will go down as the best soccer game in history. I can't remember one that even comes close.
Terry would never cosplay without the captain's armband.Good one from the legend — https://twitter.com/johnterry26/status/1604568672093327364?s=61&t=dmrRt-n0Gx2dpS_Fh_MsnA
I saw that too. I guess he gets a bit of a pass for having that heart issue though.Good one from the legend — https://twitter.com/johnterry26/status/1604568672093327364?s=61&t=dmrRt-n0Gx2dpS_Fh_MsnA
Found another video. Some of this highlights......My memory of Ronaldo is better than what I've seen from Mbappe, but I wasn't going to go there because I don't see Mbappe much and also I'm old now and susceptible to the ruinous work of nostalgia.Fat Ronaldo at PSV/Barca was basically unplayable
Great summary of the match here. An instant classic.Games are remembered on moments, and this had so many.Why? France sucked for a long stretch. Sure they came back but it wasn't great for a good bit.That will go down as the best soccer game in history. I can't remember one that even comes close.
I was with everyone in criticizing France's intensity in the first half, but I should have, in fairness, also mentioned that Argentina was playing some stunning one-touch stuff in the middle of the pitch in that first half. Time after time, the ball would get out just ahead of the tackle, completely avoiding the (somewhat deeper) pressing traps the French like to deploy in the middle third. The quality of the football that Argentina played in that first half was very, very high. Particularly for an international game, which rarely matches the quality of an elite club game.
Argentina didn't really match that in the second half. And yeah, France needed the Otamendi mistake to give them hope, but once that happened, Mbappe in particular started playing like his hair was on fire. And all the twists and turns from there, with the absolute highest stakes were intoxicating. The beautifully worked and taken second French goal. The frantic shifts in momentum in extra time. Messi's goal. Mbappe's cool second penalty (with a kiss!). Upamacomo's twin tackles. Emi's massive save. Mbappe shaking and baking in the box to almost win it at the death. I don't know what the "best" soccer game I've ever seen was. But this was probably the most thrilling to watch considering the stakes.
One other underrated aspect of the game was that this was a final that was not ruined by a referee out of his depth. That is, unfortunately, all to common in the sport. The refs weren't perfect, but they were consistent and they let the game flow.
Somewhat related: anybody know why (without getting into the politics of it and whether it was appropriate) that Messi had to wear that black shawl thing to accept the award?
Somewhat related: anybody know why (without getting into the politics of it and whether it was appropriate) that Messi had to wear that black shawl thing to accept the award?
ETA: I ask because I've read briefs articles and posts/tweets suggesting it shouldn't have happened but I can't find just a general explanation for why the Qatari had him wear it in the first place.
Oh. Well that sounds reasonable then.Somewhat related: anybody know why (without getting into the politics of it and whether it was appropriate) that Messi had to wear that black shawl thing to accept the award?
ETA: I ask because I've read briefs articles and posts/tweets suggesting it shouldn't have happened but I can't find just a general explanation for why the Qatari had him wear it in the first place.
It is called a bisht. Traditionally worn on very special occassions, and when given to wear, it is a sign of respect and appreciation.