OT: 2022 Qatar Qualifying

[FrostKing]

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The WC that cost 7K migrant lives

[FrostKing]

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Poland have been England's group rivals in World Cup qualifying on six occasions over the years, most recently for the 2014 competition in Brazil as well as for the 2006, 1998, 1994, 1990 and 1974 editions, with some memorable clashes taking place during that time.

[lefty]

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Poland have been England's group rivals in World Cup qualifying on six occasions over the years, most recently for the 2014 competition in Brazil as well as for the 2006, 1998, 1994, 1990 and 1974 editions, with some memorable clashes taking place during that time.


:lol

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[FrostKing]

"We're fucked"

[FrostKing]

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Wish we had Robert to push these scumbags shit in

[lefty]

Not sure Lewa would be a difference maker tbh
England is the better team

I’m hoping England will destroy Poland, but it would be funny if they lose to a Lewaless poland :lol

[FrostKing]

Not sure Lewa would be a difference maker tbh
England is the better team

I’m hoping England will destroy Poland, but it would be funny if they lose to a Lewaless poland :lol
Ofcourse they are better on paper and generally England performs very well in Qualifying

But they are mentally weak, lack unity and break under pressure.

We were better in the last Euros. They were better in the last World Cup.

[Spurtacular]

England vs. Poland on ESPN2. I think I'll be watching that.

[Spurtacular]

Damn, the England national team has to take the knee too?

F*ck that. Go Poland.

[FrostKing]

0-1 England. Penalty kick.

I like our chances full strength. Identical squads with Sterling being x-factor. England is the odds makers favorite to win Euros? Don't see that at all.

[Spurtacular]

0-1 England. Penalty kick.

I like our chances full strength. Identical squads with Sterling being x-factor. England is the odds makers favorite to win Euros? Don't see that at all.

Even if England has the best chance, they're England and will find a way to blow it.

I called Belgium to win Euros.

Call Your Shot Well In Advance: Who Wins The 2021? (spurstalk.com) (https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=288614&p=10384135#post10384135)

[FrostKing]

Even if England has the best chance, they're England and will find a way to blow it.

i called Belgium to win Euros.

Call Your Shot Well In Advance: Who Wins The 2021? (spurstalk.com) (https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=288614&p=10384135#post10384135)
France or Belgium

I like Spain and maybe even Italy over England.

[Spurtacular]

Not in a mood for England after that kneeling stunt; and no Lewandowski, so Poland's goose is probably cooked anyhow.

Going to be watching the second half of the San Marino vs. Albania game. Don't have ESPN Plus, so options are limited.

[FrostKing]

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[Spurtacular]

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Okay, I'll flip back. San Marino's bubble just burst anyhow. It was 0-0 until they conceded in about the 62nd minute or so. A shame; I was hoping they'd get something out of this gritty performance. San Marino only scored twice in the last 26 matches, so I doubt they'll get the equalizer.

[lefty]

Not bad Poland tbh

[lefty]

England vs. Poland on ESPN2.

Man I haven’t paid for cable in years lol

[FrostKing]

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"English bow to Polish Jesus"

[GAustex]

Did Poland bend the knees?

[FrostKing]

Did Poland bend the knees?
Announced before match we would not. Boniek comments few days before

“I am absolutely against such actions. But I do not know if we will kneel with the English,” the ex-Juventus player and Poland’s star of the 1982 World Cup, said.

“So far, this topic has not appeared at the training camp. There were so many more important, more dangerous issues than this, which is the last topic that interests us.”

Boniek called the action a version of populism, adding that it “achieves nothing.”
“Footballers sometimes kneel, and if you asked some of them why they were kneeling, they wouldn’t even know,” Boniek added.


Imagine walking on their field with WC spot on the line and kneeling. A little ridiculous.

[GAustex]

Lol England

[GAustex]

I know the Spanish and the Italians do not kneel not sure about the German league

[FrostKing]

Not bad Poland tbh
We couldn't finish the job today but it was too good to be true.

Toughest 2 road matches done
England & Hungary haven't even played

We will only get stronger with our Portuguese coach during the Euro Tournament. Crowds coming to Polska!

"See you in Qatar"

[lefty]

We couldn't finish the job today but it was too good to be true.

Toughest 2 road matches done
England & Hungary haven't even played

We will only get stronger with our Portuguese coach during the Euro Tournament. Crowds coming to Polska!

"See you in Qatar"

I was surprised to see Sousa on the sidelines, didn’t know he was coaching Poland


:lol Germany tho
:lol losing at home
:lol to North Macedonia
:lol letting the corpse of Pandev score on you

[Spurtacular]

Did Poland bend the knees?

England actually invited them to do it, and they declined.
As they were doing it, one Poland player pointed to a patch on his jersey that read 'Respect'.
The ESPN crew must've thought they meant their BS kind of respect to even show it.
But my guess is the player(s) meant to respect one's self and not take a knee to the globalists.

[lefty]

I was surprised to see Sousa on the sidelines, didn’t know he was coaching Poland


:lol Germany tho
:lol losing at home
:lol to North Macedonia
:lol letting the corpse of Pandev score on you
forgot to add :
:lol Werner continuing his Chelsea form, missing another sitter

[Spurtacular]

Damn, ref even gifted Germany a net of two PKs, one of which was their only goal scored.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOVSgzp4O9s&ab_channel=GermanFootball

[Spurtacular]

https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/qatar-sent-hundreds-of-millions-of-dollars-to-terrorist-group-report-670212

[Spurtacular]

This channel just popped up. Will have to see if the guy remains committed to posting games or if YT doesn't shut him down.

https://www.youtube.com/user/IrishnTrishaD/videos

[FrostKing]

And we are back

[Spurtacular]

https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/qatar-sent-hundreds-of-millions-of-dollars-to-terrorist-group-report-670212

https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20210902-qatar-working-with-taliban-to-reopen-kabul-airport-as-soon-as-possible

[Spurtacular]

:lol That click bait title as if Sweden ain't for real.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DiLvJP1NPWQ&ab_channel=ESPNFC

[Spurtacular]

Ronaldo on FIFA welfare. That was an obvious PK for Ireland. Would've been 2-0 and over.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCKuFJ9r4YU&ab_channel=FAITV

[Spurtacular]

:lol Globalists and their propaganda.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kgy0AdsYN4&ab_channel=SkySportsNews

[Spurtacular]

* England on FIFA welfare too. Rice spiked the Hungarian in the 55th minute of a nil-nil game. Total straight red ignored.

* Werner an all-time capitalizer for me. By all rights he should not score as much as he does for club and country.

[Videos initially posted are since blocked]

[Spurtacular]

Eyup.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgieIgxvdCg&ab_channel=ESPNFC

[FrostKing]

* England on FIFA welfare too. Rice spiked the Hungarian in the 55th minute of a nil-nil game. Total straight red ignored.

* Werner an all-time capitalizer for me. By all rights he should not score as much as he does for club and country.

[Videos initially posted are since blocked]

https://youtu.be/GibyweCV-bs

[DAF86]

:lol Globalists and their propaganda.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kgy0AdsYN4&ab_channel=SkySportsNews

Is Hungary your new favourite team?

[lefty]

LMAO Hungarians got smashed 4-0 at home and got trolled by Sterling and Grealish :lmao

[FrostKing]

Brits are still kneeling?

Even many of the American chicks stopped by now. :lol

[lefty]

:lol triggered

[FrostKing]

Imagine the Hungarians falling to a knee (for years) because of some domestic issue on the other side of the World

No.

[lefty]

Imagine the Hungarians falling to a knee (for years) because of some domestic issue on the other side of the World

No.

England put them on their knees anyway :lol

[140]

LMAO Hungarians got smashed 4-0 at home and got trolled by Sterling and Grealish :lmao

:lmao

[FrostKing]

England put them on their knees anyway :lol
It's just a boys game. The British players still have to call England their home, which they evidently aren't satisfied with.

[FrostKing]

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[DAF86]

:lol Brazil
:lol Bolsonaro
:lol thirdist of 3rd world countries

[FrostKing]

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[Spurtacular]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1Z_XTMAnrU&ab_channel=ESPNFC

[FrostKing]

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[Spurtacular]

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:lol England giving away points in extra time.

[FrostKing]

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Polska stealing British players

[FrostKing]

Spain vs Sweden airing on ABC right now. Shocked.

[DAF86]

Choking the qualification vs Serbia at home. :lmao

[Canyonero]

Penaldo :lmao:lmao:lmao

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Portugal having to play in a playoff :lol

[FrostKing]

Portugal having to play in a playoff :lol
UEFA playoff tougher than the entire Concacaf qualifying

[ElNono]

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IN!

[FrostKing]

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[Amuseddaysleeper]

UEFA playoff tougher than the entire Concacaf qualifying

Nope, not at all, Uefa playoffs are a cupcake. Would love to have teams like San Marino and Faroe Islands for gods sake


https://www.espn.com/soccer/fifa-world-cup/4/blog/post/3219462/conmebol-in-south-america-is-world-cup-qualifying-toughest-region

[FrostKing]

Nope, not at all, Uefa playoffs are a cupcake. Would love to have teams like San Marino and Faroe Islands for gods sake
They aren't in the playoff. Players like Ronaldo, Lewandowski and Italy are.

Concacaf should have 1 automatic spot with another avaliable thru playoff.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

They aren't in the playoff. Players like Ronaldo, Lewandowski and Italy are.

Concacaf should have 1 automatic spot with another avaliable thru playoff.

Portugal are in the playoffs because of poor performances against teams like Ireland and Serbia. Neither do teams would sniff a chance qualifying outside of South America. Euro qualifying is a breeze, tons and tons of poor teams and watered down groups

[FrostKing]

Portugal are in the playoffs because of poor performances against teams like Ireland and Serbia. Neither do teams would sniff a chance qualifying outside of South America. Euro qualifying is a breeze, tons and tons of poor teams and watered down groups
Ireland and Serbia would qualify from Concacaf

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Ireland and Serbia would qualify from Concacaf

No they wouldn’t, don’t be a fool Jesus

[FrostKing]

No they wouldn’t, don’t be a fool Jesus
Oh you're just trolling. Carry on mate.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Oh you're just trolling. Carry on mate.

Nope, if you actually think Ireland would make it out of the toughest region in the world to qualify from you go ahead. Euro qualifying is an absolute joke. Ireland are brutal but keep telling yourself that Portugal and Italy had to go to qualifying because of how strong Europe is not that they’ve looked like crap during the entire qualifiers

[FrostKing]

Nope, if you actually think Ireland would make it out of the toughest region in the world to qualify from you go ahead. Euro qualifying is an absolute joke. Ireland are brutal but keep telling yourself that Portugal and Italy had to go to qualifying because of how strong Europe is not that they’ve looked like crap during the entire qualifiers
Concacaf is the region currently led by Canada...

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Concacaf is the region currently led by Canada...

I thought we were talking connembol. My apologies.

Having said that, Portugal and Italy needing playoffs is still embarrassing and hilarious

[FrostKing]

I thought we were talking connembol. My apologies.

Having said that, Portugal and Italy needing playoffs is still embarrassing and hilarious
Hahah I understand.

It certainly adds intrigue for the draw and games.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Hahah I understand.

It certainly adds intrigue for the draw and games.

Haha absolutely!

I’m glad Canada have doing well but Mexico is just :lmao

[lefty]

:lol


https://twitter.com/samstreetwrites/status/1460760577039638528

[Amuseddaysleeper]

:lol


https://twitter.com/samstreetwrites/status/1460760577039638528

:lmao

[Brazil]

:lmao Italy or Portugal

[FrostKing]

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Portugal or Italy won't qualify

Turkey with brutal draw

Polska vs Russia first round

[FrostKing]

“Chinese authorities have banned footballers from getting tattoos and instructed national team players who have been inked to remove or cover them up to set a "good example for society."

https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/tattoos-targeted-chinese-authorities-seek-set-good-example-2021-12-30/

[FrostKing]

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[lefty]

This is one of the weirdest headlines I’ve ever read

[Brazil]

He really said that ?

wtf

[ElNono]

:lmao Colombia.... hater get in here and spin this shit...

Hopefully they don't kill 3 players this time, tbh

[FrostKing]

https://i.ibb.co/JqpTWfC/Screenshot-20220226-104447-Chrome.jpg

[lefty]

Mr Robert “I’ll commute via helicopter to buy bread” Levandowski should get off his high horse

[FrostKing]

Mr Robert “I’ll commute via helicopter to buy bread” Levandowski should get off his high horse
Honestly they should have just played and kicked their ass on the field. But guess this is further proof of us turning Western.

What is FIFA supposed to do. Already moved the match. I rather keep politics outta the games. I'm sure there have been instances of nations in direct conflict that shared the field.

[velik_m]

Honestly they should have just played and kicked their ass on the field. But guess this is further proof of us turning Western.

What is FIFA supposed to do. Already moved the match. I rather keep politics outta the games. I'm sure there have been instances of nations in direct conflict that shared the field.

FIFA/UEFA suspend Russian clubs and national teams from all competitions (https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/qatar2022/media-releases/fifa-uefa-suspend-russian-clubs-and-national-teams-from-all-competitions)

[lefty]

Now suspend Israel

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Now suspend Israel

Preach!

[DAF86]

Fucking retarded decision by FIFA. Sportsmen have nothing to do with the decisions of the politicians of their country. Heck, many of them don't even live in Russia.

[lefty]

Fucking retarded decision by FIFA. Sportsmen have nothing to do with the decisions of the politicians of their country. Heck, many of them don't even live in Russia.

Agreed

Yugoslavia was so good in the early 90s, should have won the 92 Euro

Heck they were also strong in volleyball, handball, etc

[lefty]

Welp, Chelsea is up for sale

[Bynumite]

Italy





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[Bynumite]

Welp, Chelsea is up for sale

Lefty jynx strikes again :worthy:

[DAF86]

lolitaly

Of course they lost to fucking Macedonia. Cristiano is the luckiest sportsmen behind Brady, tbh. :lol

[FrostKing]

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UEFA qualifying is a War

[Canyonero]

ItaLOL

[Canyonero]

Can someone explain why they decided to play at Palermo? That stadium was cold AF.

[Bynumite]

lolitaly

Of course they lost to fucking Macedonia. Cristiano is the luckiest sportsmen behind Brady, tbh. :lol

Do not worry, FAP. Portugal is not doing chit in Qatar. That's not a jynx attempt. It's the cold reality tbh.

[FrostKing]

Epic goal by NM. Biggest in their nations history.

[Bynumite]

Portugal's defense is old as dirt. Imagine starting a 38 year old french farmer league TOSB at CB :lol He was directly responsible for the first goal and gave up the penalty as well :lol

I don't care how many goals Jota scores for Liverpool. The guy is extremely wasteful. Felix is in his best form since he got to Atletico and he still can't get on the starting lineup. I don't know what else the kid needs to do really.

Also, Ronaldo is very much in the TOSB stage of his career.

I give Portugal a big fat 0 chance to win it all in Qatar.

[FrostKing]

Italy hasn't qualified out of UEFA since 2014

[Bynumite]

That just shows you how competitive European qualifiers really are compared to the rest of the world.

North Macedonia makes at least the Copa America semi-final, with a puncher's chance to win it all tbh imho.

[FrostKing]

That just shows you how competitive European qualifiers really are compared to the rest of the world. North Macedonia makes at least the Copa America semi-final tbh imho.
Ya atleast 11 years without appearance. That's an international career for most. Some Italian greats will never experience.

[lefty]

:lmao I jinxed Italy with my team logo on my profile

[Bynumite]

Can someone explain why they decided to play at Palermo? That stadium was cold AF.

:lmao

That's up there with Tay from AFTV blaming the rain for Arsenal losing.

Amazing goal from Macedonia tbh. Shades of Eder vs France.

[DAF86]

That just shows you how competitive European qualifiers really are compared to the rest of the world.

North Macedonia makes at least the Copa America semi-final, with a puncher's chance to win it all tbh imho.

This just goes to show you how overrated European NT's are. A crappy team that didn't make the last 2 WC's can win the continental cup. :lol

Macedonia wouldn't even have half a chance of sniffing the WC if they played the southamerican qualifiers. :lol

[diego]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxNqUMB4yXY

damn thats bad, from both teams

[Bynumite]

This just goes to show you how overrated European NT's are.

and yet, it's been 20 years since a south american nation lifted a World Cup trophy. The salt :lol

[FrostKing]

https://i.ibb.co/ggfYTsK/Screenshot-20220325-001618-Samsung-Internet.jpg

Is this true?

[ElNono]

https://i.ibb.co/ggfYTsK/Screenshot-20220325-001618-Samsung-Internet.jpg

Is this true?

Not really. I mean, neither Brazil or Argentina lost a game yet.

[ElNono]

Plus, you would have to argue Maced:lolnia is a good team instead of LOLItaly just choking.

They choked.

[diego]

https://i.ibb.co/ggfYTsK/Screenshot-20220325-001618-Samsung-Internet.jpg

Is this true?

Very facile analysis

For one, Italy played 9 games total, 8 group stage vs powerhouses like swiss, northern Ireland, Bulgaria and lithuania; they tied half and won the other half, then they did lose vs NM.

In south America it's 18 games and you can't get an easy group. The teams that are qualifying that have lost more than 5 games, have won twice as many as Italy did. And there are teams like colombia that have lost 5 games and are at least for now not making it, because like Italy they tied half their matches.

Italy choked, period.

And Portugal isn't through yet ! :lol but 12 of their 18 group stage goals and 80% of their wins (5 wins, 2 draws and a loss) were against azerbaijan and Luxembourg. Chile, Perú and Bolivia would kill to be in a group with Serbia as their main competition, Serbia survived the brutality just fine.

Bottom line is that euro has lower level of competition, but also lower margin of error because of number games. The higher number of games in south America makes it harder though because like a league vs a cup, you can't get a favorable draw / hot streak/ injury luck to carry you through

[lefty]

Plus, you would have to argue Maced:lolnia is a good team instead of LOLItaly just choking.

They choked.

Macedonia also beat Germany tbh

[lefty]

:lol the dude who scored the goal for Macedonia isa former Palermo player

[dunkman]

Meanwhile, Gareth “Gales” Bale scored twice, with Wales still alive for Qatar 2022.

[DAF86]

and yet, it's been 20 years since a south american nation lifted a World Cup trophy. The salt :lol

That's just the odds. UEFA gets to put 4 times the amount of teams Conmebol puts. Conmebol teams have no margin of error. If anything, it is laughable that the UEFA vs Conmebol WC count is as close as it is, tbh. UEFA should have, at least, 4 times the amount of WC's Conmebol has.

[DAF86]

https://i.ibb.co/ggfYTsK/Screenshot-20220325-001618-Samsung-Internet.jpg

Is this true?

Qualifiers in Europe aren't brutal. They are broken. They have an unfair shitty ass system, where, depending on the draw, you get a cakewalk or a crapshow where you cruise through most games and determine your qualification in just one game.

A team like Macedonia would never be one game away of qualifying to the WC in South America. A team like Chile, which is already out in Conmebol, might get a group vs the likes of Luxemburg, Macedonia, Andorra and already be qualified in Europe.

No South American team would lose 5 games in the European qualifiers.

[Canyonero]

Alphanel showing up to his NT game :worthy: unlike other so called "goats"

[lefty]

Dude chill,conmebol is a mickey mouse league :lol

[Bynumite]

Lionel Harden front running when the win is already in the bag and against the last team in the table :lmao

That's midget's career in a nutshell :lol

[dunkman]

I think CONMEBOL is fair system, except for some games manipulated by questionable refs decisions, at the end, best teams always go forward. There are much more countries in UEFA, they can’t make a league system. Instead they go for smaller groups leagues and playoffs. Not sure why Italy failed to classify again, they must have done something wrong.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Lionel Harden front running when the win is already in the bag and against the last team in the table :lmao

That's midget's career in a nutshell :lol

In fairness he was fantastic in that match and should have had at least two assists by the time he scored. Having also said that...lads...it's Venezuela.

[ElNono]

Macedonia also beat Germany tbh

lol European football

[lefty]

Lionel Harden front running when the win is already in the bag and against the last team in the table :lmao

That's midget's career in a nutshell :lol

[FrostKing]

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Sweden eliminated us in the group stage of the Euros

[Brazil]

That's just the odds.

:lmao

[lefty]

The African WC Qualifier playoffs are lit, holy shit :wow

[Darth_Pelican]

:wow That unselfish assist from Ronaldo

[lefty]

The African WC Qualifier playoffs are lit, holy shit :wow
Nigeria-Ghana 1-1

Ghana goes through 1-1 on aggregate

Senegal - Egypt 1-0 in extra time

(1-1 on aggregate)

[DAF86]

:lmao

If you put 4 times as many teams as any other confederation and you are supossed to be the best one, aren't you supossed to win the event, at least, 4 times as much as any other confederation? That's just logic 101.

[ElNono]

lol Salah...

[Bynumite]

Midgetfans in shambles :lol

You know they were licking their chops before the playoffs and fully ready to lodge the asterisk.

[DAF86]

Sidenaldo dragged kicking and screaming to the WC.

[ElNono]

Bruno Fernandes tho...

[Bynumite]

Sidenaldo dragged kicking and screaming to the WC.

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[Canyonero]

Bruno Fernandes tho...

The importance of having a true alpha in your team.

[lefty]

Goatnaldo with the Alpha assist on that 1st goal

Trie leader

[FrostKing]

https://i.ibb.co/YbRNLQh/Screenshot-20220329-144541-Chrome.jpg

:hungry:

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[FrostKing]

There might have to be drinks had tonight after work to celebrate

To defeat an opponent you were 0-7-1 versus ��

Lewy got the Swedes this time

[FlAVaK]

Goatnaldo with the Alpha assist on that 1st goal

Trie leader

What a silencer.

[FlAVaK]

Thoughts and prayers lefty

[lefty]

Thoughts and prayers lefty

thanks

Total choke job :lol

The only WC qualifiers choke job that is worse than this one was France during the 94 WC qualifiers

- 1st Cameroon goal is comical, on the corner kick one of our CB’s knocks the GK over forcing him to fumble the ball and allowing Cameroon to score an empty net goal :lol

- we dominated the game from start to finish, we bottled like 250 scoring chances

We have only ourselves to blame

I now know what it feels like, Brazil

Also, congrats FrostKing

[Brazil]

If you put 4 times as many teams as any other confederation and you are supossed to be the best one, aren't you supossed to win the event, at least, 4 times as much as any other confederation? That's just logic 101.

sure brah if you are not seeing that European nations are miles ahead South America I’m not sure what to tell you…

[Brazil]

thanks

Total choke job :lol

The only WC qualifiers choke job that is worse than this one was France during the 94 WC qualifiers

- 1st Cameroon goal is comical, on the corner kick one of our CB’s knocks the GK over forcing him to fumble the ball and allowing Cameroon to score an empty net goal :lol

- we dominated the game from start to finish, we bottled like 250 scoring chances

We have only ourselves to blame

I now know what it feels like, Brazil (https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=14466)

Also, congrats FrostKing (https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=51741)

:cry it still hurts tbh.. fucking ginola

times are thankfully much better now.. even Giroud is scoring. Also not sure what the fuck griezman is drinking when playing with France but dude is ballin’ how he is so good with France and sucks so much in club lately.. mind blowing, same with pogba.

[lefty]

:cry it still hurts tbh.. fucking ginola

times are thankfully much better now.. even Giroud is scoring. Also not sure what the fuck griezman is drinking when playing with France but dude is ballin’ how he is so good with France and sucks so much in club lately.. mind blowing, same with pogba.

The 3 players you mentioned are the quintessential Deschamps system players, always have been

[FrostKing]

thanks

Total choke job :lol

The only WC qualifiers choke job that is worse than this one was France during the 94 WC qualifiers

- 1st Cameroon goal is comical, on the corner kick one of our CB’s knocks the GK over forcing him to fumble the ball and allowing Cameroon to score an empty net goal :lol

- we dominated the game from start to finish, we bottled like 250 scoring chances

We have only ourselves to blame

I now know what it feels like, Brazil

Also, congrats FrostKing
Much appreciated brother! Doubt I'll make it to Europe this year so looks like I'll be daytime watching from USA

[diego]

lol Salah...

egyptians had their bus attacked before the game, keeper hit with a bottle, and lasers from start to finish including penalties... i like senegal, they are easily a better team, but the fans were out of control


so peru gets the playoff spot, probably playing australia.. chile and colombia choked. I see france then spain, belgium a step above the rest, then its pretty even, wouldnt be surprised to see a team like senegal or even USA make some noise...but france has to be the heavy favorite, its theirs to choke :lol

[DAF86]

sure brah if you are not seeing that European nations are miles ahead South America I’m not sure what to tell you…

The Eurocup champion just failed to make the WC vs North Macedonia. Sorry if I don't see it brah :lmao

[lefty]

Much appreciated brother! Doubt I'll make it to Europe this year so looks like I'll be daytime watching from USA

I am planning on going to Europe for the CL Finals - if I’m able to get tickets of couse lol

As for our WC elimination, the silver lining is that Well at least I won’t have to do mental gymnastics at work during the Tournament to figure out ways I can watch Algeria games

[ElNono]

egyptians had their bus attacked before the game, keeper hit with a bottle, and lasers from start to finish including penalties... i like senegal, they are easily a better team, but the fans were out of control

so peru gets the playoff spot, probably playing australia.. chile and colombia choked. I see france then spain, belgium a step above the rest, then its pretty even, wouldnt be surprised to see a team like senegal or even USA make some noise...but france has to be the heavy favorite, its theirs to choke :lol

lol they're hittin' the bottle alright

[ElNono]

lmao Chile

https://www.clarin.com/img/2022/03/29/los-memes-por-la-eliminacion___5W9RiM7WQz_1256x620__1.jpg

[dunkman]

It seems Peru classified for the repechaje, against a team from Asian federation. It could be Australia or UAE. Btw, Australia was placed there to avoid the team dominance over the Oceania group.

[dunkman]

lmao Chile

https://www.clarin.com/img/2022/03/29/los-memes-por-la-eliminacion___5W9RiM7WQz_1256x620__1.jpg

:lol :lol :lol

[ElNono]

Classified so far:

- Europe:
Belgium
Croatia
Germany
France
England
Spain
Switzerland
Netherlands
Denmark
Portugal
Poland
Serbia


- South America
Argentina
Brazil
Ecuador
Uruguay

- North America
Canada

- Asia
Qatar
Iran
South Korea
Japan
Saudi Arabia

- Africa
Ghana
Senegal


Disgusting how much handicap Europe gets in this competition, tbh... Makes Italy look absolutely retarded...

[lefty]

The ref didn’t even do a VAR check on Cameroon’s 1st goal, you can see the defender being pushed into his GK

:lol Africa

https://twitter.com/ichbbdz/status/1509079138786816006?s=21

[DAF86]

Peru is gonna choke the playoff to get into the WC. They are lucky to be in this position, Colombia was a much better team. That Colombia-Peru match was just like Italy-Macedonia. Colombia missed some incredible chances and Peru scored a counter at the end.

[diego]

Peru is gonna choke the playoff to get into the WC. They are lucky to be in this position, Colombia was a much better team. That Colombia-Peru match was just like Italy-Macedonia. Colombia missed some incredible chances and Peru scored a counter at the end.

disagree, colombian roster has much better skills and physical attributes but their collective system sucked ass for all the qualys, their coach is super conservative and they went through something like 800 minutes without scoring a goal. Peru has a thin roster but they play like a team. you are right about that game between them, but its not really comparable to italy vs NM due to the structure of the tournament ... I think they will beat australia / uae but single elimination games are unpredictable..

[Darth_Pelican]

https://scontent-bos3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/277666490_10159172008872946_1071464590081700631_n. jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=eG29rZ3I5G8AX8EF3ZI&_nc_ht=scontent-bos3-1.xx&oh=00_AT9Mcuz2DLhafpztFajYq3gTbJ7XxTXprj37VSM2R7AU fA&oe=624BF81B

[DAF86]

When will FIFA understand that we don't give a fuck about all this previous circus? Just give us the draw.

[lefty]

:cry fuck African referees

[lefty]

:lol Canada

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FPRmUaKWYAQA39v?format=jpg&name=900x900

[140]

serbia and switzerland again, wtf :lol

[Darth_Pelican]

:lol Scotland looks like they're intentionally losing this to Ukraine

[FrostKing]

https://i.ibb.co/PDbsKqB/Screen-Shot-2022-06-01-at-7-26-54-PM.png

Inspirational performance for a team full of players that have not competing of any kind for months because of War. Announcers mentioned how their cardio was top notch :lol



SUNDAY: Ukraine vs Wales for the final WC spot

[lefty]

https://i.ibb.co/PDbsKqB/Screen-Shot-2022-06-01-at-7-26-54-PM.png

Inspirational performance for a team full of players that have not competing of any kind for months because of War. Announcers mentioned how their cardio was top notch :lol



SUNDAY: Ukraine vs Wales for the final WC spot
Ukraine players im various European leagues, it’s not like Zinchenko and Yarmolenko are playing for Dinamo Kiev

[FrostKing]

Ukraine players im various European leagues, it’s not like Zinchenko and Yarmolenko are playing for Dinamo Kiev
https://i.ibb.co/bd5Y5Ys/Screenshot-20220601-170958-Chrome.jpg

Slavs flexing

[lefty]

:wow Benzema's goal vs Denmark WTF

[DAF86]

:wow Benzema's goal vs Denmark WTF

:lol France though

When they were winning 1-0 I noticed how horribly constructed they were: 4 defenders, 2 midfielders and 4 forwards. Not too different from what they did in the WC, mind you. It's just that everybody else was so shit in that WC.

It's weird to say it because they won the WC, but Deschamps doesn't get the best out of the talent he has.

[pgardn]

Hojbjerg pass and the strength of the Danish striker on the second goal quite impressive.
Both teams missing some dunks.

[lefty]

:lol France though

When they were winning 1-0 I noticed how horribly constructed they were: 4 defenders, 2 midfielders and 4 forwards. Not too different from what they did in the WC, mind you. It's just that everybody else was so shit in that WC.

It's weird to say it because they won the WC, but Deschamps doesn't get the best out of the talent he has.

yep even French supporters hate Deschamp’s system despite winning the WC tbh

[pgardn]

:wow Benzema's goal vs Denmark WTF

Footwork on another level.

[lefty]

Hojbjerg pass and the strength of the Danish striker on the second goal quite impressive.
Both teams missing some dunks.

Great pass tbh

[lefty]

:lmao Belgium

[lefty]

:lol Ukraine’s striker Yarmolenko scoring in the wrong net, sending Wales to the WV

[Brazil]

yep even French supporters hate Deschamp’s system despite winning the WC tbh

It seems we go towards a 3 4 1 2... I would rather see a classic 4 4 2 but we lack right wing, the thing is Pavard is done, dude is just horrible. he is so bad that France cannot play 4 behind, no decent alternative to make the system work. To avoid Pavard you go 3 4 with Coman playing the piston. Coman is great but not a defender. This 3 4 is exposing a lot Varane tbh...

For the rest DD idea is quite set with Varane, Kounde and Lucas. Then he will most likely go Pogba (Thouameni is good but lack of creation on offense), Kante with Theo and Coman. Grizou, Benzema and Killian.

At 6 months of the WC, a lot of concerns with the starting 11... starting with Varane, Pogba, Kante all declining and Griezman who sucks bad lately. Bench and the rest are from solid to great but the vertebral column Varane Pogba Griezman is worrisome to say the least. Alternatives are Kimbempe, Tchouameni/Cavaminga and NKunku (hopefully not that dickhead of Rabiot).

All in all all will depend on the level of key vets: griezman, pogba and varane

[lefty]

It seems we go towards a 3 4 1 2... I would rather see a classic 4 4 2 but we lack right wing, the thing is Pavard is done, dude is just horrible. he is so bad that France cannot play 4 behind, no decent alternative to make the system work. To avoid Pavard you go 3 4 with Coman playing the piston. Coman is great but not a defender. This 3 4 is exposing a lot Varane tbh...

For the rest DD idea is quite set with Varane, Kounde and Lucas. Then he will most likely go Pogba (Thouameni is good but lack of creation on offense), Kante with Theo and Coman. Grizou, Benzema and Killian.

At 6 months of the WC, a lot of concerns with the starting 11... starting with Varane, Pogba, Kante all declining and Griezman who sucks bad lately. Bench and the rest are from solid to great but the vertebral column Varane Pogba Griezman is worrisome to say the least. Alternatives are Kimbempe, Tchouameni/Cavaminga and NKunku (hopefully not that dickhead of Rabiot).

All in all all will depend on the level of key vets: griezman, pogba and varane
Well the good news is the WC starts at the end of November, and Pogba is likely to go back to Juventus where he can rejuvenate his career

Pavard has always been ass imo, he scored that nice goal in the WC and that’s it
Not sure why Bayern signed him

The RB position is still a big question mark for France, for a long time now, going back to the Bacary Sagna era lol

Theo is definitely an offensive minded player, ue takes initiative and has scored big goals for Milan in the last 2 seasons

[Brazil]

Well the good news is the WC starts at the end of November, and Pogba is likely to go back to Juventus where he can rejuvenate his career

Pavard has always been ass imo, he scored that nice goal in the WC and that’s it
Not sure why Bayern signed him

The RB position is still a big question mark for France, for a long time now, going back to the Bacary Sagna era lol

Theo is definitely an offensive minded player, ue takes initiative and has scored big goals for Milan in the last 2 seasons

I do like Theo a lot, he is playing great.
For Pavard I fully agree with you even though he used to play well for Bayern but as of today, I would just use him if we have a confrontation with Argentina for the lols and the memes but that's about it.

[Canyonero]

Luis Suarez to River? DAF86 ElNono thoughts? He won't be able to play for a couple of months cause his knee is apparently fucked up but would be interesting.

[Brazil]

Luis Suarez to River? DAF86 (https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=11102) ElNono (https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=8054) thoughts? He won't be able to play for a couple of months cause his knee is apparently fucked up but would be interesting.

He would be eligible to play the libertadores ? That would be interesting and scare a bit Palmeiras that was already celebrating a third win in a row. They recruited this guy Lopez from Lanus, is he good ?

[Canyonero]

He would be eligible to play the libertadores ? That would be interesting and scare a bit Palmeiras that was already celebrating a third win in a row. They recruited this guy Lopez from Lanus, is he good ?

Had a good season last year. River was interested in him but Lanus asked for a ton of money

[ElNono]

Luis Suarez to River? DAF86 ElNono thoughts? He won't be able to play for a couple of months cause his knee is apparently fucked up but would be interesting.

He's a good goalscorer still, but I never liked him as a player, tbh... he's a dirty mofo, and can leave you with 10 players in any game.

[DAF86]

Luis Suarez to River? DAF86 ElNono thoughts? He won't be able to play for a couple of months cause his knee is apparently fucked up but would be interesting.

Not happening.

[DAF86]

He would be eligible to play the libertadores ? That would be interesting and scare a bit Palmeiras that was already celebrating a third win in a row. They recruited this guy Lopez from Lanus, is he good ?

I wanted him in River and the negotiations started but then Palmeiras got in the way. That fucking Portuguese coach of Palmeiras is fixated with River and Gallardo. Every player that Gallardo goes after, he tries to steal it with the benefit of a bigger wallet.

[Brazil]

I wanted him in River and the negotiations started but then Palmeiras got in the way. That fucking Portuguese coach of Palmeiras is fixated with River and Gallardo. Every player that Gallardo goes after, he tries to steal it with the benefit of a bigger wallet.

:lol I also see this trend

Do you think River has a chance this year ? they are on the tough bracket... even though Corinthians is for instance fucking awful, not even sure they will qualify against Boca.

Now Palmeiras is currently deitando e rolando na america do sul... flamengo has a good team but coach sucks, Atletico mineiro is a threat for them, probably their biggest competition is River I would say

[FrostKing]

Polska and all my favorite Nations and players qualified. Big USA matches during Thanksgiving that will be fun. Polska vs Mexico I have so many Latinas fun riding on this match.

[lefty]

I have so many Latinas fun riding on this match.

this dude faps

[DAF86]

:lol I also see this trend

Do you think River has a chance this year ? they are on the tough bracket... even though Corinthians is for instance fucking awful, not even sure they will qualify against Boca.

Now Palmeiras is currently deitando e rolando na america do sul... flamengo has a good team but coach sucks, Atletico mineiro is a threat for them, probably their biggest competition is River I would say

It all depends on how we can replace Álvarez. There's no real option in the market.

[FrostKing]

this dude faps

LEWY GOAL

[Brazil]

It all depends on how we can replace Álvarez. There's no real option in the market.

and 20 mEUR is a bargain for Manchester... unfortunately Lopez was the best option. Palmeiras was looking for a 9 for months, desperate they had offered 20/25 mEUR for Pedro from Flamengo. I don't see any good option on the market for a reasonable price. Suarez is not coming imo and that would be a bad idea anyway.

Wish River the best though, Brazilian in general and Palmeiras fans in particular are becoming insufferable. I'd rather see Boca win (:lol not happening) but at this point anything is better than a Brazilian team.

On a side note, despite last 2 WC disasters, Brazilian fans are starting to feel dat Hexa again. A majority now are confident they will win the WC.. Neymar was preserving himself :lol Coutinho is back :lol Vinicius is already the new Ronaldo... dear fucking god.

[lefty]

LEWY GOAL

LEWY 1
Belgium 6

:lol

[FrostKing]

LEWY 1
Belgium 6

:lol
Winning @ 40th minute. Then we were ambushed!

[140]

On a side note, despite last 2 WC disasters, Brazilian fans are starting to feel dat Hexa again. A majority now are confident they will win the WC.. Neymar was preserving himself :lol Coutinho is back :lol Vinicius is already the new Ronaldo... dear fucking god.

:lmao god

should be clear for anyone with a brain that this team is gonna go out with a whimper as per par with that faggot neymar "leading" them tbh

[lefty]

Brazil have been playing really well as of late
Not saying they will win the WC tho

[Brazil]

:lmao god

should be clear for anyone with a brain that this team is gonna go out with a whimper as per par with that faggot neymar "leading" them tbh


Brazil have been playing really well as of late
Not saying they will win the WC tho

They have talents, Vinicius is killing it... Brazil will always be Brazil, one cannot not consider them among at least contenders on any WC tbh. Now from that to smelling Hexa there is a huge cap... dudes are seriously lacking of humility.

They have been playing well but against sub par competition, they do that all the time entering in WC full of confidence after meaningless friendlies win.

It reminds me 2014 when they defeated a Spanish team full of drunk players before the WC, I swear to god, media went bad shit about the team being the only favorite and best team in the world :lol

[lefty]

It reminds me 2014 when they defeated a Spanish team full of drunk players before the WC, I swear to god, media went bad shit about the team being the only favorite and best team in the world :lol
:lol tbh

Also, my apologies

[lefty]

Winning @ 40th minute. Then we were ambushed!
It was unfair tbh

[pgardn]

LEWY 1
Belgium 6

:lol

Troussard for Brighton.

Brighton's manager is finding all sorts of really good players cheap. They get taken and he replaces them.
This has to be one of the most successful starts for any team who advanced to the EP. 5 straight years they stay up and finished in the top 10 on a tiny budget.
These dudes have not been relegated, amazing feat.

I am partial to them as I saw their stadium as it was being built and thought it was a giant rollercoaster, could not wait for a ride. And a friend of mine went to the University of Sussex. It has an older retired south coast fanbase splattered with really tatted up hair colored women smoking while pushing their babies in fancy strolers, living quite comfortably. Yes, the moms... not teenage caretakers. The ONLY "county" in England to put a Green party MP in. Really weird area. Rich and very liberal. So different than other places in England.

got off course there...
Troussard! Probably will be gone from the team in the near future.

[lefty]

Troussard .
That curling goal by Troussard was awesome

[pgardn]

That curling goal by Troussard was awesome

I think he actually meant to do it as he was pointing at his centerbacks like "see, I told you so" and they were pointing back.
Alderwerald and Vertohngen (ex. Spurs) were playing with him.

[FrostKing]

1st career Goal for Matty Cash as Polak

https://streamff.com/v/87c90d


Fiesty match in Holland. Depay blown penalty at 91'

https://i.ibb.co/YywVqsh/Screen-Shot-2022-06-11-at-1-50-45-PM.png

[lefty]

England making Mourinho look like prime Tele Santana lately

[FrostKing]

Matchday 1 Match

Polska vs Mexico

Very even historically. Some streaks: Mexico always makes it out of Group Stage and Polska is 4-0 vs Concacaf in Worlds. Winner gets Argentina.

Polska defeated Mexico 1978 and now faces the Mexians again with GOAT. Tough draw for the Latinas. Call em up.

[FrostKing]

https://i.ibb.co/JBSKGLF/Screen-Shot-2022-06-12-at-2-50-17-AM.png

[pgardn]

England actually sounded optimistic after holding the ball against Italy and producing a 0-0 draw.
They think they can timidly sneak into the WC finals like they did in the Euros…

I don’t think so. Their fans don’t think so,
Southgate thinks so it appears. So they try not to lose yet again I guess.

I will also some of the Euro teams look tired and don’t really care about this warmup “tournament”

[DAF86]

Peru is gonna choke the playoff to get into the WC. They are lucky to be in this position, Colombia was a much better team. That Colombia-Peru match was just like Italy-Macedonia. Colombia missed some incredible chances and Peru scored a counter at the end.

Called it. Colombia would have cruised to a 3-0 victory today, tbh.

[ElNono]

:lol Peru

[dunkman]

Who knows how many thousands went to Saudi Arabia to support the team . . . too bad for all the effort to end in one missed penalty kick. But if the team must resort to penalty kicks to qualify, then has no business going to WC.

[Phenomanul]

Matchday 1 Match

Polska vs Mexico

Very even historically. Some streaks: Mexico always makes it out of Group Stage and Polska is 4-0 vs Concacaf in Worlds. Winner gets Argentina.

Polska defeated Mexico 1978 and now faces the Mexians again with GOAT. Tough draw for the Latinas. Call em up.

Tata Martínez is a horrible coach. The Mexicans are playing without any coherent identity. Their style is apathetic - and there exists much infighting based on the inconsistent rotations set by the coaching staff. As a result of zero continuity the team looks lackluster. They will struggle to earn a single victory in the upcoming WC tournament - without a major coaching change.

[pgardn]

England actually sounded optimistic after holding the ball against Italy and producing a 0-0 draw.
They think they can timidly sneak into the WC finals like they did in the Euros…

I don’t think so. Their fans don’t think so,
Southgate thinks so it appears. So they try not to lose yet again I guess.

I will also some of the Euro teams look tired and don’t really care about this warmup “tournament”

0-4 Hungary

Playing not to lose chaps!

[FrostKing]

Tata Martínez is a horrible coach. The Mexicans are playing without any coherent identity. Their style is apathetic - and there exists much infighting based on the inconsistent rotations set by the coaching staff. As a result of zero continuity the team looks lackluster. They will struggle to earn a single victory in the upcoming WC tournament - without a major coaching change.
Hola. Strong breakdown, haven't seen you in a bit. Yes Mexico so much talent in 100M+ population.

History still argues you make it outta group. I'm hitting up all my Latina exces.

This will be fun night regardless of outcome. Na Zdrowie :toast

[ElNono]

According to Brazilian TV... from top to bottom:
- Favorites
- Candidates to win
- Can surprise
- Doing tourism

https://snipboard.io/ib5kaY.jpg

[pgardn]

According to Brazilian TV... from top to bottom:
- Favorites
- Candidates to win
- Can surprise
- Doing tourism

https://snipboard.io/ib5kaY.jpg

I like the list.

Wales are tourists. Even if they go forward in a weak group they are tourists.

I would call the "can surprise" list: shocking surprise.

If you were given the top 4 or the field what would you take?
(what would your odds for the above be?)

[ElNono]

I like the list.

Wales are tourists. Even if they go forward in a weak group they are tourists.

I would call the "can surprise" list: shocking surprise.

If you were given the top 4 or the field what would you take?
(what would your odds for the above be?)

Can't bet against those teams, tbh... though any of them can have a bad day, an injury to a key player, etc.

[pgardn]

Can't bet against those teams, tbh... though any of them can have a bad day, an injury to a key player, etc.

You think France could be dropped and still take the 3 left as better than the field?

(Just like to get a feel for the disparity or lack thereof in this WC. Italy was always a team to be considered and they are totally gone. OOps, two fails in a row for Italy. Its sad imo.)

[ElNono]

You think France could be dropped and still take the 3 left as better than the field?

(Just like to get a feel for the disparity or lack thereof in this WC. Italy was always a team to be considered and they are totally gone. OOps, two fails in a row for Italy. Its sad imo.)

Let's put it the other way, if any of those teams have a good day, they're incredibly hard to beat...

[lefty]

Argentina is one of the favorites?

I men, I wish them the best, but I don't think so

But a lot of thing can change until the WC starts tbh

[FrostKing]

Argentina is the clear favorite based on recent regional performance (France was bounced in R16 to Swiss).

France okay. Germany and Brazil are reputation picks for "Favorites" status.

On the flip side I really like the 2nd Tier European teams like England, Belgium, and Spain.

[pgardn]

Argentina is the clear favorite based on recent regional performance (France was bounced in R16 to Swiss).

France okay. Germany and Brazil are reputation picks for "Favorites" status.

On the flip side I really like the 2nd Tier European teams like England, Belgium, and Spain.

Leave England out. They have the players, they are just a horrid TEAM with a timid coach. They play scared. If that changes...slight consideration.

[FrostKing]

All build up for World Cup. The Europeans are getting nervous.

[Brazil]

Argentina is the clear favorite based on recent regional performance (France was bounced in R16 to Swiss).

France okay. Germany and Brazil are reputation picks for "Favorites" status.

On the flip side I really like the 2nd Tier European teams like England, Belgium, and Spain.

France has too many question marks right now to be considered favorite imho. For one, the team heavily depend on Pogba and his health is questionable.

[lefty]

France has too many question marks right now to be considered favorite imho. For one, the team heavily depend on Pogba and his health is questionable.
I think they will be fine
I don't give a shit about the UEFA Nations League performances, Deschamps was experimenting imo; besides th WC is in November and Pogba will have a few games with Juventus under his belt until then.

I know people bring up the defdending WC Champion curse (no repeat, bounced in the group stage) but the defeat vs Switzerland is the best thing that could happen to France, it's a good kick in the butt.
I think France can repeat

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Argentina has their best squad since 2014, but man is that bracket brutal.

[Brazil]

I think they will be fine
I don't give a shit about the UEFA Nations League performances, Deschamps was experimenting imo; besides th WC is in November and Pogba will have a few games with Juventus under his belt until then.

I know people bring up the defdending WC Champion curse (no repeat, bounced in the group stage) but the defeat vs Switzerland is the best thing that could happen to France, it's a good kick in the butt.
I think France can repeat

I'm all for that tbh..

I'm not concerned by Nation Leagues games, Deschamps used that as friendlies and tried to experiment stuff indeed. Issue here is that experiments have not been very good, he has tried several options in the midfield to get a B plan ready in case Kante and/or Pogba are not well without success. Grizou is not the playmaker he once was, age is showing which makes France even more dependent on Pogba playmaking in particular to launch Mbappe rocket by his passing. Defense is meh at best (Pavard is unplayable, Varane is old...). France will probably play in a 3 5 2 and asks Coman to defend on the right side but historically France does not handle very well that organization. Attack is just wow... kilian, benz, coman, dembele, Nkunku.. and having Benzema commanding the pressing is gonna be huge for this team but I don't know if it is gonna be enough.

we will see, it is gonna to be an exciting world cup

[Brazil]

Argentina has their best squad since 2014, but man is that bracket brutal.

Argentina is on the rise for sure.. maybe peaking too early ? they surely deserve to be considered among the favorites

[lefty]

I'm all for that tbh..

I'm not concerned by Nation Leagues games, Deschamps used that as friendlies and tried to experiment stuff indeed. Issue here is that experiments have not been very good, he has tried several options in the midfield to get a B plan ready in case Kante and/or Pogba are not well without success. Grizou is not the playmaker he once was, age is showing which makes France even more dependent on Pogba playmaking in particular to launch Mbappe rocket by his passing. Defense is meh at best (Pavard is unplayable, Varane is old...). France will probably play in a 3 5 2 and asks Coman to defend on the right side but historically France does not handle very well that organization. Attack is just wow... kilian, benz, coman, dembele, Nkunku.. and having Benzema commanding the pressing is gonna be huge for this team but I don't know if it is gonna be enough.

we will see, it is gonna to be an exciting world cup
Pavard is shite, not sure how he ended up in Bayern, probably just because he scored a nice goal in the WC, every French supporter I know hates him

Varane has been terrible since his last season with Real

So yeah, valid question marks about the defensive sector; Kounde is good but he may not be enough

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Argentina is on the rise for sure.. maybe peaking too early ? they surely deserve to be considered among the favorites

I just hope Otamendi doesn't fuck them when it counts :lol Can't believe he still starts for them, but it has been working lately.

How do you feel about Canada? I think they can surprise people in their group!

[lefty]

How do you feel about Canada? I think they can surprise people in their group!
https://c.tenor.com/S2G-QZk-Vz0AAAAM/michael-jordan-laughing.gif

[Brazil]

Pavard is shite, not sure how he ended up in Bayern, probably just because he scored a nice goal in the WC, every French supporter I know hates him

Varane has been terrible since his last season with Real

So yeah, valid question marks about the defensive sector; Kounde is good but he may not be enough

+1

[Brazil]

I just hope Otamendi doesn't fuck them when it counts :lol Can't believe he still starts for them, but it has been working lately.

How do you feel about Canada? I think they can surprise people in their group!

I have to be honest here, I have no clue about Canada, I don't remember having seen them play a single game I take your words for it.

Otamendi has the IQ of an oyster tbh.. so yeah that's a concern especially in this VAR era.

I expect Messi to enter the WC in great shape, I've seen prep games of PSG and you can see he is not the same than last year. Him and Neymar are using PSG to be at their top for the WC, I fully expect them to fold for PSG after.. :lol PSG

[lefty]

I have to be honest here, I have no clue about Canada, I don't remember having seen them play a single game I take your words for it.

Otamendi has the IQ of an oyster tbh.. so yeah that's a concern especially in this VAR era.

I expect Messi to enter the WC in great shape, I've seen prep games of PSG and you can see he is not the same than last year. Him and Neymar are using PSG to be at their top for the WC, I fully expect them to fold for PSG after.. :lol PSG
Canada is too Alphonso Davies reliant
Their coach thinks he is Maradona or something :lol

[Amuseddaysleeper]

I have to be honest here, I have no clue about Canada, I don't remember having seen them play a single game I take your words for it.

Otamendi has the IQ of an oyster tbh.. so yeah that's a concern especially in this VAR era.

I expect Messi to enter the WC in great shape, I've seen prep games of PSG and you can see he is not the same than last year. Him and Neymar are using PSG to be at their top for the WC, I fully expect them to fold for PSG after.. :lol PSG


Haha I wonder if the new coach will do better with this team than Poch did. But I agree, perhaps after WC everyone else at PSG will go back to early summer vacation mode

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Canada is too Alphonso Davies reliant
Their coach thinks he is Maradona or something :lol

Oh the hype here for Captain Canada is real haha

[Brazil]

Haha I wonder if the new coach will do better with this team than Poch did. But I agree, perhaps after WC everyone else at PSG will go back to early summer vacation mode

Well on paper PSG could not have signed a worst coach... dude has only one system around strong defense and a lot of intensity without the ball :lol he never managed any star :lol he is known to be stubborn and to be tough with his players :lol his communication with the media is rude :lol he does not speak spanish or english :lol

I mean... wtf PSG was thinking. Mbappe sees him as a guy who will impose some discipline in a locker room full of divas.. good luck with that

We never know but I see him as a interim coach paid to do the dirty job of cleaning the roster waiting for a better option to present itself like Zidane if Deschamps continues after the WC

[Brazil]

Canada is too Alphonso Davies reliant
Their coach thinks he is Maradona or something :lol

:lol I did not know dude was canadian wtf

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Well on paper PSG could not have signed a worst coach... dude has only one system around strong defense and a lot of intensity without the ball :lol he never managed any star :lol he is known to be stubborn and to be tough with his players :lol his communication with the media is rude :lol he does not speak spanish or english :lol

I mean... wtf PSG was thinking. Mbappe sees him as a guy who will impose some discipline in a locker room full of divas.. good luck with that

We never know but I see him as a interim coach paid to do the dirty job of cleaning the roster waiting for a better option to present itself like Zidane if Deschamps continues after the WC

Oh fair enough, i don't know anything about the new coach. Just browsed some PSG stuff on the web and the fans seemed happy with the pre-season so far but I know he's usually a more defensive coach? I agree with you that on paper perhaps someone more experienced would have made more sense although off the top of my head I'm not sure who was available. It's like when Juventus brought in Pirlo when Ronaldo gives them a short window to capitalize. :lol

[lefty]

Galtier is a pretty good ciach
His defensive philosophy might just be what PSG needed

[Brazil]

Galtier is a pretty good ciach
His defensive philosophy might just be what PSG needed

he is a pretty good coah with small teams and no aging stars where he can impose intense work without the ball starting with the forwards. PSG has not the roster for that, the only way for PSG to defend is to steal ball possession, Galthier teams let the ball to the opponents. Galthier will be fine in the French league because the team will have 70% of ball possession, with this team comparing to competition even a rookie coach would win the league, this won't fly in the European scene.

[lefty]

he is a pretty good coah with small teams and no aging stars where he can impose intense work without the ball starting with the forwards. PSG has not the roster for that, the only way for PSG to defend is to steal ball possession, Galthier teams let the ball to the opponents. Galthier will be fine in the French league because the team will have 70% of ball possession, with this team comparing to competition even a rookie coach would win the league, this won't fly in the European scene.
Watching PSG last season in the CL, the only forward of the big 3 who actually gave a defensive effort was Neymar.
Mbipo and Pessi were just sleepwalking

[Brazil]

But that would not be the first time I'm wrong. Maybe he will raise to the opportunity and show us his talents... time will tell

[Brazil]

Watching PSG last season in the CL, the only forward of the big 3 who actually gave a defensive effort was Neymar.
Mbipo and Pessi were just sleepwalking

yeah but when you say Neymar is giving defensive effort it's like saying James Harden is giving defensive effort... he is a mobile cone.

[lefty]

yeah but when you say Neymar is giving defensive effort it's like saying James Harden is giving defensive effort... he is a mobile cone.
At least he tried tbh

[Brazil]

At least he tried tbh

:lol well one can already consider that is already something better than Harden

[lefty]

:lol well one can already consider that is already something better than Harden
lol

[FrostKing]

Is this the Tournament where the America/Asia/Africa overthrow the European powers hanging on for one last run? Or we wait til North America Cup. It's coming.

[FrostKing]

Group Catholics
Argentina
Poland
Mexico
Saudi Arabia


Group Britain
England
Wales
USA
Iran

[FrostKing]

https://i.ibb.co/MyzvKrQ/Screenshot-20230619-180801-Chrome.png

I won't play because my opponent was being mean to me :lol

[lefty]

lol white people