OT: 2022 WORLD CUP @ Qatar

[FrostKing]

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[lefty]

:cry it still hurts

[Brazil]

Pogba certainly out for the WC.. ouch

[lefty]

Pogba certainly out for the WC.. ouch
I swear I have nothing to do with it

[Brazil]

I swear I have nothing to do with it

:lol sure

[lefty]

:lol sure
Probably gonna watch l'Equipe du Soir today if I have time
The show has a bunch of ass clowns but I'm looking forward to them panicking :lol

[Brazil]

Probably gonna watch l'Equipe du Soir today if I have time
The show has a bunch of ass clowns but I'm looking forward to them panicking :lol

this show is so fucking bad...

[FrostKing]

https://i.ibb.co/zFWXBD6/Screenshot-20220908-230128-Chrome.jpg

:lol

[lefty]

:lol Murica

[Phenomanul]

https://i.ibb.co/zFWXBD6/Screenshot-20220908-230128-Chrome.jpg

:lol

He’s actually a very big aficionado…

[Shaliq]

https://i.ibb.co/zFWXBD6/Screenshot-20220908-230128-Chrome.jpg

:lol
What a joke... LOL! What does an NFL player understand from soccer????

[lefty]

Mbappe : scores a goal

Chad : Touchdooooooooooooown

[Brazil]

Mbappe : scores a goal

Chad : Touchdooooooooooooown

Killian is the only healthy French player... wtf is going on

[lefty]

Killian is the only healthy French player... wtf is going on

Mbipo is Qatar’s cash cow
Qataris are injuring his teammates so Mbipo gets all the spotlight in the WC

Most injuries are minor though - only Pogba may not be fully recovered when the WC starts

[140]

Killian is the only healthy French player... wtf is going on

Pogba witchcraft not working I guess

[Brazil]

Pogba witchcraft not working I guess

apparently not.. but lefty jinx is in full effect.. fuck him tbh :lol

[140]

apparently not.. but lefty jinx is in full effect.. fuck him tbh :lol
that shit stronger than black magic tbh :lol

[Brazil]

that shit stronger than black magic tbh :lol

dude is a plague tbh... :lol

[lefty]

I swear, I didn't mean it

Besides, Mbappe is fine, I'm not worried

[FrostKing]

U18 meltdown in the Finale by France. 4 Red Cards. Headbutt :lol

Polska prevails 3-2

https://i.ibb.co/w4bpHQG/Screenshot-20220925-100919-Chrome.jpg

https://twitter.com/D_Givens_/status/1574049687207804929

[Brazil]

I swear, I didn't mean it

Besides, Mbappe is fine, I'm not worried

encule de lefty...

2 months to go but that smells bad.. injuries, FFF scandals, marabouts, Pogba kidnapped, Mbappe doing his diva... bro

[Brazil]

At two months of the WC, Brazil became the clear cut favorite imho... the rest is contender. They have such a talent pool it's crazy if Tite does not do stupid shit like selecting Alves and Neymar stays focused.. they will be tough to beat

[lefty]

At two months of the WC, Brazil became the clear cut favorite imho... the rest is contender. They have such a talent pool it's crazy if Tite does not do stupid shit like selecting Alves and Neymar stays focused.. they will be tough to beat

Brazil is one of the favorites imo

I had Spain but yesterday’s loss to Switzerland exposed their weak set piece defense.

Speaking of the Swiss they are gonna be s dangerous team, they have beaten France, Italy and Spain.
They are in Brazil’s group btw

I wasn’t sure about Croatia because of old age but they are still playing well

Belgium still have to be one of the favourites but they are missing that player that will take charge in clutch situations

Their neighbours seem to be a team that’s on the rise

[FrostKing]

https://i.ibb.co/BCN8xxL/IMG-20220926-WA0033.jpg

[140]

At two months of the WC, Brazil became the clear cut favorite imho... the rest is contender. They have such a talent pool it's crazy if Tite does not do stupid shit like selecting Alves and Neymar stays focused.. they will be tough to beat

:lol

[lefty]

:lol

Brazil is way better than they were in 2018 , and in that WC they were unlucky s Belgium

Brazil’s only weakness is the fullback position

[Brazil]

Brazil is way better than they were in 2018 , and in that WC they were unlucky s Belgium

Brazil’s only weakness is the fullback position

True dat

They are heavy favorites...

[Brazil]

On top of having a deep deep roster, European countries are not in a great shape tbh... France is a mess (14 players injured), Germany is not doing great ties against weak England, ass kicked by Hungary, Spain defeated by a good Switzerland, Belgium struggling against wales, England :lol... Portugal and Netherlands doing fine but yeah Europe is meh.

A lot can happen till the WC but Brazil seems to be the team

[lefty]

On top of having a deep deep roster, European countries are not in a great shape tbh... France is a mess (14 players injured), Germany is not doing great ties against weak England, ass kicked by Hungary, Spain defeated by a good Switzerland, Belgium struggling against wales, England :lol... Portugal and Netherlands doing fine but yeah Europe is meh.

A lot can happen till the WC but Brazil seems to be the team

Off topic but Cameroon lost to Uzbekistan :lol
How we lost a WC spot to them, I don't know,,,,,,

Belgium is stacked but they don't have that clutch player imo...

Switzerland has actually beaten France, Italy and Spain, not a bad team tbh....

Spain is good but their weakness is set piece defending...
And Eric Garcia is utter shit, signed by Barcelona because of the dumb Catalan DNA.....lol...will lose his spot in Camp Nou once Kounde is back

Dutch are on the rise and that nikka Van Gaal is doing a god job

As for Portugal, something strange happened in their last game.... that dumbass Santos finally realized it's not 2016 anymore and that he has has actual offensive talent.
Hopefully he will keep that mindset in Qatar

[FrostKing]

Set piece defending doesn't seem like a significant weakness compared to other teams

I still think Argentina has the best resume

[Brazil]

Set piece defending doesn't seem like a significant weakness compared to other teams

I still think Argentina has the best resume

Argentina lacks roster depth imho... they are serious contenders if they keep everybody healthy but that's a big if

[Brazil]

Off topic but Cameroon lost to Uzbekistan :lol
How we lost a WC spot to them, I don't know,,,,,,

Belgium is stacked but they don't have that clutch player imo...

Switzerland has actually beaten France, Italy and Spain, not a bad team tbh....

Spain is good but their weakness is set piece defending...
And Eric Garcia is utter shit, signed by Barcelona because of the dumb Catalan DNA.....lol...will lose his spot in Camp Nou once Kounde is back

Dutch are on the rise and that nikka Van Gaal is doing a god job

As for Portugal, something strange happened in their last game.... that dumbass Santos finally realized it's not 2016 anymore and that he has has actual offensive talent.
Hopefully he will keep that mindset in Qatar

yeah Cameroon is shit tbh...

On the European side Switzerland and Denmark are very solid... I mean France is not doing great but I have been impressed by this Denmark they have talented players, a healthy organization on and off the field. They are no joke, it is showing that Euro was not a fluke. Good luck to whomever they will play in the WC.

[lefty]

yeah Cameroon is shit tbh...

On the European side Switzerland and Denmark are very solid... I mean France is not doing great but I have been impressed by this Denmark they have talented players, a healthy organization on and off the field. They are no joke, it is showing that Euro was not a fluke. Good luck to whomever they will play in the WC.
Good point I forgot about Denmark

[DAF86]

Argentina lacks roster depth imho... they are serious contenders if they keep everybody healthy but that's a big if

Argentina lacks roster depth? They have the best depth since 2006. There are guys that will be left out from the 26 men roster that would have been undisputed starters in the 2014 finalist team.

[ElNono]

Argentina lacks roster depth imho... they are serious contenders if they keep everybody healthy but that's a big if

I would argue Argentina has more depth than Brazil right now, tbh... their weak spots are center forward (lautaro) and right-back.

The defense is substantially better than it's been in many years (with clowns like Rojo not around anymore), and the team is stacked in midfield (de paul, paredes, lo celso, di maria, gomez, messi, enzo fernandez)

[lefty]

I would argue Argentina has more depth than Brazil right now, tbh... their weak spots are center forward (lautaro) and right-back.

The defense is substantially better than it's been in many years (with clowns like Rojo not around anymore), and the team is stacked in midfield (de paul, paredes, lo celso, di maria, gomez, messi, enzo fernandez)

You mentioned Latauro but you forgot Alvarez tbh

[Brazil]

Argentina lacks roster depth? They have the best depth since 2006. There are guys that will be left out from the 26 men roster that would have been undisputed starters in the 2014 finalist team.


I would argue Argentina has more depth than Brazil right now, tbh... their weak spots are center forward (lautaro) and right-back.

The defense is substantially better than it's been in many years (with clowns like Rojo not around anymore), and the team is stacked in midfield (de paul, paredes, lo celso, di maria, gomez, messi, enzo fernandez)

Not talking about numer here but in quality... Brazil will have a guy like Jesus on the bench and in attack Tite will probably use Rodrygo off the bench rather than Jesus tbh. When you have the luxury to let Jesus on the bench during all game, you are stacked.

In attack they have an impressive pool of players to choose from... Neymar, Raphinha, Vinicius, Jesus, Richarlison, Antony, Pedro, Firmino, Martinelli... Midfield is also stacked paqueta, casemiro, fred, guimaraes, danilo, everton, cutinho, danilo, arthur... Behind its more difficult with a lot of meh players on the wings (alves, emerson, sandro, telles... arana is out). They have also world class goal keepers.

They will probably go with richarlison, vini, neymar, raphinha, paqueta, casemiro, sandro, marquinhos, silva, militão e Alisson... What is also scary is that everybody except defending wings are on fire including neymar. First off the bench will be rodrygo who is used to that playing with vini... I mean that's the best squad of the WC right there.

Now 2 months is a long time tbh...

I root for France obviously, a close second is rooting for anyone playing against Brazil then if France is out I will root for Argentina as always.

[DAF86]

Not talking about numer here but in quality... Brazil will have a guy like Jesus on the bench and in attack Tite will probably use Rodrygo off the bench rather than Jesus tbh. When you have the luxury to let Jesus on the bench during all game, you are stacked.

In attack they have an impressive pool of players to choose from... Neymar, Raphinha, Vinicius, Jesus, Richarlison, Antony, Pedro, Firmino, Martinelli... Midfield is also stacked paqueta, casemiro, fred, guimaraes, danilo, everton, cutinho, danilo, arthur... Behind its more difficult with a lot of meh players on the wings (alves, emerson, sandro, telles... arana is out). They have also world class goal keepers.

They will probably go with richarlison, vini, neymar, raphinha, paqueta, casemiro, sandro, marquinhos, silva, militão e Alisson... What is also scary is that everybody except defending wings are on fire including neymar. First off the bench will be rodrygo who is used to that playing with vini... I mean that's the best squad of the WC right there.

Now 2 months is a long time tbh...

I root for France obviously, a close second is rooting for anyone playing against Brazil then if France is out I will root for Argentina as always.

Yeah, I don't think Argentina has more depth than Brazil (Brazil is just crazy the amount of options they have. Their third team would probably make the quarters of the WC) but they are definitely deep. Like I said, since 2006 that Argentina hasn't had this kind of depth on every position.

[Brazil]

Yeah, I don't think Argentina has more depth than Brazil (Brazil is just crazy the amount of options they have. Their third team would probably make the quarters of the WC) but they are definitely deep. Like I said, since 2006 that Argentina hasn't had this kind of depth on every position.

agreed.. when talking about Argentina lacks of depth it was compared to Brazil but truth is compared to Brazil nobody has their depth not just Argentina.

[lefty]

Argentina has actual leaders now, Alpha Emi Martinez and Alpha Lionel Scaloni carried Argentina to Copa Miiguel Mouse after all….

[ElNono]

You mentioned Latauro but you forgot Alvarez tbh

I didn't. He hasn't played much with the national team, tbh...

[ElNono]

Not talking about numer here but in quality... Brazil will have a guy like Jesus on the bench and in attack Tite will probably use Rodrygo off the bench rather than Jesus tbh. When you have the luxury to let Jesus on the bench during all game, you are stacked.

In attack they have an impressive pool of players to choose from... Neymar, Raphinha, Vinicius, Jesus, Richarlison, Antony, Pedro, Firmino, Martinelli... Midfield is also stacked paqueta, casemiro, fred, guimaraes, danilo, everton, cutinho, danilo, arthur... Behind its more difficult with a lot of meh players on the wings (alves, emerson, sandro, telles... arana is out). They have also world class goal keepers.

They will probably go with richarlison, vini, neymar, raphinha, paqueta, casemiro, sandro, marquinhos, silva, militão e Alisson... What is also scary is that everybody except defending wings are on fire including neymar. First off the bench will be rodrygo who is used to that playing with vini... I mean that's the best squad of the WC right there.

Now 2 months is a long time tbh...

I root for France obviously, a close second is rooting for anyone playing against Brazil then if France is out I will root for Argentina as always.

Argentina is gonna have Dybala on the bench, if he makes the roster at all. That's how stacked the midfield is. Brazil will have trouble on the back if something happens to Marquinhos, IMO. I think that's an area where Argentina has more options.

But, you know, you have a bad game, you could be out, so a lot of this stuff on paper is relative.

[Brazil]

Argentina is gonna have Dybala on the bench, if he makes the roster at all. That's how stacked the midfield is. Brazil will have trouble on the back if something happens to Marquinhos, IMO. I think that's an area where Argentina has more options.

But, you know, you have a bad game, you could be out, so a lot of this stuff on paper is relative.

I fully agree about Brazilian backs. That's a clear weakness but contrary to France for instance, they will have the ball 60% of the game which will lead to get less pressure on them. On the other hand France is in trouble in that regard, ideally France let the ball to the opponent but this will put a shit load of pressure on Varane and Kimpenbe (:lol) Lloris is good but not world class good ala Alisson...

I would be again pretty happy with anyone other than Brazil winning WC but for me we have 1 favorite Brazil and then some contenders like Argentina. At this point I would consider France as a "in the right circumstances with a bit of luck", I don't even consider France not classifying out of the Group stage a bomb just a disappointment.

[lefty]

Lautoro is good but if you watch him play with Inter he misses a lot of sitters :lol

I prefer Alvarez' profile, he has seamlessly played well in Man City in 2 positions (left winger and striker)

[ElNono]

Lautoro is good but if you watch him play with Inter he misses a lot of sitters :lol

I prefer Alvarez' profile, he has seamlessly played well in Man City in 2 positions (left winger and striker)

Neither has size though... Correa is the only guy, and he's young and inexperienced... not sure if he's going to make the final roster...

[lefty]

Neither has size though... Correa is the only guy, and he's young and inexperienced... not sure if he's going to make the final roster...

Correa is a good role player. nothing more tbh

[Phenomanul]

This is the weakest buildup to a World Cup tournament that I can recall.

[lefty]

Brazil

https://twitter.com/goal/status/1580950825479741440


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[pgardn]

England looks to have lost at least two necessary fullbacks.
Maybe this means they get down early in every game and are forced to actually play the game.

[Brazil]

Brazil (https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=14466)

https://twitter.com/goal/status/1580950825479741440


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yeah I saw that.. Pogba is also probably out

[lefty]

yeah I saw that.. Pogba is also probably out
So you're not mad at me?

[Brazil]

So you're not mad at me?

you are like tax and death.. unavoidable

[lefty]

you are like tax and death.. unavoidable

I am


https://twitter.com/brfootball/status/1583448555255042050

[FrostKing]

https://twitter.com/nocontextfooty/status/1583583744694231040?s=20&t=s37-2f6m82doB6HQvu0gNA

:clap

[Brazil]

I am


https://twitter.com/brfootball/status/1583448555255042050

Add Varane to that list... :lol

[lefty]

Add Varane to that list... :lol

I'm sure you have 3 CB's that are better than Varane

But missing a few players is nothing compared to us

We have 22 players who will miss the WC tbh

[lefty]

WC is in 21 days?
damn it’s soon

[JakeCuenca]

WC is in 21 days?
damn it’s soon


yeah, Messi will lose against Saudi Arabia and Mexico and maybe win against Poland.

[Brazil]

new injury for Pogba :lol

[lefty]

new injury for Pogba :lol

He’ll be fine

[Brazil]

He’ll be fine

true... he is officially out :lol

[Brazil]

I think your job is done regarding France, time for you to focus on another team

[Brazil]

I think your job is done regarding France, time for you to focus on another team

[lefty]

I think your job is done regarding France, time for you to focus on another team
Why not?

Where is the optimism, did you not watch Olive et Tom ????

We have Mbappé, as long as he is healthy we can't lose

[Brazil]

Why not?

Where is the optimism, did you not watch Olive et Tom ????

We have Mbappé, as long as he is healthy we can't lose

:flipoff

:lol

[lefty]

:flipoff

:lol

:lol Mbappe actually posted this a few years ago when he had a shoulder injury

https://huffpost-focus.sirius.press/2022/07/23/184/0/845/475/1820/1024/75/0/ba16e1c_1658607527863-5c92b42a2300008b00e88088.jpeg

[pgardn]

Roberto Carlos

Holy Shit!
A left footer slices a free kick to the RIGHT side of the wall and brings in back in. This is NOT a hook, which gives one a lot more power.
Howitzer of a leg!

In honor of the coming WC and Brazil.
Please skip to 3:49 It will show the shot from two views.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2lj7RQ_IQE

[pgardn]

I should also mention the shot above moves the ball AWAY from the goal keeper as well.
Although it really does not matter as the goal keeper has zero chance.

Normally a right footer would be used and would hook the ball in towards the goal keeper from right of the goal. Assuming the wall was set up like the above.

Sorry for the use of golf terms but this shot was amazing to me.

[lefty]

And Davies is injured
lol canada

[140]

Roberto Carlos

Holy Shit!
A left footer slices a free kick to the RIGHT side of the wall and brings in back in. This is NOT a hook, which gives one a lot more power.
Howitzer of a leg!

In honor of the coming WC and Brazil.
Please skip to 3:49 It will show the shot from two views.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2lj7RQ_IQE

thats one of his most famous goals tbh. i was just a kid at the time but remember being blown away by it. still incredible

[pgardn]

thats one of his most famous goals tbh. i was just a kid at the time but remember being blown away by it. still incredible

I had never seen it.
Good Lord…

[lefty]

140

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fg-WeJTXgAACbKu?format=jpg&name=medium

[140]

140 (https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=49590)

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fg-WeJTXgAACbKu?format=jpg&name=medium

might be the worst brazilian team ever, tbh :lol

[Brazil]

:lol Alves

Richarlison was not out ?

[dunkman]

Good team, few weak spots. But sometimes a great center forward makes all the difference. Wondering who’s going to play left extreme, Neymar Jr or Vini Jr.

[lefty]

Official Bayern statement:

Sadio Mané sustained an injury to his right fibula. He's out of the game against Schalke this Saturday. Further tests will follow in the next few days. FC Bayern is in contact with the medical staff of the Senegalese Football Association

[140]

:lol Alves

Richarlison was not out ?

bro dani alves is essential, he plays a mean pandeiro at back of the team bus tbh

[lefty]

Eric Njiru EricNjiiru
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1h
����Brazilians have continued to question Tite’s decision to overlook Gabigoal- a striker who scored 29 goals in 2022 including in the Libertadores final- for Arsenal duo of Gabriel Jesus and Martinelli who average 5-9 goals a season in the Premier League.
#FIFAWorldCup



Eric Njiru EricNjiiru
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53m
Brazilian Journalist Neto says no one knows Martinelli in Brazil ����
#FIFAWorldCup

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FhIWs7jXoAAVHF7?format=jpg&name=900x900

[140]

Eric Njiru Eric (https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=1419)Njiiru
·
1h
����Brazilians have continued to question Tite’s decision to overlook Gabigoal- a striker who scored 29 goals in 2022 including in the Libertadores final- for Arsenal duo of Gabriel Jesus and Martinelli who average 5-9 goals a season in the Premier League.
#FIFAWorldCup



Eric Njiru Eric (https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=1419)Njiiru
·
53m
Brazilian Journalist Neto says no one knows Martinelli in Brazil ����
#FIFAWorldCup

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FhIWs7jXoAAVHF7?format=jpg&name=900x900

Neto is basically the brazilian screamin a smith/skip bayless tbh :lol plus "gabigol" is a huge faggot and the team already has enough of them as is so im happy he didnt make it. this is just pandering to flamengo fans

[Brazil]

bro dani alves is essential, he plays a mean pandeiro at back of the team bus tbh

:lol

[Brazil]

Neto is basically the brazilian screamin a smith/skip bayless tbh :lol plus "gabigol" is a huge faggot and the team already has enough of them as is so im happy he didnt make it. this is just pandering to flamengo fans

I understand where you are coming from... gabigol is indeed a faggot and a whinny bitch... at the same time he is easily better than Martinelli and this is not going to encourage Brazilian players to play for the brasileirao tbh

[FrostKing]

Official Bayern statement:

Sadio Mané sustained an injury to his right fibula. He's out of the game against Schalke this Saturday. Further tests will follow in the next few days. FC Bayern is in contact with the medical staff of the Senegalese Football Association
No WC for Mane

[lefty]

:lmao :lmao :lmao resistanze

https://twitter.com/_owurakuampofo/status/1590085722157248512

[lefty]

Brazil (https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=14466) WE STAAAAAAACKED

https://forums.hfboards.com/attachments/1668022230821-png.605588/


:lol BTW, why is there an OT mention in the title of this thread?

[140]

I understand where you are coming from... gabigol is indeed a faggot and a whinny bitch... at the same time he is easily better than Martinelli and this is not going to encourage Brazilian players to play for the brasileirao tbh

that ship has sailed a long time ago imho tbh

[Brazil]

Some surprises: Saliba, upamecano.. even konate.. biggest one tho is Veretout.

we are staked in attack but midfield lacks playing time together unless you play Tchoua and Fofana and are far from being as good as pogba / kante... on defense it's meh

[lefty]

Some surprises: Saliba, upamecano.. even konate.. biggest one tho is Veretout.

we are staked in attack but midfield lacks playing time together unless you play Tchoua and Fofana and are far from being as good as pogba / kante... on defense it's meh
Isn't Veretout a pedo lol
Also :lol Pavard, meanwhile Clauss who is way better is staying home; Pavardia big dude and was a CB and it makes sense when you look at the number of CB's in that list

Tchouameni is great, at least with Real Madrid, haven't seen him play with France

Saliba has been very good for Arsenal, a key player to their current form
I'm surprised Ferland Mendy hasn't made the cut

Midfield definitely lacks creativity, I'm guessing Grisemine will be dropping back a lot

[Brazil]

that ship has sailed a long time ago imho tbh

true... but I would have picked Gabigol tbh

[Brazil]

Isn't Veretout a pedo lol
Also :lol Pavard, meanwhile Clauss who is way better is staying home; Pavardia big dude and was a CB and it makes sense when you look at the number of CB's in that list

Tchouameni is great, at least with Real Madrid, haven't seen him play with France

Saliba has been very good for Arsenal, a key player to their current form
I'm surprised Ferland Mendy hasn't made the cut

Midfield definitely lacks creativity, I'm guessing Grisemine will be dropping back a lot

I don't know about any Pedo story tbh :lol

Tchou is not fitting very well so far with the NT. I trust you on Saliba I did not see a lot of him, Mendy not being in the list is no surprise, it was pretty clear Deschamps would not select him.

I'm not even sure that Deschamps knows what system he will play, not selecting Clauss may mean he will go with a 4 2 1 3

Pavard is awful

[Brazil]

It's obviously late but without Pogba and Kante, I'd like to see Grizou in the midfield something like Tchou Rabiot and Grizou on the right behind Coman/Dembele with Benz and Mbappe.. with 4 defenders and you do a classical 4 3 3. Grizou never played midfield but he has the IQ and defensive oriented mindset to be performant there. I wish Deschamps would have tried that before the WC.

[lefty]

It's obviously late but without Pogba and Kante, I'd like to see Grizou in the midfield something like Tchou Rabiot and Grizou on the right behind Coman/Dembele with Benz and Mbappe.. with 4 defenders and you do a classical 4 3 3. Grizou never played midfield but he has the IQ and defensive oriented mindset to be performant there. I wish Deschamps would have tried that before the WC.

DD should play Coman as a wingback on the right, while keeping Grisemine as a forward who drops back

[resistanze]

:lmao :lmao :lmao resistanze

https://twitter.com/_owurakuampofo/status/1590085722157248512

smh. let's see if they get out of the group stage.

also wtf can't i see tweets embedded anymore in posts? only shows in post previews tbh

[DAF86]

Lo Celso out for Argentina. Huge loss, tbh. :bang

[lefty]

Lo Celso out for Argentina. Huge loss, tbh. :bang
One less person to carry Messi, dammit

[FrostKing]

https://i.ibb.co/Gs3r1x7/Screenshot-20221110-134801-Chrome.jpg

[JakeCuenca]

Poland would probably be bottom of the of the group.

[FrostKing]

Poland would probably be bottom of the of the group.
Would or will?

Where you from friend.

I was born in Polska and don't necessarily disagree just interested in your argument.



BTW Can we get a Polak emblem?

[FrostKing]

https://youtu.be/fhAgsphmIBg

[FrostKing]

I spent my whole summer in Germany for 2006

I love

[lefty]

I spent my whole summer in Germany for 2006

I love
I've never been to Germany, maybe one day but not in summer

Mediterranean countries (my natural element lol) are my priority during that season

I was in Malaga this summer and it was awesome

[lefty]

Midget with Team Leaders

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FhSqvL_WAAAK4xS?format=jpg&name=900x900

[DAF86]

Midget with Team Leaders

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FhSqvL_WAAAK4xS?format=jpg&name=900x900

I don't understand the reason for selecting Foyth over Ángel Correa. What the fuck do you need 9 defenders for?

[lefty]

I don't understand the reason for selecting Foyth over Ángel Correa. What the fuck do you need 9 defenders for?
From one of my friends who is Argie :

The more I think about the more I understand why Scaloni took Joaquin instead of Angel. Both Nico and ADM are injury prone and he wont risk ADM until the knock stages. Joaquin plays LW so overloading that side makes sense. with Alvarez able to play RW he can eat those few minutes when Lio rests.

[pgardn]

Midget with Team Leaders

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FhSqvL_WAAAK4xS?format=jpg&name=900x900

I hope Romero gets rest and does not play.
Tottenham need him back healthy.

[DAF86]

From one of my friends who is Argie :

The more I think about the more I understand why Scaloni took Joaquin instead of Angel. Both Nico and ADM are injury prone and he wont risk ADM until the knock stages. Joaquin plays LW so overloading that side makes sense. with Alvarez able to play RW he can eat those few minutes when Lio rests.

Di María plays RW on the NT. Angel Correa can play either wing too.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Lo Ceslo injury is devastating ffs

[dunkman]

Good on offensive talent, much less so in defensive talent. The 2014 team just lacked little confidence and swagger, it was a golden chance. In 2018 it was impossible to stop MBappé. But one never knows with top teams, maybe this will be the year everything sets in place.

[140]

Midget with Team Leaders

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FhSqvL_WAAAK4xS?format=jpg&name=900x900

absolutely stacked squad. anything other than winning it all will be a huge choke, theyre the runaway favorites tbh

[Amuseddaysleeper]

absolutely stacked squad. anything other than winning it all will be a huge choke, theyre the runaway favorites tbh

Nope:

https://www.oddschecker.com/football/world-cup/winner

I get that Ronaldo being the most finished athlete in the world and Portugal constantly failing expectations in the WC is hard for you, but Brazil are rightfully the favorites. Argentina do have a damn good team though.

[JakeCuenca]

Nope:

https://www.oddschecker.com/football/world-cup/winner

I get that Ronaldo being the most finished athlete in the world and Portugal constantly failing expectations in the WC is hard for you, but Brazil are rightfully the favorites. Argentina do have a damn good team though.

Meh. They’re neck and neck favourites to win.

Argentina will probably have a surprise draw in one of their group matches, but other than that...the chances of them not making the semi finals is imo under 20%

[140]

imagine giving a shit about betting odds :lol

[FrostKing]

Last week before the Hurricane

[lefty]

Can't wait to not see Algeria play in a week










:cry

[Darth_Pelican]

I get the feeling something bad is going to happen in Qatar. Can't believe the WC is in that shithole.

[lefty]

I get the feeling something bad is going to happen in Qatar. Can't believe the WC is in that shithole.
I mean the WC happened in the US so it wouldn't be the first time it's happening in shithole tbh

[FrostKing]

https://i.ibb.co/NZ8SnSg/Screen-Shot-2022-11-14-at-2-56-54-PM.png

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Can't wait to not see Algeria play in a week










:cry

Maybe Canada will be a pleasant surprise.

[lefty]

Maybe Canada will be a pleasant surprise.
It would take a major screw up from Belgium, Morocco and Croatia for Canada to get to the next round

But you never know in football anything is possible

Aftican teams find a way to screw things up in the WC, so....

[Darth_Pelican]

I mean the WC happened in the US so it wouldn't be the first time it's happening in shithole tbh

True but at least I can drink a beer while looking at Brazilian cleavage at my seat in the US.

[JakeCuenca]

https://i.ibb.co/NZ8SnSg/Screen-Shot-2022-11-14-at-2-56-54-PM.png

You think Poland Wins against Mexico?

it’s too bad they have Saudi as their second game, Saudi has generally shit the bed in the first game of every World Cup..would have been a strong three point with good Goal difference if history repeats.

GD might be the different maker in this group too

[lefty]

True but at least I can drink a beer while looking at Brazilian cleavage at my seat in the US.
I forgot Muricans can't watch a sports game without alcohol and fapping :lol

[GAustex]

I forgot Muricans can't watch a sports game without alcohol and fapping :lol

Don’t forget throwing trash on the pitch

[Bynumite]

Brazil and Argentina are the 2 favorites to win it all, according to most betting houses.

It will be a huge choke job if South America doesn't end their 2 decade old World Cup dry spell.

[dunkman]

I think Messi said it well, Brazil, France and England are slightly better than other teams, including Argentina.

[Darth_Pelican]

I forgot Muricans can't watch a sports game without alcohol and fapping :lol

And nachos & hot dogs

[Brazil]

absolutely stacked squad. anything other than winning it all will be a huge choke, theyre the runaway favorites tbh

:lol I see what you did here

[Brazil]

It's raining injuries for France... we have a big chance of seeing the curse of the champion losing first round continuing tbh

[lefty]

And nachos & hot dogs

I’ll allow the nachos

[lefty]

It's raining injuries for France... we have a big chance of seeing the curse of the champion losing first round continuing tbh

Are ypu mad at me?

[Brazil]

Are ypu mad at me?

your job is done tbh.. time to use your power on another team

[lefty]

your job is done tbh.. time to use your power on another team

I don’t know what you’re talking about

I’m still a believer

Allez les Bleus

[JakeCuenca]

Typical Messi stat padding against UAE.

[ElNono]

Looks like we found the Fatnaldo fan :lol

[140]

:lol I see what you did here

just being honest son :lol

[ElNono]

tbh, this might not be a popular opinion in Argentina, but if the Scaloneta can't win it, hopefully Brazil brings home the hexa...

[FrostKing]

You think Poland Wins against Mexico?

it’s too bad they have Saudi as their second game, Saudi has generally shit the bed in the first game of every World Cup..would have been a strong three point with good Goal difference if history repeats.

GD might be the different maker in this group too
I expect Draw but expect exciting close match. Also against the Saudis

Late odds seem to be slightly moving towards Mexico as they have regained some injured players?

Polish CDM stated today post Chile match
Grzegorz Krychowiak post-game #POLCHI: 💬

"I'll say one thing, don't expect us to play beautiful football, as in recent years it hasn't brought us results. We'll play like we did today. This way of playing gives us wins. And so, we want to play to win at the World Cup."

[FrostKing]

tbh, this might not be a popular opinion in Argentina, but if the Scaloneta can't win it, hopefully Brazil brings home the hexa...
Totally get the S.American pride but Argentina hasn't won since 1986 and Brazil would have their 3rd since then. That's a significant gap, with Messi.

[FrostKing]

https://youtu.be/dM-29hy-Qyw

Suarez handball vs Ghana in 2010

[dunkman]

That 2010 Uruguay team was great, great coach too. Suárez was greatly missed in the semi-finals, he was probably the best center forward at that time, and Cavani still wasn’t the player he would become later. Still showing great fighting spirit, doing whatever it’s necessary to advance.

[FrostKing]

Uruguay looks like a real dark horse bound for the QuarterFinals

[dunkman]

Totally get the S.American pride but Argentina hasn't won since 1986 and Brazil would have their 3rd since then. That's a significant gap, with Messi.

I think Brazil was superior in talent during the late 90’s and early 00’s. They won in ‘94 since Argentina had a lot of distractions with Maradona. In ‘02 they had the best players.

During the Messi era, in ‘06 they lost by penalties vs local Germany, not a bad showing. The ‘10 team was coached by Maradona, not sure why. In ‘14 they made it to the finals, good showing too. In ‘18 they made 3 goals to France the champions, and still lost the game by 3:4, the defenders were slow for MBappé, but overall decent showing.

[ElNono]

Totally get the S.American pride but Argentina hasn't won since 1986 and Brazil would have their 3rd since then. That's a significant gap, with Messi.

Most teams don't even have one, tbh, we have two and two other finals... It's hard to win these things. One bad injury, a bad game, and you're out.

[Brazil]

tbh, this might not be a popular opinion in Argentina, but if the Scaloneta can't win it, hopefully Brazil brings home the hexa...

wtf bro ?

I can tell you that if Brazil does not win, Brazilian will root for anybody including Germany rather than Argentina tbh...

[dunkman]

Uruguay looks like a real dark horse bound for the QuarterFinals

They have good defenders (Araujo, Giménez, Godín), good mid-fielders (Valverde, Betancour, Vecino) and forwards (Núñez, Cavani, Suárez), some are past their prime but overall it’s a good team. They could pass the group stage and surprise.

[lefty]

Valverde is a beast tbh

[dunkman]

People talk a lot about Vini Jr, recently about Rodrygo, but Valverde went under the radar to become a top player with a lot of consistency. Either at right extreme or midfield. Reminds me of prime Kaká.

[FrostKing]

https://i.ibb.co/QfghQRc/Screenshot-20221117-090423-Samsung-Internet.jpg

Fighter Jets escorting the Polish NT to Qatar

[lefty]

People talk a lot about Vini Jr, recently about Rodrygo, but Valverde went under the radar to become a top player with a lot of consistency. Either at right extreme or midfield. Reminds me of prime Kaká.
I don't think he went under the radar, he's been widely praised tbh

Kaka was an amazing player but wasn't a work horse like Fede; this dude's effort on both ends is amazing

[lefty]

https://i.ibb.co/QfghQRc/Screenshot-20221117-090423-Samsung-Internet.jpg

Fighter Jets escorting the Polish NT to Qatar
Top notch protection, Russia must be batshit scared to those 2 polish birds :lol

[ElNono]

wtf bro ?

I can tell you that if Brazil does not win, Brazilian will root for anybody including Germany rather than Argentina tbh...

oh I know, that's why I said it's an unpopular opinion... I'm not going to root for Brazil, but if I had a choice, I rather a south american team wins it, preferably Argentina

[pgardn]

Top notch protection, Russia must be batshit scared to those 2 polish birds :lol

Russia "accidentally" shot down a South Korean airline so accidentally hitting the Polish National team is certainly being looked into by Putler.

[dunkman]

Zelenowski is more than ready for WW3, looks more and more like an orangutan with a flame thrower playing around Chernobyl. Hopefully those F-16’s can stop Ukrainian SAM 300 missiles.

2 Polish citizens were already sacrificed like nothing, so that Mr. Z the nazi can trigger NATO - Russia cataclysmic war. Dropping some Polish airplanes from the sky will be absolutely nothing for him.

[lefty]

But sure, Nato, USA, etc have never accidentally killed innocent people :lol

The moral compass in the West in strong

[lefty]

God dammit

https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1593318352927203331

[FrostKing]

https://i.ibb.co/y5BZBp1/Screenshot-20221117-115719-Chrome.jpg

Welp ESPN

[diego]

tbh, this might not be a popular opinion in Argentina, but if the Scaloneta can't win it, hopefully Brazil brings home the hexa...

After argentina, i want Brasil, s Korea, Saudi Arabia

The only teams without nationalized players, in other words, national teams

[FrostKing]

After argentina, i want Brasil, s Korea, Saudi Arabia

The only teams without nationalized players, in other words, national teams
:lol good man

[FrostKing]

Okay so recent 8 Champions. We do a mini bracket


1990: West Germany
1994: Brazil
1998: France
2002: Brazil
2006: Italy
2010: Spain
2014: Germany
2018: France



1990 W.Germany vs 2014 Germany

1994 Brazil vs 2002 Brazil

1998 France vs 2018 France

2006 Italy vs 2010 Spain

[lefty]

1990 W.Germany vs 2014 Germany

1994 Brazil vs 2002 Brazil

1998 France vs 2018 France

2006 Italy vs 2010 Spain


I'm undecided on 1994 Brazil vs 2002 Brazil tbh

[lefty]

:lol good man
lol Argentina has Italians and Spaniards

[FrostKing]

1990 W.Germany vs 2014 Germany

1994 Brazil vs 2002 Brazil

1998 France vs 2018 France

2006 Italy vs 2010 Spain


I'm undecided on 1994 Brazil vs 2002 Brazil tbh
I'm surprised you are picking so many older teams

I don't know much about 1990 & '94 other than the big names

[diego]

lol Argentina has Italians and Spaniards

By that standard France has like two actual frenchies.. I'm only talking about players born in other countries

Surprised an Algerian is taking this position but i guess that's what happens when your best players represent the colonizer.. Argentina and Brasil are great enough to give other teams good players and still field competitive teams

[Brazil]

After argentina, i want Brasil, s Korea, Saudi Arabia

The only teams without nationalized players, in other words, national teams

what a weird criteria :lol

What nationalized means btw ? you mean naturalized ?

France has 3 players out of 26 not born in France... and those 3 moved to France when they were 3 y/o or something.

when we talk about naturalized players I think of dudes like Diego Costa who has been naturalized at 20 y/o.

[Brazil]

lol Argentina has Italians and Spaniards

weird racism I guess

Diego must have in the Group of Argie fans chanting some racist shit about Mbappe in Doha

Argentinean football fans are low key among the most racist fans in the world.

[FrostKing]

https://i.ibb.co/Y49R8qt/CS-MNT-EXCEL-CANMNTLanding-Page-Header.jpg

https://i.ibb.co/rkLRLF7/teamcanada.jpg

When this is the same nation. That's weird.

[diego]

weird racism I guess

Diego must have in the Group of Argie fans chanting some racist shit about Mbappe in Doha

Argentinean football fans are low key among the most racist fans in the world.

I'm not looking at skin color, in looking at roots .. is hakeem American? Is ibaka Spaniard? Is camoranesi Italian? Is moukoko german??

I can understand the son of immigrants playing for his parents home country, like a Nash or a Trezeguet. But when it's clearly a case of sporting advantage it goes totally against the spirit of national teams, like it or not, Argentina and Brasil never cross that line, while "super powers" like spain and USA (in bball) do... I think it's a big difference , nothing racist about it

[diego]

A lot of these guys feel obligated, to play for the country that gave them an opportunity.. did Ansul Fati choose to play for Spain, or did he feel his spot at Barcelona was a condition that he played for Spain?? Money has warped everything, respect to the Saudis and Koreans for not doing like everyone else

[lefty]

https://i.ibb.co/Y49R8qt/CS-MNT-EXCEL-CANMNTLanding-Page-Header.jpg

https://i.ibb.co/rkLRLF7/teamcanada.jpg

When this is the same nation. That's weird.

Mot really since football is a multicultural sport and hockey is like 98% a white sport

[diego]

I didn't even point the finger France yet lefty accused Argentina of using Spaniards and Italians when none of our players were born there, while France has a couple players born abroad.. on the contrary French people should agree, you have many players developed in France playing for other countries... But they were developed in France for political/family reasons, bit like spain, england, Italy, usa who have many players there purely for economic/competitive reasons.. either way countries like Argentina and Brasil have a purity neither group will ever have

[diego]

Sorry on the phone, i put but unlike Spain england Italy usa etc

[lefty]

BRUH

I should have used the blue font

[diego]

:lol that shit bothers me, what's the point of national teams if anyone can be "naturalized"

[FrostKing]

I've discussed this topic in the past in length so I won't harp on it

A couple players on each team from different backgrounds (with family ties) is rather cool and even inspirational. But I think a few European nations have lost the plot. Atleast the USA team often resembles an UN meeting :lol

I've lived in 3 nations and plan to add a 4th in the near future so I'm not going to be a hypocrit. But to Diego's point the International competition is cheapened when IMO nations that were already historically strong now start harvesting global players. Atleast truly make it diverse and have someone from every corner of the Globe.

https://i.ibb.co/cc3qVtY/62a10c69e1e8942ad71c81ecc5f870bff8796ca771c05ea965 7a2c8f0678a6fc-3.jpg

[dunkman]

Okay so recent 8 Champions. We do a mini bracket


1990: West Germany
1994: Brazil
1998: France
2002: Brazil
2006: Italy
2010: Spain
2014: Germany
2018: France



A) 1990 W.Germany vs 2014 Germany

B) 1994 Brazil vs 2002 Brazil

C) 1998 France vs 2018 France

D) 2006 Italy vs 2010 Spain

A) Would go with West Germany, they had well trained a Matthäus bomb from a corner for another bomb volley from Brehme. Besides Klinsmann was unstoppable.

B) Will go with the 2002 team, Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, Rivaldo, Roberto Carlos, Cafú it’s just frightening talent, like the Brazil teams of old.

The 1994 team, I don’t think would have pass trough 94’ Argentina in normal conditions. Romario is an all time great, top-10 perhaps top-15 ever player and could have decided any game if given the ball at the right place, but overall, the 94’ Brazil was more a tactical team, that won the World Cup by penalties vs Italy.

C) Would definitely go with France 98’, didn’t see a better team, since Italy 82’. Lot of talent, pace, dispatched favourites Brazil 3:0, that had the best player in the world Ronaldo Nazario. Doubt MBappé could do better.

D) Would go with Spain, some of best ever players in their respective positions played in that team. Casillas is widely regarded as best ever goalkeeper, Sergio Ramos is widely regarded as best ever center back (though he played great as right lateral in the 2010 team), Xavi and Iniesta are regarded as some of the best midfielders ever. Plus competent forwards like Villa and Torres, other outstanding defensive midfielders like Busquets and Alonso, plus other exceptional defenders like Puyol and Piqué.

The 06’ Italy team was good, they took out the home team, Germany, they had some all time great players too (Buffon, Pirlo, Del Piero), but weren’t really better than France in that final.

On the other hand, never before saw the Netherlands NT having to resort to constant hard fouls, like completely untalented teams do, to try contain the Spanish team.

[ElNono]

Nicolas Gonzalez and Joaquin Correa are out of the Argentina squad due to injuries/not being 100%.

Angel Correa and Thiago Almada are in for them.

[JakeCuenca]

Nicolas Gonzalez and Joaquin Correa are out of the Argentina squad due to injuries/not being 100%.

Angel Correa and Thiago Almada are in for them.

weird. Almada is an MLS player..even that kid in united would be better no?

[hater]

Team USA should do well. I will root for them.

But of course Ill root for Wales and Iran before them :lmao

Hope African teams do well being close to their motherland :tu

Thats it the rest of the teams are disgusting vomit inducing trash :lmao

[Brazil]

I'm not looking at skin color, in looking at roots .. is hakeem American? Is ibaka Spaniard? Is camoranesi Italian? Is moukoko german??

I can understand the son of immigrants playing for his parents home country, like a Nash or a Trezeguet. But when it's clearly a case of sporting advantage it goes totally against the spirit of national teams, like it or not, Argentina and Brasil never cross that line, while "super powers" like spain and USA (in bball) do... I think it's a big difference , nothing racist about it

I hear you but at the same time why isolating Argentina, Brazil and south korea as being the only pure of naturalized ? I don't know for other NT but again for France we have just for this WC a couple of non born in France who immigrated at 2 y/o raised and trained in France, there is no ethic debate here. Now if we are talking other sports for instance in the case of France basket and the idea of naturalizing Embiid yeah that's weird, dude does not even speak French and never put a foot in France.

[Brazil]

Team USA should do well. I will root for them.

But of course Ill root for Wales and Iran before them :lmao

Hope African teams do well being close to their motherland :tu

Thats it the rest of the teams are disgusting vomit inducing trash :lmao

USA do well ? they will probably finish last of their group.

[Brazil]

Looking at the Group I think the most interesting one other than germany spain will be F group imho. I see Croatia finishing first tbh... with a war between Canada, Morocco and Belgium for second place. Belgium is not gonna have an easy life in this group. Brazil group is going to be great... Switzerland and Serbia are no joke. Then unfortunately the surprise group might be D group, I can see Denmark finish 1st then France struggling for second place with a possible France/Argentina next round. At this point I don't expect much of France. The first game it is likely that France will start without Varane and Benzema who are still not training with the group... there is a smell of ugly tie with Australia then defeat vs. Denmark then a muerte game vs. Tunisia.

France will play first game without Pogba, Kante, Varane, Benzema, Nkunku and Kimpembe.. with Varane, Benzema coming back second game without rythm.. :/

[lefty]

Team USA should do well. I will root for them.

But of course Ill root for Wales and Iran before them :lmao

Hope African teams do well being close to their motherland :tu

Thats it the rest of the teams are disgusting vomit inducing trash :lmao

- Well, Mané is out, so there is that :pctoss

- Cameroon , eeeh Idk man, not sure hw they qualified for this WC in the 1st place ....Oh I know, we dominated them in both legs but missed sitters tat came back to haunt us in the last seconds of the 2nd leg...oh well
They also couldn't beat shit teams in international friendlies, and I'm talking countries I didn't even know had football teams :lol
But.... they are strong between the ears, they don't panic, that might be their saving grace

- Morocco looks good on paper, we'll see; they canned coach Vahid a couple of months ago because he is an ultra-disciplinary hard ass and stopped calling up Ziyech for something that's not a big deal; Ziyech is back with the NT but given his limited playing time in Chelsea we'll have to see if he is ready for the WC

- Ghana has interesting players and Inaki Williams will be going the WC, but their new coach seems to be out of his depth

- I don't know anything bout Tunisia; we beat them in a friendly last year in Tunis and they didn't look impressive but things may have improved for them since

[hater]

- Well, Mané is out, so there is that :pctoss

- Cameroon , eeeh Idk man, not sure hw they qualified for this WC in the 1st place ....Oh I know, we dominated them in both legs but missed sitters tat came back to haunt us in the last seconds of the 2nd leg...oh well
They also couldn't beat shit teams in international friendlies, and I'm talking countries I didn't even know had football teams :lol
But.... they are strong between the ears, they don't panic, that might be their saving grace

- Morocco looks good on paper, we'll see; they canned coach Vahid a couple of months ago because he is an ultra-disciplinary hard ass and stopped calling up Ziyech for something that's not a big deal; Ziyech is back with the NT but given his limited playing time in Chelsea we'll have to see if he is ready for the WC

- Ghana has interesting players and Inaki Williams will be going the WC, but their new coach seems to be out of his depth

- I don't know anything bout Tunisia; we beat them in a friendly last year in Tunis and they didn't look impressive but things may have improved for them since

This is just another day in Africa :lol

Africa has great talent but the consistency sucks.

Juat hope being close to Mama Africa will help them

[Winehole23]

What could go wrong?

1593540654780514304

[lefty]

Who gives a shit?

Fucking socially inept drunktards

[ElNono]

Team USA should do well. I will root for them.

But of course Ill root for Wales and Iran before them :lmao

Hope African teams do well being close to their motherland :tu

Thats it the rest of the teams are disgusting vomit inducing trash :lmao

You're not rooting for Colombia?

Oh wait :lmao:lmao:lmao

[FrostKing]

https://www.kveller.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/worldcuptrophy.gif


*ATTENTION*

I made a Bracket Challenge for us. Official FIFA site. Simple predict the order of the Groups & then Bracket results.

https://play.fifa.com/bracket-predictor/join-league/B753150E

[FrostKing]

https://i.ibb.co/jgmFJWB/Screenshot-20221118-150944-Chrome.jpg

My bracket has rematch in the Quarters of this Classic :dizzy

[FrostKing]

https://i.ibb.co/n1j3FTC/IMG-20221118-WA0093.jpg

In 1950, Qatar only had 25,000 people!

[hater]

I present you my black horse team

https://twitter.com/marinovpeixoto/status/1593407451423989761

[hater]

You're not rooting for Colombia?

Oh wait :lmao:lmao:lmao

El Salvador is playing Belize tomorrow right? :lmao

[diego]

I hear you but at the same time why isolating Argentina, Brazil and south korea as being the only pure of naturalized ? I don't know for other NT but again for France we have just for this WC a couple of non born in France who immigrated at 2 y/o raised and trained in France, there is no ethic debate here. Now if we are talking other sports for instance in the case of France basket and the idea of naturalizing Embiid yeah that's weird, dude does not even speak French and never put a foot in France.

yeah i just heard on the radio those 4 teams were the only ones without foreign born players and was surprised the list was so short. Im sure if we compare say 2002 vs 2022, the number of nationalized players must be at least 2x if not more, though some countries have always done it.. I dont know the specifics of every player and their background, i wouldnt consider thurams kid italian for example, I just have a lot of respect for say saudi arabia vs qatar, playing with their own players vs throwing money/ passports to be more competitive. argentina and brasil are in a league of their own in terms of producing players, france is up there too but many of those players are the result of colonial history+immigration/clubs betting on young foreigners and nationalizing them at a very young age.. for argentina and brasil immigration obviously played a big role but not having that colonial element to it makes a big difference IMO, and at this point we are talking 3, 4, 5th generation vs 1, 2, 3rd..

[FrostKing]

Cash is Polska's only foreign born

https://i.ibb.co/tpvBgrp/1352951311-0.jpg

"It is a tale that reflects part of Poland’s turbulent history and explains why a Slough-born 24-year-old who speaks little Polish will be fulfilling a long-held dream when he wears the country’s colours. “It’s quite a crazy story really, a bit complicated,” says Cash as he begins recounting how his grandparents ended up in England."

We are one of those examples of a player settling for us because he couldn't crack the British team. He's taking language courses. Seems quite wide eyed by the whole experience. His goal celebration against Holland seemed rather emotional. He will forever be in Polish record books.

I remember back in 2012 when we hosted the Euros we had a few "plastic poles" and after the Tournament they never appeared again except for Obraniak.

In terms of foreign born there was a big gap between then and 2002 when we finally qualified for a big Tournament since 1982. Olisadebe was the leading scorer and instrumental to the teams success. He has since started a family in Poland with Polish woman.

Maybe I'm being hypocrit but to me it's a numbers thing. These types of rare examples can be used to help change cultural norms/prejudices. When you are using it as your means to win trophies I think that is harvesting. It should be the exception not the rule. Foundation should be native with new ingredients sprinkled in.

[ElNono]

El Salvador is playing Belize tomorrow right? :lmao

I have no idea. My team is playing in the FIFA World Cup :lmao:lmao:lmao

[FrostKing]

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[FrostKing]

Yes fellas

Going to the gym.

[FrostKing]

I have no idea. My team is playing in the FIFA World Cup :lmao:lmao:lmao
Argentina crest?

Well chat in the party

[FrostKing]

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[lefty]

Yes fellas

Going to the gym.
Will you be wearing your “white power” t-shirt?

[dunkman]

I don’t see any problems if the federation accepts the player and he wants to represent that nation, tbh.

[ElNono]

Argentina crest?

Well chat in the party

Apologies for Lewa getting ambushed by one of our most stupid reporters, tbh...

[ElNono]

Looks like Benzema got dinged up during training...

[lefty]

Looks like Benzema got dinged up during training...

Should miss France’s 1st match

[ElNono]

Should miss France’s 1st match

Being reported now he might be out of the cup altogether

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[JakeCuenca]

Another break for Messi. Ballon d or winning injured in a potential R16 match.

Messi always getting injury breaks and easy brackets.

[lefty]

Being reported now he might be out of the cup altogether

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Brazil going to voodoo my ass :lol

[dunkman]

He was struggling with injuries all season, with age the situation gets worse every year. Not particularly Benzema, but all players. It left me with the head scratched when Madrid went all in with MBappé, without securing a good backup center forward.

[lefty]

:lmao that was fast

Edit : VAR said no, shit is already rigged, looked like a good call

[horseshue]

Ecuador too poor to pay refs.

[GAustex]

How was that off side

[horseshue]

How was that off side

It wasn't. That's why they didn't show a proper replay.

[lefty]

They just showed another replay

looks like there was offside after all, at the start of the FK

As the FK was shot , the Ecuador player who jumps with the goalie had a foot behind the GK

Edit : yep good call tbh

https://twitter.com/v83700320/status/1594363589913190401

[ElNono]

Another break for Messi. Ballon d or winning injured in a potential R16 match.

Messi always getting injury breaks and easy brackets.

You're thinking of Neymar, tbh... Argentina already had to change 3 players due to injury...

[ElNono]

Qatar looks more nervous than a Russian conscript, tbh... Ecuador should win this easily

[horseshue]

They just showed another replay

looks like there was offside after all, at the start of the FK

As the FK was shot , the Ecuador player who jumps with the goalie had a foot behind the GK

Edit : yep good call tbh

https://twitter.com/v83700320/status/1594363589913190401

I am no expert, but that other qatar player about meter behind goalkeeper doesn't count? Am i missing something?

[ElNono]

I am no expert, but that other qatar player about meter behind goalkeeper doesn't count? Am i missing something?

You need two players behind the ball when the pass is made. Normally the keeper is one, but in this case he isn't.

[DAF86]

I am no expert, but that other qatar player about meter behind goalkeeper doesn't count? Am i missing something?

You need to have 2 defending players behind the attacker. Usually one of those players is the goalkeeper, but since the goalkeeper here is more advanced than the attacker foot, there's only one defender behind the attacker.

[horseshue]

You need two players behind the ball when the pass is made. Normally the keeper is one, but in this case he isn't.

Ok, didn't know that. Is that something new, or have i managed to live all my life without knowing that?

[ElNono]

Ok, didn't know that. Is that something new, or have i managed to live all my life without knowing that?

You have managed... always been like that...

[GAustex]

American who likes watching soccer thinking all you futbolers just making shit up now

[lefty]

You need two players behind the ball when the pass is made. Normally the keeper is one, but in this case he isn't.

Exactly

weird rule imo but it’s the rule

[ElNono]

To his credit, it's a complicated rule. For example, it doesn't apply on throw ins, or if the attacking player is behind the middle line on the pitch when the pass is made, or if the pass is made by the defending team.

[Brazil]

Brazil (https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=14466) going to voodoo my ass :lol

this is becoming ridiculous tbh… holy shit, I mean that’s near 7 titulars out… wtf.

[FrostKing]

Secretly I picked Ecuador 2nd in Group

[FrostKing]

Apologies for Lewa getting ambushed by one of our most stupid reporters, tbh...
:lol I just saw

[FrostKing]

How much did they pay samuel Eto to say Qatar's advancing out the group

[lefty]

How much did they pay samuel Eto to say Qatar's advancing out the group

Eto is a POS, fuck that guy

[lefty]

lol those clapping “Qatari” fans must be from Paskitan, shit looks so fake, real fans would be dejected:lol

[JakeCuenca]

As someone who follows the AFC religiously, this was absolutely predictable. I have no idea how Qatar won the Asian cup as host, but even looking at their domestic competitions...their clubs can’t do anything against opposing Asian teams so the quality was never there.

if Ecuador continued playing, they would have won 5-0. They have no idea how to deal with the press.

they might get a draw with Senegal but it’s going to look ugly against Netherlands unless the Dutch decides it’s not worth it running the score..

[ElNono]

lol those clapping “Qatari” fans must be from Paskitan, shit looks so fake, real fans would be dejected:lol

Half the "real" fans didn't even come out for the 2nd half... lots of empty seats.

[lefty]

Half the "real" fans didn't even come out for the 2nd half... lots of empty seats.

Saw that as well

LOL Mercedes Benz fuckers….

[JakeCuenca]

lol those clapping “Qatari” fans must be from Paskitan, shit looks so fake, real fans would be dejected:lol

they look Iranians

the average Qatar makes about 350k a yea almost take home.

you expect them to care about football?

[JakeCuenca]

Qataris on average have 2-3 maids, make a decent amount of money etc..there is no way you can build a grass root for that.

on top of that, a lot of the Academy players are Iraqi, African, Yemenis..

even kids don’t care.

[dunkman]

Qatar vs Ecuador 0:2

Used to be previous champions always opened the mundial.

[DAF86]

Exactly

weird rule imo but it’s the rule

The rule is perfect, tbh. If it were just one player, there would never be an offside since the keeper is usually always on the goal line.

[lefty]

The rule is perfect, tbh. If it were just one player, there would never be an offside since the keeper is usually always on the goal line.

sorry I meant the rule can be confusing for someone who’s new to football tbh
But it does make sense

[lefty]

On Bein sports France, they showed France’s hotel

Luxury hotel that is just for the French NT , close to their training center and the 3 stadiums where they will be playing
Damn :lol

Brazil we are comfortable, we can’t lose!

[DMX7]

On Bein sports France, they showed France’s hotel

Luxury hotel that is just for the French NT , close to their training center and the 3 stadiums where they will be playing
Damn :lol

Brazil we are comfortable, we can’t lose!

BEIN is owned by Qatar. USA has pretty nice accommodations as well.

[DMX7]

Secretly I picked Ecuador 2nd in Group

Same, it will be Netherlands and Ecuador advancing.

[lefty]

Same, it will be Netherlands and Ecuador advancing.

I picked Senegal 2nd but Mane is out, so I think it’s gonna be Ecuador

[JakeCuenca]

I think it’s gonna be Ecuador. The Qataris will probably play better at this point and it’s too bad their best chance is against Senegal.

[lefty20]

https://youtu.be/n0wVFKatcuw

This guy gotta be dead by now, right?

[ElNono]

https://youtu.be/n0wVFKatcuw

This guy gotta be dead by now, right?

Stoned to death, tbh

[FrostKing]

https://i.ibb.co/Mk4z89J/FB-IMG-1669009949973.jpg

[JakeCuenca]

I think Messi can still play in the World Cup in 2026. He’s not overly reliant on his athleticism and can probably play deeper as an Attacking midfielder (he does this now to an extent)

[FrostKing]

https://i.ibb.co/Jk8gHrm/Screenshot-20221121-000533-Chrome.jpg[

FS1 aired tonight

[dunkman]

Portugal has a much better players than Argentina. But it goes down to coaching too.

[ElNono]

:lol Iran
:lol Arab teams

[lefty]

:lol Iran
:lol Arab teams

:lol not arab but ok

[lefty]

Boring ass wc so far, can’t wait. for a 48 team tournament

[ElNono]

:lol not aeab but ok

:lol algeri:lol