FIFA World Cup 2022
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@voodoo Drove me away from the game too. Obviously there is not enough will to change it or perhaps it is a means to protect the big contracts of Neymar etc. There are also so many groups of countries with some being more cynical and theatrical than others. Try watching the Copa America.
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@sparky said in FIFA World Cup 2022:
Not going to lie. I'm finding this tournament bloody boring. Hopeful the last round of group matches and the knock out will be more engaging.
In general the group stage games tend to be more exciting. As the tournament progresses teams become more averse to losing and their play reflects this
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@voodoo said in FIFA World Cup 2022:
I dont want to be the guy bitching about diving, I know I can turn off and not pollute this threat.
But fuck me it's a blight on the game. Football can be such am attractive game, but when an entire match can turn on somebody cheating , it's hard to enjoy.
This Aussie / Tunisia game is only halfway through, and there has been at least 10 incidents of faking injuries (with miraculous recoveries) and diving.
I cant for the life of me understand why authorities don't try harder to stamp it out.
FIFA think it's genius, not something to stamp out
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@Machpants said in FIFA World Cup 2022:
@voodoo said in FIFA World Cup 2022:
I dont want to be the guy bitching about diving, I know I can turn off and not pollute this threat.
But fuck me it's a blight on the game. Football can be such am attractive game, but when an entire match can turn on somebody cheating , it's hard to enjoy.
This Aussie / Tunisia game is only halfway through, and there has been at least 10 incidents of faking injuries (with miraculous recoveries) and diving.
I cant for the life of me understand why authorities don't try harder to stamp it out.
FIFA think it's genius, not something to stamp out
Applauding institutionalised cheating. Figures from FIFA
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@Machpants said in FIFA World Cup 2022:
@voodoo said in FIFA World Cup 2022:
I dont want to be the guy bitching about diving, I know I can turn off and not pollute this threat.
But fuck me it's a blight on the game. Football can be such am attractive game, but when an entire match can turn on somebody cheating , it's hard to enjoy.
This Aussie / Tunisia game is only halfway through, and there has been at least 10 incidents of faking injuries (with miraculous recoveries) and diving.
I cant for the life of me understand why authorities don't try harder to stamp it out.
FIFA think it's genius, not something to stamp out
Good lord
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@voodoo I swear that professional footballers need to be good actors too.
I watched most of the Argentina-Mexico game around the live rugby. Messi and co survive to fight another day. The Italian ref wasn't falling for all of the diving.
Now Germany has their WC final tomorrow against Spain.
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Desperately poor game
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Spain v Germany
Must win match for Germany
Very skilful from both sides
Both teams looking to dribble the ball into the back of the net
Have a dip ffs
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Just to digress from the actual football fo5 a moment.
The media has been making a big thing about the poor fan experience.
I follow a couple of Fulham podcasts, one of which dropped a pod over the weekend with the three hosts all out in Doha.
They all agreed the experience has been brilliant. Grounds are magnificent, it's easy enough to get a beer, but the main thing is how good it is having all the games in one location. They have been able to mix and chat with fans from all over the world rather than the usual just from your group sort of thing. Everyone's really friendly and a real buzz. Been able to watch multiple games each day. They touched on the sportswashing theme and weren't trying to be apologists for the Qatari regime, simply pointing out that the actual fan experience is quite different to media reports.
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@MiketheSnow Maybe I'm missing something but I haven't seen a lot of goals from outside the 18 yard box. I agree, worth a dig.
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@Bovidae said in FIFA World Cup 2022:
Germany does have a lifeline now with Costa Rica beating Japan. A loss isn't terminal, and a draw wouldn't be a bad result either.
Yep, final clashes in group e will be fun, anyone can make it and no one is safe.
Spain are guaranteed with a draw and only go out if Japan beats them and Germany thrashes Costa Rica since their goal difference is so good.
Japan and Costa Rica both go through with a win. A draw might be enough if other results go there way.
Germany must win and they need Japan to lose. They'll still be tied on points so they'll be looking for goals and hoping a wide margin in the other game. In theory they can make it if Japan wins but Spain's goal difference is so good that will be tough work.
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@Bovidae said in FIFA World Cup 2022:
A 1-1 draw so Germany is still alive. They have to beat Costa Rica and hope that Spain beats Japan.
If they lose this game could they still qualify. As it would be possible that all teams apart from Spain had 1 win. If Germany win easily in the last round and Spain won easily too
