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    @dogmeat Well maybe they, the media, because by being there they really can't complain about what goes on in Qatar so they have to complain about something else.

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    So I don't think they would lose their speed and agility if some of these players went to the gym and lifted weights. I understand that they burn calories up the wazoo.

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    A 1-1 draw so Germany is still alive. They have to beat Costa Rica and hope that Spain beats Japan.

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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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  • WingerW Offline
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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

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    @Machpants said in FIFA World Cup 2022:

    @Kiwiwomble said in FIFA World Cup 2022:

    Football Associations to discuss quitting FIFA after being silenced during World Cup

    Football Associations to discuss quitting FIFA after being silenced during World Cup

    Denmark will have conversations with other member nations from UEFA, including England, about leaving FIFA, after issues over protests during the World Cup

    cant see it happening, either fifa will fold, apologise, promise to do better or these countries would fold if fifa called their bluff...but...the tiny part of my that loves some anarchy would love to see it

    Did you see his 'i feel disabled, I feel like a migrant worker' speech? The most embarrassing, cringey shit I've ever heard

    i did and agree, was actually horrible to watch, im assuming hes at least a millionare and claiming to have any understanding of what its like to work hand to mouth as a migrant worker let alone any of the other things he claimed to feel like

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    @MiketheSnow said in FIFA World Cup 2022:

    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

    that undid Japan last night. They just passed the ball around waiting for the perfect opening, just assuming it would come. it didn't. And then Costa Rica score with their only shot on target of the entire tournament.

    Tough shit.

    There is an enormous lack of ambition at this tournament.

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  • MiketheSnowM Offline
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    @mariner4life said in FIFA World Cup 2022:

    @MiketheSnow said in FIFA World Cup 2022:

    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

    that undid Japan last night. They just passed the ball around waiting for the perfect opening, just assuming it would come. it didn't. And then Costa Rica score with their only shot on target of the entire tournament.

    Tough shit.

    There is an enormous lack of ambition at this tournament.

    TBF the attacking intent & ambition is there for Japan

    I just think they thought Costa Rica would be a doddle after beating Germany

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  • ACT CrusaderA Offline
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    @mariner4life said in FIFA World Cup 2022:

    There is an enormous lack of ambition at this tournament.

    If you stick to the 2 minute “highlights” package there is plenty of ambition 😀

    The average goals per game so far is down from the last couple of WC’s. But I think overall the intent is far more defensive.

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    @ACT-Crusader said in FIFA World Cup 2022:

    @mariner4life said in FIFA World Cup 2022:

    There is an enormous lack of ambition at this tournament.

    If you stick to the 2 minute “highlights” package there is plenty of ambition 😀

    The average goals per game so far is down from the last couple of WC’s. But I think overall the intent is far more defensive.

    Oooh RWC 2023 entered the chat*

    • If you discount maul tries 😉
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  • Chester DrawsC Offline
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    @Kiwiwomble said in FIFA World Cup 2022:

    @Machpants said in FIFA World Cup 2022:

    @Kiwiwomble said in FIFA World Cup 2022:

    Football Associations to discuss quitting FIFA after being silenced during World Cup

    Football Associations to discuss quitting FIFA after being silenced during World Cup

    Denmark will have conversations with other member nations from UEFA, including England, about leaving FIFA, after issues over protests during the World Cup

    cant see it happening, either fifa will fold, apologise, promise to do better or these countries would fold if fifa called their bluff...but...the tiny part of my that loves some anarchy would love to see it

    Did you see his 'i feel disabled, I feel like a migrant worker' speech? The most embarrassing, cringey shit I've ever heard

    i did and agree, was actually horrible to watch, im assuming hes at least a millionare and claiming to have any understanding of what its like to work hand to mouth as a migrant worker let alone any of the other things he claimed to feel like

    It's a mistake to assume because someone is rich now that they always were.

    Gianni Infantino is the son of relatively poor Italian immigrants to Switzerland. Given how socially closed Switzerland can be (and the Valais particularly) he may have quite a lot of idea of how an immigrant worker might feel.

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  • Billy TellB Offline
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    @Chester-Draws said in FIFA World Cup 2022:

    @Kiwiwomble said in FIFA World Cup 2022:

    @Machpants said in FIFA World Cup 2022:

    @Kiwiwomble said in FIFA World Cup 2022:

    Football Associations to discuss quitting FIFA after being silenced during World Cup

    Football Associations to discuss quitting FIFA after being silenced during World Cup

    Denmark will have conversations with other member nations from UEFA, including England, about leaving FIFA, after issues over protests during the World Cup

    cant see it happening, either fifa will fold, apologise, promise to do better or these countries would fold if fifa called their bluff...but...the tiny part of my that loves some anarchy would love to see it

    Did you see his 'i feel disabled, I feel like a migrant worker' speech? The most embarrassing, cringey shit I've ever heard

    i did and agree, was actually horrible to watch, im assuming hes at least a millionare and claiming to have any understanding of what its like to work hand to mouth as a migrant worker let alone any of the other things he claimed to feel like

    It's a mistake to assume because someone is rich now that they always were.

    Gianni Infantino is the son of relatively poor Italian immigrants to Switzerland. Given how socially closed Switzerland can be (and the Valais particularly) he may have quite a lot of idea of how an immigrant worker might feel.

    As someone who lives in the Valais, but has also lived in Ireland, it’s easier to assimilate in Valais. The Irish are awfully clannish. There are heaps of Italians in Valais.

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  • MiketheSnowM Offline
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    Some cracking matches today

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  • Billy TellB Offline
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    @MiketheSnow said in FIFA World Cup 2022:

    Some cracking matches today

    Switzerland made an ok fist of their game. 0-1 is no disgrace. I’m backing them to defeat Serbia and head for their usual round of 16 exit.

    I give you guys no chance of taking down England 4-0.

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  • ACT CrusaderA Offline
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    @MiketheSnow said in FIFA World Cup 2022:

    Some cracking matches today

    Sth Korea a bit unlucky not to snag a draw I thought. Makes it almost impossible for them to make it now because they’ll need a win against Portugal now and for Uruguay to beat Ghana…

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  • Billy TellB Offline
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    Netherlands and Senegal advance while Qatar gently weeps.

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  • MiketheSnowM Offline
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    Won the anthems

    Congratulations England on the win

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  • Billy TellB Offline
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    I’m watching good vs evil. So far neither side has resorted to a nuclear option.

    Next World Cup really sounds silly. 16 pools of 3 teams. Top 2 in each pool go thru. Winner will have played 6 rather than 7 matches.

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  • BovidaeB Offline
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    It's funny seeing Iranian women in the crowd sans headscarfs.

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  • Billy TellB Offline
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    Iran looking to score on the contra-attack.

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