FIFA World Cup 2022
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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
- If you discount maul tries
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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
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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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@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:
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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Some cracking matches today
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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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@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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Netherlands and Senegal advance while Qatar gently weeps.
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Won the anthems
Congratulations England on the win
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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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Iran looking to score on the contra-attack.
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@Stargazer said in FIFA World Cup 2022:
Is it normal in English football commentary to give the score in another game being played at the same time? Totally spoils it for people who want to watch that other game.
The commentator in the USA-Iran game is providing regular updates of the England-Wales score.
The USA need a second goal as Iran could punish them on the break.
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Fantastic free kick from Rashford, but fucking awful decision from the ref to award the free kick in the first place
VAR can tell you whether a player is a ball hair offside but can’t correct incorrect decisions like that
Second goal was superb from Kane and Foden but terrible from us
We need to play Wimbledon for this match
Long ball to Moore and see what happens
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@Stargazer said in FIFA World Cup 2022:
Is it normal in English football commentary to give the score in another game being played at the same time? Totally spoils it for people who want to watch that other game.
Normal. In the EPL they often have snippets of goal action from other games
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US utterly dominated first half but only scored 1 goal. Second half they hung on by the skin of their teeth. They will head home after the round of 16 I would think.
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@Stargazer said in FIFA World Cup 2022:
Is it normal in English football commentary to give the score in another game being played at the same time? Totally spoils it for people who want to watch that other game.
The coverage we are getting is Bein Sport. Qatari English language provider.
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@dogmeat said in FIFA World Cup 2022:
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.
Sounds very rugby World Cup, not football really. Above is consistent with what I’ve read / heard.
