FIFA World Cup 2022
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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
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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
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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
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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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@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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@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
- 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:
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.
