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pastarocket

04-01-2022, 09:50 AM

The draw is completed. Canada has their work cut out for them. Good luck to the team:

https://dailyhive.com/toronto/fifa-world-cup-2022-canada-group-f?fbclid=IwAR3bVBxV_8zJ2lGkzFTV9HP4Kq7UccM7wa7yw64 _g6nI9mg_HtOxfVz7mmk

The final country announced at the FIFA World Cup draw today, Canada will play in Group F, with matches against Belgium, Morocco, and Croatia.

As the No. 2 ranked country in the world, Belgium is the most difficult opponent in the group for the 38th-ranked Canadians. They lost in the semi-finals four years ago in Russia.

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Traum

04-01-2022, 10:13 AM

With a draw like that, "oh shxt" is all I can say... FailFish

TOS'd

04-01-2022, 10:40 AM

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FPRltabXEAAquZ5?format=jpg&name=small

Draw doesn't seem too bad for Canada compared to the others. It'll be tough but some of those other groups are looking much tougher.

MG1

04-01-2022, 10:48 AM

Still can't believe the Azzurri couldn't make it into the World Cup...

At least my neighbourhood will be quiet.

Tegra_Devil

04-01-2022, 01:19 PM

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FPRltabXEAAquZ5?format=jpg&name=small

Draw doesn't seem too bad for Canada compared to the others. It'll be tough but some of those other groups are looking much tougher.

I can see Canada go 1-1-1 in their pool

HonestTea

04-01-2022, 01:24 PM

Group of Death is probably E

Tapioca

04-01-2022, 02:03 PM

Because Canada failed to win our final game and get into Pot 3, there was never going to be an easy group as a result.

With that said, this isn't the worst result. It's not impossible to get 4 points and advance to the knockout if we have our full team firing on all cylinders.

Hondaracer

04-01-2022, 02:20 PM

What is the IC playoff spot?

Tapioca

04-01-2022, 02:49 PM

What is the IC playoff spot?

- Winner of Costa Rica (CONCACAF) v New Zealand (Oceania)
- Winner of Australia/United Arab Emirates (Asia) v Peru (South America)

68style

04-01-2022, 03:12 PM

Geez, I'll be happy to see Canada even score a goal in that group let alone win a game.

TOS'd

04-01-2022, 03:48 PM

After group stages, assuming Canada can get top 2 in their Group, Group F plays Group E. So we could potentially face someone like Spain or Germany in the Round of 16.

Tapioca

06-17-2022, 02:30 PM

Thread bump.

Tough last couple of weeks for casual fans:
- A political snafu and a labour dispute which cost the team a valuable preparation game
- Failure to adjust to the conditions in Honduras which resulted in a loss in a winnable game.

On the positive side, Vancouver will get some games in 2026. I think it would make sense for the national team to play their group games on the West Coast given the stadium capacity vs Toronto.

Tegra_Devil

06-18-2022, 07:19 PM

ill be putting my name on lottery tickets for all canadas games, id be willing to go to van or seattle to watch

Badhobz

06-19-2022, 06:22 AM

fucking china.... 1 billion anuses and we cant find 20 dicks to kick a damn ball around !?!?! going to die of embarrassment.

TOS'd

09-23-2022, 09:07 AM

Friendly going on right now vs. Qatar.

Friendly September 27th vs Uruguay.

Tapioca

09-27-2022, 08:31 PM

The team got a dose of reality today. We created enough chances to get a result, but didn't finish. If Canada's lack of finishing continues, it will be the difference between losses and draws.

Davies is a great talent, but he needs to stop trying to do everything himself, particularly when the team needs a goal.

Traum

11-06-2022, 07:43 PM

Now I am more convinced than ever that Canada will finish last in Group F. :banghead:

Tapioca

11-07-2022, 10:38 AM

Why is that?

Davies will definitely play a role in the games. He might not start every game, but I can see him playing 30-45 minutes a game unless his hamstring gives out.

Crepeau was never going to start anyway.

If Lukaku can't play in our game against Belgium, that's going to help a lot. I think Canada has to go for it against Belgium.

Traum

11-07-2022, 12:04 PM

I am still rather skeptical that Davies would be ready in 2 weeks for World Cup. Hamstring injuries generally tend to be troublesome, and it also means Davies would not be able to train during this rest and recovery period. At a minimum (to me at least), this means even if he comes back to join the Canadian team in Qatar, he is not going to be on form. At worst, if he is not fully recovered yet and still tries to play for Canada, that would not be good for him nor for Team Canada.

If Davies can't play, I think the emotional impact against Team Canada would be bigger than his actual physical absence.

I agree that Crepeau was very unlikely to play anyway, unless the coach decides that the outcome would not matter at all, and just wanted to give different players some exposure and experience at the WC level. But even that seemed unlikely, and is irrelevant at this point for Crepeau.

I'm surprised you think we'd have a chance against Belgium though. Belgium has a deep squad, and they are ranked #2 in the world for that reason. If anything, I think the game against Croatia is gonna be crucial.

Tapioca

11-07-2022, 05:59 PM

Canada has the best chance of surprising in the first game. Belgium's back line is older, so Canada's pace up front could catch them flat-footed.

Croatia will be a very tough game because of their strong midfield. Also, Canada will no longer be a surprise after the first game.

Canada could get 0 points or make it to the group stage. Obviously, it makes sense to bet against Canada, but it wouldn't be a fluke if they won a game either.

Canada Soccer has put together a well-produced documentary about the team's journey through qualification
https://youtu.be/ybLqyyz4Avs

68style

11-09-2022, 10:31 AM

Traum

11-09-2022, 11:02 AM

In terms of controversies, the 2014 World Cup in Brazil also had a ton of them. IIRC, it was certainly one of the World Cups in recent memory that has a LOT of issues, from worker and construction safety, to misuse of public funding to enable the games, to humanitarian issues that involved eviction of people from their homes to build venues and stuff for the games.

But the Qatar games are definitely shaping up to be even more controversial. And I find it ironic that one of the goals Qatar had prior to hosting the games was to showcase its country to the rest of the world about how modern the country has become. But instead of doing that, it has only revealed to the rest of the world that they are still very much an outdated society with an outdated mindset.

Tapioca

11-09-2022, 06:14 PM

It was an absolute mistake for FIFA to award this world cup to Qatar.

With that said, I will watch Canada's games because the team qualified the hard way and it's about time that soccer/football in Canada gets the attention that it deserves.

mikemhg

11-10-2022, 11:16 AM

My buds from the Raincity Brigade are going to the WC in Qatar -- they're a bunch of drinkers and coke fiends, it'll be interesting to see how they fare out there :lol

Manic!

11-13-2022, 11:31 AM

https://www.reddit.com/r/ABCDesis/comments/yu1ljn/ok_which_one_of_you_got_an_offer_for_this_qatar/

Most of the fans are South Asian and male. Looks like they have been hired.

This is going to be one of the lamest world cups ever.

Traum

11-13-2022, 04:06 PM

Ugh... I hope Kone can continue to play well and be there when it counts...

https://www.ctvnews.ca/sports/canada-set-to-announce-fifa-men-s-world-cup-squad-for-first-time-in-36-years-1.6150580

Davies, the team’s best player, is working to shake off a hamstring strain he sustained just over a week ago and Herdman indicated his status will be questionable for Canada’s opening match in Group F against Belgium on Nov. 23.

The next friendly against Japan will be a good final test to gauge where we're at...

GS8

11-13-2022, 05:49 PM

Much as I hate to do it since I have enjoyed previous World Cups... I am refusing to watch this one after all the articles I've read about atrocities committed against workers from outside countries building structures for this games and other buildings in the area.

Sucks for the players to end up tied in with it all, but just cannot support the host country at all.

Nothing new, unfortunately as neighbouring countries like UAE were built on the backs of mostly Indian slaves err...economically-disenfranchised-employment-seekers and now served by mostly Asian harems.

You couldn't pay me to go there.

Tapioca

11-14-2022, 10:19 AM

https://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/worldcup/fifa-world-cup-preview-chris-jones-1.6650381

This article basically sums up the mixed emotions.

pastarocket

11-15-2022, 09:08 PM

TSN is reporting that Davies is not with Team Canada in Qatar. -getting more treatment and rest for his hamstring.

-wonder if Alphonso will even play against Belgium on November 23rd?

He needs to be at 100 percent in order to be effective against the Belgians.

-from what the TSN soccer analysts for the World Cup are saying, soccer at the World Cup level is much different than club level soccer.

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Traum

11-15-2022, 10:09 PM

Personally, I don't think Davies will be ready for the game against Belgium. And more than anything else, I don't want to see him play despite being hurt.

I am surprised a soccer analyst would say the World Cup is much different than club level soccer. Compared to MLS, of course it is way different and leaps and bounds ahead. But compared to UEFA Champions League, or even just Premier League or LaLiga, I'd say that in some cases, European league play is at a higher level than even the World Cup.

bcuzracecarz

11-15-2022, 10:16 PM

I think a lot of what they’re referring to is the pressure of playing in a WC vs league play. This one amplified a bit due to the ridiculous location and weather

Manic!

11-16-2022, 09:20 AM

https://youtu.be/MM_AzoNJ-Dc

I also hear there are a ton of tickets still for sale.

Manic!

11-18-2022, 03:54 AM

All beer sales have been banned.

https://twitter.com/fifamedia/status/1593563414596657158

but you can still buy bud zero.

Budweiser spent 112 million for the right to sell beer and advertise. I see lawsuits coming.

68style

11-18-2022, 07:12 AM

hahahaha soccer and no beer... wtf are they even thinking

murd0c

11-18-2022, 07:20 AM

I hope this crash and burns so bad, by the looks of things its starting to happen.

Traum

11-18-2022, 09:12 AM

All beer sales have been banned.

but you can still buy bud zero.

Budweiser spent 112 million for the right to sell beer and advertise. I see lawsuits coming.
Is there even any use for Budweiser to try suing anyone though?

I am not at all familiar with the legal system in Qatar, but considering that Qatar has hardly a democracy, it seems unlikely to me that any compensation can be sought as a breach to the sponsorship contracts.

Traum

11-18-2022, 09:18 AM

On a different note, I watched parts of the friendly (and not just the highlights) between Canada and Japan, and it was interesting how things turned out. Canada was playing better than I was expecting, and we utilized our advantage in physical size and speed. Japan was playing more poorly than I was expecting them to, but they had better technique and organization.

What is surprising is Belgium's lost against Egypt today. I haven't watched the game yet, but Egypt isn't exactly a soccer powerhouse. So if Belgium is playing poorly, we might just have a chance to eek out a 2nd place group finish, and make it to the elimination round?

68style

11-18-2022, 09:29 AM

Like the article above said, if Canada even scores 1 single goal that's an improvement on anything we've done haha!

Won't be watching, but hope Canada can keep improving its foothold.

Manic!

11-18-2022, 10:40 AM

Is there even any use for Budweiser to try suing anyone though?

I am not at all familiar with the legal system in Qatar, but considering that Qatar has hardly a democracy, it seems unlikely to me that any compensation can be sought as a breach to the sponsorship contracts.

They can sue fifa. I believe have a contract with fifa . Fans whi spent money on travel and tickets could also sue fifa.

68style

11-18-2022, 10:58 AM

haha I can't imagine too many fans suing Fifa let alone winning a lawsuit because they couldn't buy beer at a game

Manic!

11-18-2022, 11:09 AM

haha I can't imagine too many fans suing Fifa let alone winning a lawsuit because they couldn't buy beer at a game

Can't buy a beer anywhere from what I understand.

N.V.M.

11-18-2022, 12:23 PM

just beer. there's other kinds of booze though.(wine,etc)

murd0c

11-18-2022, 02:16 PM

just beer. there's other kinds of booze though.(wine,etc)

No alcohol period... Since Qatar is 100% dry

68style

11-18-2022, 02:35 PM

I thought the article I read stated that there were certain venues that are alcohol approved zones that would be carefully monitored... but no in-game stadium sales.

Traum

11-18-2022, 04:54 PM

No alcohol period... Since Qatar is 100% dry
Qatar most certainly does not 100% ban alcohol. At a minimum, it is available at hotels, and IIRC, officially it was only meant for consumption by foreigners.

I have a friend who has been working in Qatar for a few years, and he was telling me that it was actually pretty easy for expats and locals alike to get alcohol. Of course, as a local, you'd need to "know people", and for him as an expat, I think he said they have to travel somewhere out of town to purchase the alcohol, and drinking in public places is definitely not allowed.

For the World Cup, my understanding from reading the news was that wine consumption is still allowed in VIP booths at the stadium during the games.

N.V.M.

11-18-2022, 06:02 PM

No alcohol period... Since Qatar is 100% dry

no.

Manic!

11-18-2022, 06:10 PM

Found out you can get any drink you want if you are willing to pay for a seat in a vip booth. Starts at $950 per seat. 22 grand if you want a booth.

https://hospitality.fifa.com/2022/en/match-gallery-seat/

westopher

11-20-2022, 07:10 AM

Lol imagine sitting through any sporting event sober, never mind soccer.
"alcohol bad, slave labour fine" - Quatar

Manic!

11-20-2022, 11:31 AM

It gets shittier every day.

https://www.jpost.com/international/article-722891

Qatar won't allow any cooked Kosher food and public Jewish prayer
Jewish organizations claim that Qatar is breaking its promise on allowing any cooked Kosher food to be sold at FIFA World Cup.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/middle-east/qatar/guide-visiting-qatar-world-cup-accommodation-alcohol-dress-code/

What should I wear?

Something you should pack is conservative clothing Â– there is an expectation of modesty in dress. Women are advised to cover their shoulders and wear long skirts or trousers in public, including when driving. Avoid bikinis on public beaches (limit this to the confines of a private beach or your hotel pool). Men should avoid toplessness and shorts in public places.

So no shorts for anyone unless you are a player. What a joke.

Traum

11-20-2022, 03:39 PM

This Qatari World Cup is really shaping up to be a bigger joke with each passing day.

The FIFA president's opening speech / rant to defend the Qatari World Cup was totally inappropriate. Even if he had wanted to rant on the subject, the opening speech at the opening game was the wrong time and place for it. I can't even contemplate why he'd think that was the opportunity he should use to delivery the speech. FailFish

And then officiating was instantly poor in that very first game. Officiating has always been an issue in soccer, and you kind of expect that in any major game / tournament. Still, this one was really very bad because the evidence was just so clear -- the VAR-assisted offside call (and the resulting cancellation of the early goal) was very evidently the wrong decision to arrive at. If it was eons ago when VAR wasn't used to review decisions, at least that would have been somewhat more justifiable. But when the VAR is used and the ref still made the wrong call despite the evidence from the VAR, you destroy the credibility of the refereeing.

westopher

11-20-2022, 04:06 PM

Terrible organization having their biggest event in a terrible country. What could go wrong?

MG1

11-20-2022, 06:26 PM

Great opportunity to show the world how fucked up your country is.................... Good job, Qatar.

pastarocket

11-21-2022, 06:04 AM

I gotta agree with Beckham instead of Manning.

It’s called…football. LUL

https://youtu.be/rWgLfzzKySA

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Manic!

11-21-2022, 01:27 PM

Let's go canada!!!!

https://twitter.com/TheStreet/status/1594712162617925635

Manic!

11-21-2022, 01:53 PM

https://image.stern.de/32934434/t/Qs/v3/w960/r0/-/claudia-neumann.jpg

https://newsingermany.com/world-cup-in-qatar-claudia-neumann-sets-rainbow-signs/

Claudia Neuman
After the scandal about rainbow bandages: ZDF reporter sends a clear signal during live broadcast in the stadium

68style

11-21-2022, 02:17 PM

Let's go canada!!!!

Canada says: :"Keep your shitty beer, thx"

JDMDreams

11-21-2022, 06:06 PM

Where can we watch this?

danned

11-21-2022, 09:53 PM

https://images-cdn.9gag.com/photo/a5XbMvo_700b.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fh8CcdBakAM86cs.jpg

SkinnyPupp

11-21-2022, 11:51 PM

https://twitter.com/eurosport/status/1594751389657350150

Tapioca

11-22-2022, 03:21 AM

Gotta say that the Saudis defended well in those final minutes to finish one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history.

Tim Budong

11-22-2022, 03:47 AM

That Saudi goaltender played lights out. that was unreal.

StylinRed

11-22-2022, 05:50 AM

A lot of people and fans on site are saying it's a bunch of fake news regarding the restrictions and how "shitty" accommodation/rules are, dunno which fake news is the fake news :lol

The tiktoks showcasing how great it is could just be fake too dunno

Tapioca

11-22-2022, 06:10 AM

It should be a strong line up for Canada tomorrow as everyone is match fit, including Davies and Eustachio.

Any predictions? I'm going to say 1-1, with Canada's goal coming from the penalty spot.

underscore

11-22-2022, 07:23 AM

Officiating has always been an issue in soccer, and you kind of expect that in any major game / tournament.

That's an understatement, iirc after the 2010 world cup they fired something like 50% of the officials for taking bribes. Of course that's after they already completely altered the results. I got quite into it back then but the reffing was so bad I haven't watched it since. I don't know how anyone can stand watching something happen from 12 different angles in super slow mo high def and then have the ref say it didn't (the UK goal back in 2010 for example).

That was before I even knew what a giant bag of dicks FIFA was to boot.

11-22-2022, 08:30 AM

Anyone have a reliable stream they can dm me? :pokerface:

Traum

11-22-2022, 08:59 AM

The Saudi upset totally screwed up my bets today FailFish , but I gotta applaud the way they played the game. Their 2 goals were absolutely nothing short of world class, and the keeper was very much on his toes the whole game.

They were certainly punching above their weight class today.
Gotta say that the Saudis defended well in those final minutes to finish one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history.

That Saudi goaltender played lights out. that was unreal.

As another very impressive game, I thought Senegal's offence played really, really well. Of course, they are the best team in Africa, and it was obvious why that was the case. It was too bad that their defence wasn't quite as good as their offence.

threezero

11-22-2022, 02:51 PM

anybody know if we can stream the Canada game for free tomorrow on CTV?

Tapioca

11-22-2022, 05:14 PM

Not on CTV online.

If you want the Canadian feed, you could use rabbit ears if you have a line of sight to Mount Seymour from your TV.

Tim Budong

11-22-2022, 05:22 PM

As another very impressive game, I thought Senegal's offence played really, really well. Of course, they are the best team in Africa, and it was obvious why that was the case. It was too bad that their defence wasn't quite as good as their offence.

sounds very familiar, like a certain team represented by an orca FailFish
all except the part about...being the best that is lol

Traum

11-22-2022, 09:51 PM

anybody know if we can stream the Canada game for free tomorrow on CTV?
Found this:

https://www.sportingnews.com/ca/soccer/news/where-watch-world-cup-canada-tsn-tv-live-stream-online/ujypw3gjnawyiehwhrhwbdnq

CTV World Cup live stream
As CTV is also a Bell Media channel, the streaming process for games available on CTV is not different than those on TSN. However, more fans will be able to access streaming for these games.

CTV is a terrestrial channel across Canada, meaning that all providers with CTV in their package will be able to access games broadcast on CTV.

Customers can download the CTV GO app or go to CTV.ca and log in with their television credentials to access content. All games available on CTV will be streamed on CTV GO and the CTV website.

Beyond the World Cup, all content streamed via CTV outlets will show content from a user's local CTV affiliate, which may be different based on your location.

Tim Budong

11-23-2022, 06:34 AM

JAPAN!!!!

SkinnyPupp

11-23-2022, 07:52 AM

I hope someone doesn't do to Canada what Spain just did to Costa Rica

CR barely touched the ball more than once

Traum

11-23-2022, 09:50 AM

The tie between Croatia and Morroco is a good outcome for Canada. At the same time, both teams were looking really strong in all aspects of the game. We're gonna have our work cut out for us in all 3 games.

Hopefully Alphonso Davies' return will bring some creativity and a big boost of morale to the team.

pastarocket

11-23-2022, 09:51 AM

Go Canada go!!!!

Thank goodness for working from home ahha. Watching the Canada vs. Belgium game soon.

Let's cook some Belgian waffles with a side of Canadian bacon!

Make it a hat trick in terms of upset victories!!!
:gun:

Traum

11-23-2022, 11:03 AM

Dammit we are totally getting ripped off (by the refs). We should have been given 2 penalty kicks.

Instead, now we are down 0:1 despite playing extremely well in the 1st half..

Grrrrr...

Tapioca

11-23-2022, 12:01 PM

Alphonso shouldn't have taken the penalty. David has scored 9/12 in Ligue Un.

Belgium had a 1 or 2 chances and they converted. The loss hurts because we took it to them, especially in the first half. As I predicted, this game was ripe for the taking. Our finishing was poor and that cost us points.

pastarocket

11-23-2022, 12:11 PM

Canada played well and carried the match for the most part. 21 shots for Canada compared to Belgium's 9 shots.

The team did not back down against the Belgian waffles.

If the team plays the way they did today, and finishes their scoring opportunities, I think IMO they can beat the Croatians on Sunday.

Jonathan David has the experience edge against Davies in terms of penalty kicks. JD should have been chosen for the penalty kick instead of Fonzie.

EmperorIS

11-23-2022, 12:21 PM

CANADA SO GOOD

Traum

11-23-2022, 12:52 PM

Our boys played well, esp in the 1st half. But one major problem that I see is our stamina level. It was plainly obvious that we had noticeably slowed down in the 2nd half, and the focus we had in the first 1/2 just wasn't quite there anymore. And from there, we start missing passes, both bcos they were flung too far ahead, or that our players couldn't get to the ball fast enough. We couldn't organize an effective offensive perimeter like we did in the first 1/2. But at least our defence held up well enough to prevent additional goals.

Davies getting a yellow card this early in the tournament is far from being ideal.

The two games ahead against Croatia and Morroco are gonna be tough.

Traum

11-23-2022, 04:33 PM

As I was saying, we got jipped by the ref:

https://www.marca.com/en/world-cup/2022/11/23/637e7d2e46163fcf268b45d1.html

The two subsequent penalties were clear fouls inside the box that referee Sikazwe decided to not even entertain through VAR. However, replays prove that the ref should've called both penalties. Before the first half even ended, many different Twitter accounts started sharing some news about this ref that make us all scratch our heads. He already got suspended over a deplorable incident that took place during a 2018 game between Tunisia and Mali. What he did in today's game pales in comparison with what he did back then.

During that official match, the ref simply decided to end the game in the 85th minute of the match. He also refused to review VAR for a potential red card and affected the game without question. The African Football Federation (CAF) made a thorough review of his actions and decided to suspend him. Before that happened, this ref was also involved in match-fixing scandals in the African Champions League game between Esperance and Primiero Agosto.

SkinnyPupp

11-23-2022, 04:37 PM

Of course it's a corrupt ref

pastarocket

11-24-2022, 08:41 AM

Coach Herdman said "Fuck Croatia" to his team in order to rally them before their next game on Sunday against Croatia.

I say good on him. The Croats are going to be extra motivated to beat our team though. Having said that, Canada is not intimidated by any team.

The Croatian midfield is strong with Luka Modric being one of the best midfielders ever.

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/sports/fifa-world-cup/f-croatia-canada-s-next-opponent-takes-note-of-john-herdman-s-comment-at-world-cup/ar-AA14vQgn?ocid=entnewsntp&cvid=6dba2135b23f4462b4600960900c7576

On Thursday, a Croatian reporter asked Herdman about his comment.

“Did you really say after last night’s match that you were going to F-word Croatia? And if you did, is that underestimating Croatia as runner-up of (the) last World Cup?”

Herdman did not back down, but was more diplomatic this time around.

“Great question,” he said. “And yeah, I did. You say those things in an impassioned moment, trying to inspire your team in a huddle. And when you’re asked the question what you said in that huddle, yeah, it was what I said.

“It’s not massively respectively to (the) Croatian people and the Croatian national team. I understand very well where they’re at on the world stage. But in that moment, you’ve taken your men to that next place. You’ve taken your team to that next place — that we’re here to be fearless and to bring everything we’ve got to that game.

“I mean no disrespect to the Croatian team and Croatian people, but at the end of the day it’s a mindset that Canada’s going to have if we’re going to have three points against one of the top teams in the world. And it’s the mindset that we took to Belgium. We have to. It’s part of ‘New Canada,”’ he said referencing the label he had given his team.

Asked about his take on the Croatian team, Herdman called its midfield trio “the best in the world ,” saying it will be a privilege to play Luka Modric whom he called “arguably the generational midfielder of his time.”

Traum

11-24-2022, 09:12 AM

SkinnyPupp

11-24-2022, 02:23 PM

So trash talking before a sporting event is not appropriate anymore in this day and age of "inclusivity and tolerance"? What a great (BS) world we live in.

And let's not forget, Canada has a small but notable Croatian population as well. Obviously Coach Herdman does not mean any offence to Croatia and its people. You can easily replace the world "fcuk" with "destroy", and it would largely carry a similar (though weaker and less passionate) meaning. But anyone who has played competitive sport would have understood all this.

Fcuk this politically correct BS. People need to get a life and not act like a fcuking snowflake every time a tiny little something irks them.
Why are you taking issue with the question that was asked? Do you see her complaining about inclusivity and tolerance? This is politically correct BS? Snowflake?

“Did you really say after last night’s match that you were going to F-word Croatia? And if you did, is that underestimating Croatia as runner-up of (the) last World Cup?”

Relax lol... When you are caught saying "fuck *country*" you're likely going to have to answer to it, especially when it's the second best team in the world. The question was asked, and he stood up for himself well.

underscore

11-24-2022, 04:02 PM

“Did you really say after last night’s match that you were going to F-word Croatia? And if you did, is that underestimating Croatia as runner-up of (the) last World Cup?”

To me that comes across as the reporter was surprised that the coach thinks Canada is capable of fucking up Croatia, not that they're offended by it.

People need to get a life and not act like a fcuking snowflake every time a tiny little something irks them.

https://64.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m650qwKne51r7cs8z.gif

Tapioca

11-24-2022, 04:50 PM

Pretty decent viewership of Canada's game against Belgium from CTV/TSN alone:

https://twitter.com/AHBSeaborn/status/1595910953140473856?t=Naweu0W1PXWoUyjx_0D5BA&s=19

Traum

11-24-2022, 04:56 PM

Why are you taking issue with the question that was asked? Do you see her complaining about inclusivity and tolerance? This is politically correct BS? Snowflake?

I would have expected a normal person with common sense to just brush the comment off as typical sports trash talk. For a reporter to dwell on it, it very much an act of stirring shxt up and bordering on yellow journalism.

But hey, that's what some reporters do, and these are the people giving journalists a bad rep.

SkinnyPupp

11-24-2022, 05:14 PM

Me imagining what the reaction would be if a US hockey player said "fuck Canada" during the Olympics

SkinnyPupp

11-24-2022, 05:19 PM

Pretty decent viewership of Canada's game against Belgium from CTV/TSN alone:

https://twitter.com/AHBSeaborn/status/1595910953140473856?t=Naweu0W1PXWoUyjx_0D5BA&s=19
Live sports is huge business - it's the only thing on TV that really makes money anymore as TV ratings are dropping precipitously lately. These networks should be dumping millions into developing various National teams, for soccer, hockey, Olympics, pro wrestlers, F1 drivers, etc. Athlete development is huge potential for these networks.

If there was a huge Canadian NBA star for instance it would be a much bigger deal now than ever before

Tim Budong

11-24-2022, 08:52 PM

Me imagining what the reaction would be if a US hockey player said "fuck Canada" during the Olympics

https://sports.cbsimg.net/images/nhl/blog/082813_kesler.jpg

in reality. We shoud all blame Drake

that man is the real curse

https://images.dailyhive.com/20211014093631/alphonso-davies-drake.jpg

SkinnyPupp

11-25-2022, 02:45 AM

FUCKING HORNS

FUCK

pastarocket

11-25-2022, 03:54 AM

Another upset! Iran beats Wales 2-0 in extra time.

That goal from Richarlison in Brazil’s win against Serbia is one of the all time greatest goals in World Cup history.

What a beauty!

https://youtu.be/kUnm8Z-14Aw

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Tapioca

11-25-2022, 06:20 AM

https://twitter.com/KristianJack/status/1596112566878715906?t=CDNbbk5IEOhJNPVMF8NQUw&s=19

Herdman is calculated -takes the talk off of the players and directs it to himself.

Traum

11-25-2022, 10:11 AM

https://twitter.com/KristianJack/status/1596112566878715906?t=CDNbbk5IEOhJNPVMF8NQUw&s=19

Herdman is calculated -takes the talk off of the players and directs it to himself.
Classic move taken out of Mourinho's playbook.

Still, as much as I want to see Canada coming out on top, or even just holding Croatia off to a tie, I'm putting my $$$ on a Croatia win.

pastarocket

11-25-2022, 12:49 PM

A great reward for the Saudi Arabian team thanks to its baller government:

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221125/ae182bbc605f50ce63d5b09dc1da0915.jpg

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68style

11-25-2022, 01:08 PM

Priorities right?

Kill your workers, abuse your women, execute journalists............ but give your soccer players a Rolls Royce each for kicking a ball around a few hours.

Great68

11-26-2022, 08:34 AM

Lol go Poland!

You get extra shot of vodka for beating Saudi Arabia

pastarocket

11-26-2022, 11:48 AM

Messi!!

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SkinnyPupp

11-26-2022, 01:18 PM

Lol go Poland!

You get extra shot of vodka for beating Saudi Arabia
I watched the first 3/4 of that game and damn, that Polish goalie!

Lots of examples of absolutely pathetic diving by the KSA team. Glad they lost even though I usually root for the underdogs

SkinnyPupp

11-27-2022, 06:51 AM

Get to watch Canada live! Let's go!

Fuck Croatia! SwiftRage

SkinnyPupp

11-27-2022, 07:03 AM

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL

1 MINUTE IN

pastarocket

11-27-2022, 07:51 AM

Croatia leads 2-1?? Oh boy.

Interesting to see what kind of adjustments Coach Herdman will make during halftime.

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SkinnyPupp

11-27-2022, 07:57 AM

I don't watch a lot of soccer but their passing is really inaccurate and pretty sloppy. I like the way they attack on the forecheck (or whatever the soccer equivalent of that is) and that's what led to that early goal and a few more chances

SkinnyPupp

11-27-2022, 08:18 AM

Dude with a tampon stuck up his nose DansGame

SkinnyPupp

11-27-2022, 08:31 AM

gg

was fun for 2 minutes

westopher

11-27-2022, 08:48 AM

Canada has been outplayed just massively this game. Exciting for like 10 minutes then it was just a rout.

pastarocket

11-27-2022, 09:07 AM

Canada has been outplayed just massively this game. Exciting for like 10 minutes then it was just a rout.

It is more like Croatia fucking Canada instead of what Herdman said to his team after they played Belgium. FeelsBadMan

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Tapioca

11-27-2022, 09:13 AM

Well, Croatia showed their quality and Herdman's tactical naivety with a weak midfield to start.

Still proud of the team though for making it this far - qualifying for this World Cup wasn't supposed to happen in this cycle.

Traum

11-27-2022, 09:28 AM

Canada has been outplayed just massively this game. Exciting for like 10 minutes then it was just a rout.
We were outplayed no doubt, and the score suggested we were routed as well. But I'd have to disagree that we were massively outplayed in the game. Croatia got back into the groove and never lost its confidence after conceding the early goal. We cracked when they dialed up the pressure after equalizing, and it didn't look pretty for the remainder of the first half. But we regrouped (in the 2nd half) and kept fighting. It's true that Croatia defended well, and our boys were out of gas both mentally / creatively and physically to penetrate the penalty area. We lacked the experience and the strength to penetrate a tough defence. But we were a pest throughout the 2nd half, and we kept Croatia on their toes.

The 4th (Croatia) goal, in particular, didn't mean a heck of a lot at all. It was so late in the game that it really changed nothing for either team.

It is more like Croatia fucking Canada instead of what Herdman said to his team after they played Belgium. FeelsBadMan

If Croatia was fucking Canada, at least we bitch slapped them good while we were getting fucked. We cracked under pressure in the latter part of the first half, but we kept fighting and made Croatia worked for the whole 90+6 min of the game.

It wasn't the outcome we had hoped for, but there was nothing to be ashamed of.

Tapioca

11-27-2022, 10:07 AM

The narrative here and in social media (that Canada sucked and should have won) really doesn't do this team justice. But that's expected when the media hyped up the game for bandwagoners.

westopher

11-27-2022, 10:12 AM

We aren’t saying they sucked. I’m saying Croatia played substantially better, which a 4-1 outcome in the worlds most low scoring sport would indicate. Croatia just had way more stamina and it showed in the offset in offensive zone pressure.

Teriyaki

11-27-2022, 11:54 AM

Or an analogy that RS can understand and appreciate...

Canada is participating in practically their first world Cup and it showed. We had spunk and came out fast and strong, not dissimilar to Jesse on his race in his VW. Everything on the line, do or die and it looks decent enough at the beginning. As the game went on though, Croatia being the experienced players took over the game and yelled a "too soon junior" and just ran away with game. At the end of the day, everyone else is now scrambling to understand what happened when this is basically the inevitable outcome.

Next game we come out and get put to death forever.

whitev70r

11-27-2022, 12:08 PM

^ it's over for the tournament. Canada cannot advance, will get a nice participation ribbon and that's it. Hype over.

pastarocket

11-27-2022, 12:39 PM

Croatia simply played better as the game wore on. Their strong midfielders and constant pressure in the offensive zone wore down Team Canada.

I am damn proud of Team Canada. I think this team earned the respect of many soccer/football fans and other teams in this tournament.

-will be interesting to see how the team can get better before the next World Cup.

A superstar in Alphonso Davies and his team mates who play in their club teams in pro leagues will only get better.

Canada, U.S, and Mexico will be hosting the World Cup in 2026.

-would love for a chance to buy tickets to a World Cup game to watch it with friends at BC Place in four years.

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whitev70r

11-27-2022, 12:42 PM

MG1

11-27-2022, 06:40 PM

waiting for emperor

Traum

11-27-2022, 07:17 PM

What happened here? ... Herdman needs to grow up. Canada didn't lose because of what he said, they lost it on the field, but c'mon Herdman ... this is your 1st World Cup, stay humble.

https://twitter.com/JoeCallaghan84/status/1596939319578882049
It takes 2 to dance. So Herdman didn't see the Croatia coach after the game. We literally have no idea why that was the case. Perhaps he was too busy talking to his team. Perhaps he had too much on his mind after the game. Perhaps he wasn't being professional. But we just don't know.

On the other hand, Mr. Croatia manager was the one that gave the thinly veiled jabs. I don't have a problem with him saying what he said, but it just made him look salty / vindictive to keep harping on Herdman. Usually, the Brits are really good at this sort of polite passive aggressiveness. I'd say he still needs some time to learn this sort of thing lol~

Traum

11-27-2022, 07:40 PM

I am looking forward to the next World Cup. Some of our best performing players in this WC are really quite young:

Alphonso Davies is 22
Ismaël Koné is 20
Jonathan David is 22
Tajon Buchanan is 23

A number of other solid players are also in the 24 - 25 yrs old range right now. As a footballer's best years are usually in the 25 - 29 range, the next WC would put these guys right in the prime age zone, or just past it. The sportscaster was saying (without providing additional details) how a number of European clubs have taken interest in some of the Canadian players, so playing professionally in those environments will no doubt further develop them.

-will be interesting to see how the team can get better before the next World Cup.

A superstar in Alphonso Davies and his team mates who play in their club teams in pro leagues will only get better.

Canada, U.S, and Mexico will be hosting the World Cup in 2026.

Tapioca

11-27-2022, 07:44 PM

In hindsight, Herdman should have probably been more discrete to the media. On the other hand, this shouldn't take anything away from what Herdman accomplished this cycle.

As I predicted, Belgium was the game to take points. Croatia was always going to be the more difficult game and their class showed.

It'll be interesting to see who goes to Europe next and whether or not Jonathan David gets transferred.

SkinnyPupp

12-01-2022, 07:24 AM

Can these fans fuck off with all the whistling? Seriously why do fans want to make soccer so annoying to watch?

SkinnyPupp

12-01-2022, 07:34 AM

Canada looks like a new team after subbing 3 players.... Within inches of tying it

TOS'd

12-01-2022, 09:18 AM

Can these fans fuck off with all the whistling? Seriously why do fans want to make soccer so annoying to watch?

Needs more vuvuzelas

Tapioca

12-01-2022, 09:50 AM

Definitely some mixed emotions about the 3 games. Canada played really well in spurts, but made mistakes that cost the team points. The team also just doesn't have the quality (yet) to take points off the best in the world. This game was basically a microcosm of that - terrible gaffe from Borjan in the opening 5 minutes and a crossbar that was a bit too wide. Realistically, their ceiling was 4 points.

For context, Morocco has been to multiple world cups and this is their first advancement to the Round of 16 since 1986. The fact that Belgium scored only 1 goal hurts more, knowing that was the game Canada needed something from.

SkinnyPupp

12-01-2022, 02:40 PM

Needs more vuvuzelas
honestly I'd take that over the whistling

Tapioca

12-01-2022, 03:10 PM

whitev70r

12-01-2022, 04:15 PM

Is there like a consolation match/game as in other sports tournaments where Canada play Qatar to see who is the worst?

Welp, at least we know Canada will be in the next World Cup ... regardless.

SkinnyPupp

12-01-2022, 06:01 PM

Constant whistling at opposing players is done in many parts of the world in soccer/football. North Americans "boo" players.

Canadian soccer players have had it much, much worse over the years considering they play in CONCACAF. Terrible fields, bags of urine thrown at them from the stands, fire alarms in the middle of the night in hotel rooms, and everything in between.

What a crazy group stage so far, though. Belgium, Germany, and Denmark - all eliminated.
I get fans whistling or "boo"ing players when they do something dirty or bad.. But not these fans . They whistle non stop when the other team has the ball, it's just annoying. Especially because Canada had possession like 90% of the time after the 2 goals were scored. LUL

I'll keep watching games, but if fans annoy me I'm out. It's hard enough to watch soccer because it's really difficult to make exciting plays, so it's really rare to see them.

TOS'd

12-01-2022, 11:07 PM

^ From Page 1, how about laser pointers :troll:
https://twitter.com/HenryBushnell/status/1508895040994689025

Senegal fans use laser pointers on Egyptian players.
Senegal beats Egypt in PK.
Senegal qualifies for WC, Egypt knocked out.

https://twitter.com/HenryBushnell/status/1508895040994689025

EDIT: Apparently Egyptian fans did the same thing to Senegalese players during the first leg in Egypt. Score: Egypt 1 - Senegal 0.

Razor Ramon HG

12-02-2022, 01:01 AM

Just watched highlights of the Japan game. I think this will be their new flag.

https://i.imgur.com/iQXFPAB.png

SkinnyPupp

12-02-2022, 03:37 AM

^ From Page 1, how about laser pointers :troll:
https://twitter.com/HenryBushnell/status/1508895040994689025
Yeah in that case the team should be disqualified

Also just want to say that I have nothing against fans trying to disrupt the opposing team with noise. I just don't like that it also disrupts my experience lol

IMO it should be limited to what sounds you can make with no aid - no instruments, whistles, etc. I know some people can whistle real loud, but a lot of them just use actual whistles FailFish

StylinRed

12-02-2022, 06:36 AM

Japan performing amazingly woo

SkinnyPupp

12-02-2022, 06:40 AM

Japan performing amazingly woo
You mean Korea?

StylinRed

12-03-2022, 04:21 AM

Korea is too yeah

AzNightmare

12-05-2022, 10:59 AM

Brazil making it look too easy

pastarocket

12-05-2022, 12:05 PM

As expected, Brazils' offensive talent is too much for South Korea.

South Korea was trailing in the game after only seven minutes.

Richarlison, Neymar, etc. scored goals.

FYI: Neymar 7th goal for the Brazil puts him only second behind Pele in the history of the Selecao.

Brazil vs. Croatia in the quarterfinals. I pick Brazil in that match on Friday. Croatia's older defence will be exposed when Brazil is on the attack.

pastarocket

12-06-2022, 08:57 AM

Morocco beats Spain in penalty kicks!

Wow, the Moroccan goalkeeper made some big saves.

Morocco defended well against Spain despite the Spaniards carrying the play for most of the match.

StylinRed

12-06-2022, 09:23 AM

Did not expect Morocco to do that before the game, wow!

fsy82

12-06-2022, 10:19 AM

Is Ronaldo benched for the game today?

pastarocket

12-06-2022, 11:23 AM

Is Ronaldo benched for the game today?

Yes. The team manager dropped Ronaldo from the starting lineup before the Portugese play Switzerland today.

What a baby! Poor attitude from the team captain. -sulking like a kid.

He is past his prime. You would think this superstar athlete would learn how to be humble and recognize that the manager's decision to put in another player instead of him is what is best for the team.

CR7 is gonna get paid 200 million Euros per season with a two year contract with the Saudi team Al-Nassr. He got a big bag from Al-Nassr.

That bag of money should soften the blow to his ego. LUL

mikemhg

12-06-2022, 04:01 PM

Imagine ending your career on a team like Al-Nassr :lol

Jeez.

Meanwhile Messi will likely end his career on PSG.

whitev70r

12-06-2022, 04:17 PM

Apparently, the 21 yo who replaced Rinaldo scored a hat trick !

Is Al-Nassr the equiv of The Liv in golf?

SkinnyPupp

12-06-2022, 04:24 PM

Apparently, the 21 yo who replaced Rinaldo scored a hat trick !

Is Al-Nassr the equiv of The Liv in golf?
Yes, and WWE as well. And it's why most of the F1 GPs are in the shittiest countries in the world (at the time)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sportswashing

AzNightmare

12-06-2022, 07:08 PM

Morocco beats Spain in penalty kicks!

Wow, the Moroccan goalkeeper made some big saves.

Morocco defended well against Spain despite the Spaniards carrying the play for most of the match.

2 goals straight down the middle on the PK.
I'm actually surprised why this isn't attempted more often.

Is there a stat on the conversion rate on shooting down the middle?
Seems like when there's so much adrenalin going and the GK wants to make a heroic save, he's going to gamble and dive. As a shooter, instead of playing 50/50, just send it down the middle. Easier to execute under pressure too.

Tim Budong

12-07-2022, 01:34 AM

Imagine ending your career on a team like Al-Nassr :lol

Jeez.

Meanwhile Messi will likely end his career on PSG.

i thought he's going to Miami?

mikemhg

12-07-2022, 09:40 AM

Can't believe Spain is out of it, they had looked so good early in the tourney.

Traum

12-07-2022, 11:49 AM

Getting eliminated from the tournament through PK is such a terrible and bullshxt way to determine the victor.

pastarocket

12-09-2022, 08:38 AM

Huge props for Croatia for playing tough against Brazil. They defend well.

Neymar scored a beautiful goal. Croatia fight back to tie the game.

Modric is an unbelievable midfielder.

Penalty kicks!

pastarocket

12-09-2022, 08:49 AM

Congrats to Croatia! Tough mental strength of this team! Bye, bye Brazil!

They were perfect in penalty kicks.

The Croatian goalkeeper made some clutch saves in regular time and in the PK. The man of the match.

AzNightmare

12-09-2022, 08:51 AM

Wow, those penalty kicks were so well placed to the corners. They went in even when the GK's guessed the right side.

StylinRed

12-09-2022, 08:56 AM

What in the fuck just happened! I thought the game ended 1:0 Brazil, I went n got ready for bed (I'm in Japan atm) and I've got BBC news on in the washroom and it's like "breaking news Brazil is out of the WC" what in the hell! I stopped at like 108 mins thought it ended with a whistle that was blown :lol wow I thought Brazil was taking it this year

AzNightmare

12-09-2022, 09:03 AM

HonestTea

12-09-2022, 09:13 AM

Well...that sucked lol

HonestTea

12-09-2022, 11:39 AM

MESSIIIIIIIIIII!

TOS'd

12-09-2022, 12:05 PM

that free kick!

pastarocket

12-09-2022, 12:05 PM

Netherland ties the game! Two goals from Weghorst!

Extra time. Damn, the Dutch are clutch hahaah!

pastarocket

12-09-2022, 12:58 PM

Congrats to Argentina. They beat the Dutch in penalty kicks.

On to the semi-finals to play Croatia. Messi keeps playing!

AzNightmare

12-09-2022, 01:04 PM

Argentina almost blew it in the PK, lol.

Traum

12-09-2022, 01:12 PM

Intense, intense games today. Nail-bitingly intense and entertaining, esp if you are cheer for one particular side. In the end, I still think it suck ballz to determine a victor thru PK.

Congrats to Croatia, Modric, Argentina, and Messi!

pastarocket

12-09-2022, 02:39 PM

Messi’s no look pass to Molina to set up
Argentina ‘s first goal against the Netherlands today is world class. What talent.

https://youtube.com/shorts/AjaMZf7pSP4?feature=share

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Gumby

12-09-2022, 06:17 PM

Getting eliminated from the tournament through PK is such a terrible and bullshxt way to determine the victor.
Agreed, it goes from a team game to “just a few select players” game.

Tapioca

12-09-2022, 06:29 PM

https://www.tsn.ca/soccer-writer-grant-wahl-dies-at-world-cup-match-in-qatar-1.1891204

RIP.

Traum

12-09-2022, 09:35 PM

This is why Messi is the legend that he is. Such a class act.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ASeaEoo-Cc

pastarocket

12-10-2022, 08:53 AM

fsy82

12-10-2022, 09:36 AM

Another big upset! Morocco defeats Portugal.

Ronaldo just lost his last chance to win a World Cup haha.

Morocco kept Portugal back with their defence. -scored on the counter attack.

CR7 just had one scoring chance in the match.

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Morocco hasnt conceded a goal yet in the Tournament I beleive. CR7 didnt play the whole game. Hes been riding the bench the last two games. Maybe that was an error by the coach because when he was playing he had some great setups and chances.

pastarocket

12-10-2022, 12:32 PM

AzNightmare

12-10-2022, 03:45 PM

France beats England. The English had their chances in this game.

-big fail for Harry Kane on missing the net on that penalty kick. -surprised that he chose to kick the ball high instead of going for a lower kick toward either corner of the net.

Too much pressure...
Like I mentioned in an earlier post, I'm surprised they don't make it easier on themselves and just send it down the middle. Much easier to execute and the GK is going to be thinking which corner to dive to anyway.

Traum

12-10-2022, 07:38 PM

The French keeper -- Hugo Lloris -- is Harry Kane's teammate at Tottenham Hotspur. Reportedly, they know how each other plays quite well, so it is tough for both of them in the PK.

Ultimately, Kane was under more pressure to deliver because their team was already down 1 goal at the time.

Personally, I think it would have made more sense to have another English player take the shot, since Kane had already done the deed once earlier in the 2nd half. Of course I understand that as the skipper and most experienced player on the team, there is every legitimate reason for Kane to take the PK again.

I am dejected that England lost the game, esp through the way it was lost. But alas, I won my bet on the game LOL~

HonestTea

12-13-2022, 10:35 AM

GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL MESSI!

StylinRed

12-14-2022, 11:07 AM

Man I'm rooting for Morroco but France seems to be playing the more solid game so far

pastarocket

12-14-2022, 12:04 PM

France wins! Argentina and Messi play the defending champs in the final on Sunday.

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Traum

12-14-2022, 12:10 PM

What an intense game...

Morocco has nothing to be ashamed of, but if this game has proven anything, it is that they (Morocco) still lacks execution and finish when the clutch moments present themselves. And unfortunately for them, that's the difference between the Moroccan and the French team -- France seized the opportunities and successfully converted them into goals, whereas Morocco failed to do so.

For the next game, I'd have to say France looks to be the more likely team to win the champion title -- there is just so much more depth in their players, and they are playing really well as a whole. On the other hand, I really, really want to see Messi leaving the world stage on a high note.

mikemhg

12-14-2022, 04:03 PM

France is just too strong, stacked with talent. With Morocco gone, France is as close to an African team as you can get, so I'm cheering for them.

I'm conflicted because it would be nice to see Messi go out as a champ.

SkinnyPupp

12-18-2022, 06:24 AM

Jesus christ that guy went down like a feather and that's a penalty kick?

StylinRed

12-18-2022, 06:37 AM

Holy fk Argentina is amazing

HonestTea

12-18-2022, 06:43 AM

PLEASE HOLD!!

StylinRed

12-18-2022, 07:44 AM

FOR FUCKS SAKE OMFG

PeanutButter

12-18-2022, 08:11 AM

anyone have a stream?

pastarocket

12-18-2022, 08:24 AM

Wow, Mbappe ties the game with two goals.

The defending champs are coming back.

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pastarocket

12-18-2022, 08:29 AM

Messi!!! What a goal!

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dark0821

12-18-2022, 08:31 AM

DO YOU BELIEVE?!

StylinRed

12-18-2022, 08:38 AM

This was such a bs penalty kick omfg

pastarocket

12-18-2022, 08:38 AM

Damn, Mbappe scores the hat trick goal on a penalty kick. 3-3.

Edge of your seat excitement hahah

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HonestTea

12-18-2022, 08:45 AM

I HATE PENALTY KICKS

StylinRed

12-18-2022, 08:45 AM

fkn mbappe was sleeping the whole match til the end there and bam bam bam

Exciting game tho damn

Hondaracer

12-18-2022, 08:50 AM

An epic game ruined by the worst ending in sports

StylinRed

12-18-2022, 08:55 AM

WOOOOOOOOOOO HELL OF A GAME BUT WOOOOO CONGRATS ARGENTTIIINNAAAAAA

pastarocket

12-18-2022, 08:56 AM

Argentina! World Cup champs!

Messi is a World Cup champ!!

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HonestTea

12-18-2022, 08:56 AM

I HATE PENALTY KICKS

I LOVE PENALTY KICKS!

dark0821

12-18-2022, 08:57 AM

What an end for Messi

pastarocket

12-18-2022, 08:59 AM

Congrats to Messi and Argentina!

Tough loss for France.

Mbappe played unreal. Big props to him.

Scoring a hat trick and still losing in the World Cup Final for him and his team mates.

A classic World Cup Final. -too bad that the game was decided on penalty kicks.

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westopher

12-18-2022, 09:14 AM

So happy for Messi. He’s a legend and totally deserved this.

Tapioca

12-18-2022, 09:20 AM

Argentina carried the balance of play over 90 minutes, so they deserved to win the game. Messi now can join Maradona and Pele as one of the all time greats.

One of the best final games of all time.

pastarocket

12-18-2022, 09:33 AM

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221218/16ddbf89f367396c1551dfbfd6524a4c.jpg

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Hondaracer

12-18-2022, 09:34 AM

Watching in this bar in Lisbon this French fan got up and left when it was 2-0 and drug his wife out with him, then they watched it go from 2-1 to 2-2 as they were walking back passed, and then he left when Messi scored in extra time before France tied it up

You never leave until the end.

pastarocket

12-18-2022, 09:47 AM

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GS8

12-18-2022, 11:01 AM

Congratulations to Argentina. I always rooted for that team, even as a kid. I thought they are getting tired near the end of the 2nd half but no, they came through until the very end.

I hope whoever wrote THIS (https://www.washingtonpost.com/made-by-history/2022/12/08/why-doesnt-argentina-have-more-black-players-world-cup) article feels even more stupid now {I didn't bother looking at the author's name).

And I hope France neighbourhoods are okay. Lots of riots going on there lately...

StylinRed

12-18-2022, 11:27 AM

Ouch that article was ripped apart in the comments due to its incorrect facts n figures and missing details, yikes. Washington Post updated the article but still, ouch

Traum

12-18-2022, 05:24 PM

As controversial as the the tournament was, I'd also have to say it is likely the most intense and captivating World Cup I have ever watched.

Competitions in lots of groups were tight and went right down to the final matches. Upsets of tournament favourites and the fighting spirits from many other teams were sensational, and I personally thought there were a lot of big moments for a lot of the participating teams and players.

Every game from the quarter finals and up were intense, with of course the highlight being the championship game.

It would have been the perfect fairy tale ending had the Mbappe PK not taken place, but I'm sure Messi didn't mind it one bit, given how things have turned out. Mbappe won the golden boot as the "consolation prize", but I can't imagine how he must have felt winning it...

It must have been extra emotional for Montiel (from Argentina) to score the tournament-ending PK since he was the one that "gave" the PK to Mbappe. The Argentine keeper, Martínez, deserved as much, if not more, credit than Messi to help Argentina win this game, and I thought it would have been more deserving to have him win the player of the match title, while Messi takes the tournament MVP title.

But I don't think any of the Argentine players care about any of that. They won the World Cup, and that's all that matters.

Congrats to Messi and Argentina for winning this.