FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Group Stage

Post #1941 » by **Dirk** » Thu Dec 1, 2022 9:08 pm

Thomas Muller retiring from the national team live as he is being interviewed. Hard hitting stuff.

GSWFan1994 · Post #1942 » by **GSWFan1994** » Thu Dec 1, 2022 9:09 pm

Blame Rasho wrote:There is a unique joy that one gets when you see the World Cup.

Yep... still the best sports competition around, nothing beats it.

LDNMagic90 · Post #1943 » by **LDNMagic90** » Thu Dec 1, 2022 9:09 pm

I don’t understand why the ITV crew are so triggered by the decision lol

ArksNetsSince99 · Post #1944 » by **ArksNetsSince99** » Thu Dec 1, 2022 9:10 pm

Dirk wrote:Thomas Muller retiring from the national team live as he is being interviewed. Hard hitting stuff.

Wow , great player nonetheless, for their national team and Bayern Munich

Blame Rasho · Post #1945 » by **Blame Rasho** » Thu Dec 1, 2022 9:10 pm

Dirk wrote:Thomas Muller retiring from the national team live as he is being interviewed. Hard hitting stuff.

He is so good, I was kinda shocked that they pulled him for a bit.

Evenacus · Post #1946 » by **Evenacus** » Thu Dec 1, 2022 9:11 pm

LDNMagic90 wrote:There’s rumours that Luis Enrique wanted to not top the group so they avoid playing Croatia.

Spain is generaly known for these kind of antics and in different sports too. I doubt it is the case here. Nevertheless, they've put themselves now in the bracket with Portugal then possibly England/France instead of Croatia and later Brazil. Which of these is better, remains to be seen.

zonedefense · Post #1947 » by **zonedefense** » Thu Dec 1, 2022 9:11 pm

Dirk wrote:Thomas Muller retiring from the national team live as he is being interviewed. Hard hitting stuff.

About time. Should have happened 4-6 years ago. He hasn´t scored in a big tournament since 2014. And that´s what killed Germany. Lack of a reliable finisher. They had 32 attempts today and barely managed to to win.

ArksNetsSince99 · Post #1948 » by **ArksNetsSince99** » Thu Dec 1, 2022 9:13 pm

Evenacus wrote:
LDNMagic90 wrote:There’s rumours that Luis Enrique wanted to not top the group so they avoid playing Croatia.

Spain is generaly known for these kind of antics and in different sports too. I doubt it is the case here. Nevertheless, they've put themselves now in the bracket with Portugal then possibly England/France instead of Croatia and later Brazil. Which of these is better, remains to be seen.

There is no easy brackets at later stages , just give Japan credit they deserve, they won fair and square with both Germany and Spain

Post #1949 » by **Baphomet** » Thu Dec 1, 2022 9:14 pm

LDNMagic90 wrote:I don’t understand why the ITV crew are so triggered by the decision lol

Souness and Neville implying a conspiracy is one of the most hilariously pathetic things I've seen in a while. Souness even compared it to the Lampard goal England scored against Germany in 2010 which wasn't given, which was obviously MILES over the line and not even comparable.

Absolute shambles.

Post #1950 » by **Dirk** » Thu Dec 1, 2022 9:15 pm

LDNMagic90 wrote:I don’t understand why the ITV crew are so triggered by the decision lol

You'll probably notice more and more loudmouths. Need to drive up attention in the social media era. Create clips for clicks.

Post #1951 » by **G R E Y** » Thu Dec 1, 2022 9:16 pm

GSWFan1994 wrote:
G R E Y wrote:The thing is, I love the best of 1 for footy and best of 7 for bball.

Was sure that it was ok to step away during a 'lull'. Turned out to be the most exciting parts of both games!

Yes, I agree, it works for some sports, and doesn't work for others.

Are you enjoying this WC? Have you ever watched the others this closely?

I am, thanks. It does depend on which countries are in, how underdogs play, and time difference lol There do seem to be more upsets in this WC which is always fun and lures you in to watch more.

Who are your favourites to win now?

zonedefense · Post #1952 » by **zonedefense** » Thu Dec 1, 2022 9:17 pm

ArksNetsSince99 wrote:
Evenacus wrote:
LDNMagic90 wrote:There’s rumours that Luis Enrique wanted to not top the group so they avoid playing Croatia.

Spain is generaly known for these kind of antics and in different sports too. I doubt it is the case here. Nevertheless, they've put themselves now in the bracket with Portugal then possibly England/France instead of Croatia and later Brazil. Which of these is better, remains to be seen.

There is no easy brackets at later stages , just give Japan credit they deserve, they won fair and square with both Germany and Spain

Possession based style of both teams is really vulnerable against teams like Japan. At their peak (Spain 08-12, Germany 14-16) it worked because they played nearly mistake free. But in recent years they tend to lose the ball in dangerous areas and allow quick counter attacks.

clyde21 · Post #1953 » by **clyde21** » Thu Dec 1, 2022 9:18 pm

better angle

Blame Rasho · Post #1954 » by **Blame Rasho** » Thu Dec 1, 2022 9:19 pm

zonedefense wrote:
Dirk wrote:Thomas Muller retiring from the national team live as he is being interviewed. Hard hitting stuff.

About time. Should have happened 4-6 years ago. He hasn´t scored in a big tournament since 2014. And that´s what killed Germany. Lack of a reliable finisher. They had 32 attempts today and barely managed to to win.

You have a bunch of shots on goal but it just sometimes they don’t go in. Same thing happened to Mexico. Belgium had the same things happened as well. Argentina vs Saudi.

He is one of the best and was always someone you had to account for when he was playing. Such a smart guy who did all the little things.

Sedale Threatt · Post #1955 » by **Sedale Threatt** » Thu Dec 1, 2022 9:19 pm

GSWFan1994 wrote:
Blame Rasho wrote:There is a unique joy that one gets when you see the World Cup.

Yep... still the best sports competition around, nothing beats it.

All the international pageantry of the Olympics, but with a sport you actually want to watch.

clyde21 · Post #1956 » by **clyde21** » Thu Dec 1, 2022 9:19 pm

lmao

Read on Twitter

ejftw · Post #1957 » by **ejftw** » Thu Dec 1, 2022 9:20 pm

ArksNetsSince99 wrote:
GSWFan1994 wrote:
G R E Y wrote:The thing is, I love the best of 1 for footy and best of 7 for bball.

Was sure that it was ok to step away during a 'lull'. Turned out to be the most exciting parts of both games!

Yes, I agree, it works for some sports, and doesn't work for others.

Are you enjoying this WC? Have you ever watched the others this closely?

NBA 7 game series it’s a money grab , nothing more or less , takes away a lot from Basketball , it’s easy to predict every time and way less drama upsets unless it actually goes to game 7

I mean, a seven game series will favor the favorite a lot more than a one off. Do you think the Saudis would beat Argentina in a best of seven? Just as an example.

wco81 · Post #1958 » by **wco81** » Thu Dec 1, 2022 9:20 pm

ArksNetsSince99 wrote:
GSWFan1994 wrote:
G R E Y wrote:The thing is, I love the best of 1 for footy and best of 7 for bball.

Was sure that it was ok to step away during a 'lull'. Turned out to be the most exciting parts of both games!

Yes, I agree, it works for some sports, and doesn't work for others.

Are you enjoying this WC? Have you ever watched the others this closely?

NBA 7 game series it’s a money grab , nothing more or less , takes away a lot from Basketball , it’s easy to predict every time and way less drama upsets unless it actually goes to game 7

NBA HAS to generate revenues, especially more TV viewers.

WC doesn't have a revenues problem.

clyde21 · Post #1959 » by **clyde21** » Thu Dec 1, 2022 9:20 pm

twitter is having too much fun with Germany

Read on Twitter

ChumboChappati · Post #1960 » by **ChumboChappati** » Thu Dec 1, 2022 9:21 pm

GSWFan1994 wrote:Heart says Brazil, mind says it will be between France and Spain.

France and Spain are in same bracket so they cannot meet in final.