FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Group Stage

[BoogieTime]

I didn't have the US getting out of the group. So I'm not surprised at the result.

The simple facts are

- Almost all of the players are either not playing (MLS offseason), riding the bench for their club (Pulisic etc.) or coming off injury.
- Berhalter, no matter what anyone says, isn't a good coach.
- The team is young and inexperienced.

you missed the most important fact:

US players are ****!

This guy has made a series of trolling comments about the US, and I've reported. Given his post total maybe an inside joke I'm not aware of?

[LDNMagic90]

I didn't have the US getting out of the group. So I'm not surprised at the result.

The simple facts are

- Almost all of the players are either not playing (MLS offseason), riding the bench for their club (Pulisic etc.) or coming off injury.
- Berhalter, no matter what anyone says, isn't a good coach.
- The team is young and inexperienced.

you missed the most important fact:

US players are ****!

This guy has made a series of trolling comments about the US, and I've reported. Given his post total maybe an inside joke I'm not aware of?

HIF is sound, I’m sure he’s just joking around. It’s all fine, look at the other threads in the forum he’s good.

[KokoKaizer]

No

I'm proud to be French,

I was a born in Belgium, my wife is polish, my neighbour on the left is from Congo and on the right for Algeria

That's France for U

[lrader]

If only noted goal scorer Lewandowski could score in the World Cup...

Each chance the pressure is heavier and it shows.

Some people compare prime Suarez with prime Lewandowski lol

Only kids who started to watch 3 years ago can believe this

Suarez is the best striker of the last decade

Been watching for more than 3 years and not that outlandish of a statement. Prime Suarez has an abysmal Champions League record for a striker of his caliber. 27 goals in 73 appearances in the premier club competition in the world. Constantly underachieved. Went missing over and over again as Barcelona was humiliated in Europe. Lewandowski meanwhile has 91 goals in 111 Champions League appearances and consistently tops charts in the league but you want to hold it against him because he doesn’t do much with an awful Poland team?

Saying that shouldn’t even be compared is laughable.

[bravor]

No

You could keep this sh*t for yourself especially considering that many french - and not just - born & raised are playing for some african teams (and i have no problem with that). Same story in basket.

otoh i feel sorry for all countries with african born/players with african roots that never reached the international level because of poor development.

As for the result itself, Australia seems to be really poor defensively. This french nt is not particulary good defensively (because of all the players injured), reaching semi final would be an incredible result

anyway, i doubt i will be back around, i have seen worst, but you can be sure to find the worst takes and trash in a football forum.

[G R E Y]

If only noted goal scorer Lewandowski could score in the World Cup...

Each chance the pressure is heavier and it shows.

Some people compare prime Suarez with prime Lewandowski lol

Only kids who started to watch 3 years ago can believe this

Suarez is the best striker of the last decade

Well last three years and last decade are both choices. Lewandowski's goal scoring prowess career-wise is impressive (almost 100 more than Suarez, if we must make a direct comparison in general), making the World Cup drought stand out all the more.

[Sedale Threatt]

you missed the most important fact:

US players are ****!

This guy has made a series of trolling comments about the US, and I've reported. Given his post total maybe an inside joke I'm not aware of?

HIF is sound, I’m sure he’s just joking around. It’s all fine, look at the other threads in the forum he’s good.

It was one of the more obvious attempts to goad you’ll see on a message board. Similar to what Clyde just did.

[Baphomet]

What team can reasonably hang with France? They may not win due to the nature of the tournament but i can't see a more talented team

It is certainly hard to find another nation that has as much pure talent as them, possibly Brazil, Germany and England maybe? Despite the upset Argentina possibly?

The scary thing with France is that they just keep producing world class talent.

Brazil has one of the most stacked frontlines I've ever seen, although they can't field them all at the same time. Vini Jr, Neymar, Jesus, Raphinha, Antony and Richarlison. That's a lot of firepower.

[Blame Rasho]

What team can reasonably hang with France? They may not win due to the nature of the tournament but i can't see a more talented team

It is certainly hard to find another nation that has as much pure talent as them, possibly Brazil, Germany and England maybe? Despite the upset Argentina possibly?

The scary thing with France is that they just keep producing world class talent.

Brazil has one of the most stacked frontlines I've ever seen, although they can't field them all at the same time. Vini Jr, Neymar, Jesus, Raphinha, Antony and Richarlison. That's a lot of firepower.

The thing is with 5 subs, in a close game with extra time, it will likely be the difference. You don’t want someone who is gassed playing in a knockout game in the 113th min.

[LDNMagic90]

What team can reasonably hang with France? They may not win due to the nature of the tournament but i can't see a more talented team

It is certainly hard to find another nation that has as much pure talent as them, possibly Brazil, Germany and England maybe? Despite the upset Argentina possibly?

The scary thing with France is that they just keep producing world class talent.

Brazil has one of the most stacked frontlines I've ever seen, although they can't field them all at the same time. Vini Jr, Neymar, Jesus, Raphinha, Antony and Richarlison. That's a lot of firepower.

And they still have other top forwards that didn’t get a call up, I’m expecting big things from Brazil this World Cup.

[Baphomet]

No

You could keep this sh*t for yourself especially considering that many french - and not just - born & raised are playing for some african teams (and i have no problem with that). Same story in basket.

otoh i feel sorry for all countries with african born/players with african roots that never reached the international level because of poor development.

As for the result itself, Australia seems to be really poor defensively. This french nt is not particulary good defensively (because of all the players injured), reaching semi final would be an incredible result

anyway, i doubt i will be back around, i have seen worst, but you can be sure to find the worst takes and trash in a football forum.

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[Blame Rasho]

If only noted goal scorer Lewandowski could score in the World Cup...

Each chance the pressure is heavier and it shows.

Some people compare prime Suarez with prime Lewandowski lol

Only kids who started to watch 3 years ago can believe this

Suarez is the best striker of the last decade

Well last three years and last decade are both choices. Lewandowski's goal scoring prowess career-wise is impressive (almost 100 more than Suarez, if we must make a direct comparison in general), making the World Cup drought stand out all the more.

Suarez has a bit or bite of crazy in him when you really need him though.

[hermes]

Worst thing about soccer is the favoritism refs show for the higher ranked team. More flopping allowed and whistles in their favored etc.

Tis' why I always take pleasure in these high ranked teams losing.

I'm always rooting for the underdog.

i like to root for countries going against the traditional powers (especially the european ones), just to see some other teams have success

[CalamityX12]

Messi and Argentina lose the first gm? Makes me happy..... lol

Not surprised but surprised too..... Argentina flops more than people realize...

like Nets

It ain't flopping when you didn't think highly of them to begin with

[elchengue20]

Some people compare prime Suarez with prime Lewandowski lol

Only kids who started to watch 3 years ago can believe this

Suarez is the best striker of the last decade

Well last three years and last decade are both choices. Lewandowski's goal scoring prowess career-wise is impressive (almost 100 more than Suarez, if we must make a direct comparison in general), making the World Cup drought stand out all the more.

Suarez has a bit or bite of crazy in him when you really need him though.

Yeah sure, dude played in the Copa America Final, he scored an won.

Played in the Champions League final, he scored and won.

11 goals in 14 ElClasico played.

Win or go home matches against Korea and England (scored twice playing rushing back from knee injury playing at 50%) in the WC, scored and won. Hes a winner. 13 WC matches, 9 wins. WC is by far the most important competition and were you cement your legacy.

Prime Suarez from '13-'17 was by far better than prime Lewandowski. Solo goals, halfline goals, freekicks, 3rd player in history with most assists, only player to win Golden Boot (twice) in CR7 and Messi primes. Top PL scorer and top assister at the same time playing in a mediocre Liverpool team.

He was subpar in the last years in Barcelona, specially in Champions League away games. He was past his prime because of injuries and Barcelona was already a very disfunctional team. They havent been any better after he left.

[Pharmcat]

Well last three years and last decade are both choices. Lewandowski's goal scoring prowess career-wise is impressive (almost 100 more than Suarez, if we must make a direct comparison in general), making the World Cup drought stand out all the more.

Suarez has a bit or bite of crazy in him when you really need him though.

Yeah sure, dude played in the Copa America Final, he scored an won.

Played in the Champions League final, he scored and won.

11 goals in 14 ElClasico played.

Win or go home matches against Korea and England (scored twice playing rushing back from knee injury playing at 50%) in the WC, scored and won. Hes a winner. 13 WC matches, 9 wins. WC is by far the most important competition and were you cement your legacy.

Prime Suarez from '13-'17 was by far better than prime Lewandowski. Solo goals, halfline goals, freekicks, 3rd player in history with most assists, only player to win Golden Boot (twice) in CR7 and Messi primes. Top PL scorer and top assister at the same time playing in a mediocre Liverpool team.

He was subpar in the last years in Barcelona, specially in Champions League away games. He was past his prime because of injuries and Barcelona was already a very disfunctional team. They havent been any better after he left.

Wasn’t Suarez the one who got red card for hand ball
To stop goal and the other team then missed the penalty? That was epic lol

[elchengue20]

Suarez has a bit or bite of crazy in him when you really need him though.

Yeah sure, dude played in the Copa America Final, he scored an won.

Played in the Champions League final, he scored and won.

11 goals in 14 ElClasico played.

Win or go home matches against Korea and England (scored twice rushing back from knee injury playing at 50%) in the WC, scored and won. Hes a winner. 13 WC matches, 9 wins. WC is by far the most important competition and were you cement your legacy.

Prime Suarez from '13-'17 was by far better than prime Lewandowski. Solo goals, halfline goals, freekicks, 3rd player in history with most assists, only player to win Golden Boot (twice) in CR7 and Messi primes. Top PL scorer and top assister at the same time playing in a mediocre Liverpool team.

He was subpar in the last years in Barcelona, specially in Champions League away games. He was past his prime because of injuries and Barcelona was already a very disfunctional team. They havent been any better after he left.

Wasn’t Suarez the one who got red card for hand ball
To stop goal and the other team then missed the penalty? That was epic lol

Yeaahh, i didn't want to go there, but that was legendary. He also saved the ball before with his leg, he saved his country two times from death.

[Pelon chingon]

Ochoa is just amazing!

[lrader]

Well last three years and last decade are both choices. Lewandowski's goal scoring prowess career-wise is impressive (almost 100 more than Suarez, if we must make a direct comparison in general), making the World Cup drought stand out all the more.

Suarez has a bit or bite of crazy in him when you really need him though.

Yeah sure, dude played in the Copa America Final, he scored an won.

Played in the Champions League final, he scored and won.

11 goals in 14 ElClasico played.

Win or go home matches against Korea and England (scored twice playing rushing back from knee injury playing at 50%) in the WC, scored and won. Hes a winner. 13 WC matches, 9 wins. WC is by far the most important competition and were you cement your legacy.

Prime Suarez from '13-'17 was by far better than prime Lewandowski. Solo goals, halfline goals, freekicks, 3rd player in history with most assists, only player to win Golden Boot (twice) in CR7 and Messi primes. Top PL scorer and top assister at the same time playing in a mediocre Liverpool team.

He was subpar in the last years in Barcelona, specially in Champions League away games. He was past his prime because of injuries and Barcelona was already a very disfunctional team. They havent been any better after he left.

How do you explain Suarez’s poor Champions League record? You think Peak Suarez is 13-14 Liverpool I assume. 31 goals. 22 against the bottom half. 9 against the top half. 0 against the top four, disappeared in all six games against the rest of the top four. Peak Suarez was great but to suggest that he’s a level above Lewandowski or that it doesn’t even merit a conversation is wrong.

[Mamba81p]

I didn't have the US getting out of the group. So I'm not surprised at the result.

The simple facts are

- Almost all of the players are either not playing (MLS offseason), riding the bench for their club (Pulisic etc.) or coming off injury.
- Berhalter, no matter what anyone says, isn't a good coach.
- The team is young and inexperienced.

you missed the most important fact:

US players are ****!

This guy has made a series of trolling comments about the US, and I've reported. Given his post total maybe an inside joke I'm not aware of?

Just add him to ignore list. Not worth it to feed the trolls. Not sure why the mods are not taking of it though.