FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Semi-Finals & Final

clyde21 · Post #521 » by **clyde21** » Thu Dec 15, 2022 6:05 am

EArl wrote:
wco81 wrote:
GSWFan1994 wrote:
"Between taking the penalty kick and getting into a fight with the argentineans, I'd rather get into the fight"

- Luis Fabiano

Maybe partly explains some of the problems South America is having.

South America's problems begin and end with corruption.

that's pretty much the case everywhere

GSWFan1994 · Post #522 » by **GSWFan1994** » Thu Dec 15, 2022 7:10 am

clyde21 wrote:
EArl wrote:
wco81 wrote:
Maybe partly explains some of the problems South America is having.

South America's problems begin and end with corruption.

that's pretty much the case everywhere

Indeed... but let's enjoy some "tabelinhas" before it's time to go to bed :lol:

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... or add a little curve to your daily menu:

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eagle54 · Post #523 » by **eagle54** » Thu Dec 15, 2022 7:43 am

rapstarter wrote:
M3tro wrote:Benzema gets the green light to return for the Final.

France bringing all the guns.

https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/karim-benzema-france-world-cup-28736644

Doubt this is happening. Hasn't trained with the team and surely not match fit.

It's not to play, he will come to watch the game.

ChumboChappati · Post #524 » by **ChumboChappati** » Thu Dec 15, 2022 2:21 pm

M3tro wrote:Benzema gets the green light to return for the Final.

France bringing all the guns.

https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/karim-benzema-france-world-cup-28736644

Nowhere in the news it says the manager has given the green light for Benzema's return.
Also Benzema is not the only gun missing from this France's squad.

Fairview4Life · Post #525 » by **Fairview4Life** » Thu Dec 15, 2022 2:38 pm

Imagine hearing "Roberto Carlos is taking a free kick and we would like you to stand in the wall."

Stannis · Post #526 » by **Stannis** » Thu Dec 15, 2022 2:47 pm

Fairview4Life wrote:Imagine hearing "Roberto Carlos is taking a free kick and we would like you to stand in the wall."

Imagine if they ask you to stay under the wall as well haha.

Can't really prepare and could risk spinal damage.

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GSWFan1994 · Post #527 » by **GSWFan1994** » Thu Dec 15, 2022 4:26 pm

I've seen Roberto Carlos play live a couple of times, back when he was in his first team (called União São João) and then with Palmeiras.

What I most remember from him is the way he threw the ball into the box using his hands from the side of the field, it was the same as a corner kick or a deep pass, like at 5'50'' onwards in this video:

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Never seen a player do this with such force, before or after.

Stannis · Post #528 » by **Stannis** » Thu Dec 15, 2022 4:38 pm

GSWFan1994 wrote:I've seen Roberto Carlos play live a couple of times, back when he was in his first team (called União São João) and then with Palmeiras.

What I most remember from him is the way he threw the ball into the box using his hands from the side of the field, it was the same as a corner kick or a deep pass, like at 5'50'' onwards in this video:

Watch on YouTube

Never seen a player do this with such force, before or after.

Some footballers have some insane strength and technique on those throws. A kid I played with in high school was actually able to do this. Not sure if they are born with this or trained.

Every time I tried, I felt like I was about to tear my shoulder haha

Fairview4Life · Post #529 » by **Fairview4Life** » Thu Dec 15, 2022 5:31 pm

OMG that pass at 1:20. WTF.

GSWFan1994 · Post #530 » by **GSWFan1994** » Thu Dec 15, 2022 5:34 pm

Classy, as always...

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Fairview4Life · Post #531 » by **Fairview4Life** » Thu Dec 15, 2022 7:38 pm

Too good to check.

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Bobbcats · Post #532 » by **Bobbcats** » Fri Dec 16, 2022 2:49 am

Looking back over the games I'm thinking France is going to win. They look much worse than they are because they don't really commit to any attacks when they're winning, usually it's just a solo run with a couple chasers. I really wonder what they'd look like with a different manager. I know you can't argue with Deschamps' results but the team has been so stacked I suspect a lot of other managers would have gotten results too playing less conservatively.

GSWFan1994 · Post #533 » by **GSWFan1994** » Fri Dec 16, 2022 6:39 am

Bobbcats wrote:Looking back over the games I'm thinking France is going to win. They look much worse than they are because they don't really commit to any attacks when they're winning, usually it's just a solo run with a couple chasers. I really wonder what they'd look like with a different manager. I know you can't argue with Deschamps' results but the team has been so stacked I suspect a lot of other managers would have gotten results too playing less conservatively.

They look worse than they actually are due to their playstyle... they take more chances, play faster, aggressively, so this results in the opponent having their share of ball possession too.

France, IMO, is steamrolling their oponents in this WC... time will remember this french squad fondly, I'd say.

GSWFan1994 · Post #534 » by **GSWFan1994** » Fri Dec 16, 2022 7:08 am

As I'm on a futebol watching video frenzy due to the WC, I'd like to ask you guys... do you remember Rene Higuita?

He was the goalkeeper of that amazing colombian team in the early/mid 90's, a team that had Rincón, Valderrama and others...

One of the most impressive goalies ever, certainly had a very unique, dangerous and flamboyant playing style than most are used to... even making FIFA substancially change rules.

I invite anyone to watch the videos and NOT feel amused with the "scorpion kick" move :lol:

Enjoy!

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TheHartBreakKid · Post #535 » by **TheHartBreakKid** » Fri Dec 16, 2022 10:54 am

Just a suggestion, but why don't we have a separate thread for the finals?

HIF · Post #536 » by **HIF** » Fri Dec 16, 2022 12:25 pm

TheHartBreakKid wrote:Just a suggestion, but why don't we have a separate thread for the finals?

why? isn't 70 pages enough?

fbalmeida · Post #537 » by **fbalmeida** » Fri Dec 16, 2022 12:44 pm

It's official: Fernando Santos had the FPF post a goodbye message yesterday.

José Mourinho arrived in Faro, Algarve yesterday, to play in a friendly winter tournament with Roma. The word is that he was indeed approached for the job.

Rui Jorge, long-time U-21 national team coach, has been touted as the FPF's plan B.

The FPF has indicates that decisions will only be made public in January.

Stannis · Post #538 » by **Stannis** » Fri Dec 16, 2022 3:17 pm

FIFA declines Zelenskyy's request to share message on peace before World Cup final

https://www.firstpost.com/world/fifa-declines-zelenskyys-request-to-share-message-on-peace-before-world-cup-final-11822591.html

Stannis · Post #539 » by **Stannis** » Fri Dec 16, 2022 3:18 pm

Anyone else try to go out and play some ball and realize you got no more mobility lol?

I'm still only in my early 30s. I played high school and during college recreational. Was never good by any means. But hell, now I can barely turn around lmao

ChumboChappati · Post #540 » by **ChumboChappati** » Fri Dec 16, 2022 8:55 pm

Fairview4Life wrote:Too good to check.

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no alcohol during matches playing can do wonders