Official Worldwide Football (Soccer) Discussion Thread (27 Viewers)

[Mr Winberg]

Damn it, I’m more excited to watch the bronze match than the final now.

At least @BonScot is happy

I was rooting a bit more for England, but I am happy with the final. ESP vs ENG would have felt like "can England cause an upset?", whereas ESP vs ARG feels a lot more interesting. For me, at least.

tuchel disasterclass

LOL!

Death, taxes, and England choking in big moments

LOL!

 

[Mr Winberg]

From a column in one of Sweden's biggest newspapers:

Translation:

Before the game, I read a news story about a man in Miami being convicted on Wednesday of publicly satisfying himself with a vacuum cleaner outside Disney World. It was still a better idea than the one Tuchel launched here.

 

[owlbee]

From a column in one of Sweden's biggest newspapers:
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Translation:

Before the game, I read a news story about a man in Miami being convicted on Wednesday of publicly satisfying himself with a vacuum cleaner outside Disney World. It was still a better idea than the one Tuchel launched here.

Time for Tuchel to learn MLS!

 

[legend672]

Argentina have alligator blood

Hainging ehround

 

[bamose]

As a Frenchman, I want Spain to win the World Cup, they have all the qualities, and I don't like Argentina or Messi

 

[BonScot]

 

[Eriks]

I was rooting a bit more for England, but I am happy with the final. ESP vs ENG would have felt like "can England cause an upset?", whereas ESP vs ARG feels a lot more interesting. For me, at least.

It’s gonna be a good match between the two best teams and I don’t have anything in particular against Argentina, but there’s no underdog to root for. Plus Argentina won it last time and Spain not too long ago.

 

[Eriks]

At least France can’t win it

 

[BonScot]

I honestly don’t get the point of the third place game. It must be a pain for the players to have to play.

 

[Mr Winberg]

I honestly don’t get the point of the third place game.

I guess you have to experience it to get it...

 

[Mr Winberg]

 

[Mr Winberg]

I don't like [...] Messi

I absolutely love watching Messi play. So much talent in so many aspects of the game, AND he never (or rarely? Haven't seen every game) dives. There are so many clips of him being manhandled by defenders and just keeps fighting. Most players (and definitely Ronaldo) just falls on first impact. Even in this game vs England there was a highligt real worthy instance of him staying on his feet.

My guess is the hate stems from other things than his footballs skills?

 

[bamose]

I absolutely love watching Messi play. So much talent in so many aspects of the game, AND he never (or rarely? Haven't seen every game) dives. There are so many clips of him being manhandled by defenders and just keeps fighting. Most players (and definitely Ronaldo) just falls on first impact. Even in this game vs England there was a highligt real worthy instance of him staying on his feet.

My guess is the hate stems from other things than his footballs skills?

I’m not talking about his talent — I’m talking about the person, whom I don’t appreciate, and about Argentina’s general mentality and attitude. It’s similar to Paraguay: a team that’s strong because of their drive and character, but not the most technical one, except for Messi. I think Spain can win, and I hope they do.