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Can"t believe Sterling ha 50 caps already and just 24
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Mesut Özil just got married, and had Turkish President Erdogan as his best man.
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So I guess Enes Kanter didn’t go.govmentchedda wrote: ↑Fri Jun 14, 2019 3:40 pm Mesut Özil just got married, and had Turkish President Erdogan as his best man.
And his one problem is he didn’t go to Russia that night because he had extracurricular activities, and they froze to death.
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I guess I should stop wearing my Ozil jersey now
also, wtf is Qatar and Japan doing in the Copa America (I realize I can and will search for this answer but it's a shock to the system)
also, wtf is Qatar and Japan doing in the Copa America (I realize I can and will search for this answer but it's a shock to the system)
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Qatar want to get in some matches cause they don't have to qualify for 2022. Similar to Korea being in the 2000 Gold Cup.Brontoburglar wrote: ↑Fri Jun 14, 2019 4:53 pm I guess I should stop wearing my Ozil jersey now
also, wtf is Qatar and Japan doing in the Copa America (I realize I can and will search for this answer but it's a shock to the system)
Japan, no idea. Cause there are lot of Japanese in Brazil?
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I think CA invites two extra teams every tournament.
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Michel Platini detained over award of 2022 World Cup to Qatar
Platini did vote for Qatar, a vote, with others at Uefa, which the then Fifa president Sepp Blatter has always said were crucial to sending the tournament to Qatar rather than his preference, the USA. After the award, Qatar Airways ordered 50 French-made A320 neo-family planes made by Airbus, and QSI bought and mega-funded Paris Saint-Germain, the club Sarkozy supports.
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Can't believe Derby have arranged a pre-season friendly against Sarasota when I have to be in New York for work. Fuck it.
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Can't believe Sarasota has a soccer team.
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Compared to what appears to be a very good team based at the Villages?
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Was shocked to hear that they had a squad too. I suppose USL2 is bigger than I imagined.
ETA - crikey, there's an 8 team division in that league made up of all Florida teams
ETA - crikey, there's an 8 team division in that league made up of all Florida teams
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As an Arsenal fan who always loved Wilshere, but often got frustrated with him, this was fascinating to see. Wilshere always seemed on the verge of becoming an elite player, but ankle and leg injuries constantly set him back. He had a reputation of being petulant, immature, undisciplined and a partier, but this shed some new light. Talking about one injury rehab, he was out much longer than expected not because he was lazy with rehab, as reported, but because his 4 year old son was having night seizures without a diagnosis, and he was spending nights in the hospital. Kind of nice hearing Wenger encouraged him to focus on hi son, and kept that quiet in the media.
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San Siro to be demolished, shame I've liked that stadium since Italia '90
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Funny, I don't know that I've ever seen the outside of the stadium, and I used to watch a lot of Italian soccer. Not at all what I pictured. It's a Brutalist eyesore.
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I like to do the ol "your mom's a..." after comments and your mom's a brutalist eyesore is a great one.
well this is gonna be someone's new signature - bronto
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yeah, no doubt.
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I'd say there is more than a hat tip to the San Siro in the design of the Hard Rock in Miami
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Referee thoughts:
I find it disturbing the number of times in both the WWC and CA that the ref is ten feet or closer away from the play and makes the wrong call on a penalty. As in that should be a rare sight.
I understand wanting the ref in charge to make the decision but for the sake of time, I don't see why the fourth official can't go to the VAR screen and make the call. VAR is already suggesting things be looked at so other officials are in the decision making process.
I fear VAR is going to turn soccer into the last two minutes of an NBA game where officials are scared to make calls and review damn near every play in a close game.
I find it disturbing the number of times in both the WWC and CA that the ref is ten feet or closer away from the play and makes the wrong call on a penalty. As in that should be a rare sight.
I understand wanting the ref in charge to make the decision but for the sake of time, I don't see why the fourth official can't go to the VAR screen and make the call. VAR is already suggesting things be looked at so other officials are in the decision making process.
I fear VAR is going to turn soccer into the last two minutes of an NBA game where officials are scared to make calls and review damn near every play in a close game.
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Why is it always me?
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/sport ... d-sea.html
Mad Mario strikes again: Balotelli 'reported over instigation to commit crimes' after paying bar owner €2,000 to drive his moped into the SEA while on holiday in Naples
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/sport ... d-sea.html
Mad Mario strikes again: Balotelli 'reported over instigation to commit crimes' after paying bar owner €2,000 to drive his moped into the SEA while on holiday in Naples
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Cavalry FC have knocked out the Vancouver Whitecaps in the QF of the Canadian Championship.
This first season has been incredible so far.
This first season has been incredible so far.
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MLS has been nuts this week. Goals everywhere.
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Because I finally have good WiFi for a night, can’t fall asleep yet, and spent all day yesterday next door to a Sounders-Revs game without even knowing it until it was over, my soccer question of the year is:
How is (ARE) L.A. a +40 in goal diff when the next best is a +13. Is this an unprecedentedly good team (SIDE)?
And a bonus soccer-related anecdote - one of the Amtrak employees on the way up from Seattle was a reasonable facsimile of Sydney Leroux.
Non-soccer P.S.-there are so many Asians here in Vancouver! Someone should make a nickname outta that.
N-S P.P.S. It’s nice here.
How is (ARE) L.A. a +40 in goal diff when the next best is a +13. Is this an unprecedentedly good team (SIDE)?
And a bonus soccer-related anecdote - one of the Amtrak employees on the way up from Seattle was a reasonable facsimile of Sydney Leroux.
Non-soccer P.S.-there are so many Asians here in Vancouver! Someone should make a nickname outta that.
N-S P.P.S. It’s nice here.
he’s a fixbking cyborg or some shit. The
holy fuckbAllZ, what a ducking nightmare. Holy shot. Just, fuck. The
holy fuckbAllZ, what a ducking nightmare. Holy shot. Just, fuck. The
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"Hongcouver" - but be careful where you use it. Some see it as a slur.
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On the flip side, three shots went off the same post in the Rapids/Quakes game Saturday night. Should have won Man of the Match.
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Nice! Now do Facebook, or politically active Gold Star mothers.
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Pulisic with a nice assist to Giroud. Chelsea up 1-0 v. Liverpool in the UEFA Super Cup.
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That was a very nice through ball by Pulisic.govmentchedda wrote: ↑Wed Aug 14, 2019 2:37 pm Pulisic with a nice assist to Giroud. Chelsea up 1-0 v. Liverpool in the UEFA Super Cup.
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Very nice indeed. His agressiveness and pace brought four defenders to him, freeing Giroud. And then a perfectly weighted pass through so Giroud could one-time it.govmentchedda wrote: ↑Wed Aug 14, 2019 2:37 pm Pulisic with a nice assist to Giroud. Chelsea up 1-0 v. Liverpool in the UEFA Super Cup.
Totally Kafkaesque
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Added an offside goal as well. Disallowed. Still 1-0.
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Game has been pretty entertaining.
All female officiating crew too which is good.
All female officiating crew too which is good.
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Fulham had 89% possession in the first half against the violent cunts from Milwall. At the end of the game, the percentage had dipped to 83%.
Four nil to the Cottagers. Fuck Milwall!
Four nil to the Cottagers. Fuck Milwall!
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Some time ago, we hosted some English friends who were visiting on their vacation. The husband is interested in the NFL but doesn't know much. I laughed when he asked, "So the Raiders' fans. They're like your version of Millwall supporters, right?"govmentchedda wrote: ↑Wed Aug 21, 2019 6:16 pm Fulham had 89% possession in the first half against the violent cunts from Milwall. At the end of the game, the percentage had dipped to 83%.
Four nil to the Cottagers. Fuck Milwall!
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I may have posted this in the past, but if you love stadiums and British football, this is a site you can spend hours in...
https://www.footballgroundguide.com/
https://www.footballgroundguide.com/
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Can't wait to deep dive there.Pruitt wrote: ↑Wed Aug 21, 2019 6:28 pm I may have posted this in the past, but if you love stadiums and British football, this is a site you can spend hours in...
https://www.footballgroundguide.com/
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Was in a Basque bar when Real Sociedad beat Atlético Madrid in the Copa del Ray Final, never bought a beer all night as John Toshack was their coach at the time.govmentchedda wrote: ↑Tue Sep 03, 2019 8:26 am This piece accentuated my already strong desire to visit (move to) Basque country.
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A week ago Vietnam beat Thailand 1-0 to win the SE Asian Cup. The same Thai team you guys crushed 13-0.
Tomorrow Vietnam plays Thailand in 2022 World Cup qualifying.
It's a huge rivalry. The media of both countries are all over it.
Tomorrow Vietnam plays Thailand in 2022 World Cup qualifying.
It's a huge rivalry. The media of both countries are all over it.
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