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Not sure about that. I'd sooner play that list than the African list. I remember Ghana and ivory coast winning some games and then the north African countries. Nigeria I assume if only for numbers. Guess you could say the same about china but I never see them winning or even playing for that matter.
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No reason to not have a bunch of African teams - Mexico is not exactly a powerhouse once they get to the World Cup. And other than an occasional Quarter Finals appearance by the US or Costa Rica, CONCACAF is pretty much a make weight in the World Cup.
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If you're dismissing the US and Costa Rica QF appearances, you have to dismiss the African ones too, (only Senegal and Ghana). 2018 no African teams made the round of 16.
I think CONCACAF have fared fairly well considering their low numbers and how strong Europe is. Most World Cups there are only 3 CONCACAF teams compared to 5 Africans. Europe is so strong now they're even leaving South America behind.
I don't think Africa has done much. One quarterfinal by Ghana (in a world cup Africa hosted) and that's pretty much it. Yet they have 1.5 sports more than CONCACAF. Africa should have to playoff against someone, I don't know why they get a free ride.
I wish they had a six team playoff for 2 spots. Oceania, Asia, Africa and CONCACAF would playoff first, then the winners meet a European or South American team.
I think CONCACAF have fared fairly well considering their low numbers and how strong Europe is. Most World Cups there are only 3 CONCACAF teams compared to 5 Africans. Europe is so strong now they're even leaving South America behind.
I don't think Africa has done much. One quarterfinal by Ghana (in a world cup Africa hosted) and that's pretty much it. Yet they have 1.5 sports more than CONCACAF. Africa should have to playoff against someone, I don't know why they get a free ride.
I wish they had a six team playoff for 2 spots. Oceania, Asia, Africa and CONCACAF would playoff first, then the winners meet a European or South American team.
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But there's a bunch of countries in Africa. More than any other continent, so I think it's probably fair representation.
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more teams in 2026 and a 6 team playoff
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_FIFA ... allocation
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To a degree, the quality countries out of CONCACAF, Africa and Asia get screwed, because they don't get the opportunity to get a cupcake team in their group. OTOH, they have a much easier chance of qualifying than a European team.
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Earned that one
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That's glorious.
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Bump?
Messi's left Barca. Probably going to PSG. PSG turning into the Evil Team.
Messi's left Barca. Probably going to PSG. PSG turning into the Evil Team.
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"Turning into"?
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If I'd prefer Lautaro to Kane, is that stupid or really stupid? Just seems like a far better fit for Pep's structure.
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Why not buy both?
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Just behind City.degenerasian wrote: ↑Mon Aug 09, 2021 10:09 am Bump?
Messi's left Barca. Probably going to PSG. PSG turning into the Evil Team.
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I read they were doing an Eiffel Tower event and nothing would have been cooler than a black screen that they drop and its Messi in full PSG kit pretending to hold it up.
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This German Super Cup game is really good
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Conference teams have a chef?
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Champions League draw today, and Pot 2 looks stronger than Pot 1
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Watching the 2021 Beach World cup on FS2. Missed the group stage games (us.wenr 0-3 and last in group). Camera folks keep spotlighting the DJ working the ones and twos during the game.
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Some pretty solid communication there. Nonlinear can scrutinize better but forgivable but fosters (yuk).Pruitt wrote: ↑Tue Aug 24, 2021 11:05 am Barnet FC had some problems last week...
Barnet FC had some problems last week...
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It's ironic that Barnet have a a Legends Bar, must be the punters not the playersHaulCitgo wrote: ↑Fri Aug 27, 2021 12:00 pmSome pretty solid communication there. Nonlinear can scrutinize better but forgivable but fosters (yuk).Pruitt wrote: ↑Tue Aug 24, 2021 11:05 am Barnet FC had some problems last week...
Barnet FC had some problems last week...
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Fuck that fucking piece of shit.
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1.) Russia beat Japan for the title (US played both in group play)
2.) US's leading scorer was Alessandro Canale, Canale has played beach soccer in Venice, CA, played indoor for the Tacoma Stars, and makes $ painting murals and construction. He also had a role in Malcolm in the Middle and Alexander and No Good Terrible Day.
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Spain lose their first WC qualifier in 28 years - a 66 game unbeaten run
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/58427452
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/58427452
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USA 0 - Argentina 11.
Not a good start for the futsal world cup campaign
Not a good start for the futsal world cup campaign
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Fuck Mel Morris, Derby County officially enter administration and are deducted 12 points, now sit bottom of the table on minus two points.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/5864 ... um=twitter
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Cloughie's got to be rolling in his grave.Baloney wrote: ↑Wed Sep 22, 2021 8:11 am Fuck Mel Morris, Derby County officially enter administration and are deducted 12 points, now sit bottom of the table on minus two points.
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Look at the positives
- Pool move up the table.
- We can start a Rooney back to DC United push
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That he would be for surePruitt wrote: ↑Wed Sep 22, 2021 8:14 amCloughie's got to be rolling in his grave.Baloney wrote: ↑Wed Sep 22, 2021 8:11 am Fuck Mel Morris, Derby County officially enter administration and are deducted 12 points, now sit bottom of the table on minus two points.
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Only the #1 team in the Eliteserien!
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Fucking heroes, that's who.
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