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    World Cup 2022 ⚽🏆

    Argentina-Netherlands has a little bit of everything; and a whole lotta STUPIDITY. They go up 2-0; then self implode with bad fouls, and dumb yellow worthy plays. A dumb handbal, then a stupid retaliation card by Timber. Wreckless fouls by oatamendi and parades, followed by Van Dyke with...
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    World Cup 2022 ⚽🏆

    Argentina with the lead.... could we see a dream final (albeit one that should have happened when both were in their prime) of Messi v Ronaldo for the title of greatest footballer???
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    World Cup 2022 ⚽🏆

    Just finished watching the highlights of Brazil. Wow! Would’ve expected Croatia to fold (if I were watching live) after that Neymar goal. They push forward and get the equalizer. (A bit of luck with that deflection, but it’s often times a game of fortuitous bounces). The penalties.... 🤔no...
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    World Cup 2022 ⚽🏆

    I didn’t get to see it as Directv was advertising the matches to start on SATURDAY🤷‍♂️ Fortunately say this post, so I just tuned into Netherlands v Argentina.
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    World Cup 2022 ⚽🏆

    I didn’t expect Portugal to look THAT good today. Exciting to see them play next match. I would use same philosophy of sitting Ronaldo to start; they need to rely on best play and not funnel everything through Christiano. Seen too many passed up opportunities for fear of upsetting him. France...
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    World Cup 2022 ⚽🏆

    But they defer to him WAY too much. They look a lot more fluid, and forceful without him. That goal by Ramos.... wow 😮 Prettiest goal I’ve seen this tournament. That header by Pepe was pretty slick for a 40 yr old dude (I must admit, I’ve a big dislike for Pepe. He’s a penchant for dumb and...
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    World Cup 2022 ⚽🏆

    Problem with that is the Baggio result, when you just sail it way too high and over. I prefer the simple toe kick, where you get between 4-5 ft of lift. Almost impossible to stop, as keepers always go horizontal.
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    World Cup 2022 ⚽🏆

    A more pitiful collection of penalty attempts, I’ve not seen. Busquets was probably the least effort I’ve seen put in. And what’s with the go low philosophy of penalty kicks today. I’d launch it at the four foot level. Near impossible to stop (Though Messi had his stopped earlier in the...
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    World Cup 2022 ⚽🏆

    He still had the coolest hair that year. The mullet/perm/rat tail with beads. It was mesmerizing to look at. (Valderama’s was probably close second)
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    World Cup 2022 ⚽🏆

    Roberto Baggio comes to mind🤪 I’ve seen quite a few poor shots from games’ greats. Heck Lewandowski made a really poor attempt in the group stage.🤷‍♂️
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    World Cup 2022 ⚽🏆

    How do you confuse the ‘59 Nunez penalty and the uproar it caused with VAR calling down to the pitch for a review, and the ref STILL saying “nope, despite defender not touching ball, I see it as he did touch ball”; with the relative non issue Cavani non call in the ‘92??? It’s purposefully...
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    World Cup 2022 ⚽🏆

    And here’s how Fox (Just FIFA yes men) covered the Uruguay controversy; by misleading people on WHY Uruguay feels cheated. They intentionally mislead people thinking the non call at ‘92 was the point of contention. They KNOW it was in fact the foul at ‘59 on Nunez, in the box. So egregious that...
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    World Cup 2022 ⚽🏆

    Here’s the follow through and ACTUAL strike of the ball.....(which they’ve tried to scrub)
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    World Cup 2022 ⚽🏆

    This is the time stamp they’ve been circulating (albeit from a different/overhead angle)
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    World Cup 2022 ⚽🏆

    @gubbyduffer I assume this is the photo you’re referencing. And there’s a glaring bit of shenanigans going on; ie. This is BEFORE he makes contact with the ball! The travel beyond the endline continues past this point before he makes contact, thus the ball is completely out. They’re floating...
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    World Cup 2022 ⚽🏆

    But you’re not playing with your national team! Just look at Belgium (specifically DeBruyne). Not nearly as crisp and concise as usual. It really shows how little time teams had to prepare. (Lukaku looked terrible with his finishing.) Whole thing has been a shitshow. And listening to the yes...
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    World Cup 2022 ⚽🏆

    As for Saudi Arabia.... they had a full two months to prepare. Argentina; 9 days (like most other national teams). Holding the tournament in the midst of club season has been disastrous. But the Qataris were willing to bribe their way to get it; and FIFA was more than willing to take their cash.🤷‍♂️
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    World Cup 2022 ⚽🏆

    I’m assuming you mean Japan was GIFTED a victory v Spain. Interesting that the initial view; up close, along the line, clearly showed the ball completely out of bounds. And THEY NEVER SHOWED THAT VIEW AGAIN! Instead they went the route of Bigfoot believers and showed out of focus, blurry, and...
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    Not to derail the Christmas thread shenanigans....

    Dunhill hasn’t blended (outside their shop) since the 1970’s. If you smoked it in the 80’s, it was being blended and produced at Murray’s.
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    Sad News, Harris Has Passed

    Was this the gentleman with the mighty stash of Orlik DSK? If so; I enjoyed his postings and interacting with him. Prayers for his family.
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