World Cup 2022 ⚽🏆

[mingc]

Some of the all time greats have missed penalties at big tournaments. The weight of the nation on your shoulders can be tough to handle.

Johnny was the business. I remember his drop goal that won us the Rugby World Cup. Don't think he'd be any good at taking penalties, tho. Johnny only likes to play with misshapen balls

I fear Jonny may have given Harry bad advice!

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1601856117587513345

 

[smudgersmissingleg]

I fear Jonny may have given Harry bad advice!

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1601856117587513345

Oh dear, that hasn't aged well

 

[JOHN72]

By “something fishy”; you mean besides the bribery scandal they used to get the tournament in the first place? Or the brushing aside of the scandal of the thousands of slave laborers used (mostly from Nepal) to build the stadiums?

Reputation in general. I had the opportunity to fly with Nepalese workers, on a Doha- Kathmandu flight.

 

[PaulTheScandinavian]

and more to this, I was astonished to see my very favorite German Team were dropped out at so an early stage, they did attack so beautifully and accurately that only a German FB team can,, and what happened then,,

 

[smudgersmissingleg]

England aren't bringing home the World Cup, unfortunately .

However, they are bringing home a stray cat they found at their training base in Al Wakrah.

Dave the cat

Cat-ar 2022: England players to adopt ‘Dave’ the cat after leaving World Cup

England’s footballers are flying home without the World Cup trophy but were not entirely empty-handed on leaving their training base in Al Wakrah on Sunday

www.theguardian.com

 

[smudgersmissingleg]

Argentina destroyed Croatia tonight. There really was only one team in it.

Messi was awesome and there were some incredible goals. If Argentina play like that in the final they'll take some stopping.

 

[smudgersmissingleg]

Good game but the Moroccans came up a bit short. If that overhead kick goes in just before half time they might have had a chance. They left it all on the pitch but France had too much quality.

It sets up an awesome final. Argentina got done by France in the last World cup in a 4 - 3 thriller. Hopefully the final lives up to its potential.

France v Argentina
Mbappé v Messi

Can't wait.

 

[Aomalley27]

Think it’s more a matter of Argentina vs the height of Le Bleu... Giroud, Tchouameni, And Rabiot.
That’s what was almost their undoing vs Netherlands. If the Dutch had implemented that strategy sooner, Argentina would’ve already packed their bags.

That; and which team maintains composure. Both teams have seen disastrous lack of composure issues in the past: the infamous head butt in 2006; the blowup in 1990. And certainly both have seen near disastrous lapses in this tournament (obviously Argentina v Netherlands, and France v England, but also the Argentina match against the Aussies.)

 

[mso489]

I have to admit I was pulling for England when they got beat by the French, but after seeing Dave the Cat, that the England team took home with them, I think they may have done just as well. Being somewhat fond of cats as i am.

Now I have to have a reckoning about whether to attend church online on Sunday or watch the Championship game, and catch the church service on a replay. If I were more tech savvy, I suspect it is easy to get a replay on the game, but I think that might come with a fee.

France was scrappy in the French/England game, and the commentators said they thought England played a better game, except for not scoring another point or two I guess. France might feel a little entitled, going for the second championship, and that could sink them.

I wonder if they'll work that song into the programming at half-time, "Don't Cry For Me, Argentina."

 

[smudgersmissingleg]

Think it’s more a matter of Argentina vs the height of Le Bleu... Giroud, Tchouameni, And Rabiot.
That’s what was almost their undoing vs Netherlands. If the Dutch had implemented that strategy sooner, Argentina would’ve already packed their bags.

That; and which team maintains composure. Both teams have seen disastrous lack of composure issues in the past: the infamous head butt in 2006; the blowup in 1990. And certainly both have seen near disastrous lapses in this tournament (obviously Argentina v Netherlands, and France v England, but also the Argentina match against the Aussies.)

I just hope both teams play to their full potential and star men Mbappé and Messi turn it on. If that happens it could be an absolute classic.

Fingers crossed

 

[Ahi Ka]

Wow. Just wow

 

[Alejo R.]

We are the World Champions.
Happy beyond reality.

 

[smudgersmissingleg]

LOL France didn't turn up for the first 70 minutes then suddenly remembered how to play football.

Definitely the most exciting final i've ever seen.

 

[smudgersmissingleg]

We are the World Champions.
Happy beyond reality.

I bet you had to change your underwear a couple of times!

 

[Alejo R.]

Oh man, your right
, we are Argentina, we born to suffer

I bet you had to change your underwear a couple of times!

 

[karam]

LOL France didn't turn up for the first 70 minutes then suddenly remembered how to play football.

Definitely the most exciting final i've ever seen.

Indeed, for me they should've had it, hate penalties.

 

[gubbyduffer]

That was some game. A bit gutted. Wanted France to win but that was exciting.

 

[smudgersmissingleg]

Oh man, your right
, we are Argentina, we born to suffer

Tell me about it! England fan, right here. 56 years and counting.......

 

[ashdigger]

I’m extremely happy for Messi. I was about to change the channel then France got the PK. After that it was a great game.

I’m glad Argentina pulled it off, they were the best team on the pitch for the full match.

 

[gubbyduffer]

Tell me about it! England fan, right here. 56 years and counting.......

Last major tournament win was only 140 days ago.