craigcwwe Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 1 minute ago, Chase Failey said: You do get the impression it's got the potential for it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 1 minute ago, Harryseaess said: Did Chicharito make the Mexico squad? No. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallen Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 surprises me that Enzo Fernandez isn’t in this Argentina XI. Their midfield looks poor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harryseaess Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 Just now, craigcwwe said: No. Surprised by that. Still scoring a lot in the MLS. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baptista_8 Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 Nasty one from Acuna Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
XuluBak Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 Just now, Harryseaess said: Surprised by that. Still scoring a lot in the MLS. Pretty sure it's not a football decision. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 Just now, Harryseaess said: Surprised by that. Still scoring a lot in the MLS. Yeah I was surprised too. Checked his record in the MLS and he's still producing at a good level. Not that I'm an expert on their squad and options of course but you'd have expected him in there even as an option off the bench. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harryseaess Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 1 minute ago, XuluBak said: Pretty sure it's not a football decision. Ahh that makes more sense. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grff Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 No way this ends without at least 1 red card Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthrax Dave Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 Dirty match. Fancy Mexico to win this 1-0. (Three cheers for Ramierz) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnterUsernameHere Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 This game was always going to be scrappy but I don't think the ref is managing it well either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius1998 Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 Must have had close to 15 fouls by now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 1 minute ago, EnterUsernameHere said: This game was always going to be scrappy but I don't think the ref is managing it well either. It's Orsato, this is amazing for his standard. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
XuluBak Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 1 minute ago, EnterUsernameHere said: This game was always going to be scrappy but I don't think the ref is managing it well either. Not sure any ref had a chance of that in this one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baptista_8 Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 Strong P.E. teacher vibes from Scaloni (looks wise at least). 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnterUsernameHere Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 Just now, XuluBak said: Not sure any ref had a chance of that in this one. Yep agree. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallen Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 Think the ref’s done pretty well considering each team is just trying to get the other sent off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthrax Dave Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 This makes England-USA look like Istanbul 2005, ffs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 I'm not going to lie, I can't explain what happened to Argentina. Watched a lot of their games over the past years, they always played well, even if they didn't the plan was clear. Now against two average teams they completely reverted to 2018, something is just off. Idk if it's the massive pressure or whatever, but this is just inexcusable. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harryseaess Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 1 minute ago, GunmaN1905 said: I'm not going to lie, I can't explain what happened to Argentina. Watched a lot of their games over the past years, they always played well, even if they didn't the plan was clear. Now against two average teams they completely reverted to 2018, something is just off. Idk if it's the massive pressure or whatever, but this is just inexcusable. The midfield is crap. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 Old man Guardado coming off before half-time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
skybluedave Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 1 minute ago, GunmaN1905 said: I'm not going to lie, I can't explain what happened to Argentina. Watched a lot of their games over the past years, they always played well, even if they didn't the plan was clear. Now against two average teams they completely reverted to 2018, something is just off. Idk if it's the massive pressure or whatever, but this is just inexcusable. If you didn't follow them, you'd assume Sampaoli was still in charge and they hadn't progressed from 2018 at all 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius1998 Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 1 minute ago, Harryseaess said: The midfield is crap. It's largely the same midfield that won Copa America though. Lo Celso being out looks like a big miss but even other than that, everyone looks out of form or scared. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 2 minutes ago, Harryseaess said: The midfield is crap. Yeah, De Paul is completely out of form this season compared to his Udinese years. Di Maria just back from injury, Lo Celso not even in roster. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georginho_juventusygr Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 Love the free kick and the catch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallen Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 2 minutes ago, GunmaN1905 said: I'm not going to lie, I can't explain what happened to Argentina. Watched a lot of their games over the past years, they always played well, even if they didn't the plan was clear. Now against two average teams they completely reverted to 2018, something is just off. Idk if it's the massive pressure or whatever, but this is just inexcusable. they’ve gone with Big Sam Allardyce-style 4-4-2 with loads of width and massive distances between players? Seems bonkers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallen Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 Lionel Messi playing the Kevin Nolan role Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthrax Dave Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 Messi is past it, and has been for 2 years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoChiKim Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 More of the same please Argentina, cheers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 1 minute ago, Anthrax Dave said: Messi is past it, and has been for 2 years. He's been in really good form for PSG this season. Had a slow start there last season. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weezer Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 (edited) How did this Argentinian side go unbeaten for 30+ games? They look so average, no spark whatsoever. Also Latauro Martinez is the SMS of strikers. Incredible in FM and FIFA but I’m yet to see why when I’ve seen him live. Italian researchers need a word! Edited November 26, 2022 by Weezer 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harryseaess Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 Argentina could do with bringing Messi on at half time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
noikeee Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 This has been like watching Atletico Madrid play Atletico Madrid. Atrocious. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthrax Dave Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 Worst 45mins of the World Cup so far. Awful stuff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnterUsernameHere Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 Just now, Anthrax Dave said: Worst 45mins of the World Cup so far. Awful stuff. It’s got some competition for that tbf Not too many good first halves. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 3 minutes ago, Weezer said: Also Latauro Martinez is the SMS of strikers. Incredible in FM and FIFA but I’m yet to see why when I’ve seen him live. Italian researchers need a word! Maybe watch a few of his games when the entire team doesn't look useless? He scored two agains Arabia, one from half a centimeter offside. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_jagster Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 (edited) Yes, a very apt description about Atletico. At first I thought this will be hard fought and then nothing happened. Edited November 26, 2022 by The_jagster Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArsenalFan7 Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 The best thing that can happen here is that they start having a proper fight because there isn't much football being played. Messi is such a disappointment given the stakes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 Pougatch still plugging this dreadful ITV competition Surely everyone stupid enough to be taken in has entered already. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 Considering he's possibly 45 minutes away from never winning the World Cup, Messi has been very poor so far. Hardly noticed him for the last half-hour of that first half. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weezer Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 5 minutes ago, GunmaN1905 said: Maybe watch a few of his games when the entire team doesn't look useless? He scored two agains Arabia, one from half a centimeter offside. I can only go off what I see, I’m not blessed with hindsight. I’ve never seen him play a big game to deserve his reputation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 (edited) Boxing quote? When did Joe Cole turn into Martin Keown? Edited November 26, 2022 by CFuller Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Golden boy Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 21 minutes ago, GunmaN1905 said: Yeah, De Paul is completely out of form this season compared to his Udinese years. Simeone sucking the attacking intent out of players. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 Just now, Weezer said: I can only go off what I see, I’m not blessed with hindsight. I’ve never seen him play a big game to deserve his reputation. Well, again, you haven't seen big games then. If you're going with that, when has Messi shown that he's even close to his club level while playing for NT? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius1998 Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 Messi is far too deep here. Effectively playing as a CM when they do get forward. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 (edited) 7 minutes ago, CFuller said: Considering he's possibly 45 minutes away from never winning the World Cup, Messi has been very poor so far. Hardly noticed him for the last half-hour of that first half. He was very poor first game too. Rumours that he's carrying a calf injury that's being kept on the relative downlow. Edited November 26, 2022 by craigcwwe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 Speaking of Messi, great position for this FK.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 That free-kick... not quite as silky as Messi's pyjamas. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 Just now, craigcwwe said: Speaking of Messi, great position for this FK.. As bad and as casual as the FK he took in the first game. Took that like he couldn't be bothered. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baptista_8 Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 What is Matterface on about...if anyone else took that, they'd say it was a poor execution. Surely literally everyone would say the same even if it's Messi. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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