pearcey_90 Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 12 minutes ago, JD nawrat said: There's no chance he retires mid-season. Considering links of him moving to MLS in Jan are strong, mid season retirement on back of a World Cup win is possible. Then come back for one season swansong in Argentina for Newell Old Boys. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kopsy101 Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 Just now, XuluBak said: Haven't seen as much of Gvardiol, but think I'd take Saliba over him, based on what I've seen. As would I. Bigger, faster version of him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VamPook Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 How is the stadium almost all Argentina fans Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haguey Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 The same Saliba that can't get into France's XI, yet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orzelek Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 1 minute ago, Darius1998 said: I keep forgetting about that. Alright. Thought for a moment that he was suspended from it or so Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orzelek Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 Mac Allister surely will get a move to a bigger club after this tournament Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 Just now, Orzelek said: He got you a World Cup final and a semifinal, and you still don't like him Because football is a strange game where luck plays a huge role, especially in cup competitions and especially with NT teams. He deserves credit for what he did, he took a team over a few days before must win game in Kyiv in 2017 and qualified. But it also had to be said that Croatia is the best possible squad to be tactically inept. Modrić, Brozović, Kovačić and before Rakitić. You just put them on the pitch together and they'll know what to do. The list of his tactical mistakes is massive. As I said the other day, the thing saving us is that we play to the opponent's level. But if you look at qualifiers or even matches like Morocco and Japan from this tournament, it's just extremely frustrating to watch. Every match except for absolute minnows is a chore. Barely won a group with Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Cyprus and Malta. Won on the final matchday with a late own- goal. And as I said multiple times, just look at our matches against Spain and Portugal in 2016 and compare it to any Dalić match against top teams. But he had the luck, back then we didn't. Neither did we in 2012, 2008 or 1996 where we definitely had semi-final worthy teams. Quote Is there actually any managers, that you rate? You know it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD nawrat Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 1 minute ago, Haguey said: The same Saliba that can't get into France's XI, yet France squad is stacked though. Not sure Gvardiol would get into France's XI, either. Not with Deschamps there. Laporte couldn't even get a single cap under him fs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 (edited) 1 minute ago, JD nawrat said: France squad is stacked though. Not sure Gvardiol would get into France's XI, either. Not with Deschamps there. Laporte couldn't even get a single cap under him fs What do you mean, Gvardiol would definitely play LB over Theo. Bundesliga watchers should have a better gauge on his level. Edited December 13, 2022 by GunmaN1905 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haguey Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 Matterface said the line!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pukey Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 Just now, Haguey said: Matterface said the line!!!! The only line I want to hear from him is "This is my last game, I'm retiring with immediate effect" 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 (edited) 17 minutes ago, VamPook said: How is the stadium almost all Argentina fans They've been the best supported country all tournament in both their numbers and the atmosphere they create. Edited December 13, 2022 by craigcwwe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 For years I've been listening about Matterface guy, but I never actually listened to a match he's commentating, I'll have to search youtube now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pukey Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 Just now, GunmaN1905 said: For years I've been listening about Matterface guy, but I never actually listened to a match he's commentating, I'll have to search youtube now. Don't do it to yourself 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haguey Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 Even Blanka couldn't have jumped higher than that shot 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 Argentina into the Final. Never any doubt about it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haguey Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 Dunno if it's just because Ally is there and he's just fantastic, but he seems to have made Matterface and Dixon less annoying too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orzelek Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 Argentina in the final Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthCoastRed Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 3 minutes ago, GunmaN1905 said: For years I've been listening about Matterface guy, but I never actually listened to a match he's commentating, I'll have to search youtube now. I beg you, for your own sanity, dont 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ackter Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 If Molina is any good defensively, he's got Mbappe in his pocket. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
error username in use Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 For such a small nation, Croatia have done really well to make the semis by winning just one game of football Shame once there they got pumped, but can hold their heads high by not scoring in 90 minutes again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOORAY HENRIK Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 1990 again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ackter Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 1 minute ago, Haguey said: Dunno if it's just because Ally is there and he's just fantastic, but he seems to have made Matterface and Dixon less annoying too Dixon kept talking about Messi's toes. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpain16 Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 Fair play. They completely dominated us, just like we dominated them in 2018. Makes it pretty easy to accept the defeat. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kopsy101 Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 Gvardiol wouldn’t get near France. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 Just now, error username in use said: For such a small nation, Croatia have done really well to make the semis by winning just one game of football Shame once there they got pumped, but can hold their heads high by not scoring in 90 minutes again. Amazing feat really, especially when you realize how hard is it to score penalties since strikers worth 100 million can't even hit shots on target. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
XuluBak Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 1 minute ago, Ackter said: If Molina is any good defensively, he's got Mbappe in his pocket. He's a converted winger. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnterUsernameHere Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 Neville sounds like he's at a funeral. ****ing hell I can't stand him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
skybluedave Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 2 minutes ago, Haguey said: Dunno if it's just because Ally is there and he's just fantastic, but he seems to have made Matterface and Dixon less annoying too If Ally doesn't get the final, it'll be a bloody disgrace. Disgrace I tell you 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haguey Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 1 minute ago, error username in use said: For such a small nation, Croatia have done really well to make the semis by winning just one game of football Shame once there they got pumped, but can hold their heads high by not scoring in 90 minutes again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 1 minute ago, kpain16 said: Fair play. They completely dominated us, just like we dominated them in 2018. Makes it pretty easy to accept the defeat. It was game with no chances, then Scaloni smartly gave us the ball because we don't have a functioning attack, we pushed up and Lovren did what he does best. Then second goal comes from an awful sequence of events and there was that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haguey Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 3 minutes ago, Ackter said: Dixon kept talking about Messi's toes. Quite right. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astafjevs Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 What a question from Pougatch . Utter imbecile 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weezer Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 The support here for Argentina is insane. Feels like half of Argentina is here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Moores Mum Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 Hopefully tomorrow's game is more competitive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pukey Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 Did Pougatch really just ask if Messi is on a different level to Gary Neville??!?!?!?!? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ackter Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 2 minutes ago, XuluBak said: He's a converted winger. Ah, that might be a problem. Fast though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Adam Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 There will be some cruel irony on Sunday if France win and Messi and Ronaldo never get a World Cup win and Mbappe gets two by the age of 23 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthCoastRed Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 Just now, Pukey said: Did Pougatch really just ask if Messi is on a different level to Gary Neville??!?!?!?!? It’s a special level of moron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georginho_juventusygr Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 Croatia were underwhelming. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ackter Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 1 minute ago, Mr Adam said: There will be some cruel irony on Sunday if France win and Messi and Ronaldo never get a World Cup win and Mbappe gets two by the age of 23 Why would that be irony? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinji Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 Just now, Pukey said: Did Pougatch really just ask if Messi is on a different level to Gary Neville??!?!?!?!? I've always thought Pougatch was an insufferably smug arse who likes the sound of his own voice far too much and doesn't know half as much about football as he thinks he does, but he really has taken his game to a whole new level lately 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Adam Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 Just now, Ackter said: Why would that be irony? I don’t know what irony means. Sue me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lermon Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 down to one European side, one African side, one South American side. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pukey Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 Just now, Mr Adam said: I don’t know what irony means. Sue me Clive is that you? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kopsy101 Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 This Argentina side have so much industry and tenacity, I can’t believe how effective they are. Croatia didn’t get near the goal really, they have really good, experienced attackers. Molina, De Paul, Enzo and their CB’s have been utterly fantastic. Obviously Messi is the best player you’ll see and Alvarez is so, so good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Adam Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 Just now, Pukey said: Clive is that you? Andy? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigmatic Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 10 minutes ago, GunmaN1905 said: For years I've been listening about Matterface guy, but I never actually listened to a match he's commentating, I'll have to search youtube now. would save yourself the bother. He's not rubbish in a particularly interesting way, just standard football cliches, the occasional line he's obviously prepared in advance and is a bit pleased with himself for, and once or twice a game the sort of comment that makes you wonder if he ever watched football before getting the job 1 minute ago, Ackter said: Why would that be irony? It's like raaaaaaain.... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Ackter said: Why would that be irony? The likes of Maldini and Crujiff don't have one, Cristiano and Messi wouldn't be any different. Both had plenty of fair chances with worthy teams, we'll see if Messi can deliver on Sunday. This WC Messi is having is definitely the best individual performance since Ronaldo in 2002. Just now, enigmatic said: would save yourself the bother. He's not rubbish in a particularly interesting way, just standard football cliches, the occasional line he's obviously prepared in advance and is a bit pleased with himself for, and once or twice a game the sort of comment that makes you wonder if he ever watched football before getting the job Did he use the "2-0 is the most dangerous result" when Pašalić missed that point blank shot? If not, not enough cliches. Edited December 13, 2022 by GunmaN1905 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 5 minutes ago, martinji said: I've always thought Pougatch was an insufferably smug arse who likes the sound of his own voice far too much and doesn't know half as much about football as he thinks he does, but he really has taken his game to a whole new level lately This. I dislike him more than Matterface. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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