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FIFA World Cup 2026

Lord Blackadder said:
Also, who wants to hear Alexi Lalas running his mouth in the English broadcasts? Dreary. That guy stopped being relevant some time around 1995.
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Lalas is clueless, but it has been fun watching Thierry Henry’s face when he has to listen to him saying all kinds of dumb stuff.
 
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zephonic said:
Lalas is clueless, but is has been fun watching Thierry Henry’s face when he has to listen to him saying all kinds of dumb stuff.
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You have three ex-footballers babbling on TV, one of whom is Zlatan - and Zlatan is NOT the one saying the most bizarre stuff. That's how you know Lalas is beyond the pale.

Whenever broadcasters try to foist a 'pundit' on us who's job it is to be 'edgy,' or 'controversial,' or 'tell it how it is' it just comes off as oafish and annoying.
 
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Czech 🇨🇿 Vs South Africa 🇿🇦 1:1

Now I am listening to the match Switzerland 🇨🇭 vs. Bosnia Herzegovina 🇧🇦on WDR Event. Because it is not shown on German free TV.
 
BotchQue said:
Saw a piece on the news this morning, folks from around the world gushing over the wonderful food here in the US, gems like Raisin' Canes, Taco Bell, Waffle House and BuCees. 😂
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Yeah, some of American food is really tasty, but not everything for German people.

We like Hamburgers, hot dogs, Tortillas, etc. but one thing I can't understand: what about your red mugs? I don't get it.

And what is the difference between dark and light mustard?
 
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BotchQue said:
Saw a piece on the news this morning, folks from around the world gushing over the wonderful food here in the US, gems like Raisin' Canes, Taco Bell, Waffle House and BuCees. 😂
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100% paid influencers, don’t believe the hype.

As an expat living in the US, I can confirm that most of the world thinks our food is bad.
 
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Apple fanboy said:
Apparently depending on results, England could be playing the US on the 4th of July I was told earlier. That will be fun!
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I think and hope England go far. Appointing Tuchel was a great move, an extremely professional manager and highly pedantic. Leaving a number of high profile players back at home wasn't a power move, it was impressive and necessary. With Kane up front, give him high octane runners and you can get the trophy.

Tuchel created something that is the complete opposite of the superstar failure team from the days of Lampard, Gerrard and Rooney.

Lioness~ said:
Thankfull I don't have to listen to Zlatan these days.
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Zlatan is a caricature of a bully. It used to work while he was playing because he could score a great goal once every six months and milk that, but now... Just an egomaniac who could never help his team win the CL.
Having played in Juventus, Inter, PSG and Barcelona, it isn't talked about enough today. Failing that should be considered a crime. Teams won it right before he joined or right after he left. Ouch.

zephonic said:
That penalty retake was utter BS.

Does anybody believe they would have called that if the first one had gone in?

(Talking England Croatia here, to be clear)
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Croat here, not really bothered. The goalie left the line, the refereeing is harsher in some instances, I am okay with it.
If it was the other way around and we missed that, then no, no retake.

it wasnt me said:
Livaković amazes me. I still hope that the Three Lions will make the Final this year.
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He is a goalie that relies on being overwhelmed. He shines in a team that concedes 10 chances, he'll save 7-8. But outside of an unfavorable game-state, he isn't it.

BotchQue said:
Saw a piece on the news this morning, folks from around the world gushing over the wonderful food here in the US, gems like Raisin' Canes, Taco Bell, Waffle House and BuCees. 😂
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I don't think all or even most of these are paid, people are genuinely impressed because it's all soo tasty and sweet. Showcasing an inability to think long term.
 
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Apple fanboy said:
Just settled down to watch the England game. As I’ve only just finished work I’m quite happy it’s on late.

If we win the UK press will go into overdrive about how we will win the tournament.

If we lose they will be all doom and gloom looking for someone to blame and lynch.

Expecting a 1-1 draw.
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How true. If only the press could be gagged! Or the internet blocks the phrase ‘it’s coming home!
 
@zkap

I have no info of what happened around Zlatan in his clubs. I only watched him in the 🇸🇪 National Team.
I don’t follow our Swedish male football-players that much in general in their clubs.
But we have a pretty broad acceptance in general in our football loving country - from ego expresson to other things. Football is there to unite people, not divide.

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Pic: Yasin Ayari celebrated one of his goal against Tunisia recently.
 
Lioness~ said:
USA is big favs accoding to our Swedish comentators.
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Never heard of this. I am coming from your neighbour country across the Baltic sea -- Germany.

I only remember that the US was weak back in 1994, and can't tell anything about Australia. But I am glad to see that they caught up.
 
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Mousse said:
The Spanish commentators are more fun to listen to than the English commentators. I only understand a few words of Spanish--most of them not usable in polite company--but listening to them makes the game more exciting. You can feel ebb and flow of the game without watching the match.
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its so much better! even during the USA game so much energy its unreal
 
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