FIFA World Cup - Qatar 2022

[tobefirst ⚽️]

Yep. For the soccer novices who think it's a "soft" sport, that will be a good one to watch.

I wish that all those who constantly complain about diving in soccer – and to be fair, there is some, but the same is true in most/all sports – could feel, just once, metal spikes applied with 200+ lbs. of pressure on their feet, covered only by paper-thin "boots."

 

[rhett7660]

I wish that all those who constantly complain about diving in soccer – and to be fair, there is some, but the same is true in most/all sports – could feel, just once, metal spikes applied with 200+ lbs. of pressure on their feet, covered only by paper-thin "boots."

I would say basketball falls into this category...

 

[Apple fanboy]

Wish I’d had put £10 on the Saudi’s to win. I wonder what odds I’d have got.
Anyway been working all day so just settled down to the highlights show.

 

[yaxomoxay]

another day behind us; one incredible upset, a couple of interesting ties, and an expected result despite an early deceptive goal.

 

[tobefirst ⚽️]

another day behind us; one incredible upset, a couple of interesting ties, and an expected result despite an early deceptive goal.

France looked dominant. And to think they are missing multiple starters. I didn't realize Mbappe is as young as he is; it feels like I've heard his name for many, many years.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

France looked dominant. And to think they are missing multiple starters. I didn't realize Mbappe is as young as he is; it feels like I've heard his name for many, many years.

At the risk of sounding frivolous, I must say that I really love their strip; very stylish and classy.

 

[tobefirst ⚽️]

At the risk of sounding frivolous, I must say that I really love their strip; very stylish and classy.

I *think* by strip, you mean their kit or jersey or uniform. If so, I completely agree. One of the best in the tournament.

And I don’t consider it frivolous at all. I collect the US team’s kits. There are 64 in my collection, including every one all the way back to 1990. The US team’s this year, much like their first game, are a huge disappointment.

 

[Bodhitree]

And then to think that Argentina had been 36 games unbeaten before the World Cup.

 

[RA1N1]

And then to think that Argentina had been 36 games unbeaten before the World Cup.

Something didn't add up in that game. 🧐

 

[Apple fanboy]

The second goal was good though wasn’t it? They will probably name the Saudi stadium after him.

 

[RA1N1]

The second goal was good though wasn’t it? They will probably name the Saudi stadium after him.

I think they named today after one of their players and made it a national holiday today, was on the news, not 100% sure about naming the holiday after him, but 100% sure they gave the country a holiday today.

Wouldn't be surprised if they named a few things after him, it's a big thing for them.

 

[yaxomoxay]

I think they named today after one of their players and made it a national holiday today, was on the news, not 100% sure about naming the holiday after him, but 100% sure they gave the country a holiday today.

Wouldn't be surprised if they named a few things after him, it's a big thing for them.

I think that we should do the same thing here in the US. If we win a game, one paid week off. I think it’s fair.

 

[RA1N1]

I think that we should do the same thing here in the US. If we win a game, one paid week off. I think it’s fair.

We also people of England would like that very much 🤣

 

[yaxomoxay]

We also people of England would like that very much 🤣

Ok, let’s do this. Worldwide paid holidays for the entire duration of the World Cup. Deal?

 

[RA1N1]

Ok, let’s do this. Worldwide paid holidays for the entire duration of the World Cup. Deal?

Spoken like a true madman... I mean.. err... genius! yes, I meant a genius, let us have it!

 

[yaxomoxay]

Spoken like a true madman... I mean.. err... genius! yes, I meant a genius, let us have it!

Thanks. I’ll add it to my political platform together with “Abolish mondays”.

Second term of my reign in my global empire I expect to extend the worldwide paid holidays for the Olympics, winter and summer editions.

 

[RA1N1]

Well, I think Japan will do the same as Saudi, they are beating Germany, WHAT!!

 

[RA1N1]

Thanks. I’ll add it to my political platform together with “Abolish mondays”.

Second term of my reign in my global empire I expect to extend the worldwide paid holidays for the Olympics, winter and summer editions.

OMG, I just read that and I spat out my drink laughing so hard!!! "Abolish Mondays"... dude YES, please!

I'll join your madness of geniuses, where do I sign?

 

[yaxomoxay]

Wow!!! Japan wins!!

 

[RA1N1]

Wow!!! Japan wins!!

This year's WC is full of surprises, also I was team Japan!

 

[Bodhitree]

What is going on in this world cup? First Argentina and now Germany?

 

[yaxomoxay]

What is going on in this world cup? First Argentina and now Germany?

I think that the era in which stronger teams win almost by default is over. I bet that VAR plays a huge role in it.

 

[Apple fanboy]

I think that we should do the same thing here in the US. If we win a game, one paid week off. I think it’s fair.

So no time off then? 😜

 

[yaxomoxay]

So no time off then? 😜

I resent your negativity. We shall win the 2022 World Cup.

😝

 

[Apple fanboy]

Been giving my German colleagues a bit of stick today. But they probably bounce back and get to the semis.