Soccer Thread

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  1. Leicester Jet

    Leicester Jet Well-Known Member

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    I hope they fix the pitch before all the players in the final get injured!
     
  2. Leicester Jet

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    Shocked I tell you .
    Australia pulled out of bidding because it was impossible to outbribe the sauds
     
  4. Brook!

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    I hated when they gave the 2022 World Cup to Qatar but that tournament generated lots of great games because it was middle of the season. Quality of the games were pretty high. So I am not as opposed to Winter time World Cup but I wish it wasn't Saudi Arabia.
     
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    Messi. Is being paid millions to promote the country already
    https://skift.com/2024/01/27/lionel...di-arabia-and-break-outdated-stereotypes/amp/
     
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  6. Leicester Jet

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    I'm totally opposed to a Winter World Cup. It disrupts leagues around the world and in the case of Qatar they bid to host a World Cup in the Summer but then moved it to the Winter.

    Money talks and all us fans can do is not watch it - I didn't watch a single match at the Qatar World Cup and I don't regret all the time I saved.
     
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    F that. Skipping any world cup that the Saudis run
     
  8. Brook!

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    Yep. I understand you. I rather have World Cup summer months in Northern hemisphere. I am a traditionalist myself. But Qatar tournament produced some great games. The final was the best final I watched in ages. Also hate Saudi regime so I won't be happy if they get it. We shall see.
     
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    I think you mean Flacco. It was Flaco that died last week.
     
  11. Leicester Jet

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    Watched that shit show live. Sad say for soccer in Turkey
     
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    Remind me @Brook! do you root for or against Turkey?
     
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    I am rooting for Turkey actually. It is my country. I hate the fascist Turks but still the team represents my country. Also today there are 5 Galatasaray players starting for Turkish team. More reason for me to root for them. But sadly Portugal will win imo.
     
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    I feel you. Not exactly the same, but as a Jew I love the people and country of Israel but hate Netanyahu, the settlers, and the far right wackos that have taken over the government.

    I like the way Turkey are playing this year, and Ronaldo and Pepe are annoying, but my brother married a Portuguese women, they have two kids and live in Porto, so… gotta support the fam!

    And there’s the goal, as I type. Sorry Brook! Damn they have so many brilliant players
     
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  16. Brook!

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    Portugal is the better team for sure. If we tie Czech Republic next game we will advance and play against France.
     
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    Wouldn’t be shocked if you beat Czechia, they drew Georgia while you beat Georgia 3-1 (that game was so fun to watch)
     
  18. Satan

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    Turkey play holland in quarter finals . Are you breathing brook?
     
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    That was one of the best soccer games I ever remember seeing, given the jeopardy involved, the quality, the athleticism, the drama… congrats @Brook!
     
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  20. Brook!

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    Barely. Lol. :)

    This was one hell of a game. OMG. Next stop Netherlands on Saturday at 3 pm. I don't know how these next few days will pass. Can't wait!

    Austria was the better team. We got lucky. What a roller coaster of a game. Wish us good luck my friend :)
     
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