Brad Posted July 11, 2021 Report Posted July 11, 2021 On 7/11/2021 at 3:39 PM, Dmitry said: Vivere est militare. BTW, the cynical tackles didn't result in anyone leaving the pitch. I find it much better not to have the over-time, but go to penalties right after the 90. This way the players battle all the way to the last seconds, and not roll the ball around for the preceding 30 minutes, like they do in UEFA. Expand Several should have been shown red. I hate going to penalties right after 90. Perhaps bringing back sudden death. Quote
Brad Posted July 11, 2021 Report Posted July 11, 2021 This is obviously going to penalties. Probably England’s best chance. Quote
mjazzg Posted July 11, 2021 Report Posted July 11, 2021 Well played Italy, the best team won. It's going Rome! tactical errors with substitutions by Southgate explains some of it but by no means all Quote
mjazzg Posted July 11, 2021 Report Posted July 11, 2021 On 7/11/2021 at 10:00 PM, porcy62 said: YESSSSSS! Expand Forza Italia! Well played Italy. Best team of the tournament On 7/11/2021 at 9:58 PM, Brad said: Sorry mates Expand Thanks Brad. Philosophical here, team of the tournament won On 7/11/2021 at 9:58 PM, Dmitry said: What a messed up way to lose…. Expand It's football, everyone knows it's a prospect One other point, the referreeing has been excellent throughout the tournament Quote
Rabshakeh Posted July 11, 2021 Report Posted July 11, 2021 (edited) I'm not a great fan of international football, but that was for once a good, league-standard final. Well done to Italy and I second mjazzg's point on the refereeing, which has been good throughout. On 7/11/2021 at 9:58 PM, Dmitry said: What a messed up way to lose…. Expand Sad about it, but that's the magic isn't it, I guess. Young team, hopefully with bright years ahead. Edited July 11, 2021 by Rabshakeh Quote
Dmitry Posted July 12, 2021 Report Posted July 12, 2021 On 7/11/2021 at 5:07 PM, Brad said: Several should have been shown red. I hate going to penalties right after 90. Perhaps bringing back sudden death. Expand That would be even better. Love the sudden death. Quote
Brad Posted July 12, 2021 Report Posted July 12, 2021 (edited) At times Italy seemed to have some Spanish in them (and I have read that Mancini was trying to meld Spanish concepts with Italian football) but then they would become a little impatient. To England possession seemed like a dirty word, rather than working the ball up the field. Edited July 12, 2021 by Brad Quote
Brad Posted July 29, 2021 Report Posted July 29, 2021 Anyone watching Olympic football. I’ve seen a little bit of Spain, the only European team left in the competition. Also caught a bit of the US women’s team, which doesn’t appear to be the same team that rampaged through the WC, with a loss to Sweden and a tie with Australia. Quote
Dub Modal Posted July 29, 2021 Report Posted July 29, 2021 Yeah, the US women will be lucky to medal. Sweden looks tough. Quote
Dmitry Posted July 29, 2021 Report Posted July 29, 2021 I watched the highlights of a few matches. Spain-Argentina was OK. France didn't look good at all. I'm hoping an African team or two go into the semi-finals and onwards. Women's soccer isn't my cup of tea. Quote
Rabshakeh Posted July 29, 2021 Report Posted July 29, 2021 On 7/29/2021 at 2:41 PM, Brad said: Anyone watching Olympic football. I’ve seen a little bit of Spain, the only European team left in the competition. Also caught a bit of the US women’s team, which doesn’t appear to be the same team that rampaged through the WC, with a loss to Sweden and a tie with Australia. Expand I remember once reading a satirical article somewhere that joked about how even serious football heads who spend their entire summer break jonesing for a fix, and getting excited about friendlies will still not bring themselves to watch Olympic football. The English football season kicks off next weekend. I think I'll hold out for that. Quote
Brad Posted July 31, 2021 Report Posted July 31, 2021 Spain — the only European team taking the Olympics seriously — tied up Ivory Coast in added time and then scored three in extra time to advance to the semis. Quote
Brad Posted August 1, 2021 Report Posted August 1, 2021 For Serie A fans in the US, Paramount Plus will now be broadcasting the games instead of ESPN, who, as of August 13, will now be broadcasting La Liga. I think La Liga matches are only available through ESPN +. Quote
Brad Posted August 3, 2021 Report Posted August 3, 2021 Spain beat Japan today 1-0 on a goal by Asensio (of Real Madrid) in extra time to advance to the final against Brasil Regardless of the outcome a good summer for Spanish football. Quote
Brad Posted August 5, 2021 Report Posted August 5, 2021 Barcelona’s financial troubles have finally come home to roost as they’ve had to cut ties to Messi. Quote
Dmitry Posted August 5, 2021 Report Posted August 5, 2021 On 8/5/2021 at 6:32 PM, Brad said: Barcelona’s financial troubles have finally come home to roost as they’ve had to cut ties to Messi. Expand I hope he doesn't end up in Man City or in the MLS. I despise Man City: the owners and top management are top shelf criminals to me. Where would you like to see Messi next? Quote
mjazzg Posted August 5, 2021 Report Posted August 5, 2021 Leading Reading FC out of the Championship. Unlikely Quote
Brad Posted August 6, 2021 Report Posted August 6, 2021 The front runner appears to be PSG, with Chelsea a possibility. Guardiola dismissed the possibility of signing with Man City. Quote
Dmitry Posted August 7, 2021 Report Posted August 7, 2021 Messi and Ramos…teammates. Fucking hell. Quote
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