Spain fired their coach 2 days before the start of World Cup play, I haven't looked into but assume he was about to be exposed for something horrible, like being a sexual predator.. otherwise that is the most "Browns-like" move I've seen in sports in a long time..
As for rooting interest, since we are out of it (or were never in it depending on how you look at it).. GO ICELAND!!!!!
Spain fired their coach 2 days before the start of World Cup play, I haven't looked into but assume he was about to be exposed for something horrible, like being a sexual predator.. otherwise that is the most "Browns-like" move I've seen in sports in a long time..
As for rooting interest, since we are out of it (or were never in it depending on how you look at it).. GO ICELAND!!!!!
He didn't inform Spain that he was in negotiations to become the manager of Real Madrid so they fired him. That's why Spain fired him.
“To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public.”
My best friend is a huggggggeeeeeeeee soccer fan. I never could get into it. Wasn't my cup of tea. So, to back his team, go Mexico.
See, this is why we should just invade Mexico and take control of it... make it into 5 or 6 different states..
1. We don't need a wall any more because the southern border of Mexico already has one.. and Mexico paid for it.. win/win. 2. Don't need a passport to go to all of those great resorts any more. 3. We could raise the quality of their drinking water to at least Flint Michigan pretty quickly. 4. We immediately become relevant in world cup soccer. 5. We could teach them how to use all of their natural resources to actually build an economy. 6. No trade wars with ourselves. 7. Need veggie pickers in Cali or construction workers in NY? No problem, they are already citizens. 8. All of those manufacturing jobs are suddenly "American jobs" again.
Cons... 1. The world might consider it a bit imperialistic.. but they'll get over it.
My best friend is a huggggggeeeeeeeee soccer fan. I never could get into it. Wasn't my cup of tea. So, to back his team, go Mexico.
See, this is why we should just invade Mexico and take control of it... make it into 5 or 6 different states..
1. We don't need a wall any more because the southern border of Mexico already has one.. and Mexico paid for it.. win/win. 2. Don't need a passport to go to all of those great resorts any more. 3. We could raise the quality of their drinking water to at least Flint Michigan pretty quickly. 4. We immediately become relevant in world cup soccer. 5. We could teach them how to use all of their natural resources to actually build an economy. 6. No trade wars with ourselves. 7. Need veggie pickers in Cali or construction workers in NY? No problem, they are already citizens. 8. All of those manufacturing jobs are suddenly "American jobs" again.
Cons... 1. The world might consider it a bit imperialistic.. but they'll get over it.
We don't have to... A lot of the Mexican players are American citizens, but they choose to play for Mexico because they have a better system and are revered in the country of Mexico. There are also a lot of German, Belgian, Italian and others that fit the bill. Very talented with US access, but choose other systems.
The upside to the US not making the WC, is that we don't have to hear from some of the hipster US soccer fans who like to let everyone know during NFL season that they don't like football.
im wearing my Neuer Jersey the entire time. Deutschland all the way baby!
“To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public.”
The upside to the US not making the WC, is that we don't have to hear from some of the hipster US soccer fans who like to let everyone know during NFL season that they don't like football.
Ok.
I'm rooting for Brazil
Yeah, #SaveTheCrew really needed those organizers.
Spain v Portugal will be huge. I'm looking forward to that one.
But, as my wife is English I always support England in the World Cup and the European Championship.
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"First down inside the 10. A score here will put us in the Super Bowl. Jeudy is far to the left as Njoku settles into the slot. Tillman is flanked out wide to the right. Judkins and Ford are split in the backfield as Flacco takes the snap ... Here we go."
“To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public.”
It is, but lets not pretend diving doesn't exist in the other NA sports too.
In the NBA? Almost every other trip down the court. In the NFL? How many times do you see a kicker or punter act like a sniper just took out their knee or a QB pretend he got hit in the head? In the NHL? It's a problem there too (though, they do a decent job of calling embellishment).
It's too bad soccer can't give out yellows after a match as part of a review process. If you dive and aren't touched/it's obvious you're faking, yellow. And the "two yellow" rule and you're out the next game would really police it.
“...Iguodala to Curry, back to Iguodala, up for the layup! Oh! Blocked by James! LeBron James with the rejection!”
Wow, I didn't know they did replay. During the France v. Australia match, the defender slid to stop a scoring chance and they looked back at it during the next stoppage. I thought the defender barely touched the ball, which I always thought it nullified the contact that follows, but they awarded a penalty kick.
Plus, it was a FAST replay, which the other sports need to adopt. If you need more than 30 seconds of viewing, stay with the call on the field.
“...Iguodala to Curry, back to Iguodala, up for the layup! Oh! Blocked by James! LeBron James with the rejection!”
It is, but lets not pretend diving doesn't exist in the other NA sports too.
In the NBA? Almost every other trip down the court. In the NFL? How many times do you see a kicker or punter act like a sniper just took out their knee or a QB pretend he got hit in the head? In the NHL? It's a problem there too (though, they do a decent job of calling embellishment).
It's too bad soccer can't give out yellows after a match as part of a review process. If you dive and aren't touched/it's obvious you're faking, yellow. And the "two yellow" rule and you're out the next game would really police it.
Nail-on-head.
This is what professional sports has become. All the sports (less so baseball).
More show. More pretend. I think it's to appeal to a wider TV audience.
Paul brown and Red Auerbach are turning over in their graves.
Wow, I didn't know they did replay. During the France v. Australia match, the defender slid to stop a scoring chance and they looked back at it during the next stoppage. I thought the defender barely touched the ball, which I always thought it nullified the contact that follows, but they awarded a penalty kick.
Plus, it was a FAST replay, which the other sports need to adopt. If you need more than 30 seconds of viewing, stay with the call on the field.
I could be wrong, but I believe they brought in replay after World Cup 2010 when Germany were awarded a goal against England, but upon review on tv it was clear the ball was stopped short of the box. Much criticism followed and I believe it was one of the major plays that helped bring the conversation of adding video replay.
Argentina and Iceland at 8am. I've watched a bit of international Futbal bit can honestly say I've never seen Iceland play!
Iceland knocked England out of the European Championships last summer. That was their major National club win. However, if they draw, let alone win against Argentina, that will be MASSIVE confidence booster. 1-1 at halftime!
In the NFL? How many times do you see a kicker or punter act like a sniper just took out their knee or a QB pretend he got hit in the head?
The flop equivalent in the NFL is the phantom pass interference. How many times does one see a team behind and then their QB chucks it downfield in hope to get that call just to move the ball? I see Brady do it a lot, but he isn't the only one.
In the NFL? How many times do you see a kicker or punter act like a sniper just took out their knee or a QB pretend he got hit in the head?
The flop equivalent in the NFL is the phantom pass interference. How many times does one see a team behind and then their QB chucks it downfield in hope to get that call just to move the ball? I see Brady do it a lot, but he isn't the only one.
Can't forget this one too...
EDIT: Sorry, you'll have to go to Youtube to see that. Stupid NFL. So behind the times.
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“...Iguodala to Curry, back to Iguodala, up for the layup! Oh! Blocked by James! LeBron James with the rejection!”
WOW! Messi can't score on his penalty kick! That can't help his legacy.
That was an amazing save by the Icelandic goalkeeper!
It was. Crazy intense here.
If Iceland can draw this match, that's HUGE.
Awesome win. Compare the stats...shots/time of possession etc. Iceland really dug in and defended brilliantly. Their goalkeeper should get a lifetime supply of Vodka!
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