FIFA World Cup Football 2022 Official Discussion Thread

[Ańbu Juniør]

Loving the activity in here, keep it up

Lol I've been meaning to respond to your posts but was busy.

I couldn't finish the game ngl, I had to stop watching Qatar looked so lost it was just shocking xd.

I get what you mean but I can't even say anything since my home country hasn't qualified since 98 >.>

 

[Yagura Yondaime]

Lol I've been meaning to respond to your posts but was busy.



I get what you mean but I can't even say anything since my home country hasn't qualified since 98 >.>

Haha it be like that, same for me kinda if Pakistan ever qualifies it'll be end times xd. But since I live in Wales and they qualified I'm gucci either way

 

[Glad Of War]

England 2-0 Iran
USA 1-1 Wales
Netherland 2-1 Senegal

 

[Caliburn]

I agree with you, its not one man team but Mane is that guy that inspires his national team, without him they will be lackluster and lack that goal threat too much and struggle.



Spot on with pretty much every single thing you mentioned there. I think the African teams just aren't well balanced, main factor is that most of their players are snatched by Europeans and what not(France for example).

I've haven't watched a lot of international games recently, tend to stick to just premier league these days, but I've seen some results and they do look well gel'd together as a team and Van Gaal is a magician none the less.

In general, they have good individual players. The problem is the general structure of their national football associations and lack of professionalism. This often results in a very warped power balance between the players, the coach and the association. The situation were a top player refuses to play for the national team because he doesn't agree with the choices of the coach or is not satisfied with the support from the association, is quite common, but happens rarely for Western teams.

I remember Cameroon in 2014, one of the most prominent African football countries, being the worst-playing team of that edition because they were in conflict with their own association during the tournament.

I couldn't finish the game ngl, I had to stop watching Qatar looked so lost it was just shocking xd.



Fudge it, we will hard carry the forum from this thread.

Like 50% of the people in the stadium who left midway xd

Also, I'm dropping this here:

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[Skorm]

Add some Kumi betting on this shit.

 

[Michael92]

I couldn't finish the game ngl, I had to stop watching Qatar looked so lost it was just shocking xd.



Fudge it, we will hard carry the forum from this thread.

Yes, we will carry it from its ashes if we must!

Add some Kumi betting on this shit.

Cali usually saves that for the Final... And some fancy award of course

 

[Skorm]

Yes, we will carry it from its ashes if we must!



Cali usually saves that for the Final... And some fancy award of course

Nah, only on Belgium matches.

 

[Yagura Yondaime]

In general, they have good individual players. The problem is the general structure of their national football associations and lack of professionalism. This often results in a very warped power balance between the players, the coach and the association. The situation were a top player refuses to play for the national team because he doesn't agree with the choices of the coach or is not satisfied with the support from the association, is quite common, but happens rarely for Western teams.

I remember Cameroon in 2014, one of the most prominent African football countries, being the worst-playing team of that edition because they were in conflict with their own association during the tournament.



Like 50% of the people in the stadium who left midway xd

Also, I'm dropping this here:

You must be registered for see medias

I feel like there’s still too much corruption in African football, that and the ego of the key players in each team play a role in their downfall at international stage, the corruption was backed by FIFA I read somewhere a while ago which I’m not surprised one bit.

I remember that as-well Cameron were hyped to do well 2014 and even 2010 they had a decent team & same with Ivory Coast when they had that team around Drogba, it’s a shame really.

Aaahhh it won’t lemme see the video, not available in UK apparently. My VPNs ran out too so I can’t work around it lmao.

 

[Avonomemi]

I feel like there’s still too much corruption in African football, that and the ego of the key players in each team play a role in their downfall at international stage, the corruption was backed by FIFA I read somewhere a while ago which I’m not surprised one bit.

I remember that as-well Cameron were hyped to do well 2014 and even 2010 they had a decent team & same with Ivory Coast when they had that team around Drogba, it’s a shame really.

Aaahhh it won’t lemme see the video, not available in UK apparently. My VPNs ran out too so I can’t work around it lmao.

You so on point on the corruption part. The local leagues don't help matters. The system is rigged, the African national team often consist of international players who have little to no loyalty for the country. Cameroon case was just a sad story. The players played the ball yet the association wanted more of the cake, like who does that.

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In general, they have good individual players. The problem is the general structure of their national football associations and lack of professionalism. This often results in a very warped power balance between the players, the coach and the association. The situation were a top player refuses to play for the national team because he doesn't agree with the choices of the coach or is not satisfied with the support from the association, is quite common, but happens rarely for Western teams.

I remember Cameroon in 2014, one of the most prominent African football countries, being the worst-playing team of that edition because they were in conflict with their own association during the tournament.



Like 50% of the people in the stadium who left midway xd

Also, I'm dropping this here:

You must be registered for see medias

You know i would argue that this internal conflict that keep arising in African teams, the European countries are to blame. You don't expect a country fighting poverty to be able to treat this players the way they are treated in their international club. The money is not there, also most African countries don't see sport as lucrative business as Europeans make it out to be

 

[Michael92]

2 out of 3 correct winning guesses today, now I just need a draw

 

[Michael92]

SPOT ON & 3 points in the bag for the Fantasy League


I didn't get to watch the England match, but this was by far the most fun and engaging match so far in the World Cup, great game to cap off the day.
The extra additional time implementation seems cool, though a lot of players suffering from cramps xD

Messi in action tomorrow

 

[Ańbu Juniør]

SPOT ON & 3 points in the bag for the Fantasy League


I didn't get to watch the England match, but this was by far the most fun and engaging match so far in the World Cup, great game to cap off the day.
The extra additional time implementation seems cool, though a lot of players suffering from cramps xD

Messi in action tomorrow

Good Insight and looking forward to tomorrow.

 

[Avonomemi]

Canada and Belgium should be an interesting game to watch

 

[Yagura Yondaime]

SPOT ON & 3 points in the bag for the Fantasy League


I didn't get to watch the England match, but this was by far the most fun and engaging match so far in the World Cup, great game to cap off the day.
The extra additional time implementation seems cool, though a lot of players suffering from cramps xD

Messi in action tomorrow

Damn good shit, everyone was pretty close with predictions tbf.

I’m not a fan of these extra added times ngl lmao it’s a great example of why World Cup shouldn't have been in winter players are struggling cramping left & right .

I’m just praying my Arsenal players don’t get injured..

 

[Ańbu Juniør]

Damn good shit, everyone was pretty close with predictions tbf.

I’m not a fan of these extra added times ngl lmao it’s a great example of why World Cup shouldn't have been in winter players are struggling cramping left & right .

I’m just praying my Arsenal players don’t get injured..

Pls let my Gunners return unharmed

 

[Yagura Yondaime]

Pls let my Gunners return unharmed

Broooo that’s what I’m sayinggg, we’re top of the league I wanna stay there

 

[Glad Of War]

Damn,

Broooo that’s what I’m sayinggg, we’re top of the league I wanna stay there

You guys are one injury away from dropping off. You're gonna need to pray to the footballing gods to prevent that, because the chances of no injury are pretty slim with that much football to be played.

On another note, my predictions were off in terms of goals, but my win/draw/loss prediction was spot on. I think England surprised me with the amount of goals they scored a little bit.

 

[Ańbu Juniør]

Damn,
You guys are one injury away from dropping off. You're gonna need to pray to the footballing gods to prevent that, because the chances of no injury are pretty slim with that much football to be played.

On another note, my predictions were off in terms of goals, but my win/draw/loss prediction was spot on. I think England surprised me with the amount of goals they scored a little bit.

I know some very strong voodoo that can prevent any injury to my club prayers.

 

[Yagura Yondaime]

Damn,
You guys are one injury away from dropping off. You're gonna need to pray to the footballing gods to prevent that, because the chances of no injury are pretty slim with that much football to be played.

On another note, my predictions were off in terms of goals, but my win/draw/loss prediction was spot on. I think England surprised me with the amount of goals they scored a little bit.

We literally are one injury away. Every outfield player we’ve sent is crucial so it’s a lose lose.

January reinforcements might be the way.

I know some very strong voodoo that can prevent any injury to my club prayers.

Nooo not the JuJu…

 

[Michael92]

Damn good shit, everyone was pretty close with predictions tbf.

I’m not a fan of these extra added times ngl lmao it’s a great example of why World Cup shouldn't have been in winter players are struggling cramping left & right .

I’m just praying my Arsenal players don’t get injured..

These extra added minutes are tough for sure xD But st least they make the games as long as they really should be. Hopefully it prevents time stalling.

Matchday 3 predictions:

Argentina 4 - 0 Saudi Arabia (Messi hattrik)

Denmark 1 - 0 Tunisia (just barely, corner goal in additional time)

Mexico 0 - 0 Polen (Lewa misses a penalty)

France 4 - 1 Australia (France runs riot in this match, but only scores 4)