World Cup of the Damned
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Yep, they played most of the entire match like they were carrying an IV drip or something. Clearly were affected by illness.
But Mbappe also proved he was clearly not human.
"I'm going to cut them all off !
Is that a look of disapproval...envy....or something else
This is the problem though. Its so easy to forget how the World cup ended up in Qatar, how the stadiums have been built and the general conditions for the migrant workers. It instead ends with people defending them making this moment all about the Emir and Infantino. If you really think this wasnt planned for the benefit of those two and Qatar you are naïve.
Has this ever happened before? Did the French captain get dressed in a Sarafan in 2018? Was Cannavaro wearing lederhosen in 2006?
They should have given it to him as a gift after the ceremony, fine. No point in making him wear it to hide the Argentina kit while lifting the trophy and enjoying a moment for him and his nation. Pointless.
Martinez changed the game and swung it back in Argentina’s favour when they were down and out.
His running and movement was superb.
And he missed two chances: one good one excellent, without even threatening the goal. Both could have won it in ET but those misses stand out more than France's which was an excellent save. For a goalscorer his lack of accuracy throughout the tournament was notable.
Well clearly it wasn't 'pointless'
Well clearly it wasn't 'pointless'
Haha, true. It was a very valid point for Infantino and the Emir..
What is there left in football for him to do? - Come away from Anfield without getting spanked, I suppose.
Lighten up dude. When you win, everybody wants to fuck you on television.
Just enjoy the moment.
It was weird and yes, fairly deliberate, but then 3/4 of the games biggest stars play for the Qataris at PSG so it's all a bit of a joke anyways.
Lighten up dude. When you win, everybody wants to fuck you on television.
Just enjoy the moment.
I’m guessing you think Infantinos press conference before the World cup was okay as well.
Each to their own.
Has Budweiser come out to say they aren’t giving FIFA a penny due to not fulfilling the contract?
Plus Argentina will have lots of free budweisers.
He's dogshit. He was in every game.
Plus I'm sick of seeing these haircuts that look like the barber got bored half-way through. Either grow it or get it cut properly.
You've just turned into your dad with that comment.
Your journey from Radio One listener to Radio Four listener is almost complete
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Playing in the Europa Cup, yeah?
There has been quite a bit of online commentary, some of it quite derogatory, regarding the black robe that Lionel Messi wore prior to accepting the World Cup. For context, I wanted to explain its significance.
The garment is called a ‘bisht’ and it is an outer garment worn in predominantly Arab countries. The name is derived from the Akkadian word ‘bishtu’ which means ‘nobility’ or ‘prestige’.
This garment is considered a symbol of great honour. It’s a status symbol amongst royalty, the wealthy and those with high social rank, much like a cross between ceremonial graduation robes or, in Western terms, wearing a black tuxedo at a special occasion.
When it’s the Emir of a country literally gifting you the bisht, putting it on you with his own hands, it’s the highest honour that can be bestowed upon that civilian. It has nothing to do with religion at all.
Messi may not have understood what it meant when he graciously wore it, but it was the Qatari way of recognising him for the GOAT that he is.
- Sara
The garment is called a ‘bisht’ and it is an outer garment worn in predominantly Arab countries. The name is derived from the Akkadian word ‘bishtu’ which means ‘nobility’ or ‘prestige’.
This garment is considered a symbol of great honour. It’s a status symbol amongst royalty, the wealthy and those with high social rank, much like a cross between ceremonial graduation robes or, in Western terms, wearing a black tuxedo at a special occasion.
When it’s the Emir of a country literally gifting you the bisht, putting it on you with his own hands, it’s the highest honour that can be bestowed upon that civilian. It has nothing to do with religion at all.
Messi may not have understood what it meant when he graciously wore it, but it was the Qatari way of recognising him for the GOAT that he is.
- Sara
He missed chances for sure but to borrow a phrase used elsewhere he was chaos and stretched the French just when it looked like they would steal it away from Messi.
To say he was dogshit shows a very narrow view of the game imo. He literally changed the course of the WC final in Argentina’s favour.
Ronaldo 9’s was worse
I didn't say he was dogshit - I said as a striker he was bloody awful !
Lautaro Martinez is gash, though, isn't he?
That’s what stood out for me— the lack of accuracy. Busy as all get out but couldn’t hit a barn door. His stats at Inter seem to bear that out, too.
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Come on now, that's the bare minimum fresh legs are supposed to provide.
He's been completely out of sorts all tournament.
he is still right tho, daddy is
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