OT: World Cup 2022 (Human Rights Optional) - Let's Get Stoned!

[FLYguy3911]

GK gonna try or nah?

 

[Appleyard]

The world cup is so interesting in that SO few teams actually have world class players at each position.

Like... in my lifetime

France 1998
Brazil 2002
Italy 2006
Spain 2010
Germany 2014
France 2018

were all preeeeettty much complete teams with no "holes" at all.

This World Cup?

Portugal... one of the teams closer to being complete... but Pepe can be exposed these days vs top teams (insane dont have a better 2nd CB) and they will miss Jota
England have no World Class CBs
Germany have a bit of a strange team in that aside from Rudiger the defence does not have real top end guys. And even though a very talented team very few guys in absolute peak/prime, some past it, some best years ahead. Have been shaky at both ends the last few years too. Sometimes concede several, sometimes struggle to score.
Belgium are very long in the legs, especially defensively
Spain have very few players in their peak/prime... a bit like Germany. Going to be a monster team at the next World Cup but Rodri, Soler and Laporte are only 3 guys who would say are right around peak.
Netherlands don't really have any fwd who is terrifying and can consistently win games... and goalies are a bit suspect
Argentina have a deep squad with a lot of "good" players... but very few World Class guys right now. Forward group is amazing and D solid... but midfield a bit lacking someone to really run play and link up.

Brazil are closeish... but have a defence that is a biiiit past it (thought still good) and maybe a small question in midfield... just not quite the overall level in the centre of the park that some previous Brazil teams have had.

France do have a complete team on paper... but quite inexperienced defence and midfield group.

 

[Fight4yourRight]

Iran v USA will be a dandy

 

[Curufinwe]

Some halftime reading for any boot nerds

World Cup Boot Watch: the Most Unusual Boot Choices on Show in Qatar

The majority of the boots worn during the first week of the tournament have come from the World Cup packs of Nike; Adidas and - to a lesser extent - Puma.

www.footyheadlines.com

Global Boot Spotting – World Cup 2022 Edition - SoccerBible

With the action really hotting up in Qatar it’s time for a World Cup-special bumper edition of Boot Spotting in partnership with Pro:Direct Soccer, bringing you the best new and signature edition boots on display.

www.soccerbible.com

 

[Halladay]

Don't choke this Senegal.

 

[CanadianFlyer88]

Senegal! Nice work without Mane.

 

[Halladay]

LvG should be sent to the glue factory before the knockout stages.

 

[Hollywood Cannon]

Lalas needs to be sent somewhere worse than a glue factory before another minute passes.

 

[Jack Straw]

 

[FLYguy3911]

Zimmerman out. No MLS players. Is that a first?

 

[Hollywood Cannon]

Zimmerman out. No MLS players. Is that a first?

They'll appear when you need them the least.

 

[flyerslducks]

Let’s go Iran!!!!

 

[Hollywood Cannon]

Let’s go Iran!!!!

Who hurt you?

 

[Jack Straw]

 

[CanadianFlyer88]

Southgate finally got over his Foden allergy, I see.

Celtic in the house for the Ameros! Nice to see Carter-Vickers in the squad.

 

[BigToe]

@Hollywood Cannon Is Juve gonna have to sell players?

 

[Jack Straw]

Let’s go Iran!!!!

 

[Hollywood Cannon]

@Hollywood Cannon Is Juve gonna have to sell players?

As per usual, that will depend on how serious UEFA goes at them for what is known and still what is unknown.

La Liga is already going after them, lol. Pot meet kettle.

 

[Curufinwe]

They put Landon on the England game, interesting.

 

[Hollywood Cannon]

They put Landon on the England game, interesting.

Why is that interesting? He’s not part of the #1 team.

 

[Jack Straw]

Starting off with a cup of tea. Depending on how things go, the Scotch may come later.

 

[CanadianFlyer88]

Huge save on Rashford. Wales back up keeper coming up aces.

 

[CanadianFlyer88]

Starting off with a cup of tea. Depending on how things go, the Scotch may come later.

To support the all British match up?

 

[Jack Straw]

To support the all British match up?

Just trying to set the footy mood. I don't have any warm beer.

 

[Striiker]

Iran is the Brazil of the Middle East.