World Cup
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I've been lovin this big time....has really filled a void in the worst time of the year for sports. Was bummed Nigeria was knocked out....Go England!
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Yeah, looking forward to the England game. I was living in the UK(London) in 1990 when England reached the semi-finals and lost to Germany. It was my first time to experience World Cup fever and crazy fans. I thought Canadians were nuts with hockey, but football/soccer fans are next level fanatical..
I remember people singing in the streets, on the tube and buses. Televisions all over the place- inside, outside, in the kitchen of the hotel where I worked. Many of my co-workers were Germans, so of course they were loving their win over England. Needless to say, my English co-workers were a little quiet afterwards.
Go England!
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Go England!
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It's been mental here. The only thing I find very annoying and a bit odd is this new 'trend' of throwing your pint of beer in the air after a goal. Maybe I'm getting too old and miserable ![lol :lol:](./images/smilies/lol.gif)
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I noticed that in all of the "celebration" videos and I thought the same thing. How annoying.Bandit72 wrote:It's been mental here. The only thing I find very annoying and a bit odd is this new 'trend' of throwing your pint of beer in the air after a goal. Maybe I'm getting too old and miserable
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What the fuck, Belgium!
I was rooting for you...
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Les Bleus! I'm hoping for them and Croatia as the final. Also CR7 leaving Real is nice on the club side of things.perkana wrote:What the fuck, Belgium!I was rooting for you...
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c'mon france!
croatia di merda
croatia di merda
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Not World Cup, but football(soccer)related.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/5151 ... NdpWg90Uaw
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/5151 ... NdpWg90Uaw
Manchester City banned from European club competitions for two seasons by Uefa
Manchester City have been banned from European club competition in 2020/21 and 2021/22 after being found to have committed "serious breaches" of Uefa's club licensing and financial fair play regulations.
The reigning Premier League champions have also been fined 30m euros (£25m).()
The decision is subject to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Manchester City say they are "disappointed but not surprised" by the "prejudicial" decision and will appeal.
They added in a statement: "The club has always anticipated the ultimate need to seek out an independent body and process to impartially consider the comprehensive body of irrefutable evidence in support of its position.
"In December 2018, the Uefa chief investigator publicly previewed the outcome and sanction he intended to be delivered to Manchester City, before any investigation had even begun.
"The subsequent flawed and consistently leaked Uefa process he oversaw has meant that there was little doubt in the result that he would deliver. The club has formally complained to the Uefa disciplinary body, a complaint which was validated by a CAS ruling.
"Simply put, this is a case initiated by Uefa, prosecuted by Uefa and judged by Uefa. With this prejudicial process now over, the club will pursue an impartial judgment as quickly as possible and will therefore, in the first instance, commence proceedings with the Court of Arbitration for Sport at the earliest opportunity."
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Yeah, this is huge and terribly exciting. The chain of events that could follow is great.
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UEFA
Denmark vs England
Should be a good one!
Italy advanced today...who will they play in the final??
Denmark vs England
Should be a good one!
Italy advanced today...who will they play in the final??
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I'm not sure but I think Canada has a World Cup spot now after beating Mexico yesterday??
Don't really follow soccer/football much on a regular basis but I do love the World Cup. I love seeing all the different flags on people's cars and houses, the whole city really gets into it.
Qatar though in July?
How hot is going to be ? lol
Don't really follow soccer/football much on a regular basis but I do love the World Cup. I love seeing all the different flags on people's cars and houses, the whole city really gets into it.
Qatar though in July?
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How hot is going to be ? lol
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They might? I don't know if the USMNT has got a spot or not yet since they lead it. France is in, and the boy wonder is looking sharp.Artemis wrote: ↑Wed Nov 17, 2021 6:40 pmI'm not sure but I think Canada has a World Cup spot now after beating Mexico yesterday??
Don't really follow soccer/football much on a regular basis but I do love the World Cup. I love seeing all the different flags on people's cars and houses, the whole city really gets into it.
Qatar though in July?![]()
How hot is going to be ? lol
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This NY Times article shows the countries that have qualified so far. Canada and the USA haven't qualified yet.
The World Cup will be in November 2022, not July.
https://www.nytimes.com/article/world-c ... -7O5Ox5YWs
The World Cup will be in November 2022, not July.
https://www.nytimes.com/article/world-c ... -7O5Ox5YWs
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This NY Times article shows the countries that have qualified so far. Canada and the USA haven't qualified yet.
The World Cup will be in November 2022, not July.
https://www.nytimes.com/article/world-c ... -7O5Ox5YWs
The World Cup will be in November 2022, not July.
https://www.nytimes.com/article/world-c ... -7O5Ox5YWs
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oh wow, Denmark has qualified! I didn't know that
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US looks halfway decent this year, maybe even good but they are very young.
Looks like they'll get in at least ...![noclue :noclue:](./images/smilies/confused-smiley-013.gif)
Looks like they'll get in at least ...
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C'mon Canada!
On the cusp of qualifying..
On the cusp of qualifying..
Canada vs. El Salvador
Wednesday, February 2 at 9:00 PM | Live stream
With just four matches remaining, Canada sits atop the CONCACAF table and though it’s an improbable combination, it’s indeed possible that it could clinch its ticket to Qatar on Wednesday night.
Here’s what needs to happen for Canada to secure its World Cup bid on Wednesday:
Canada defeats El Salvador
Costa Rica loses or draws vs. Jamaica
United States loses to Honduras
Panama loses to Mexico
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Booo Canada!
You have to admit that something just isn't right if Canada is better than US in soccer.
Yes, US is generally bad, but Canada should be worse!![lol :lol:](./images/smilies/lol.gif)
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You have to admit that something just isn't right if Canada is better than US in soccer.
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Yes, US is generally bad, but Canada should be worse!
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That's true.
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This Canadian team though, is really good and has really good coaching. Quite a few of the players have international experience on championship winning teams too, maybe that's one reason for the success they've been enjoying.
Whatever is in this magical mix, I hope it continues. We need something to cheer for and to be united in something for a change. At the least a break from Covid and all the other shit things going on right now.
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I love us sucking at soccer ![thumb :thumb:](./images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
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I clearly hate the sport...but whoever had a part of playing in Minnesota in Feb...needs a new job ..usa won...but the poor honduras players got hypothermia and we're dying...in shorts....-14 real feel? Wtf
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Yeah, I was thinking the same. Those players were visibly shivering...oh well, good to get experience playing in extreme weather conditions, I guess.
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Canada wins again- 11 straight! We have 3 more games left to play in March.
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Wow, what an upset! My people beat Italy!
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Good luck to Team Canada tonight vs Costa Rica.
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Well done, boys!!!
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