World Football Thread 19/20

[Stinkenzo]

I randomly caught the first few mins of the Guyana/Panama match a few nights ago and had to do a double check when hearing his name... he doesn't really look recognisable from his time here

[Stuntman_Mike]

On 27/06/2019 at 05:11, Walkers said:

I randomly caught the first few mins of the Guyana/Panama match a few nights ago and had to do a double check when hearing his name... he doesn't really look recognisable from his time here

You seen him pick a pass?

[spacemunky]

Canada doing our best Spurs impression at the Gold Cup. Up 2-0 and then losing 3-2 in the quarter final to Haiti.

 

Thought we'd made some strides to where we'd win this type of match.

 

 

 

 

[Mike Oxlong]

Nigeria go down to the mighty Madagascar 

[spacemunky]

US with a 3-1 win over Jamaica. Pulisic with the brace.

 

Sets up the inevitable Gold Cup final with Mexico. That's usually fun!

[DerbyshireFox]

Peru beat Chile 3-0 in COPA America semis to set up a final against Brazil. Surprise with Chile having won the last two tournaments, obviously underestimated the Peruvian side

[spacemunky]

26 minutes ago, DerbyshireFox said:

Peru beat Chile 3-0 in COPA America semis to set up a final against Brazil. Surprise with Chile having won the last two tournaments, obviously underestimated the Peruvian side

Yeah, I was surprised when I saw that result. 

 

I'll have to check out the final.

 

Sunday will be a busy day of football!

[StanSP]

45 minutes ago, DerbyshireFox said:

Peru beat Chile 3-0 in COPA America semis to set up a final against Brazil. Surprise with Chile having won the last two tournaments, obviously underestimated the Peruvian side

Chile aren't that great these days. Peru are up and coming and seem a better team. 

[The Horse's Mouth]

Chile have had their golden generation and are struggling to replace their key players

[davieG]

Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus scored once, assisted another goal, was sent off and pushed over the VAR monitor as Brazil won a first Copa America title in 12 years, beating Peru 3-1.

 

The VAR monitor bore the brunt of Gabriel Jesus's anger when he was sent off

 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48897389

[spacemunky]

27 minutes ago, davieG said:

Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus scored once, assisted another goal, was sent off and pushed over the VAR monitor as Brazil won a first Copa America title in 12 years, beating Peru 3-1.

 

The VAR monitor bore the brunt of Gabriel Jesus's anger when he was sent off

 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48897389

In regards to VAR, I guess we'll put Gabriel down as a "no" 

[MC Prussian]

Griezmann to Barcelona confirmed:

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/48967047

[Finnegan]

Be very interesting to see what happens next. 

 

Barca squad allegedly went to the board asking them not to buy him, don't like it. Even more so given they're nearly all still friends with Neymar and wanted him back. 

 

Cannot for the life of me imagine they'll sign both. Presumably leaves Neymar stranded at PSG? 

 

Front three of Griezmann, Messi and Suarez with Coutinho likely to leave? 

[Rusko187]

1 hour ago, Finnegan said:

Be very interesting to see what happens next. 

 

Barca squad allegedly went to the board asking them not to buy him, don't like it. Even more so given they're nearly all still friends with Neymar and wanted him back. 

 

Cannot for the life of me imagine they'll sign both. Presumably leaves Neymar stranded at PSG? 

 

Front three of Griezmann, Messi and Suarez with Coutinho likely to leave? 

This could get tasty

 

[Finnegan]

I personally doubt they've got a leg to stand on tbh but it wouldn't surprise me if they settle it privately. 

[spacemunky]

Pretty decent night for Ibra in the LA derby(that's a bit weird to say ).

 

 

[KingsX]

Cleveland SC just beat Detroit City 2-2 (3-2) in a thriller to win the NPSL Midwest Region playoffs.  Our guys came back from 2-0 down, despite playing 120’ in 90-degree heat twice in 48 hours.  Doesn’t that make your day?!  

 

On to the national semis!  (Against “bigger” clubs that, like Detroit City, are moving toward all-professional.)  I hope the cost of travel isn’t bankrupting -- 3 years ago, the prior Cleveland club won it all, then folded within a year. 

[Samilktray]

Betis signing Fekir for 20m apparently, the bloke must have knees made of spaghetti for them to get him for that price 

[Finnegan]

2 hours ago, Samilktray said:

Betis signing Fekir for 20m apparently, the bloke must have knees made of spaghetti for them to get him for that price 

 

Spaghetti is pretty bendy and elastic. 

 

His knees are reported to be made of Blue Riband biscuits. 

[Stadt]

Unreal player though. One of the most surprising signings over recent years

[Mark 'expert' Lawrenson]

can anyone help me in naming the classical music the Dutch fans chant in the first clip? I hear it every time the Netherlands play.

[MC Prussian]

7 hours ago, Mark 'expert' Lawrenson said:

can anyone help me in naming the classical music the Dutch fans chant in the first clip? I hear it every time the Netherlands play.

Giuseppe Verdi - Marcia Trionfale (Aida)

[Mark 'expert' Lawrenson]

4 minutes ago, MC Prussian said:

Giuseppe Verdi - Marcia Trionfale (Aida)

?? Thanks you’re a star 

[fuchsntf]

A great football man,a top character,and probably over a 20 year period,one of, if not the best manager in European & world football,takes a massive step back ,and goes into retirement...

Bayern's very own Uli Hoeness..!!

 

I am a also a BVB,and since my youth followed German football. I never liked

Bayern,like many had a love-hate-respect ,in direction Hoeness.

But it must be said, for his club,and for

German football he gave everything.

A top manager,top descisions and organisation,where few others never knew what that meant. Great also support for the German national team.

Oh yes,he was all Bayern & German football..the bloke couldn't half grind, and wind many people up.but he was

bloody successfull,people listened,and

Like I said in all the vocabulary that covers "football manager" he was the best.....

 

[Super_horns]

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