General World Cup Chat

[Samilktray]

4 hours ago, Spudulike said:

England missed out massively by not selecting Michael Olise. Born and raised in London, British-Nigerian father, mother (also born in England) the daughter of Algerians. Doesn't speak any French. Annoying.

Did you even do a small google before posting this?

[Spudulike]

27 minutes ago, Samilktray said:

Did you even do a small google before posting this?

Of course I did. It was being discussed elsewhere and it was confirmed on the interweb thing. Is it incorrect?

 

Edit: mother born in France according to public profile but it's a mystery where. Assuming the French authorities would have confirmed as these mistakes never happen, apparently 

Edited 2 hours ago by Spudulike

[shen]

On 01/07/2026 at 13:51, Foxdiamond said:

Obviously a great player but also a cheat. 

Most of the best players will have a mean streak. 

[Foxdiamond]

1 hour ago, shen said:

Most of the best players will have a mean streak. 

Not something associated with the likes of Bobby Charlton  or Bobby Moore for example 

[shen]

11 minutes ago, Foxdiamond said:

Not something associated with the likes of Bobby Charlton  or Bobby Moore for example 

Most, not all. 

[Foxdiamond]

14 minutes ago, shen said:

Most, not all. 

To be honest the real crime in the 1986 match with Argentina is that the ref and his assistants all missed the obvious hand ball.

[Thefox81]

Pubs allowed to stay open until 5 on monday morning. I start work at 6 so might give the pub a miss. Wonder how many sickies are pulled for this match.