The Final: Argentina v France

[davek]

Sport is a reflection of life, and grace in victory is important. I can only think those who think it is great have alterior motives of supporting Argentina or being big messi fans. It's real low life behaviour.

I like Argentina as a national team. I like the way they play. This time around too.

But some of the stuff they did was appalling.

They were bleating away after the 2014 WC Final defeat about the German team calling them Gauchos and portrayng them as neanderthals.

Maybe they forgot what it was like to have the piss taken at such a sensitive time...and dont get me started on what they did to Van Gaal. It's beyond contempt.

 

[Walken]

I like Argentina as a national team. I like the way they play. This time around too.

But some of the stuff they did was appalling.

They were bleating away after the 2014 WC Final defeat about the German team calling them Gauchos and portrayng them as neanderthals.

Maybe they forgot what it was like to have the piss taken at such a sensitive time...and dont get me started on what they did to Van Gaal. It's beyond contempt.

I've honestly no beef with them winning it, in the semi's and final they played great. Totally agree with you though.

 

[davek]

I've honestly no beef with them winning it, in the semi's and final they played great. Totally agree with you though.

Top punning here mate.

 

[Pootsy]

The only thing comparable between the two is the fact they’re both midgets

And Argentinian
And no10s

 

[Drico]

Got to think that Mbappe is going to put this picture up for motivation the next time they play each other.


Seems a dumb move when Mbappe scored 4 goals against him

Exactly. I mean, Mbappe effectively ate Martinez in that final. Weird.

 

[Drico]

Guy saved a few penalties, fair play. He’s been classless all along the way though.

Yup. I have no issue with shithousery. But the best shithouses are smart and devious with it. This fella is crass.

 

[PITA]

Top punning here mate.

I thought it was a bit corny.

 

[wm02]

Only eight countries have won the World Cup, right?

Who does everyone think will be the next first time winner? Netherlands?

 

[roydo]

Only eight countries have won the World Cup, right?

Who does everyone think will be the next first time winner? Netherlands?

I guess, technically, its 9, with West Germany and Germany winning it. But I would still agree its 8 in reality.

By all accounts, France have some amazing young players in their system, as do England.

 

[emir]

Only eight countries have won the World Cup, right?

Who does everyone think will be the next first time winner? Netherlands?

USA

 

[wm02]

USA

Ever been there?

 

[emir]

I know of very few people who boycotted the World Cup, and those that did were not all 'Western' for what it's worth.

I respect their decision to boycott, but they missed an absolute treat. Some terrific games of football.

I was genuinely sceptical that Qatar would be able to pull it off but they did. That doesn't mean I advocate for single city tournaments in the future, it's takes away a lot of the magic of attending an international tournament. I don't want to go to different areas to celebrate with Argentinians before lunch and Moroccans before sunset.

A mate of mine attended the entire thing with a 'tournament ticket' which followed a team for each group game and whoever beat them after being knocked out. He chose Holland because he feared Eng-ur-land crusader bellends would leave a sour taste. He has had a great time and flew back yesterday. Spent his month in a combo of the portacabins in Qatar or flying back and forth from Dubai if a few days between games made it worthwhile.

As an observation on you and how you live..... Why don't you just watch the footy rather than constantly scan reddit (a rabbit warren of oddballs), Twitter and obscure news sources for validation of your own beliefs? Form an opinion and argue its merits without resorting to Google or whatever to defend it. (if needed.)

You need more chill. Go have a wank or something.

By most metrics, Qatar have officially hosted the best ever World Cup. They need a lot of credit for this. I also hope this World Cup brings changes to their migrant worker culture as well.

 

[roydo]

By most metrics, Qatar have officially hosted the best ever World Cup. They need a lot of credit for this. I also hope this World Cup brings changes to their migrant worker culture as well.

If you actually knew anything, Qatar folk have worked with Western unions to improve just that. They were shocked that their previous practices were seen as so poor by most other countries/FIFA.

Best? My most enjoyable.

 

[emir]

If you actually knew anything, Qatar folk have worked with Western unions to improve just that. They were shocked that their previous practices were seen as so poor by most other countries/FIFA.

Best? My most enjoyable.

Well if that's the case, we must give FIFA huge credit for landing a World Cup in Qatar which meant the relevant changes were made to the practice, and that enabled better working conditions. A country can always change for the better and this is case and point.

Best? Well yes. It's officially fact that this was the best WC.

 

[Goat]

By most metrics, Qatar have officially hosted the best ever World Cup. They need a lot of credit for this. I also hope this World Cup brings changes to their migrant worker culture as well.

They certainly had the most empty seats ive seen at a World Cup.