FIFA Club World Cup Thread

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wow, overhead kick hit the woodwork

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wow what a play by Morocco -- this is a good game actually.

Though that Giroud sitter was quite a miss.

Edited December 14, 2022 by robsblubot

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Konate has been a beast defensively, as has Griezmann and Amrabat and Hakimi

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Giroud off, wow

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2 nil

game over

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Randal Kolo Muani

was on the pitch for seconds when he scored

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France , a billion times more class than the Argies when they win

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Morocco will destroy Croatia in the third place final.
France v. Messi, difficult.

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Argentina squad yell "fucking English" insult during World Cup dressing room celebrations

Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 on Tuesday night to qualify for the final of the World Cup and their celebrations involved singing a controversial and offensive song in the dressing room

https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/argentina-english-insult-world-cup-28727304

Argentina’s players sang a song which insults the English and makes reference to the Falklands War after beating Croatia to reach the World Cup final.

Lionel Scaloni’s side picked up a comfortable 3-0 win over Croatia on Tuesday to book their place in Sunday’s final in Qatar. Lionel Messi ’s penalty and two goals from Manchester City striker Julian Alvarez ensured Argentina will play the winner of France vs Morocco’s semi-final this weekend.

 

After opening their campaign with a shock 2-1 defeat by Saudi Arabia, Argentina have now picked up five straight wins. They will play in their sixth World Cup final and will be aiming for their third trophy – and their first since Diego Maradona inspired them to the title in 1986.

The victory prompted joyous scenes inside the Lusail Stadium, with Messi and his teammates hugging each other and singing with their fans. Scaloni was caught on camera bursting into tears while embracing Messi, but their celebrations took a different tone once inside the dressing room.

Defender Nicolas Otamendi’s Instagram story showed how they celebrated reaching their first final since the heartbreak against Germany in 2014. The players and coaching staff are shown jumping up and down, swinging shirts around their heads while singing in unison a song which has been commonplace among supporters in Qatar.

  

The song as, relayed by Marca, describes rivals Brazil as the "crumpled the five-time champions", says "f***ing English" and includes reference to the Malvinas.

As neighbours, Brazil are Argentina’s biggest rivals – and it seems their exit from the tournament at the hands of Croatia in the quarter-finals was well received across the border.

The Malvinas, meanwhile, are a reference to the Islas Malvinas – the Argentine name for the Falkland Islands, over which Argentina and Britain fought a war in 1982.

The sovereignty of the territory in the South Atlantic remains disputed by Argentina, who maintained their invasion was a reclamation of its own territory. The Falklands have been a British crown colony since 1841 and the population is heavily derived from British settlers, who have always favoured British rule.

Speaking after the win, Scaloni tried to sum up what it meant for his squad. "It’s difficult to put this in words,” he said. “This is what I’ve always dreamed of as an Argentinean. It is emotional and our people support us in a way which is unforgettable. We are making history.

"We're celebrating because it's something very exciting, but there's still a step left. It's a time to enjoy, but we already have to think about what's to come."

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thank god that poor excuse of a football team is out into the loser cup. Pure Qatari propaganda toy. Maybe Brussels and Paris will not be ravaged again today. Let's hope this terrible precedent never be repeated.

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who would have thought before the WC that Griezmann would turn into Kante, lol

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Argentine had their chance in the second world war and wasted it.
They could have let the kriegsmarine use the Argentinian ports as bases, Shcarnhorst-Tirpitz-Gneisenau could wreak havoc in the South Atlantic.
In this way the American lend lease could never have reached Great Britain and Russia.
They got scared, now they are shouting uselessly.

However re. Qatar the two suspicious teams that could offer money to mrs Kailis and win the world cup are England because of Brexit and of course Argentina.
We can rule England out now so it's Argentina.
Anyone really could give something but who would ? Italy is out, Belgium have the best songs in the eurovision and they don't pay even their own singers/orchestra.
So that leaves the Argies.

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9 minutes ago, Magic Lamps said:

thank god that poor excuse of a football team is out into the loser cup.

Croatia got knocked out yesterday.

Edited December 14, 2022 by LAM09

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1 minute ago, cosmicway said:

Argentine had their chance in the second world war and wasted it.
They could have let the kriegsmarine use the Argentinian ports as bases, Shcarnhorst-Tirpitz-Gneisenau could wreak havoc in the South Atlantic.
In this way the American lend lease could never have reached Great Britain and Russia.
They got scared, now they are shouting uselessly.

However re. Qatar the two suspicious teams that could offer money to mrs Kailis and win the world cup are England because of Brexit and of course Argentina.
We can rule England out now so it's Argentina.
Anyone really could give something but who would ? Italy is out, Belgium have the best songs in the eurovision and they don't pay even their own singers/orchestra.
So that leaves the Argies.

lol

that was the most rambling all over the place but bizarrely great post of this thread

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1 hour ago, OneMoSalah said:

Theo Hernandez having a shocker defensively. Been the weak line in the France team all tournament. 

I never watch Milan but heard this before. Couldn't believe penalty he made against England. Zero danger situation and he pushed Mount for no reason. 

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6 minutes ago, LAM09 said:

Croatia got knocked out yesterday.

lol yeah they were terrible as well so this will be an eyesore final of wannabes

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2 minutes ago, NikkiCFC said:

I never watch Milan but heard this before. Couldn't believe penalty he made against England. Zero danger situation and he pushed Mount for no reason. 

he was better today but will never be confused defensively for Maldini, lol

he is becoming like TAA

super on offence but shite on defence

the LB to watch out for in terms of becoming a defensive beast is Destiny Udogie, who unfortunately is now a Spuds player (out on loan this season)

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Morocco is all motivation and physicality--refs have been allowing a lot of that in this WC--but they just lack overall quality esp near the opposition goal. You can see that they are powerful athletes who rarely lose 50/50s and that makes a difference in volume of play.

With that out of the way, the game could've been made easier had Giroud been, well either Giroud of the past or Benzema, and put one of those sitters away. It did feel that Mbappe was always one run away from connecting a counter though. Happened late, but you could see how much easier it is for France to score a goal.

For Sunday, it's just too close to call for me. Finals are usually tight games, and both teams have players who one their day can make a difference. Like I said before, I think Messi has he edge in tight spaces, but Mbappe is just as dangerous when he gets going.

hoping for a great game on Sunday! 🎉

BTW, how to we get ziyech to run like that for us?! 😉

Edited December 14, 2022 by robsblubot

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20 minutes ago, robsblubot said:

BTW, how to we get ziyech to run like that for us?! 😉

no shit!!!!!!!

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46 minutes ago, robsblubot said:

Morocco is all motivation and physicality--refs have been allowing a lot of that in this WC--but they just lack overall quality esp near the opposition goal. You can see that they are powerful athletes who rarely lose 50/50s and that makes a difference in volume of play.

With that out of the way, the game could've been made easier had Giroud been, well either Giroud of the past or Benzema, and put one of those sitters away. It did feel that Mbappe was always one run away from connecting a counter though. Happened late, but you could see how much easier it is for France to score a goal.

For Sunday, it's just too close to call for me. Finals are usually tight games, and both teams have players who one their day can make a difference. Like I said before, I think Messi has he edge in tight spaces, but Mbappe is just as dangerous when he gets going.

hoping for a great game on Sunday! 🎉

BTW, how to we get ziyech to run like that for us?! 😉

we won't cos he is a petulant little brat who only runs when it suits him.