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dawg

dawg

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Chongo94 said:
Iceland opening the door for Argentina maybe? Goal differential will still play a part assuming Argentina beats Nigeria...
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On the basis of what we just witnessed and Argentina's craptastic displays, I'd say Argentina beating Nigeria, let alone by several goals, seems unlikely. Argentina look in a bad way right now: Shoddy defending, "Joe Hart-esque" goalkeeping, getting overrun in midfield, and a lack of cutting edge up front. That's not a great combo. They did struggle through qualifying and had a strange run-up to the Cup, but I thought their quality would come through once the tourny started. It's not officially over but not looking good.

Edit: Cholo apparently isn't pleased with their performance and made his feelings known..

https://www.101greatgoals.com/news/...rgentina-messi-ronaldo-leaked-whatsapp-audio/
 
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Moose Stuff

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dawg said:
On the basis of what we just witnessed and Argentina's craptastic displays, I'd say Argentina beating Nigeria, let alone by several goals, seems unlikely. Argentina look in a bad way right now: Shoddy defending, "Joe Hart-esque" goalkeeping, getting overrun in midfield, and a lack of cutting edge up front. That's not a great combo. They did struggle through qualifying and had a strange run-up to the Cup, but I thought their quality would come through once the tourny started.
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I’m only about half serious with this but the look on Messi’s face from the anthem through leaving the field at game’s end was one of someone who looked as if going out in the group stage might be preferable to the pressures of playing on.
 
Eight

Eight

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the next game sets up perfectly for the argentina's favorite novella, the life of lionel messi.

win and they start on the road to redemption, lose and they become one of the biggest dumpster fires in tournament play.

kharma i guess for the hand of god goal.
 
Chongo94

Chongo94

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Eight said:
the next game sets up perfectly for the argentina's favorite novella, the life of lionel messi.

win and they start on the road to redemption, lose and they become one of the biggest dumpster fires in tournament play.

kharma i guess for the hand of god goal.
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Took long enough. I’ve never been a Maradona fan. He’s such a caricature these days.
 
Chongo94

Chongo94

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Moose Stuff said:
I’m only about half serious with this but the look on Messi’s face from the anthem through leaving the field at game’s end was one of someone who looked as if going out in the group stage might be preferable to the pressures of playing on.
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Agreed. Considering the other players on that team, that country puts entirely too much pressure on him. I feel really bad for him.
 
dawg

dawg

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Mean Purple said:
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Chongo94

Chongo94

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Eight said:
not sure if daniel tosh is worthy of a rebuke from the dude.

feel he and those that keep insisting on expressing their dislike merit more of this

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Haha true. To me it just shows their small mindedness...that or they were never good at the sport so decided they hated it.
 
WhiteHispanicFrog

WhiteHispanicFrog

Curmudgeon
Chongo94 said:
Still continually amazed at the people who would willingly click on something they don’t enjoy.
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I poke fun at soccer, don’t follow any club soccer at all except for Derby County, and that’s due to a family connection to the Rams.

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However, I enjoy World Cup soccer immensely every four years, and try to catch some of the U.S. qualifiers when I can (although I’m glad I missed those over the past two years yikes).
 

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