I'm here struggling to get a link to watch France vs Morocco...kumbe this thing is tomorrow 2300 o'clock.
The US time zone is really screwed up man. They say tonight..but our tonight is their tomorrow. Tsk
A lot of people don’t understand this sub, but it was the sub that won Portugal the game. They were already playing a 4-4-2 and Portugal became light in midfield. He couldn’t sub Ramos off again because he had just come on and was providing fresh energy.
So he had to correct the midfield balance. He brought on Ruben Neves for Ronaldo and switched back to a 4-3-3. Midfield balance restored.
From that moment, Portugal regained control of the game. Croatia could no longer play through the middle as easily, Bernado and Joao Neves had an extra body to help them, and Portugal started controlling territory again.
That’s the difference between reactive coaching and proactive coaching. Martinez recognized the problem wasn’t in attack anymore, it was the midfield being outnumbered. He made the difficult decision, fixed the balance, and Portugal eventually got their reward.
Tactical decisions like this often go unnoticed.
The guys who rushed to get new design number plates and 3 year driving licence card didn't know what they were feeding. I never complied with any. I'll ignore this too. No noise. No complaint. Just ignore.... and move on
"Because attraction is not destiny. It is simply two people, in the same place, at the same time, finding each other sufficiently safe to risk vulnerability. Human beings are always looking to take that risk. Emotion merely supplies the excuse"
You see proximity?
Yes, proximity. That's all it takes for your wife or girlfriend to do something contrary to your marital vows or promises. And vice versa.
While factors like status and looks compel attraction, proximity operationalises it. It sets it in motion.
In proximity, conversations happen. Gestures are made. Assistance is rendered. Compliments flow. Familiarity grows. And with this, what once existed as a mere inkling magnifies into feeling and desire.
This is why your girlfriend gets into the university and suddenly becomes "busy" all the time. She is crushing on someone, talking to someone with whom she now shares proximity.
Because attraction is not destiny. It is simply two people, in the same place, at the same time, finding each other sufficiently safe to risk vulnerability. Human beings are always looking to take that risk. Emotion merely supplies the excuse.
But what is the message in all of this?
The message is simple and straightforward: principles are easy when proximity is absent.
"I trust my woman."
"I don't check my woman's phone."
"She can have as many male friends as she likes."
These convictions are often made in the comfort of distance, before life introduces that co-worker, classmate, business partner, a neighbour, gym instructor, or the FRIENDLY superior at Work.
The real threat to a relationship is rarely attraction in isolation. Attraction is common. Proximity is what gives attraction the opportunity to negotiate with conscience.
This is why wise men do not merely manage feelings; they manage circumstances.
Because loyalty is easier maintained at a distance than it is tested in constant proximity.
Check that f*cking phone early enough. Tell her you see her conversation with a particular colleague and it's too personal. Look for the signs. And make your warnings early.
But then, I have said enough.
Good luck. Or, congratulations.