I know this is obvious, but it probably does need to be said - Bellingham is flying because Tuchel didn't try to crowbar Foden and Cole into the team with him
Red cards are not overturned by political phone calls. They are overturned by rules, evidence and independent bodies. If a U.S. President intervenes with the FIFA President — and a player is suddenly cleared before a World Cup knockout match — the question is unavoidable: Quo vadis, FIFA?
Football must never become a playground for political power. #FIFA #WorldCup #GianniInfantino #DonaldTrump
Tuchel is laying into the VAR officials all being South Americans. 😂 Fucking love him. Calling out ethnic/regional loyalties. Proper. My German England manager. 🫡
Brazil simply do not produce elite players across the pitch in the way they once did. Vinícius is the one genuine world-class exception, and it shows. If you lack that level of quality throughout the side, you need to be far better organised collectively.
Zlatko Dalić:
"We know how much damage was done to us. They don't respect or appreciate Croatia as much as our results and achievements deserve. To them, we're too small. We bother them because we've finished third and second at the World Cup."
Our love of science and data is generally worthy; I’m no Luddite. But in corrupt bureaucratic systems, from politics to sports, more rules and more technology often only provide more opportunities for corrupt manipulation.
It's a fair comment
What we are coming to realize is that just because you think you are a pro playing in a "pro environment " maybe you're not
Poch is most likely returning some calls today asking - " I thought you said this guy was good?"
Very few of us can tell you the level of the player - not based on where he's playing - rather their actual level
Tough one for people to understand
Poch will figure it out
Promotion and relegation is coming!
The USL becomes the first professional sports league in the U.S. to adopt this global system, marking a major milestone that will reshape the future of American soccer.
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I hate this man so fucking much and I hate how goddamn funny he is. Constantly adding shit to my lexicon without my consent. Everything's computer. Beautiful. Fuck you