World Cup Thread
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Not very good going to be hard to replace Balogun.
Reds can be waived, but as I said earlier, not in this situation. This was a judgment call (a terrible one), but those can’t be appealed.
There was certainly no intent to harm on the American player's part.
Besides, is that red card applicable to ANYBODY who did the exact same thing?
Would they call that a red card against Messi, knowing it's taking him out of the next game - if they even win ? Does that apply to Ronaldo, Mbappe, Haaland, Kane LITERALLY ANYBODY AND EVERYBODY ?
cmon, everyone knows they would not have given that to anyone else, especially an even bigger name.
It's really upsetting and distressing. I hope Pochettino can make the best of it.
Besides, is that red card applicable to ANYBODY who did the exact same thing?
Would they call that a red card against Messi, knowing it's taking him out of the next game - if they even win ? Does that apply to Ronaldo, Mbappe, Haaland, Kane LITERALLY ANYBODY AND EVERYBODY ?
cmon, everyone knows they would not have given that to anyone else, especially an even bigger name.
It's really upsetting and distressing. I hope Pochettino can make the best of it.
Agree with all of this, but take Messi out of your post. He WAS given a red in an almost identical situation!
Might prefer Wright or Zendejas. But no Weah.
The ref didnt even had out a yellow on the field, giving a red was absolutely insane. Will take a minor miracle to beat Belgium without Balo.
Idk if anyone has read about the ref but he’s a Brazilian who was involved in a case regarding match fixing. Terrible call but it doesn’t have to hurt us. We have some depth not too much at striker and it would be a mistake to play Pepi or wright as our front runner. But we need someone who can hold the ball so our mf can play off him. Pulisic could play that striker spot. And berhalter to his spot or weah in balogans spot. We need to play the best 11. Not throw pepi or wright out there.
Btw it’s not the foul that drew the red. I mean there was no foul called. It wasn’t until the ref brokeVAR rules and asked for slow motion and still shots which is a violation of var usage.
Btw it’s not the foul that drew the red. I mean there was no foul called. It wasn’t until the ref brokeVAR rules and asked for slow motion and still shots which is a violation of var usage.
I don't care about giving a red card for a foul but stepping on a dude's leg happens in every sport? And shouldn't be an automatic disqualifier for the next game in the tournament.
Cleats first into an ankle can result in serious injury, regardless if it was accidental. And there was some force put on the ankle because of the momentum. We want to say it's unfair because it's our player and our team but if you look around the internet, it seems like most seasoned fans see it as a clear red card. We don't have to like the call but if you're slamming cleats first into an opponent's leg or ankle, you gotta expect some type of punishment for that. It is what it is.
I don't have a very big problem with the red card. Would have preferred it was a yellow, but very easily could have broken an ankle.
The problem is why does it have to affect the next game?
He was out for 30+ minutes and gave B&H a major advantage. They simply were not able to take advantage of it.
Why should that red card give Belgium an advantage.
And yes, nothing can be done about it, or will be done about it. But if it was Mbappe, Yamal, Kane, Ronaldo or Messi, there would be such an outrage that a change would probably happen.
The problem is why does it have to affect the next game?
He was out for 30+ minutes and gave B&H a major advantage. They simply were not able to take advantage of it.
Why should that red card give Belgium an advantage.
And yes, nothing can be done about it, or will be done about it. But if it was Mbappe, Yamal, Kane, Ronaldo or Messi, there would be such an outrage that a change would probably happen.
Japan fans cleaning up the Stadium in the greatest country in the world.
Ya second half was incredible I hate the fringe offsides might as well have VAR for nfl and nba
I’ve watched two YouTube tutorials on what is offside in soccer and still don’t have the first clue..
We all know if Messi did that, he wouldn't even have got a talking to by that ref.
Messi just this cup spikes up to back of leg. No red card.
Look into that ref.
Messi just this cup spikes up to back of leg. No red card.
Look into that ref.
I was going to come on here this morning and discuss how a superstar like Ronaldo gets a great call at the end of a game so he can move on, but a little USA player gets a red card and now has to sit out.
Then I found out about Snicko technology that I had never heard of. It proved Matanovic touched the ball with his head and made the tying goal offsides. Once again, it sucks, but technology gave the right call for the game.
Then I found out about Snicko technology that I had never heard of. It proved Matanovic touched the ball with his head and made the tying goal offsides. Once again, it sucks, but technology gave the right call for the game.
That doesn't justify anything? If 2 players fight for a ball you have no idea where the other player may put his leg and accidentally step on him. Injuries happen all the time in sports. You don't just rig a world cup tournament by removing a player and then playing 10 vs 11 AND missing the next game all because a guy moved his leg where you were stepping while fighting for a ball.
Bsically have to have a defender between you and the goal when the ball is played. For Croatia the guy was onside when the free kick was taken, but when his teammate headed it he had moved into an offside position. Pretty cool they have chips in the ball that tells them if somebody touched it. That would cut all the review time in football and basketball if they used it.
Unlikely, but, Cape Verde, Lets go!!! Slay the giant and his minions, tonight.
Someone should teach the Australians to how to take a penalty kick. Its one thing when the Keeper makes a save. It is another when you completely miss the goal.
That's part of the psychology of it. Given how it's set-up, you should score. It's a whole lot of space to cover for just one guy. If you hit to a top corner accurately, the goalie has no chance of stopping it. It's basically impossible. But because of that, guys are tempted to try to be perfect, and in the process, lessen their margin for error. And suddenly you see shots getting sprayed over and around the goal.
Unfortunately, it’s the way it is. You can argue that the ref should not have been alerted to it by VAR. You can argue incidental contact. You can even argue it wouldn’t have been a red against Messi.
But take it from a guy that has been watching soccer for most of his life, that was a worthy red based on that ankle getting stepped on like that.
Little Maestro : World Cup Goal #20. When he gets in behind the defender and collects the ball, you cannot stop him. Just unreal. Cape Verde is a tough team, I'll give them credit. But Messi is simply ... Messi.
What Catman said. None of us like the end result and it may cost us our next game but I looked up possible reasons for a red card and then looked at reactions online and most who follow the sport regularly said it was a red card. One person said most red cards are for accidental contact but the cards and harsh punishment exist because if they didn't, snapped ankles, broken legs, and careers would be ended a lot more frequently. And I know someone in one of these threads mentioned some sort of hatred of America being the cause for the card. Nope, not it either. What we're seeing in N. America is the best of us right now. People from around the world showing up, having fun, embracing different cultures and then being embraced and welcomed as well.
Obviously I want us to continue winning but I won't pretend like the World Cup equals UK in the Final Four with UofL, Duke, and KU. I saw the play and looked at what longtime fans were saying about punishment.