| The ultimate World Cup thread 22:40 - Jun 11 with 252968 views | Logman |
Think we need a designated thread for general World Cup 2026 chat. There only seem to be the England and sweepstake ones so far.
Well that opening game got me nodding off nicely. VAR/the laws of the game the talking points as always. Well done FIFA. Not long before the highlights are just a reel of refereeing/VAR decisions.
When does the EFL start ?
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| The ultimate World Cup thread on 16:22 - Jul 6 with 2431 views | Myke |
| The ultimate World Cup thread on 15:08 - Jul 6 by kensalriser |
I said right at the beginning Trump would try something to get the US win it and there you are, at the first opportunity.
FIFA isn't fit for purpose and hasn't been for years. UEFA should resign, the World Cup would be a joke tournament without the European teams. |
Rather disingenuous to Cape Verde who have provided the game of the tournament. Aregentina Morocco. Plenty 'joke' teams in Europe too | | | |
| The ultimate World Cup thread on 16:30 - Jul 6 with 2377 views | Match82 |
This gets the headline because it's Trump, and it's a ridiculous decision to overturn it even if the on field decision was harsh, but FIFA put themselves in this position based on their transparent attempt to get Ronaldo to play in the world cup by deferring that ban for literally no reason. Once that was done I'm not surprised the floodgates are opening |  | | |
| The ultimate World Cup thread on 17:02 - Jul 6 with 2289 views | Snipper |
FIFA have opened a big can of worms, and they’ll struggle to close it.
After seeing the UEFA response, I seriously think UEFA should leave the FIFA organisation.
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| The ultimate World Cup thread on 17:14 - Jul 6 with 2250 views | Paddyhoops |
I had the US down to beat Belgium 2.1 in a predictions leauge . I’ve reversed it now .
They are seriously peed off now and who can blame them .
Sports and politics shouldn’t mix . FIFA’s words .
Well it has and it’s on them . Bent as a nine pound note. | | | |
| The ultimate World Cup thread on 17:19 - Jul 6 with 2239 views | Ned_Kennedys |
| The ultimate World Cup thread on 15:11 - Jul 6 by connell10 |
Trump really is a prick. |
I’d say the bigger issue is Infantino: he’s not even bothered to come up with a decent excuse for the decision. |  | | |
| The ultimate World Cup thread on 18:05 - Jul 6 with 2108 views | Mr_Beef |
| The ultimate World Cup thread on 15:11 - Jul 6 by connell10 |
Trump really is a prick. |
A corrupt US president and a corrupt FIFA president. Sadly no surprise that something like this has happened. |  | | |
| The ultimate World Cup thread on 18:19 - Jul 6 with 2042 views | Dorse |
| The ultimate World Cup thread on 18:05 - Jul 6 by Mr_Beef |
A corrupt US president and a corrupt FIFA president. Sadly no surprise that something like this has happened. |
Quoted from BBC Sport:
'Trump added: "I think it [the suspension] would have left a big stain. I can't tell them what to do. I don't believe they made the decision; I believe it was the commission that made the decision. And it was the right decision."
Trump said referee Raphael Claus' decision to send off Balogun was "horrible" and called the Brazilian "a little bit suspect".
Couple of points, you orange prick: the only stain in this issue, apart from the one sprayed like a rooster tail up your fcking back, is political interference in a sporting event to unduly influence a game. This is both against the spirit and letter of the sporting laws. The description of the ref as suspect is, I would think, slanderous. Balogun raked the opposing player's achilles: on another day, potentially serious injury. The VAR had its say. End of fcuking discussion. And Gianni, you fcking hand-pump, just crawl back under your rock. Fcking pound-shop Gollum. |  |
| 'What do we want? We don't know! When do we want it? Now!' |
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| The ultimate World Cup thread on 18:22 - Jul 6 with 2032 views | VancouverHoop |
Weasel words from Infantino:
FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Monday defended his organization’s decision to defer U.S. striker Folarin Balogun’s one-game suspension ahead of the Monday World Cup match between the U.S. and Belgium.
“FIFA’s judicial bodies are independent,” Infantino said in a statement posted on X. “I read the decisions of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee when they are issued. Sometimes I am surprised by them. Sometimes I agree with them, and sometimes I disagree. What I always do, however, is respect those decisions and the autonomy of the bodies that make them.”
On Sunday, FIFA announced that its disciplinary committee suspended the red card that Balogun received during the U.S. game against Bosnia and Herzegovina. U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that he had called Infantino to lobby for the suspension to be lifted, though the president insisted that “all I did was ask for a review,” and “I didn’t say that you have to do this.”
Infantino acknowledged discussing Balogun’s suspension with Trump but said he explained the “ongoing legal process involving FIFA’s independent judicial bodies” to the U.S. president.
Infantino added that “respect for independent institutions and the rule of law is what protects the integrity of our competitions and the credibility of FIFA at all times.” | | | |
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| The ultimate World Cup thread on 18:44 - Jul 6 with 1952 views | numptydumpty |
| The ultimate World Cup thread on 18:22 - Jul 6 by VancouverHoop |
Weasel words from Infantino:
FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Monday defended his organization’s decision to defer U.S. striker Folarin Balogun’s one-game suspension ahead of the Monday World Cup match between the U.S. and Belgium.
“FIFA’s judicial bodies are independent,” Infantino said in a statement posted on X. “I read the decisions of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee when they are issued. Sometimes I am surprised by them. Sometimes I agree with them, and sometimes I disagree. What I always do, however, is respect those decisions and the autonomy of the bodies that make them.”
On Sunday, FIFA announced that its disciplinary committee suspended the red card that Balogun received during the U.S. game against Bosnia and Herzegovina. U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that he had called Infantino to lobby for the suspension to be lifted, though the president insisted that “all I did was ask for a review,” and “I didn’t say that you have to do this.”
Infantino acknowledged discussing Balogun’s suspension with Trump but said he explained the “ongoing legal process involving FIFA’s independent judicial bodies” to the U.S. president.
Infantino added that “respect for independent institutions and the rule of law is what protects the integrity of our competitions and the credibility of FIFA at all times.” |
Trump is a detestable "see you next tuesday".
Apologies for using that word and i hardly ever use that word for anyone, but never in all my life have i detested any random person in the news, more than for this weak, pathetic little weasel.
i wont go there, but i detest the idiots that still support him always too. Not a worse political leader on the planet, but sadly so many keep him in charge and do his evil work including a pathetic FIFA body,
It was a red. No question
I hope Belgium slaughter an increasingly always pathetic United States of F**kw*ts.. [Post edited 6 Jul 18:46]
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| The ultimate World Cup thread on 19:12 - Jul 6 with 1878 views | themodfather |
when is a red not a red? when the usa president calls up, not knwing a toss about the history of soccer, or football as it is known, and asks his mate to get involved and the spinless one mr infancy , caved in.
thereby rewriting the rules over the phone.
will starmer get quansahs' red overturned? then trump says if their player is banned and belgium win, it is rigged! un ferkin real | | | |
| The ultimate World Cup thread on 19:37 - Jul 6 with 1813 views | stowmarketrange |
So does the red card still stand,or has it been overturned?If the red still stands,there is no excuse to overturn the suspension. |  | | |
| The ultimate World Cup thread on 19:43 - Jul 6 with 1791 views | Watford_Ranger |
Looking forward to the Ronaldo hate watch and a relatively early night | | | |
| The ultimate World Cup thread on 20:01 - Jul 6 with 1749 views | Boston |
Where do we stand on Asmir Begovic's red card being rescinded?
For the record, I have no problem with card decisions being overturned, presuming of course that the officiating body at the match 'clearly' made an incorrect decision.
Do I think Balls of Gum got shafted? Yes, but I understand that Ref's make bad calls, so I didn't get my knickers in a twist. Him being allowed to play; great but wouldn't have cried myself to sleep if he hadn't.
I hear on the radio that FIFA backed down on a red in 1962 after pressure (well asking for a review) from the President of Peru (?). | |
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| The ultimate World Cup thread on 21:03 - Jul 6 with 1652 views | QPR_Jim |
| The ultimate World Cup thread on 20:01 - Jul 6 by Boston |
Where do we stand on Asmir Begovic's red card being rescinded?
For the record, I have no problem with card decisions being overturned, presuming of course that the officiating body at the match 'clearly' made an incorrect decision.
Do I think Balls of Gum got shafted? Yes, but I understand that Ref's make bad calls, so I didn't get my knickers in a twist. Him being allowed to play; great but wouldn't have cried myself to sleep if he hadn't.
I hear on the radio that FIFA backed down on a red in 1962 after pressure (well asking for a review) from the President of Peru (?). |
I don't mind it being overturned if it was a poor decision but the issue is that it's a review that's not going to be an option for other teams, just USA ... if Trump gets involved. |  | | |
| The ultimate World Cup thread on 21:12 - Jul 6 with 1622 views | Hayesender |
This Portugal v Spain game is very much after the lord mayor's show |  |
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| The ultimate World Cup thread on 21:32 - Jul 6 with 1577 views | paulparker |
Spain have been boring as fcuk this tournament |  |
| And Bowles is onside, Swinburne has come rushing out of his goal , what can Bowles do here , onto the left foot no, on to the right foot
That’s there that’s two, and that’s Bowles
Brian Moore
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| The ultimate World Cup thread on 21:32 - Jul 6 with 1583 views | Mick_S |
| The ultimate World Cup thread on 21:32 - Jul 6 by paulparker |
Spain have been boring as fcuk this tournament |
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| Did I ever mention that I was in Minder? |
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| The ultimate World Cup thread on 21:45 - Jul 6 with 1543 views | stevec |
| The ultimate World Cup thread on 21:12 - Jul 6 by Hayesender |
This Portugal v Spain game is very much after the lord mayor's show |
So bad I’ve turned it off and watching a rerun of QPR Oxford instead. |  | | |
| The ultimate World Cup thread on 22:01 - Jul 6 with 1512 views | rbee |
| The ultimate World Cup thread on 21:12 - Jul 6 by Hayesender |
This Portugal v Spain game is very much after the lord mayor's show |
Blame Danny Murphy who announced it was going to be a good game at kick off. Thanks Danny I thought. |  | | |
| The ultimate World Cup thread on 22:07 - Jul 6 with 1474 views | MrSheen |
Late winner, thank God. |  | | |
| The ultimate World Cup thread on 22:13 - Jul 6 with 1436 views | bosh67 |
I felt like Portugal were playing for a point!
F*ck me that was a yawn fest. |  |
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| The ultimate World Cup thread on 22:13 - Jul 6 with 1435 views | Northernr |
Proud footballing nation, perfectively serviceable quarter final team, chose to spend the World Cup in service to one colossal wnkr's ego. |  | | |
| The ultimate World Cup thread on 22:29 - Jul 6 with 1375 views | ted_hendrix |
Been a few good games, Spain V Portugal wasn't one of them. |  |
| My Father had a profound influence on me, he was a lunatic. |
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| The ultimate World Cup thread on 22:40 - Jul 6 with 1319 views | 1BobbyHazell |
Crying shame to have a pitch with that much quality on it (not you Ronaldo) play such unambitious, risk free, boring as fck, possession football. To see a midfield of Portugals incredible ability passing it backwards and sideways like a Varane/Field tribute act is a crime against sport.
Only silver lining is I don't have to see stupid Ronaldo with his stupid fu*king face and his stupid fu*king weird head and his permanently self obsessed fu*king ego waddling around the pitch or looking mortally offended when substituted.
"I'm back"
No you're not, now fu*k off forever. |  | | |
| The ultimate World Cup thread on 22:45 - Jul 6 with 1307 views | Ned_Kennedys |
| The ultimate World Cup thread on 22:13 - Jul 6 by Northernr |
Proud footballing nation, perfectively serviceable quarter final team, chose to spend the World Cup in service to one colossal wnkr's ego. |
I knew they were going to keep him on the pitch for the full 90+ minutes after his hissy fit after being subbed late on in the last game. Age has finally caught up with him and he’s reduced to looking for the occasional ‘moment’. | | | |
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