Tuesday at 04:38 AM5 days Why has elegance found so little following? Elegance has the disadvantage that hard work is needed to achieve it and a good education to appreciate it. - Edsger Wybe Dijkstra
Tuesday at 06:58 AM5 days I didn't watch any of the games last night. I have loved this WC but timezone differences for certain games is not greatBut all games and the WC are broadcast 24/7 on dedicated DSTV channels in South Africa so I can always watch highlights and any full game if I miss the late night viewing ...its just not the same excitement as the live gameAnyway Spain through and Belgium crushed the USAWell done Belgium !!! "Abashed the devil stood and felt how awful goodness is and saw Virtue in her shape how lovely: and pined his loss” John Milton "We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” - George Bernard Shaw "What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead" - Nelson Mandela
Tuesday at 09:14 AM4 days Before Trumps second presidency I would have believed this is fake news ...but now Im not so sure. It could be real "Abashed the devil stood and felt how awful goodness is and saw Virtue in her shape how lovely: and pined his loss” John Milton "We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” - George Bernard Shaw "What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead" - Nelson Mandela
Tuesday at 02:59 PM4 days 7 hours ago, BruceVC said:Anyway Spain through and Belgium crushed the USAWell done Belgium !!!Yeah, the WC was a fun escape from US politics, up until US politics intervened. Most of the world was then cheering on Belgium and they didn't disappoint. However, I don't think Belgium will top Spain, but you never know. "It has just been discovered that research causes cancer in rats."
Tuesday at 06:17 PM4 days Egypt couldn't close it out, embarrassing. Why has elegance found so little following? Elegance has the disadvantage that hard work is needed to achieve it and a good education to appreciate it. - Edsger Wybe Dijkstra
Tuesday at 06:29 PM4 days Author I already bet on England-Argentina semifinal anyway2-2 and England through on penalties Thou shalt not make a machine in the likeness of a human mind.
Tuesday at 08:02 PM4 days Ramesses more like Ramessi, am i rite? Writing was literally on the wall for 3000 years.I'd laugh if Infantino finally got brought down by associating with Trump. Not much chance though.
Tuesday at 11:08 PM4 days CONMEBOL not showing up this tournament. Colombia should have buried the two sitters they had. Will be funny if the Swiss stop Messi Why has elegance found so little following? Elegance has the disadvantage that hard work is needed to achieve it and a good education to appreciate it. - Edsger Wybe Dijkstra
Wednesday at 01:22 AM4 days People seem to keep underestimating the Swiss, yet they're still here.Argentina seemed worn out during their game. Not sure how much they have left in the tank. "It has just been discovered that research causes cancer in rats."
Wednesday at 07:31 AM3 days 6 hours ago, rjshae said:People seem to keep underestimating the Swiss, yet they're still here.Argentina seemed worn out during their game. Not sure how much they have left in the tank.There seems to be almost no positive attention on Switzerland's progressionThe last time they got to the quarterfinals was 1954, it will be fantastic if they beat Argentina So well done Switzerland !!! "Abashed the devil stood and felt how awful goodness is and saw Virtue in her shape how lovely: and pined his loss” John Milton "We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” - George Bernard Shaw "What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead" - Nelson Mandela
Wednesday at 01:18 PM3 days Xhaka will get a red for touching Messi, though Edited Wednesday at 06:58 PM3 days by Malcador Why has elegance found so little following? Elegance has the disadvantage that hard work is needed to achieve it and a good education to appreciate it. - Edsger Wybe Dijkstra
Friday at 07:55 AM1 day Brilliant performance by France, it should have been 3-0. I dont know how Mbappe missed that penalty, that long delay was clearly a factor?But the game stats speak for themselves as a demonstration of Frances dominance and skill22 goal attempts vs 5They made Morocco look amateurish but Morocco is a good team, France is just much betterWell done France !!!Another epic game tonight, Spain vs BelgiumGo Belgium !!! "Abashed the devil stood and felt how awful goodness is and saw Virtue in her shape how lovely: and pined his loss” John Milton "We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” - George Bernard Shaw "What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead" - Nelson Mandela
15 hours ago15 hr HUGE game tonight, England vs NorwayIt could go either way but Im confidant England's experience will win the day Go England !!! "Abashed the devil stood and felt how awful goodness is and saw Virtue in her shape how lovely: and pined his loss” John Milton "We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” - George Bernard Shaw "What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead" - Nelson Mandela
7 hours ago7 hr Norway got a bit robbed. England continues to not be a good team. "My hovercraft is full of eels!" - Hungarian tourist I am Dan Quayle of the Romans. I want to tattoo a map of the Netherlands on my nether lands. Heja Sverige!! Everyone should cuffawkle more. The wrench is your friend.
6 hours ago6 hr I don't know if Norway was "robbed", but Miami in July has miserable conditions for playing a football match. I'm glad the MLS is switching to a winter schedule, if only for that reason.It seems like Bellingham may be on his way to superstardom. "It has just been discovered that research causes cancer in rats."
5 hours ago5 hr Definitely weren't robbed. England were marginally better overall; you just suspect that everyone who isn't English (or Bruce) really wanted Norway to win. Unlike France and to an extent Spain England do not look anything like champions in waiting though.Good enough game in the end, but man that first quarter was a snooze fest. Both the goal and penalty reversals were the correct decisions as much as they may have outraged and appalled each set of fans.
4 hours ago4 hr Author I bet on WC Final France - England 3-0 Thou shalt not make a machine in the likeness of a human mind.
4 hours ago4 hr That red card in the Arg-Swi game is why I'd like to see FIFA allow an 'Orange' card option for two yellows. (It's like a red card, except the team can sub for the ejected player.) Red cards should just be for the most flagrant and dangerous fouls. "It has just been discovered that research causes cancer in rats."
3 hours ago3 hr Embolo sure is an idiot. Why has elegance found so little following? Elegance has the disadvantage that hard work is needed to achieve it and a good education to appreciate it. - Edsger Wybe Dijkstra
55 minutes ago55 min Absolutely fantastic outcome for England, I think both teams could have won but English defense made a huge difference in the second halfNorway dominated the second half and I was expecting a goal. Also the Norwegian goal that was disallowed was correct, Anderson was pushedAnd Haaland going off for fatigue? What happened to that famous Viking stamina?Bellingham is the man !!!Norway can go home to a heroes welcome, they exceeded the predictions and expectations of everyone. No shame at this final lossFootball has somehow created time control, how do the last few minutes of every game slowdown when your team is ahead and its this close Well done England !!!Now its Argentina and we can all get behind England in this game And I want France to win so its an England vs France final. There has never been an England vs France final and here are interesting stats about these teams facing each other in a WC"While both are major European footballing nations, their paths in the tournament have rarely crossed in the knockout stages. They have only met three times in World Cup history, all prior to the final1966 Group Stage: England won 2-0 during their victorious home World Cup.1982 Group Stage: England won 3-1 in Spain.2022 Quarter-Final: France won 2-1 in Qatar on their way to the final "Abashed the devil stood and felt how awful goodness is and saw Virtue in her shape how lovely: and pined his loss” John Milton "We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” - George Bernard Shaw "What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead" - Nelson Mandela
44 minutes ago44 min 5 hours ago, Zoraptor said:Definitely weren't robbed. England were marginally better overall; you just suspect that everyone who isn't English (or Bruce) really wanted Norway to win. Unlike France and to an extent Spain England do not look anything like champions in waiting though.Good enough game in the end, but man that first quarter was a snooze fest. Both the goal and penalty reversals were the correct decisions as much as they may have outraged and appalled each set of fans.You more or less right about the general lack of support for England. Its disappointing but realBut it depends where you are, I watched in a local sports bar and 70% of the people were supporting England and everyone I went with as well Its a pity people cant move on from outdated tropes and historical bias and get behind England for this stageAt least @rjshae is supporting England now , that makes a difference "Abashed the devil stood and felt how awful goodness is and saw Virtue in her shape how lovely: and pined his loss” John Milton "We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” - George Bernard Shaw "What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead" - Nelson Mandela
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