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Post by PotterLog on Mar 28, 2017 20:31:57 GMT
Games tonight:  Messi has been suspended for four games for something he said to one of the officials during the Chile game the other day. Argentina's record with him is 15 points from six games, without him it's 7 from 7... they could be in a bit of bother if they're not careful edit - the times above are all four hours behind UK time by the way |
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Post by bayernoatcake on Mar 28, 2017 20:33:19 GMT
What did he actually say?
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Post by werrington on Mar 28, 2017 20:34:11 GMT
Games tonight: Messi has been suspended for four games for something he said to one of the officials during the Chile game the other day. Argentina's record with him is 15 points from six games, without him it's 7 from 7... they could be in a bit of bother if they're not careful The World Cup qualifying system in South America makes it that Argentina and Brazil are never under pressure mate |
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Post by PotterLog on Mar 28, 2017 20:34:37 GMT
Current standings:  |
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Post by PotterLog on Mar 28, 2017 20:36:29 GMT
Messi has been suspended for four games for something he said to one of the officials during the Chile game the other day. Argentina's record with him is 15 points from six games, without him it's 7 from 7... they could be in a bit of bother if they're not careful The World Cup qualifying system in South America makes it that Argentina and Brazil are never under pressure mate Usually true, but Arge now have to play four of their remaining five games without Messi, and there are three teams within two points of them... |
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Post by tijuanabrass on Mar 28, 2017 20:41:21 GMT
But a World Cup without Argentina? A World Cup without Lionel ? That would be unthinkable.
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Post by PotterLog on Mar 28, 2017 20:41:43 GMT
What did he actually say? Not been publicised, just that he used "injurious words" towards a liner |
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Post by bayernoatcake on Mar 28, 2017 20:46:23 GMT
What did he actually say? Not been publicised, just that he used "injurious words" towards a liner Which isn't on obviously but let's hope Rooney gets his lifetime ban soon!  |
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Post by JoeinOz on Mar 28, 2017 20:57:38 GMT
But a World Cup without Argentina? A World Cup without Lionel ? That would be unthinkable. They didn't qualify in 1970. |
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Post by PotterLog on Mar 28, 2017 20:58:07 GMT
Not been publicised, just that he used "injurious words" towards a liner Which isn't on obviously but let's hope Rooney gets his lifetime ban soon! Just seen a couple of (unofficially) subtitled vids.. seems to involve various references to the official's mother's genitals. About what I expected. |
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Post by PotterLog on Mar 28, 2017 21:01:32 GMT
Bolivia beating Arge at HT  |
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Post by JoeinOz on Mar 28, 2017 21:01:53 GMT
Which isn't on obviously but let's hope Rooney gets his lifetime ban soon! Just seen a couple of (unofficially) subtitled vids.. seems to involve various references to the official's mother's genitals. About what I expected. Was the official from the Spanish tax department? |
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Post by bayernoatcake on Mar 28, 2017 21:07:09 GMT
Which isn't on obviously but let's hope Rooney gets his lifetime ban soon! Just seen a couple of (unofficially) subtitled vids.. seems to involve various references to the official's mother's genitals. About what I expected. Haha! It really does seem ott for what it is. And just bizarre with how it was reported. He's a stupid bastard for saying that to a ref mind. Let's hope this is the start of a new era for this sort of punishment for abusing refs. |
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Post by JoeinOz on Mar 28, 2017 21:09:04 GMT
Ecuador v Colombia is dead colourful. The luminous shirts do it.
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Post by PotterLog on Mar 28, 2017 21:14:24 GMT
Just seen a couple of (unofficially) subtitled vids.. seems to involve various references to the official's mother's genitals. About what I expected. Haha! It really does ott for what it is. And just bizarre with how it was reported. He's a stupid bastard for saying that to a ref mind. Let's hope this is the start of a new era for this sort of punishment for abusing refs. It was quite extreme, he swore right into the liner's face at the time of the original decision, then approached him angrily at the end and faced up to him again, abusing him right into his face, then pointedly refused to shake his hand after shaking the hands of the other two. It does seem pretty harsh though. The video went viral which maybe brought it more to FIFA's attention. |
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Post by bayernoatcake on Mar 28, 2017 21:15:40 GMT
Haha! It really does ott for what it is. And just bizarre with how it was reported. He's a stupid bastard for saying that to a ref mind. Let's hope this is the start of a new era for this sort of punishment for abusing refs. It was quite extreme, he swore right into the liner's face at the time of the original decision, then approached him angrily at the end and faced up to him again, abusing him right into his face, then pointedly refused to shake his hand after shaking the hands of the other two. It does seem pretty harsh though. The video went viral which maybe brought it more to FIFA's attention. I read that the Chilean FA grassed him up? |
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Post by PotterLog on Mar 28, 2017 21:23:44 GMT
It was quite extreme, he swore right into the liner's face at the time of the original decision, then approached him angrily at the end and faced up to him again, abusing him right into his face, then pointedly refused to shake his hand after shaking the hands of the other two. It does seem pretty harsh though. The video went viral which maybe brought it more to FIFA's attention. I read that the Chilean FA grassed him up? They've denied that, I think that's just a rumour, unless you've seen something credible? Arge losing 2-0 now!  |
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Post by bayernoatcake on Mar 28, 2017 21:31:19 GMT
I read that the Chilean FA grassed him up? They've denied that, I think that's just a rumour, unless you've seen something credible? Arge losing 2-0 now! I saw it from Jonathan Wilson so just presumed it was what happened! But he could have been basing it on those rumours. |
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Post by JoeinOz on Mar 28, 2017 21:43:23 GMT
Argentina will still qualify despite these kittens. In 2001 Brazil looked in danger of not making it but look how that ended up.
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Post by JoeinOz on Mar 28, 2017 21:49:00 GMT
In the Asian section Oman edged past Bhutan
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Post by PotterLog on Mar 28, 2017 22:11:58 GMT
Chile two up against Venezuela after 6 mins
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Post by JoeinOz on Mar 28, 2017 22:25:44 GMT
All this is dropping Argentina right in the shit.
Brazil beating Paraguay later will pretty much extinguish their chances so that's one less threat I suppose.
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Post by PotterLog on Mar 29, 2017 0:30:56 GMT
All this is dropping Argentina right in the shit. Brazil beating Paraguay later will pretty much extinguish their chances so that's one less threat I suppose. Extinguish their chances of what joe? There are four games to go and they're only a point outside the auto qualifying places Edit oh sorry you meant extinguish Paraguay's chances |
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Post by PotterLog on Mar 29, 2017 0:37:45 GMT
Chile Venezuela ended 3-1, but it could have been about 8-4. Chile missed three golden chances in the space of four minutes, and also missed a penalty (which would have made Alexis Sanchez their record goal scorer), while Venezuela had two good penno shouts waved away and also had a goal not given which seemed to have crossed the line on the replays. I love South American nogger
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Post by JoeinOz on Mar 29, 2017 5:39:55 GMT
Congratulations Brazil. First to qualify for next. They look rather marvellous too. Their ongoing challenge..... to combine the style and beauty of their instincts with a ruthless winning mentality. They have tried to win it the 'European way' in the past and failed miserably. They seem closer to achieving the balance now.
When are people reluctant to acknowledge Neymar's brilliance? IMHO he is the best in the world right now
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Post by tijuanabrass on Mar 29, 2017 20:36:29 GMT
But a World Cup without Argentina? A World Cup without Lionel ? That would be unthinkable. They didn't qualify in 1970. I just saw the Messi sweaty incident where he questions the linesman about his mother's marvellous collection of shells . The referee was John Aloisi ! |
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Post by duckling on Mar 30, 2017 22:00:50 GMT
CONMEBOL has by far the most interesting World Cup qualifying games I've seen.
UEFA qualifying from what I've seen can be pretty boring, and I blame the setup. There are too many games that are lopsided like France Andorra or whatever. There are also too many games between countries with no chance of advancing. I think it would be more interesting if there was a preliminary round for the lower ranked teams. It could be like the FA Cup where the lower tiers play in the early rounds, and the higher tiers enter later.
I haven't seen the Asia, Oceania, and Africa games and can't comment on how they compare.
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