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Post by PotterLog on May 31, 2021 16:59:20 GMT
Starts on 13th June and because of The Situation it's been moved from Argentina to... erm, Brazil. Original hosts Colombia having already pulled out ten days ago because of ongoing protests and social unrest. www.bbc.com/sport/football/57304063 |
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Post by scfcbiancorossi on May 31, 2021 17:03:21 GMT
Great tournament. I was lucky enough to be out in Brazil for the previous Copa America. Some unbelievable talent on show and the atmosphere is something else.
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Post by JoeinOz on May 31, 2021 21:22:10 GMT
Is Brazil any safer than Colombia or Argentina?
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Post by PotterLog on May 31, 2021 21:26:15 GMT
Is Brazil any safer than Colombia or Argentina? Let's just say there's lots of "ridiculo!"s and "irresponsable!"s and "patético!"s flying round on South American twitter |
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Post by JoeinOz on May 31, 2021 21:27:23 GMT
Is Brazil any safer than Colombia or Argentina? Let's just say there's lots of "ridiculo!"s and "irresponsable!"s and "patético!"s flying round on South American twitter 😁😁😁 |
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Post by Deleted on May 31, 2021 21:31:42 GMT
Is Brazil any safer than Colombia or Argentina? Supposed to be in Buenos Aires in August but not a chance. Having a right old time there with the spread amongst players etc and river Plate's team bus driver died . been terrible and getting the vaccines distributed as well so the Copa never gong to happen there |
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Post by JoeinOz on May 31, 2021 21:33:45 GMT
Originally Australia were going to be guesting in it. Not now though.
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Post by thehartshillbadger on May 31, 2021 21:56:48 GMT
Originally Australia were going to be guesting in it. Not now though. Crikey Australia get around don’t they. Asia, Eurovision and now Copa America😏 |
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Post by Deleted on May 31, 2021 22:04:21 GMT
Originally Australia were going to be guesting in it. Not now though. Crikey Australia get around don’t they. Asia, Eurovision and now Copa America😏 'Sound of Music' was on earlier as well on Hallmark. |
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Post by PotterLog on May 31, 2021 23:01:05 GMT
Is Brazil any safer than Colombia or Argentina? Supposed to be in Buenos Aires in August but not a chance. Having a right old time there with the spread amongst players etc and river Plate's team bus driver died . been terrible and getting the vaccines distributed as well so the Copa never gong to happen there River Plate were made to fulfil a big Copa Libertadores fixture recently when Covid ripped through their squad. They had eleven outfield players to choose from and no goalkeeper, so they played with an injured veteran midfielder in goal, and made no substitutes - and won.  Colombia have been out of the picture for a good while, the country's burning. |
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Post by Deleted on May 31, 2021 23:06:41 GMT
Supposed to be in Buenos Aires in August but not a chance. Having a right old time there with the spread amongst players etc and river Plate's team bus driver died . been terrible and getting the vaccines distributed as well so the Copa never gong to happen there River Plate were made to fulfil a big Copa Libertadores fixture recently when Covid ripped through their squad. They had eleven outfield players to choose from and no goalkeeper, so they played with an injured veteran midfielder in goal, and made no substitutes - and won. Colombia have been out of the picture for a good while, the country's burning. I saw the River Plate story, didn't realise was that bad though. Did I readthat Argentina in poorer state than India re Covid? Only 1 in 20 been vaccinated or similar? |
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Post by PotterLog on May 31, 2021 23:23:40 GMT
River Plate were made to fulfil a big Copa Libertadores fixture recently when Covid ripped through their squad. They had eleven outfield players to choose from and no goalkeeper, so they played with an injured veteran midfielder in goal, and made no substitutes - and won. Colombia have been out of the picture for a good while, the country's burning. I saw the River Plate story, didn't realise was that bad though. Did I readthat Argentina in poorer state than India re Covid? Only 1 in 20 been vaccinated or similar? Not really up to speed with the latest figures but it sounds about right. Bit confused as to how Brazil can be any better but I guess there are various factors. Brazil at least have the infrastructure in place to host a tournament of that scale at short notice. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2021 0:39:08 GMT
Of course that dickbag Bolsonaro wants it in-spite of the country being on it's knees thanks to Corona.
Horrible fucking scumbag of a man.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2021 0:59:10 GMT
Of course that dickbag Bolsonaro wants it in-spite of the country being on it's knees thanks to Corona. Horrible fucking scumbag of a man. Yep in the face of his dwindling popularity, a bit of National pride etc a bit like 78 in Argentina. Seems odd that Argentina had the tournament taken away yet Brazil has massive Covid problems. No updates on venues etc as of yet |
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Post by PotterLog on Jun 1, 2021 5:06:22 GMT
Just seen one story saying the Brazil govt are denying there’s anything finalised 😆
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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2021 5:35:59 GMT
Just seen one story saying the Brazil govt are denying there’s anything finalised 😆 Aruba at this rate. |
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Post by werrington on Jun 1, 2021 5:47:07 GMT
That now 3 major tournaments Columbia have missed out on....this one, Mexico 86 was originally Columbia and finances curtailed that and Mexico stepped in late notice and I’m sure they had copa America a few years ago also but again couldn’t host it
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Post by raythesailor on Jun 1, 2021 6:24:23 GMT
If Covid is as rampant as reported I have to ask why is this competition going ahead at all. ?
The same question should be asked about the Olympics in Japan.
Are the authorities in self denial, or is it more to do corporate greed. ? ⚓️
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Post by Northy on Jun 1, 2021 6:38:58 GMT
Just seen one story saying the Brazil govt are denying there’s anything finalised 😆 Aruba at this rate. With Bonaire and Curaçao, campalegover as a fan base in Curaçao so I've heard 😉 |
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Post by werrington on Jun 1, 2021 6:59:25 GMT
With Bonaire and Curaçao, campalegover as a fan base in Curaçao so I've heard 😉 Been to Aruba and Curaçao both beautiful countries and picture postcard ....irrelevant I know but I thought I’d drop it in 😊 |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2021 7:21:46 GMT
With Bonaire and Curaçao, campalegover as a fan base in Curaçao so I've heard 😉 Been to Aruba and Curaçao both beautiful countries and picture postcard ....irrelevant I know but I thought I’d drop it in 😊 Been to Aruba also but was only 2 days, wasn't great planning. Am hoping to take in Curacao on my Cuco Martina pilgrimage tour am planning to his birthplace |
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Post by PotterLog on Jul 11, 2021 0:53:26 GMT
Arge 1-0 up against favourites Brazil in the final at HT. Very tidy lobbed finish from Di Maria
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Post by bayernoatcake on Jul 11, 2021 1:13:39 GMT
Arge 1-0 up against favourites Brazil in the final at HT. Very tidy lobbed finish from Di Maria Enjoyable game but both sides look really average? |
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Post by PotterLog on Jul 11, 2021 1:42:04 GMT
Arge 1-0 up against favourites Brazil in the final at HT. Very tidy lobbed finish from Di Maria Enjoyable game but both sides look really average? Argentina are incredibly average apart from Messi, and Brazil are a good side but have lost their magic. Either way it’s been nervy and fouly.. I’d actually be pleased to see Messi win something with Arge |
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Post by bayernoatcake on Jul 11, 2021 1:46:34 GMT
Enjoyable game but both sides look really average? Argentina are incredibly average apart from Messi, and Brazil are a good side but have lost their magic. Either way it’s been nervy and fouly.. I’d actually be pleased to see Messi win something with Arge I definitely want Argentina to win. Shame he fucked that sitter up just mind. |
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Post by bayernoatcake on Jul 11, 2021 1:52:29 GMT
Get in!
Put your Messi can’t do it at international level bollocks away!
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Post by PotterLog on Jul 11, 2021 1:54:29 GMT
Argentina are incredibly average apart from Messi, and Brazil are a good side but have lost their magic. Either way it’s been nervy and fouly.. I’d actually be pleased to see Messi win something with Arge I definitely want Argentina to win. Shame he fucked that sitter up just mind. That ball from De Paul was unreal |
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Post by bayernoatcake on Jul 11, 2021 1:55:34 GMT
I definitely want Argentina to win. Shame he fucked that sitter up just mind. That ball from De Paul was unreal Absolutely perfectly weighted. And Neymar sobbing at the end 😂 |
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Post by maine on Jul 11, 2021 2:07:56 GMT
Happy that Argentina won, and de Paul looks a heck of player, but either the skill level isn't generally as good as I'd expect or the pitch was substandard.
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Post by Dr Hesham on Jul 11, 2021 2:51:43 GMT
I wanted Brazil to win it, but Messi deserves to have a national achievement.
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