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[ShinRPGamer]

Guys, no one has brought attention to the fact that this was the last time we'll see Drogba in a World Cup.

First Xavi, then Pirlo, now him, soon Klose. This tournament is heavy on greats retiring. 2010 had Henry, Cannavaro, maybe Lucio, but the exodus here feels massive.

Add Lampard, Gerrard, Xabi Alonso, maybe Casillas, and a bunch of others I'm probably forgetting.

Now I'm sad.

Yes it is the end of an era. Shame that in most cases it's more limping out than bowing out.

 

[Altazor]

unless i'm entirely mistaken, that was not zidane's first headbutt that resulted in a red card.

yup

 

[Acorn]

Guys, no one has brought attention to the fact that this was the last time we'll see Drogba in a World Cup.

First Xavi, then Pirlo, now him, soon Klose. This tournament is heavy on greats retiring. 2010 had Henry, Cannavaro, maybe Lucio, but the exodus here feels massive.

Add Lampard, Gerrard, Xabi Alonso, maybe Casillas, and a bunch of others I'm probably forgetting.

Now I'm sad.

06 had Zidane and Ronaldo's last wc. Those two were the greatest losses to football since Maradona.

 

[Haunted]

Prob soon. For sure before the next game they play.

But I'm not sure of the rules regarding possible appeals.

If a player appeals do they still get to play pending the appeal process completing? So kind of delaying the inevitable and allowing him to play next game? I think they do this in baseball but not clear on situations like this in football.

If you've seen the footage, there's no uncertainty, there's literally nothing to appeal. It will be struck down basically immediately.


There are only two possibilities: either the ref states in his report that he saw it and decided it was not a foul on the spot -> Suarez goes free. Or the ref says he didn't saw it and wasn't aware -> Suarez gets a ban ranging anywhere from 4 (all world cup games) to 13 (linear escalation from his previous bans for biting) to 24 (full duration) games.

 

[R10Neymarfan]

http://a.pomf.se/oeswwu.webm

makes me feel better

This girl is japanese brazilian. So beautiful

 

[feel]

http://a.pomf.se/oeswwu.webm

makes me feel better

Wow this is what girls look like when you look at them in real life? So nice.

 

[Hyllian]

Best video of Suarez bite:

http://globoesporte.globo.com/futeb...taliano-se-revolta-com-arbitro-veja-foto.html

Can't tube it. Sorry...

 

[meanspartan]

Hope our team doesn't celebrate too much tonight. Got a big game coming up.

...who am I kidding, they're probably wasted right now lol.

As well they should be. While I hope they play their hearts out vs. Costa Rica, no shame in losing as long as they do play their best. I'm just fucking thrilled they got through this group after the endless parade of hate they get from Football Gaf and really a lot of the football community.

Guess what haters, Defensive play is a perfectly valid and viable strategy, especially for a team like Greece which just isn't gonna outplay any of the big teams on offense if it becomes a shootout. Our only chance is a solid defense + Counterattack, and we make the most of it.

The Euro 2004 win and this qualification prove that yes, it is a strategy that can work under certain circumstances, so get fucking over it cuz we aren't changing.

Now if only the US qualifies Thursday, both my teams are in. Dunno who I'd root for if it came down to a match between the two, but I would LOVE to be in that position, it would mean both teams did incredibly well lol.


σηκώσε το!

 

[bonesmccoy]

yup

Heh, he was also red carded and consequently suspended in France '98 for stamping on a guy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoP04d72rkw#t=24

 

[Broder Salsa]

Best video of Suarez bite:

http://globoesporte.globo.com/futeb...taliano-se-revolta-com-arbitro-veja-foto.html

Can't tube it. Sorry...

Seems to be region locked for me.

Anyway, here's a shot I enjoyed today of the camera man really trying to really get Suarez teeth into frame properly. Suarez face says it all, he knows he fucked up again lol

 

[CoolOff]

06 had Zidane and Ronaldo's last wc. Those two were the greatest losses to football since Maradona.

I'd have Xavi ahead of Ronaldo on skill, and ahead of both on how influential he's been in changing the game at a fundamental level, and how we think about it. I think you have to go back to Cruyff to find someone with Xavi's level of influence

Zidane was the GOAT though in terms of skill.

 

[Uzzy]

If you've seen the footage, there's no uncertainty, there's literally nothing to appeal. It will be struck down basically immediately.

There are only two possibilities: either the ref states in his report that he saw it and decided it was not a foul on the spot -> Suarez goes free. Or the ref says he didn't saw it and wasn't aware -> Suarez gets a ban ranging anywhere from 4 (all world cup games) to 13 (linear escalation from his previous bans for biting) to 24 (full duration) games.

If Uruguay appeal any ban handed down to Suarez, they should be fined for wasting FIFA's time.

 

[B-Dubs]

I'd have Xavi ahead of Ronaldo on skill, and ahead of both on how influential he's been in changing the game at a fundamental level, and how we think about it. I think you have to go back to Cruyff to find someone with Xavi's level of influence

Zidane was the GOAT though in terms of skill.

Yup.

 

[Acorn]

I'd have Xavi ahead of Ronaldo on skill, and ahead of both on how influential he's been in changing the game at a fundamental level, how we think about it. I don't think there's been anyone with Xavi's level of influence since Cruyff.

Zidane was the GOAT though in terms of skill.

Hmm Ronaldo has a special place in my heart so I'm biased. But yes there is a fair argument about xavi's overall impact compared to him.

 

[pulga]

ok but Zidane is still the GOAT OKAY he can butt his head into my mother's vagina and I'd forgive him

 

[Salsa]

even Zidane knows Francescoli was GOAT

 

[jamesinclair]

Just watched the match summary....

Holy shit the greek player wasnt even touched!

The fucking bastard threw himself forward when his own foot hit the ground

Can someone gif 4.20 to 4.27?
http://deportesenvivo.univision.com/game/c-de-marfil-at-grecia-on-20140624

Incidentally, if youre in the US, and you want a 5 minute summary of the games (ie, not the 30 second highlights reel), Univision has them on their website, where the live games are streamed.

Its cut from the full broadcast, so in-game commentary and shows all the misses too, not just the goals.

 

[daydream]

As well they should be. While I hope they play their hearts out vs. Costa Rica, no shame in losing as long as they do play their best. I'm just fucking thrilled they got through this group after the endless parade of hate they get from Football Gaf and really a lot of the football community.

Guess what haters, Defensive play is a perfectly valid and viable strategy, especially for a team like Greece which just isn't gonna outplay any of the big teams on offense if it becomes a shootout. Our only chance is a solid defense + Counterattack, and we make the most of it.

The Euro 2004 win and this qualification prove that yes, it is a strategy that can work under certain circumstances, so get fucking over it cuz we aren't changing.

Now if only the US qualifies Thursday, both my teams are in. Dunno who I'd root for if it came down to a match between the two, but I would LOVE to be in that position, it would mean both teams did incredibly well lol.


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Agreed. The bolded part is especially important. We don't have star players like a lot of other teams, European or not, so we have to adapt. I feel like the way Group C played out highlights it very clearly, actually. If you take Japan, for example, they clearly have a few standout names, but as a team, they just didn't function.

 

[Nerokis]

Such an amazing World Cup!

I'll be in the Rio Grande Valley (basically, Mexican-Texan border) with my Mexican girlfriend and Colombian cousin through all the Round of 16 matches. Should have amazing company for the games, particularly those this weekend. We're supposed to visit my girlfriend's family in Mexico after Mexico vs. Netherlands on Sunday, and I'm pretending that I don't want to go if Mexico loses because my grandma's family immigrated to Colombia from The Netherlands. Haha.

Fun times. All our families are pretty proud of how our respective teams have been doing.

 

[Acorn]

ok but Zidane is still the GOAT OKAY he can butt his head into my mother's vagina and I'd forgive him

I was at Hampden when he scored the volley vs Leverkusen. Just unreal technique.

 

[ErasureAcer]

So is the biter gone for the tournament? Despicable.

Bracket is quite funny. South America region in one quadrant. Central America/Europe in another.

 

[Altazor]

Uruguay shouldn't appeal shit. It's clear, especially with this image:

It does bother me a bit (and I'm sure I'm going to get absolutely blasted for this) this sort of... moral outrage. There are players fucking their friends' wives, players consciously making career-ending tackles to other players and all of sort of red-card repeat offenders and there wasn't any of these "ban this sick filth from LIFE" reactions as far as I remember. That doesn't excuse his behavior and, certainly, doesn't mean he shouldn't be punished. Because he has to. And he brought this on himself. But spare me these "oh this is the worst thing i've ever seen on a football pitch" reactions, 'cause I've seen worse.

 

[Broder Salsa]

Just watched the match summary....

Holy shit the greek player wasnt even touched!

The fucking bastard threw himself forward when his own foot hit the ground

Can someone gif 4.20 to 4.27?
http://deportesenvivo.univision.com/game/c-de-marfil-at-grecia-on-20140624

Incidentally, if youre in the US, and you want a 5 minute summary of the games (ie, not the 30 second highlights reel), Univision has them on their website, where the live games are streamed.

Its cut from the full broadcast, so in-game commentary and shows all the misses too, not just the goals.

Are you fucking blind?

The video doesn't work for me (region locked?) but :

That's a penalty any day.

 

[vilmer_]

I was at Hampden when he scored the volley vs Leverkusen. Just unreal technique.

This is still the greatest goal I have ever seen.

 

[dallow_bg]

Just watched the match summary....

Holy shit the greek player wasnt even touched!

The fucking bastard threw himself forward when his own foot hit the ground

Can someone gif 4.20 to 4.27?
http://deportesenvivo.univision.com/game/c-de-marfil-at-grecia-on-20140624

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/jamesinclair/Blog/greece_zps635d8e76.png[IMG]

Incidentally, if youre in the US, and you want a 5 minute summary of the games (ie, not the 30 second highlights reel), Univision has them on their website, where the live games are streamed.

Its cut from the full broadcast, so in-game commentary and shows all the misses too, not just the goals.[/QUOTE]

What?
You can see his left leg clearly get hit by the IC players' leg causing him to trip on his own foot.

 

[Tecl0n]

.

I thought so as well first. But, as he was lining his shot the other player put his leg first, an idotic foul. But a foul nonetheless.

 

[Dilly]

How is it someone's natural reaction to bite someone in the fuck shoulder.

What the fuck.

 

[Nilaul]

Just watched the match summary....

Holy shit the greek player wasnt even touched!

The fucking bastard threw himself forward when his own foot hit the ground

Can someone gif 4.20 to 4.27?
http://deportesenvivo.univision.com/game/c-de-marfil-at-grecia-on-20140624

Incidentally, if youre in the US, and you want a 5 minute summary of the games (ie, not the 30 second highlights reel), Univision has them on their website, where the live games are streamed.

Its cut from the full broadcast, so in-game commentary and shows all the misses too, not just the goals.

Dude are you blind?

It was a clear penality, his leg was hooked, which caused him to trip.

 

[Mt Heart Attack]

Uruguay shouldn't appeal shit. It's clear, especially with this image:

It does bother me a bit (and I'm sure I'm going to get absolutely blasted for this) this sort of... moral outrage. There are players fucking their friends' wives, players consciously making career-ending tackles to other players and all of sort of red-card repeat offenders and there wasn't any of these "ban this sick filth from LIFE" reactions as far as I remember.

What? I see those reactions all the time. About players like Pepe for instance

Also we don't really see players fucking their mates' wives on the pitch, unfortunately

 

[dallow_bg]

What? I see those reactions all the time. About players like Pepe for instance

Also we don't really see players fucking their mates' wives on the pitch, unfortunately

Yeah, that post confused me.
This is pretty normal when something so disgusting happens on the field and is so clearly visible to the public.

 

[Acorn]

This is still the greatest goal I have ever seen.

Yeah, it is a perfect example of Zizou's absolute mastery of technique and control. He had everything but pace, and he didn't even need pace because his mind was 5 yards ahead of the opposition anyway.

 

[Nilaul]

What? I see those reactions all the time. About players like Pepe for instance

Also we don't really see players fucking their mates' wives on the pitch, unfortunately

Surarez must be forgiven; definitely the effects of prolonged starvation. He couldn't resist that extra protein.

 

[Nerokis]

How is it someone's natural reaction to bite someone in the fuck shoulder.

What the fuck.

A part of him seems to love the attention his antics generate.

He is also notorious for blatant dives, but he still does it and seems to find it hilarious.

 

[Altazor]

What? I see those reactions all the time. About players like Pepe for instance

I haven't. I mean, there ARE reactions. I've seen things from "haha Pepe is at it again" ranging to "he deserves a red card, he always does this shit" but I haven't seen "HE SHOULD NEVER PLAY FOOTBALL AGAIN IN HIS LIFE"

Also we don't really see players fucking their mates' wives on the pitch, unfortunately

or fortunately

 

[darknil]

Last Appeareance of Mondragon before today, against England in WC 1998

 

[Rockyrock]

the worst part about the Suarez bite is it will completely cover the reason the match changed.

That straight red to Marchisio was mind boggling.

The Suarez bite was disgusting but didn't define the match like that red card did.

on another note: Cassano and insigne over Rossi, how'd that work out Prandelli?

 

[Uzzy]

As well they should be. While I hope they play their hearts out vs. Costa Rica, no shame in losing as long as they do play their best. I'm just fucking thrilled they got through this group after the endless parade of hate they get from Football Gaf and really a lot of the football community.

Guess what haters, Defensive play is a perfectly valid and viable strategy, especially for a team like Greece which just isn't gonna outplay any of the big teams on offense if it becomes a shootout. Our only chance is a solid defense + Counterattack, and we make the most of it.

The Euro 2004 win and this qualification prove that yes, it is a strategy that can work under certain circumstances, so get fucking over it cuz we aren't changing.

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Too bloody right. The 2004 triumph was a masterpiece of smart tactics, teamwork and excellent defensive play.

 

[Inspectah Deck]

Ivory Coast you damn giperjgrpgejrpg...............


Hopefully Costa rica gives greece that work.

 

[Navy Bean]

This is still the greatest goal I have ever seen.

This one???
http://youtu.be/E3BLrgvgHnE

Great goal, but nowhere near best I've seen. As a quick example, I thought Cahill's volley goal from this World Cup was better.

 

[silver.tongue]

GAF reactions to Surez bite are priceless... lol

 

[Massa]

the worst part about the Suarez bite is it will completely cover the reason the match changed.

That straight red to Marchisio was mind boggling.

The Suarez bite was disgusting but didn't define the match like that red card did.

on another note: Cassano and insigne over Rossi, how'd that work out Prandelli?

That straight red was totally deserved, it was an extremely dangerous play.

 

[Wazzy]

Zidane really was a talent. It's unfortunate he had to end on such a negative note.

 

[zruben]

the worst part about the Suarez bite is it will completely cover the reason the match changed.

That straight red to Marchisio was mind boggling.

The Suarez bite was disgusting but didn't define the match like that red card did.

on another note: Cassano and insigne over Rossi, how'd that work out Prandelli?

well, it wasn't as decisive, I agree... but those last 10 minutes would have been more fun/exciting if it was a 10v10 match.

 

[Broder Salsa]

A part of him seems to love the attention his antics generate.

He is also notorious for blatant dives, but he still does it and seems to find it hilarious.

You really think he does it for the attention? This shit causes him a lot of trouble, way more than it's worth, if he just wanted attention he could do it in so many other ways and get lots of it too. He's obviously just a bit mental.

As well they should be. While I hope they play their hearts out vs. Costa Rica, no shame in losing as long as they do play their best. I'm just fucking thrilled they got through this group after the endless parade of hate they get from Football Gaf and really a lot of the football community.

Guess what haters, Defensive play is a perfectly valid and viable strategy, especially for a team like Greece which just isn't gonna outplay any of the big teams on offense if it becomes a shootout. Our only chance is a solid defense + Counterattack, and we make the most of it.

The Euro 2004 win and this qualification prove that yes, it is a strategy that can work under certain circumstances, so get fucking over it cuz we aren't changing.

Now if only the US qualifies Thursday, both my teams are in. Dunno who I'd root for if it came down to a match between the two, but I would LOVE to be in that position, it would mean both teams did incredibly well lol.


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All the best wishes, I do love seeing Greece not give a fuck about what other people think.

 

[Salsa]

Zidane really was a talent. It's unfortunate he had to end on such a negative note.

eh I think no one gave a fuck soon enough. he's respected a lot

 

[AcademicSaucer]

hey, don't even begin to lump all of us together with that gang of morons.

sorry for that then, but I was kind of furious seing that people trample over the few security members that were there

 

[Kikujiro]

I haven't. I mean, there ARE reactions. I've seen things from "haha Pepe is at it again" ranging to "he deserves a red card, he always does this shit" but I haven't seen "HE SHOULD NEVER PLAY FOOTBALL AGAIN IN HIS LIFE"

Then you should look better, because it happens all the time. I mean you could just check a random youtube video about Pepe and all you'll see is "how is this guy still playing?".

 

[Broder Salsa]

the worst part about the Suarez bite is it will completely cover the reason the match changed.

That straight red to Marchisio was mind boggling.

The Suarez bite was disgusting but didn't define the match like that red card did.

on another note: Cassano and insigne over Rossi, how'd that work out Prandelli?

What was mind boggling about the red card to Marchisio was the stupidity of it. Was a red card any day.

What is his cleats doing up on that players knee and leg? The fuck is he attempting to do there?

 

[Acorn]

Zidane really was a talent. It's unfortunate he had to end on such a negative note.

I'm half Italian so I was supporting Italy but Zidane is my favourite player ever, one of the saddest things I've ever saw in football is the shot of one of the greatest walking past the world cup down the tunnel alone after being sent off.

 

[Salsa]

What was mind boggling about the red card to Marchisio was the stupidity of it. Was a red card any day.

What is his cleats doing up on that players knee and leg? The fuck is he attempting to do there?

ref less than a meter away

dude's head was in space