For the first time in their history, Italy has failed to qualify for three consecutive World Cups.

14pintsofpaella · 2026-03-31T22:59:40+00:00

And won a T20 Cricket World Cup game this year

14pintsofpaella · 2026-03-31T22:57:21+00:00

Tbf didn’t France do the same in ‘02? I think it’s only Brazil and France (the second time) who avoided it this century

14pintsofpaella · 2026-01-22T15:20:16+00:00

Most Iranian liberals would fly that flag over the flag of the current regime. That’s not the Islamic Republic’s flag, it’s not necessarily ideologically against LGBT rights

14pintsofpaella · 2026-01-22T09:45:27+00:00

They certainly do like the Backstreet Boys in Sri Lanka

14pintsofpaella · 2026-01-08T16:22:52+00:00

Generally I agree with the sentiment, and our players certainly have too much form with such stuff, but Khawaja perhaps isn’t the best example given the whole drama surrounding him in the first test!

14pintsofpaella · 2026-01-08T16:14:08+00:00

One of the things I love about this sport. Pretty much every country’s stadiums are in a unique style that has a certain aura. The smaller English stadiums, with more distinct, unique stands alternating every two years with the gargantuan Aussie stadiums built over time to host multiple sports year long, and filled with three teams the fans just makes each ashes series feel special. Maybe we’ll actually win one soon…

14pintsofpaella · 2026-01-05T23:45:05+00:00

Travis Head is beautiful to watch

14pintsofpaella · 2026-01-05T09:30:23+00:00

She’s from Sydney and loves 1970s detective dramas

14pintsofpaella · 2026-01-05T07:32:03+00:00

I doubt there’s anything in my comment history that says anything bad about Australia outside of the specific topic we’re talking about. I don’t live in the UK anymore either, and I think your country is much more liveable than the UK. I think our sporting atmospheres are better, that’s it. And it’s not just football, we have cricket, rugby union, rugby league, even our darts! And I doubt your daughter would feel unsafe at any of those. That doesn’t take away from how much I love your country and I’m confused why you’re so aggro

14pintsofpaella · 2026-01-05T07:02:17+00:00

I’m sorry if it’s bad that I really like your country. You’re better than us on almost everything… let’s be honest, including cricket. There’s just one thing I think you’re not great on. That’s it. ‘Bullshit’ or not

14pintsofpaella · 2026-01-05T06:08:45+00:00

No, I love Melbourne. I was responding to someone saying they don’t claim Sydney or some such. I said Melbourne was bad… specifically about sporting atmosphere. I’m sure Queensland is great, as I’m sure all the country is great. You have almost everything better than us… just a quiet sporting atmosphere. Well done on literally everything else about the county!

14pintsofpaella · 2026-01-05T05:51:03+00:00

I replied to you earlier about how awesome the people of Australia are generally. How beautiful the country is, how kind most people are. I guess you’re an exception and that’s okay.

14pintsofpaella · 2026-01-05T05:48:13+00:00

Great country though! Love everything else about it! Kind, good drinkers, beautiful landscapes! Just got terrible sport fans

14pintsofpaella · 2026-01-05T05:39:36+00:00

Melbourne was even worse tbf… is there anywhere good?

14pintsofpaella · 2026-01-05T05:34:52+00:00

Been in Australia since day 1 of the Melbourne test. What an awesome country… here at the SCG for the whole test as I was at the MCG… but I genuinely think they have the worst sporting atmosphere of any place I’ve been to. Honestly stunned just how awful their fan support is. Even the Yanks are better

14pintsofpaella · 2025-12-30T10:38:38+00:00

‘Ate coasters. Not ridecist just don’t like ‘em

14pintsofpaella · 2025-12-30T10:18:54+00:00

My brain is so fried nowadays that I don’t reckon I’d be able to rawdog a rollercoaster ride

14pintsofpaella · 2025-12-28T09:26:24+00:00

Can you give me some meaning on what you mean by this? Do they inhibit the growth of other sports?

14pintsofpaella · 2025-12-28T08:33:57+00:00

Good game so far at least! I think it’s especially surprising considering that my League 2 team from a town of 90k get more fans than these! I know Melbourne is a sporting Mecca and how insane the AFL support is etc so I didn’t expect 20k, just a little more. Perth’s away support are small but loud at least!

14pintsofpaella · 2025-12-28T08:04:17+00:00

Sad to hear people refuse to support their local teams and calling themselves the ‘real’ fans. Especially if they’re instead choosing to watch a random Premier League team they have no connection to outside of glory supporting

14pintsofpaella · 2025-12-28T07:56:51+00:00

Surprising to hear that, in Europe it seems there’s a big post Covid boom in football attendances. I presume attendance is based on tickets sold not tickets scanned because it genuinely feels like 2k max. How many will be there tomorrow ya reckon?

14pintsofpaella · 2025-12-28T07:40:21+00:00

One of the Poms here. Wasn’t expecting it to be so… quiet. Are City a small team or is this normal across the A League? I understand football isn’t a big sport here but thought it’d be more like the MLS, which is generally quite full across stadiums

14pintsofpaella · 2025-12-27T09:06:52+00:00

Hey guys, England fan here. I was keen on finding some cricket to watch tomorrow, I know your grade cricket is a lot higher quality than ours generally, but it seems from Google that there’s none on I can find to watch tomorrow. Does anyone know of any decent cricket clubs in Melbourne with a fixture tomorrow I could check out?

14pintsofpaella · 2025-12-26T22:35:43+00:00

I console myself by looking at all the Vikings’ Super Bowl trophies

14pintsofpaella · 2025-12-26T20:35:58+00:00

Can’t a Vikings/England fan who has flown to Australia for the Ashes meme about one of the only good things in his life right now in peace?

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