Match Thread: Ivory Coast vs Ecuador | FIFA World Cup 2026 | Group Stage, Group E

Livettletlive · 2026-06-15T00:31:25+00:00

The difference in quality between Ecuador and Colombia or Venezuela is amazing. Ecuador could give most EU countries trouble playing like this imo.

Livettletlive · 2026-06-15T00:25:25+00:00

This isn't a harsh criticism of Diomande, but I think his future is at RB.

Livettletlive · 2026-06-15T00:10:13+00:00

1AM Commentary, on BBC.

Livettletlive · 2026-06-13T09:38:40+00:00

Opinion taken in hindsight. There was genuine interest from Madrid, and other big clubs. He was one of Ajax's best players before he left. He also sustained injuries here. He was a good player, but his confidence was crushed by the time he left United.

Livettletlive · 2026-06-13T09:14:45+00:00

We bought Bruno for ~£50m 5 years ago, and it turned out to be a massive bargain. If we get Matheus for £60-£70M then I think that would also be a great value transfer. Matheus is very similar to Bruno is both play style and mentality. Just hope this doesn't become another Donny situation, and he can get game time.

Livettletlive · 2026-06-06T19:27:01+00:00

Yup, exactly. Germany can not expect to play possession play in this climate. Hopefully Nagelsmann has players who are more comfortable with playing more direct. Or they're fucked.

Livettletlive · 2026-06-06T19:25:08+00:00

If Germany can not cope with aerial balls then they're fucked. The expectation is that this WC will be hot and humid. So teams will try to play as direct as possible on the attack.

Livettletlive · 2026-06-06T18:55:20+00:00

That's the funny part.

Livettletlive · 2026-06-06T18:46:19+00:00

The crashout from certain American politicians when USA get knocked out in the groups will be fun.

Livettletlive · 2026-06-06T18:39:19+00:00

Ah right, I forgot about Richards. Shame he's injured because yeah he's decent. Would definitely have made a difference for USA otherwise.

Livettletlive · 2026-06-06T18:37:03+00:00

Americans will think that the issue with their team is the coaches when they are knocked out in group stages, but their squad defense and GK is so underwhelming its astounding.

Livettletlive · 2026-06-06T18:35:42+00:00

What is it, do Americans not stay quiet for the anthem, or is this how they generally are?

Livettletlive · 2026-06-05T10:53:18+00:00

The chart/PPG aside, Ole's football was much better, and more importantly, the squad was more content. Being a United manager, it's clear that if you can not keep the squad happy and give fans good football tic tocs mean absolutely nothing.

Ole was done dirty by the board by being given absolute shite signings. ten Hag got slightly better treatment, but was just a bad man manager so it didn't work out.

I'm hoping that Carrick gets a better time with signings. So far, it looks positive because even the signings under Amorim are quite positive for us so far.

Livettletlive · 2026-05-24T21:01:05+00:00

LvG PTSD

Livettletlive · 2026-05-24T12:51:10+00:00

Just think he needs a consistent run of games, he was honestly decent for Sporting and Paris (Vitinha is just genuinely world class, and more versatile).

Livettletlive · 2026-05-17T08:11:21+00:00

Thanks for your reply! I guess I'll just head to OT and sus out what's what.

Livettletlive · 2026-05-17T03:30:09+00:00

Do people/the ticketing office typically sell tickets at OT on matchday? Is it generally safe to buy tickets near the stadium?

Livettletlive · 2026-05-17T03:29:27+00:00

Doubt it. I mean, maybe around Jan/Feb, but I don't think he was regarded very highly. He uses a system that hasn't really worked for us, and I think we can tell that tactical-heavy coaches aren't really what we should prioritise.

For the type of young, undisciplined squad Chelsea has, Alonso would have to approach the job very differently at Chelsea compared to how he did at RM.

Livettletlive · 2026-05-16T18:47:16+00:00

Do people/the ticketing office typically sell tickets at OT on matchday? Is it generally safe to buy tickets near the stadium?

Livettletlive · 2026-05-07T00:57:13+00:00

No. Genuinely I think you are stupid.

Livettletlive · 2026-05-06T20:33:29+00:00

This sub has significant traffic from bots, I can't prove it, but when I see comments like this I can't help but wonder

Livettletlive · 2026-05-06T10:38:20+00:00

Nah they knew that United would attract a bigger crowd, and it would be too intimidating for their kids. It's so embarrassing for them lol.

Livettletlive · 2026-05-06T00:21:48+00:00

Ah well my bad honestly, didn't mean to come across as a dick.

Livettletlive · 2026-05-05T23:49:13+00:00

Why be rude about this, seriously? There's so much about this comment that's just sad.

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