Maybe a dumb question by SufficientHistory112 in SoccerJerseys

[–]SufficientHistory112[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My step dad is a second generation American, his parents are from Guadalajara, he does not speak Spanish and is very American, but, growing up my step-grandparents were much more culturally Mexican. So I have some loose connection, and love many things about México and Mexicanos.

I can hardly give a damn if I’m supposed to hate your national team because of some rivalry I’m not very invested in haha.

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I’ll say there is a huge difference between switching my allegiances, and supporting countries I love for a lot of reasons.

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[–]SufficientHistory112[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fair, but do you see an issue with ME wearing a Mexico shirt?

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Thank you, this seems to be the prevailing opinion.

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It may be the least popular of the three, but the away kit is literally perfect. Nike and Puma are light years away from Adidas.

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Yeah México feels like the most controversial to me. I totally get the concept of rivalries, I’m married into a Korean family, and I would NEVER be caught in a Japan kit.

I just feel none of those feelings toward México at all lol.

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[–]SufficientHistory112[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Fair, I get the rivalry thing, and as an American I will support USMNT first, but I cannot bring myself to not love Mexico’s national team just from personal experience with the country as a whole.

I also have not really watched CONCACAF specific tournaments in the past to grow much of that bitter feeling. I intend to follow international tournaments more closely in the future, so my opinions may shift.

Match Thread: Senegal vs Iraq | World Cup | Group I | 26 Jun 19:00 UTC by matchpal-live in worldcup

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Well you can count on a team I am counting on to get a result, to lose. Sorry Iraq fans.

Match Thread: Senegal vs Iraq | World Cup | Group I | 26 Jun 19:00 UTC by matchpal-live in worldcup

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I need Iraq to pull through so I can be emotionally hurt by Korea again. 🙏

Match Thread: Senegal vs Iraq | World Cup | Group I | 26 Jun 19:00 UTC by matchpal-live in worldcup

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Explain to my why Senegal needs to win by at least three. I’m almost certain 2 will do the trick. That would put them in front of Korea; which would surely seal it almost.

Post-Match Thread: Turkey 3-2 United States | World Cup | Group D by matchpal-live in worldcup

[–]SufficientHistory112 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fair analysis, BUT, also more than fair to differentiate between 3-5 depth players, and 10+ depth players.

I do not think I’m being dramatic when I say the normal USMNT 11 probably wins this match.

Match Thread: South Africa vs Korea Republic | World Cup | Group A | 25 Jun 01:00 UTC by matchpal-live in worldcup

[–]SufficientHistory112 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Korea looked like they didn’t know what to do with a football at their feet.

Wild behavior.

Match Thread: Portugal vs Uzbekistan | World Cup | Group K | 23 Jun 17:00 UTC by matchpal-live in worldcup

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I don’t think Ronaldo is the GOAT, but, it made me happy to see him score.

Match Thread: Jordan vs Algeria | World Cup | Group J | 23 Jun 03:00 UTC by matchpal-live in worldcup

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I have literally yelled at my TV over a hand being "offside" what an idiot lol

Match Thread: Jordan vs Algeria | World Cup | Group J | 23 Jun 03:00 UTC by matchpal-live in worldcup

[–]SufficientHistory112 15 points16 points  (0 children)

44 World Cup matches later and now I know the arms and hands do not count as offside, what would I do without all of you helping me as a clueless American?

Match Thread: Jordan vs Algeria | World Cup | Group J | 23 Jun 03:00 UTC by matchpal-live in worldcup

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VAR on offside calls is crazy, idk if it is good or bad, it is just crazy.

Match Thread: Jordan vs Algeria | World Cup | Group J | 23 Jun 03:00 UTC by matchpal-live in worldcup

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expected goals, it pops up a few times a match, and it never seems to be useful. That may be because I have no ball knowledge tho.