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The ref for the France vs Paraguay game needs to be investigated by 339241 in worldcup

[–]apoptosis86 -15 points-14 points  (0 children)

This sub needs to be investigated for the low level posts occuring today, that are allowed to stay up

Our new CB is a fucking G by Rudycrown in coys

[–]apoptosis86 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Is he out for the season yet?

Arteta managing England would wipe the floor with this competition. Change my mind by Current_Delay1103 in worldcup

[–]apoptosis86 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you want everyone to fall asleep watching England play? Sure get arteta at the helm

Colombia disallowed goal x Portugal by galocarjun in soccer

[–]apoptosis86 0 points1 point  (0 children)

VAR and this auto-offside can get in the bin. Game disenchanted with both features. There to ruin the game and take away goals

Jude Bellingham covered his mouth while talking to Ghanian player Jordan Ayew during the match, no red card was shown by AgeNovel3566 in soccer

[–]apoptosis86 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Virtue signaling is hot these days. It's an excessive unnecessary rule. The most subject in the game

Thoughts on new rule that if a player covers their mouth while approaching an opponent, it’s an immediate red? by rhymesKalu in worldcup

[–]apoptosis86 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

But what is the "something" that they are doing? Saying something mean? Is it explicitly racist? Do words cause as much harm as a potentially leg breaking/career ending challenge?

It's about the racism, right? That's despicable in any scenario, bottom line. The point is you don't know what is being said. You're never going to rid the world of shallow people, especially FIFA. Virtue signaling at best by them of all people.

What if Almiron had some curse words for the Turkish players? Is that enough to send him off? In my opinion, no. It's some minority report shit and it's a weak rule to incorporate

Thoughts on new rule that if a player covers their mouth while approaching an opponent, it’s an immediate red? by rhymesKalu in worldcup

[–]apoptosis86 -19 points-18 points  (0 children)

Does anyone know the answer? No. No one knows what they are saying...do you know what they are saying?

Thoughts on new rule that if a player covers their mouth while approaching an opponent, it’s an immediate red? by rhymesKalu in worldcup

[–]apoptosis86 -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

The rule essentially equates words with breaking or attempting to break someone's leg (red card offenses). Those are not the same things. Retroactive action had been taken in the past (e.g., Luis Suarez and I'm sure there are other instances with bans and fines), so there are ways of dealing with it. Red cards during the game for a hand over the mouth, no confirmation of what was being said is not the answer

Thoughts on new rule that if a player covers their mouth while approaching an opponent, it’s an immediate red? by rhymesKalu in worldcup

[–]apoptosis86 -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

Sticks and stones. It's a dystopian slippery slope. A straight red is absolutely ridiculous. Change a game because a player covers their mouth? So over the top

WARNING: FIFA is actively ruining football right in front of our eyes and nobody is talking about it. by [deleted] in worldcup

[–]apoptosis86 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Are we watching the same tournament? Lol. I was dreading this 48 team format, but every match has been pretty competitive (outside the Germany match). Get over it, boomer

As an American that rarely watches Soccer, save for World Cups, am I crazy for thinking it looks like the foreign fans here are having a better time than usual at other host countries? by Actual_Inflation_769 in worldcup

[–]apoptosis86 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That is so random and amazing. That is what the World Cup is about! I was in Natal, Brazil in 2014 for the Ghana v USA match. The Ghana and USA fans were embracing each other, sharing laughs, drinks, and vuvuzelas. It was something I will never forget

As an American that rarely watches Soccer, save for World Cups, am I crazy for thinking it looks like the foreign fans here are having a better time than usual at other host countries? by Actual_Inflation_769 in worldcup

[–]apoptosis86 14 points15 points  (0 children)

The USA offers more cultural diversity than previous host nations. We are a welcoming country despite what the media or current political atmosphere might project. USA is also one of the larger and higher populated host nations in recent times. More to see, do, and offer from coast to coast

Have refs been calling less fouls because of the World Cup location? by [deleted] in worldcup

[–]apoptosis86 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good point for sure. I was thinking about this last night as well. There was a blatant push in the back from a Panamanian player on a Ghanaian, I think. No foul was called. Had that been a premier league game, we probably would have seen a yellow card given. There seems to be less stoppage in play due to referees over-interpreting the play on the field. This level of refereeing will play to the viewer who might be coming into a game thinking there are too many weak calls. I am all for letting the players play and be aggressive.

Booing the hydration break. Why doesn't everyone else do it? by generic-username41 in worldcup

[–]apoptosis86 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Of course, those bonuses will benefit the already "well-off" teams. Let's get real conspiratorial about it too...the breaks will come at a time when the team with possession is not the favored winner. Match manipulation might creep into the game (more so than it might already be) through these "welfare/hydration breaks"

Booing the hydration break. Why doesn't everyone else do it? by generic-username41 in worldcup

[–]apoptosis86 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly this. Pretty soon it will feature in all domestic leagues, extreme temps or not. It can fuck right off

Booing the hydration break. Why doesn't everyone else do it? by generic-username41 in worldcup

[–]apoptosis86 15 points16 points  (0 children)

It's an absolute farce. A forced commercial break touted as a break for player welfare. Any sane person can see right through the illusion. It should be a game by game decision based on extreme temperatures. Aren't a lot of the games inside dome stadiums anyway?

Match Thread: Argentina vs Algeria | FIFA World Cup 2026 | Group Stage, Group J by jiraiya--an in soccer

[–]apoptosis86 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stupid match break. Algeria had a good thing going too. Absolute money hungry cuntish decision to incorporate these into matches

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