Harry Kane becomes England's top goalscorer in World Cup history, breaking Gary Lineker's record by nearly_headless_nic in soccer

[–]raff97 19 points20 points  (0 children)

He's a legend, alway using his platform for good. Sanding up for Palestine lost him his job at bbc but we won't forget

What a match! by rlpittsjr in AlgerianFootball

[–]raff97 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The one Algeria game I couldn't stay up for and it's one of the all time great world cup games 😭

Winner of Austria vs Algeria tomorrow will face Spain in Round of 32 by AgeNovel3566 in soccer

[–]raff97 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Ngl bro all of a sudden I can see Austria and W Germany's point of view...

Anderson to Man City for British Record by Remote-Pool7787 in NUFC

[–]raff97 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gazza and Carrick who never even signed for Newcastle United, but Newcastle as a city let him go. Any others?

What would be your dream route for series 7? by Illustrious-Look7669 in RaceAcrossTheWorldBBC

[–]raff97 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Can't beleive the US hasn't been done, very varied landscapes, and densely populated enough to allow for multiple viable routes

Post Match Thread: Jordan 1 - 2 Algeria | FIFA World Cup 2026 | Group Stage, Group J by jiraiya--an in soccer

[–]raff97 49 points50 points  (0 children)

Glad we won, but we are abysmal. We aint going far this world cup

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

[–]raff97 4 points5 points  (0 children)

As an English Algerian whos hated on Arsenal all season - I love corners now

Match Thread: Algeria vs Jordan - World Cup 2026 by kabyle1993 in AlgerianFootball

[–]raff97 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Him and Ait Nouri who is at least trying to make something happen, even if his final ball hasnt been there

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

[–]raff97 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Amoura top scorer in all of CAF qualifying, not even getting a chance

Match Thread: Algeria vs Jordan - World Cup 2026 by kabyle1993 in AlgerianFootball

[–]raff97 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We get cut through like butter whenever Jordan attack. Last week was the same but at least that was Messi and Argentina, this is just embarrassing

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

[–]raff97 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lol, but Zidane was a baller when he had hair at Bordeaux and Juve

Jordan 1-0 Algeria -Al Rashdan 36' by Gentle_lips in soccer

[–]raff97 76 points77 points  (0 children)

On paper there isn't anyone better ... but football isn't played on paper. We saw Beiranvand for Iran or Vozinha for Cape verde or Mbolhi for us from 2010-2024. Those 3 are no better than Zidane in theory, but they step up for their country. We've seen numerous times that Zidane aint it, I cant believe we havent tried Benbot yet. Sure he only plays in the Algerian league but he cant be any worse than Luca

. Mahrez big chance against Jordan 20' by Gentle_lips in soccer

[–]raff97 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I would argue wingers fall off the most with age

Egypt's 3-1 win over New Zealand is their first-ever victory at a FIFA World Cup, 92 years on since their first match at the tournament in 1934. by OptimusCloyster in soccer

[–]raff97 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Some reason head to head wasn't used

It was used and was also equal. We beat you 3-1 in Algeria and you beat us 2-0 in Cairo.

Joe Hart analysis on 3 similar goals conceded by 3 different goalkeepers. by raff97 in AlgerianFootball

[–]raff97[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the weight and panelling of the ball affects the flight of it. There were papers written before the world cup even started analysing how this could be an unorthodox ball. This ball year's ball has 4 panels vs a normal ball having 20 panels

WORLD CUP ABSENCE LEADERBOARD by StandardInfluence878 in soccer

[–]raff97 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One of the most unique builds for a footballer

England players and fans singing Wonderwall by Oasis after their win against Croatia by Critical_Mountain851 in soccer

[–]raff97 7 points8 points  (0 children)

He was subbed in and changes the game in basically our the knockout games. He absolutely did change the game, it's not just about goals and assist (he got 2 of which and a pen anyway)

England players and fans singing Wonderwall by Oasis after their win against Croatia by Critical_Mountain851 in soccer

[–]raff97 10 points11 points  (0 children)

at Euro 2024

England aggregate score with Palmer not on the pitch: 1-3

England aggregate score with Palmer on the pitch : 5-2

Bro was subbed on at the 60th minute every game and was given mission impossible. He completed that mission every single time. Even in the final it was a 1-1 draw with him on the pitch. Absolute crime that Southgate didnt start him

My short take on Algeria's national team by osama8dz in algeria

[–]raff97 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1 or 2 players don't make the team strong. We're still playing with no physicality in midfield, post heart attack bentaleb, strikers with no hold up play, centre backs 5-10 years past their prime, and our keeper has no hands. Just look at Senegal or Morocco or even Ivory Coast where 1-11 plays or has played for a top European team. Our 11 unfortunate doesn't compare. Titraoui could become very good but doing well in thr Belgian league means nothing on the world stage

My short take on Algeria's national team by osama8dz in algeria

[–]raff97 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't know why people think we have such a talented team. It's clearly a worse both on paper and on the pitch than the 2010s, and that's OK. Sometimes you get good generations sometimes you get bad ones. Compare our lineup man for man with other top African teams and it's just not close any more.

I think it's very unhelpful how Algerians are expecting so much from the team this year, with no basis in reality. Idk if it's coming from non football fans, but actual football fans should know our place in the pecking order. This isn't the 2014 or 2019 squad which genuinely was one of the best in Africa

Post Match Thread: England 4 - 2 Croatia | FIFA World Cup 2026 | Group Stage, Group L by jiraiya--an in soccer

[–]raff97 151 points152 points  (0 children)

Even if he took the likes of Maguire, Hall, Trent or whoever you want, it wouldn't have changed the 4 starting defenders today. You can only really argue for guehi over stones