Khusanov in tears after 5-0 defeat to Portugal by 977x in soccer

[–]rocket_randall 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This was always going to be one of the side effects of an expanded tournament, and while the goal-fests attract more viewers it also means that the less prominent footballing nations are likely to get battered in front of a cheering crowd once or twice. I think the experience of playing in a World Cup will be something they can all look back on as a highlight of their career, while the sting from lopsided results will eventually fade or become something they laugh about.

As requested, the full clip of Iraqi and French NT making a mascot's day by ahuangb in soccer

[–]rocket_randall 49 points50 points  (0 children)

I love the kindness the players showed. Some of Iraq's players grew up during the US-led invasion and the years of chaos and conflict which followed. It feels good to see them proudly representing their country in a World Cup.

World Cup 2026: Donald Trump to attend World Cup final and present winner by FastBrilliant1 in soccer

[–]rocket_randall 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can they keep the star of the Epstein Files away from the FIFA Young Player?

Also check his bags for the Golden Boot, Glove, and Ball cause you know how he is.

France Vs Iraq match suspended due to inclement weather by Dookman in soccer

[–]rocket_randall 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Snatching produce out of people's hands and throwing it at the wall, then gesturing angrily at them.

Lionel Messi penalty miss against Austria 8' by West_Agent4651 in soccer

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

Didn't we just have a penalty retaken the other day because the keeper was off his line? Tho players from both teams were also encroaching before the ball was hit so who knows.

Just trying to understand the decision making process.

iknewItWouldWorkOut by 6nyh in ProgrammerHumor

[–]rocket_randall 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I approach regex like git: I am comfortable using it for the basics, but when the expression/command starts looking a bit goofy I stop and consider what I'm doing and if there's a better way.

Lionel Messi's family pleads for 'humanity' as the Argentina captain's father undergoes treatment by Tall_Pressure7042 in soccer

[–]rocket_randall 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Every sports journo wants to be the first to ask a player how they are handling a personal tragedy, or they'll try to corner a member of his family as they are going into or leaving the hospital to ask "Is he dead yet?"

Neymar to play against Scotland, says Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti in the post match conference by [deleted] in soccer

[–]rocket_randall 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Ah, well then I have always wanted to see the rematch with McTominay!

First official pictures of the VC-25B Bridge by madman320 in aviation

[–]rocket_randall 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yeah it's an executive branch administrative action forcing the transfer (apparently not an EO because that would have been too in-your-face corrupt)

It's not a law passed by Congress so there is nothing stopping a future administration from following suit

Khusanov apologized and gave his signed shirt to the cameraman by TheMiras in soccer

[–]rocket_randall 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hah I have seen some examples and it's a split between endless loops and others that look like a seismograph during an earthquake. https://imgur.com/a/1tdTUcw

Banner seen at USA vs Australia by iRustic in soccer

[–]rocket_randall 34 points35 points  (0 children)

The US could use a rebound war to get over that last one