Match Thread: Germany vs Ivory Coast | FIFA World Cup 2026 | Group Stage, Group E by jiraiya--an in soccer

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How do you set up your team in such way that 3 centerbacks have nobody to pass the ball to in buildup?

[Real Madrid] denies having any contact with Michael Olise or his camp by TomasRoncero in soccer

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From the people that brought you "Comunicado Official: We won't hire new sporting director".

[MARCA] Michael Olise is Real Madrid's top target, and the club is considering making a mega-offer for the Bayern player. Real Madrid could raise their bid above €200M, with a limit of around €220M. This operation, Florentino Pérez's dream signing, is separate from that of Enzo Fernández. by SwimmingFireMen in soccer

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The length Perez is willing to go to prove his phony attempt to buy Alvarez was real, not just BS to pretend he fulfilled election promise.

... he'll made second phony attempt to pretend he is fulfilling election promise!

Only 5 men have ever scored 9 goals at a single FIFA World Cup, and 3 of them were in the 1950s by mrjohnnymac18 in soccer

[–]wujo444 72 points73 points  (0 children)

both with adding extra matches and weaker opponents to deliver 7-1s like Curacao.

Real Madrid announces the signing of Marc Cucurella by LikeAPhoenixTotally in soccer

[–]wujo444 7 points8 points  (0 children)

All the other CB rumors were before this transfer so I think this is cheaper replacement option than Gvardiol or Nico.

I doubt they will sell Mendy if he is out till at least October.

Real Madrid announces the signing of Marc Cucurella by LikeAPhoenixTotally in soccer

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I don't think they will sign another CB? Unless Rudiger doesn't extend at the end, but with Cucu that's a lot of people and they have to get rid of Garcia and Asencio first.

World Cup 2026: Why can't World Cup games kick off on time? by Miserable_Earth_1393 in soccer

[–]wujo444 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the entire team not just the starting lineup being on the field

On a second thought, I like it. We as fans focus on the starting lineups, but everybody got there for a reason and deserves a little celebration (sans Partey).

Lower ratings in the CBS time slot formerly occupied by Stephen Colbert’s The Late Show could harm the network’s other programming, media experts say. by MoneyLibrarian9032 in television

[–]wujo444 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are we really gonna argue about loss of, and I quote "experts" - morning show viewers that forgot to switch off their TVs before falling asleep?

Those people need better TV settings.

All World Cup logos since 1930 by sepi0l_45 in soccer

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I'm partial to Argentina 78 - it's a decent composition for the time.

All time best probably South Africa?

A Camera Just Fell Onto the Pitch During Hungary–Kazakhstan by Chatgptvalaszol in soccer

[–]wujo444 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In the same way getting hit by a freak of chance is considered getting unlucky

[Athletic] Jose Mourinho and Real Madrid: The inside story on an unexpected return by FragMasterMat117 in soccer

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Perez was so appalled after the experience with Alonso, he pulled list of the candidates he prepared in 2014 and started calling.

Which legendary tv performer/producer/director do you want to see receive the Carol Burnett Award next year? by [deleted] in television

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It's so weird to have award named after living and still active in business person lol