pete Posted December 7, 2022 Share Posted December 7, 2022 Both great places. I'm showing off as I've been to both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted December 7, 2022 Author Share Posted December 7, 2022 19 minutes ago, ngakonui grass said: I would be happier at Brighton. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloke Posted December 7, 2022 Share Posted December 7, 2022 Speaking of beaches and football, a few years ago we spent a week in Portugal and visited a few beaches. The beach In Albufeira was most impressive. It was packed with locals playing volleyball with a football heading it over the net rather than using hands and they were very impressive with some points lasting for long periods. Also heaps of beach football. Little wonder they are so good at the game. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete Posted December 7, 2022 Share Posted December 7, 2022 2 minutes ago, Bloke said: Speaking of beaches and football, a few years ago we spent a week in Portugal and visited a few beaches. The beach In Albufeira was most impressive. It was packed with locals playing volleyball with a football heading it over the net rather than using hands and they were very impressive with some points lasting for long periods. Also heaps of beach football. Little wonder they are so good at the game. Same at Copacabana. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted December 7, 2022 Author Share Posted December 7, 2022 13 minutes ago, Bloke said: Speaking of beaches and football, a few years ago we spent a week in Portugal and visited a few beaches. The beach In Albufeira was most impressive. It was packed with locals playing volleyball with a football heading it over the net rather than using hands and they were very impressive with some points lasting for long periods. Also heaps of beach football. Little wonder they are so good at the game. And why we, and Aus, will never rise above making a final 32 or 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloke Posted December 7, 2022 Share Posted December 7, 2022 Well, there is over 200 nations that enter the World Cup and many top-rated nations miss qualifying for the final 32 i.e. Italy for the last two World Cups. There were some in The Aussie media saying that making the last 16 was the greatest moment in Aussie sport. In 2010 we were unbeaten but did not qualify beyond the group stage and won the Supreme Halberg award. However, there was some sheep shagger supporter from down south who got quite upset as he was under some illusion that Rugby Worldwide was a bigger sport. Of course, if you put it in world terms Rugby is Dannevirke and Football is New York Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted December 7, 2022 Author Share Posted December 7, 2022 17 minutes ago, Bloke said: Well, there is over 200 nations that enter the World Cup and many top-rated nations miss qualifying for the final 32 i.e. Italy for the last two World Cups. There were some in The Aussie media saying that making the last 16 was the greatest moment in Aussie sport. In 2010 we were unbeaten but did not qualify beyond the group stage and won the Supreme Halberg award. However, there was some sheep shagger supporter from down south who got quite upset as he was under some illusion that Rugby Worldwide was a bigger sport. Of course, if you put it in world terms Rugby is Dannevirke and Football is New York Yes quite true. When I was in America, sport in places outside of America barely existed in the press. There were also some in the Aussie media saying they could just possibly make the semi finals, if they squinted and everyone held their breath enough What you say, is another reason why football will never get big here. Making the final 16 out of 200 nations, whoopee, so what. When we go to the Olympics, a truly worldwide event, making the final is good, but we hail our winners of medals, gold ones preferably. Cyclists, rowers, athletes etc etc. We can never ever achieve that in football, occasionally qualifying is our lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globederby19 Posted December 7, 2022 Share Posted December 7, 2022 3 hours ago, Hesi said: Why, a walk along Copacabana Beach can be a life changing experience Yeah until the kids from the favela up on the hill behind decide to descend in droves and pilfer all the unsuspecting beachgoers of their goods in a wave of unstoppable stealing. And don't fight back as a knife will be your lot. I have family from Sao Paulo , and the story's are harrowing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted December 8, 2022 Author Share Posted December 8, 2022 Down to the serious stuff Croatia vs Brazil Netherlands vs Argentina A South America semi and should be the highlight of the tournament. Surprisingly Brazil and Argentina have met only 4 times at the WC, never at a quarter, semi or final. Netherlands never have and destined never to Portugal vs Morocco England vs France Much to many people's surprise, they gelled without Ronaldo I've got some English blood, so better go for the Poms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustPlodded Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 10 hours ago, Hesi said: I've got some English blood, so better go for the Poms With a memory that stretches back to 1966..... I won't be going the poms 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted December 8, 2022 Author Share Posted December 8, 2022 40 minutes ago, JustPlodded said: With a memory that stretches back to 1966..... I won't be going the poms 🙂 Didn't they win that year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globederby19 Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 He He , once again the twinkletoes of world soccer stumble. Very poor penalty taking by Brasil, but give it to Croatia they are a good team , tenacious and already a runner up in a Cup final.. Sensational football to watch. And my heart is with Argentina to go and win it for Messi the (goat) , winning a first Cup since 1986 . The poms haven't got a prayer against France (imho), and Morrocco should give Portugal a hurry up,and make for a great game, from what I have seen. The goalkeeping has been outstanding at this world cup, and Im sure some from the lesser teams have been earmarked by talent scouts. The Ghana goalkeeper was mercurial if you watch some of the replays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustPlodded Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 On 12/9/2022 at 8:48 AM, Hesi said: Didn't they win that year Yes, and that would be the about the last major title they have ever won. I use only a few sports basic betting rules only: Don’t bet on NZ cricket after a big win. Don’t bet on the Warriors after a big win ( not used much 🤭 ) Don’t bet on Women’s Tennis. Don’t bet on England in a major tournament. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brown fox Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 Thought France would have done much better against England and I had them down to win the cup.Not so sure now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globederby19 Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 2 hours ago, brown fox said: Thought France would have done much better against England and I had them down to win the cup.Not so sure now Have to agree there. Once again the big name misses a penalty, after slotting the first one easily. Im sticking with Argentina now, but Morocco look dangerous. Who knows after some of the upsets we have seen at this tournament. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brown fox Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 Hopefully not Morroco.Hate seeing the poor devils after the game on their hands and knees looking for their contact lenses🤣 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted December 11, 2022 Author Share Posted December 11, 2022 Looking that way now, that Argentina will take it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 2 hours ago, brown fox said: Thought France would have done much better against England and I had them down to win the cup.Not so sure now keep the faith, Foxy One. MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve P Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 People must have been watching different games to me, France / England the best 2 teams in it by a furlong. France wins it now in a canter. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globederby19 Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, Steve P said: France / England the best 2 teams in it Are you English, oh thats right Brighton. Oh ,well as one rugby player so succinctly put it.,"four more years", lol or another 56 yrs . France /Argentina Final. GO THE ARGIES, with some MESSI magic. Edited December 11, 2022 by Globederby19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 Just now, Globederby19 said: Are you English, oh thats right Brighton. Oh ,well as one rugby player so succinctly put it.,"four more years", lol or another 56 yrs . France /Argentina Final. GO THE ARGIES. I'm the Brighton man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globederby19 Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 Just now, pete said: I'm the Brighton man. Yep, squarck squarck. Seagull. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 44 minutes ago, Globederby19 said: Yep, squarck squarck. Seagull. I'm good at dropping shit on people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globederby19 Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 Seriously though, I think France will see off Morocco and Argentina will see off Croatia. What made me laugh was seeing prima donna crying down the tunnel after Portugal lost. Two to Three million a week , and never making a WC Final and never scoring in a knockout game . The most over hyped player I have ever witnessed. Messi would deserve a WC win and go out as the GOAT. The best player I have ever seen since the late 1950,s when I started watching and listening. Go the Argies. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mardigras Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 I don't really care who wins, but have always been a Croatia fan. So I'll go Croatia - Morocco final. That would be awesome rather than boring France/Argentina. I've been to all four countries and whilst a big fan of the country, Argentina, in football, I'd prefer the lesser options. From a place to visit, France would probably rank the bottom of the four for me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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