I dont think any player in history ever score more than 2 or 3 direct freekicks in major tournament and Messi already has 5 including in WC. He shouldnt be under preasure to even proof his FK ability. ADM did have an assist and also directly involved in built up of Mac's goal. I think ADM will score against Australia.
Interesting WC Winner 1978 Argentina - missed a penalty in the 3rd Game WC winner 1986 Argentina - missed a penalty in the 3rd Game 2022 Argentina missed a penalty in the 3rd Game
I’ve always had a soft spot for Belgium. If there was ever a team that had not won a World Cup, it would’ve been them(Of course, not on our expense). But sheesh, they came to Qatar with no motivation.
Oh I’m definitely not suggesting Messi needs to score a FK. I just feel he has many more magical moments in store for us this WC & would not at all be surprised if he did. And yeah, good call on Di Maria already with an assist. I guess I should also add that a nice assist from De Paul is bound to happen as well.
I liked Belgium too but they are just too old and fighting amongst each other now. Golden generation squandered.
Not surprisingly, Japan ruined its chances for qualifying. Spain and Germany both score around the same time.
“Winning the Euros is more (of an accomplishment) than winning the World Cup. Except for Brazil, the best are here” - Thomas Meunier, eliminated in a group shared with Canada and Morrocco
So, a bit of amusing story. I went to go get food after the match yesterday. And I go in, and I see the match report is going on, and me and the owner begin talking about the tournament a bit and some guy who was getting his food chimed in. I was telling them the likes of Enzo, Julian and Pala came up around the same time together at River. This guy says “You know, Palacios, his brother plays for LAFC?” I was like really? That’s news to me. He gets his food and leaves and I google Palacios LAFC and this came up…. Spoiler (Move your mouse to the spoiler area to reveal the content) Show Spoiler Hide Spoiler I got a good laugh.Everybody becomes an expert during the tournament.
If everything stays like this Japan still just needs to equalize and they're through on head to head tiebreaker. Tall order though
Dude, if Japan win, and CR both win, Spain and Germany are both out. Holy cow. Wowow it is happening Man, CR’s defense… 2-2
Pretty much. I mentioned this after our loss. You are not world champs after the first match. Everybody disregarded us and crowned Spain champions.