Anywhere's better than here - World Cup 2022 Thread

🏟 ❌ "There was a mass exodus at the 55th minute, the announcer said that there was 67,000 people in attendance, which is odd because the capacity is only 60,000."@MelissaReddy_ shares her experience from within the stadium during Qatar vs Ecuador pic.twitter.com/SKvqfY04mG

— Football Daily (@footballdaily) November 20, 2022

 

🚨 Official statement from the FA’s: pic.twitter.com/o6LIDyEWPE

— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) November 21, 2022

 

For a sold-out game that’s due to kick off in 25 minutes, the Khalifa International Stadium is very far from full. Ticket chaos outside. #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/NXrlCeIRbO

— Henry Winter (@henrywinter) November 21, 2022

 

Good on the England players for taking the knee before kickoff.

 

Jeez two fouls in the box and no pen lol.

 

Nice to see courage in their convictions with that pathetic statement.

 

Bellingham is some player. Great header, and set up their third. Generally lording it today but then again it's Iran.

 

I'm a bit surprised Iran haven't been better defensively.

England looking solid.

And Jude is adding another 20m to his price tag with this performance.

 

Oh Southgate, why?

Takes off 3 of his 4 attacking starters, keeping Kane on, the one he actually needs to protect more than the rest from injury and the one who's played more than anyone this season.

 

Edit: finally! Takes Kane off.

 

The two goals conceded definitely leave a stain on an otherwise good performance.

 

Iran gave England heaps of time on the ball. They will surely feel bitterly disappointed with themselves for that.

 

MUFC player watch:

Shaw played well, took corners etc went 90
Harry hit the post with a header, set up Saka's first, but I felt he was at fault for Iran's first goal, went off at 70 with what looked to be a concussion injury
Rashford came on at 70 and looked really sharp, scored a brilliant goal, and had a decisive pass in their 6th

 

This game is shit

 

De Jong can't compete physically with Senegal midfield. Might have a difficult time in the EPL. Maybe for the better we signed Casemiro instead.

 

We don't need him imo

 

USA have been good. Their fans have been great too

 

Matt Turner what a save.

 

Stupid penalty to give away

 

USA in big qualification trouble now. I can see England playing the B team against Wales after thrashing USA Friday and us going out on goal diff. Had to beat Wales.

The penalty call was correct, but holy shit that was some of the worst refereeing I've seen in a long time. There were at least 3 occasions where USA players got booked and Wales players didnt for identical challenges minutes apart from another.

 

Ladies and gentlemen, the most negative poster in the businesssssssss.

 

US dominated the first half but never looked dangerous to score a second and when that happens...

 

This tweet and their pathetic folding before FIFA shows me that everything they do RE: racism, equality, etc is a pantomime. It's all for show - there is zero substance behind it. It's all meaningless gestures. The kneels are toothless.

The fact none of the players are boycotting says the same thing. How strongly do you believe in something that you'll only do it when it's safe?

Absolutely embarrassing. No, not embarrassing - shameful. They should be ashamed.