WC 2018 Group B: Spain Portugal Iran Morocco

as a Moroccan , i am embarassed enough , no more heartbreaking , i will be satisfied with AFrican cup hosting !

 

Never say never.

Although it was 80 years ago,

They did "shot themselves on the foot" for 1938, after they politically anexed Austria to the german empire, to include almost half of Austria's team players into their squad, to afterwards getting eliminated after the first match of that WC, by the Swiss team....

 

As soon as FIFA decided that the Morocco-Spain-Portugal bid could not go forward on a tecnicallity the M/C/U bid was a certainty

 

Blast from the past, comment of the day!

 

All the bid winners were corrupt no need to feel embarassed. Which country was going to win against M/C/U after it is being held in Rússia this year.

 

BEin Sport (Qatar) hás exclusive rights in Middle East-Africa so no transmission in Saudi Arábia due to the blockade. He Will have to use VPNs or Fox Sports by satelite.

 

Canada is celebrating already. Its all over the news here and everyone is sharing posts on social media about it.

 

Fernando Hierro.
1 year of experience as a coach.
Real Oviedo (Spanish Second Division).
Winning percentage: 39.53

I still believe that Spain will win this group, but what a ********ing joke from the Spanish Federation... Things were already bad when Lopetegui signed with Real Madrid. And they were able to make things 10x worse by firing the man and replacing him with an intern.

 

Canada was only going to win on a joint bid, they get 10 games, from a Portuguese perspetive it is good for the fans if we make it, but remember Brasil...many in the Portugal boards Will be happy, and I hope Portugal Play there and they get tickets.

 

I don't think that's necessarily the case, but I can see your point. I think it really depends on the coach and the circumstances. I know for instance that Rehhagel's approach was typically authoritative. When he was coach at Bayern, his approach ultimately clashed with key players and that led to his dismissal on the eve of their 1996 UEFA cup triumph.

 

Is it true that Lopetegui left (or was fired ) with the physiotherapists and fitness trainers that were taking care of the players ?

 

As a Portugal fan, I am not happy with this firing because the excuses will always be there is Portugal some how win. Hell, it will be there if Iran or Morocco win too. For me personally, this has taken some of the wind from the sails on this match on Friday. Obviously, I will be going nuts and be nervous about the match but now all the talk will be about this. If Spain wins, everyone will be like well the rallied behind each other but if they lose it will be because the Spanish national team fired their coach 2 days before the WC....

In the end, I want Portugal and their opponents to be at 100% and dont want to hear the excuses. Won't happen now though.

Not cool.

 

So the majority of the european football powerhouses and Brazil voted for us.

 

"Vivemos tempos estranhos, não me lembro duma atitude tão absurda dum treinador. Com possibilidade real de ganhar o Mundial, põe em causa toda a carreira para no próximo ano estar despedido do Real. Este ambicioso idiota é a versão treinador do outro presidente, mestres em dar tiros no pé"

 

We (Albania) voted for you as well. Not saying we are a powerhouse but we did out job at least.

 

You're right. Was it that colonel Alzheimer?
He should be thinking it was the vote for the dinner. And his stomach wouldn't stand more than a Harira.

 

Danke

 

Well brazil France and two teams that didn't qualify for world cup voted for u

 

Met a bunch of Iranians so far down Nevsky Avenue.

Ran into Moroccans too we chanted vs each other. All good fun. Both sides got accosted by Russian drunks at the bars though!

We are getting along just fine. Lets see if it stays that way in the fanzone tomorrow or the game Friday!

 

Goodluck and have fun!

 

Less than 48 hours to go

 

I just saw a report saying Queiroz is worried about the injury to Taremi and he will not make it for the Morocco match. I hope this is not true as it would be a major blow.
http://tamasha.com/v/nWl5l

 

Another report suggesting Taremi will miss the Morocco match:

http://iransportspress.com/iran-striker-mehdi-taremi-likely-to-miss-morocco-match/
Iran Striker Mehdi Taremi Likely to Miss Morocco Match