Showing posts with label FIFA World Cup 2022. Show all posts
Showing posts with label FIFA World Cup 2022. Show all posts

December 19, 2022

Argentina FIFA World Cup 2022 Champions

Have we witnessed the best soccer game of all time? I think we may have. Argentina looked to have the game sewn up, they were in total control and putting on a master class. Then, France found a way back with Mbappe scoring twice to tie the game up at fulltime. Then in extra time, both teams scored with Mbappe getting a hat trick when he scored from the spot in the 118th minute.

Then to penalties. I hate this, I believe it cheapens the game. They really need to sort it out, perhaps going to golden point and just continuing to play until one of the teams scores. 

The entire world is now happy Argentina's captain, Lionel Messi finally received a winners medal. I'm glad Argentina can now party for the next four years and maybe try to go back-to-back. 

Score: Argentina 3 - 3 France (penalties 4-2)

[Side note: we didn't need to see so many picture of that little weasel the President of France, Macron. Broadcasters - stop that.]

December 16, 2022

World Cup Final 2022

Argentina vs France in the final of the World Cup 2022. I'm looking forward to it, and may the best team win. However, a gripe of mine is that the media are framing this as Mbappe vs Messi. I wish they'd cut that out, there are two fine teams involved and it isn't just about those two. And all I ask is, please don't let the referees decide the outcome.

December 12, 2022

Qatar 2022: Best World Cup Ever?

Thank you Qatar, for putting on an excellent tournament. The jealousy is tangible (see attached link), but all these critics can go and shove their heads in a bucket full of water. This must go down as the best world cup event ever.

There have been several boil overs, upsets, and an African team through to the semi-finals for the first time. Things have gone off without a hitch. And what about alcohol? Who needs it, get over yourselves all you drunks. I'm glad Qatar changed position and banned the sale of beer at stadiums. 

And regarding deaths during construction; the time to bring this up was back then, during construction. Now is not the time to be raising the issue. Personally, I'm amazed they built the entire infrastructure so quickly and so well. Good job, Qatar.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/sportsnews/article-11517297/FIFA-locked-legal-disputes-Qatari-authorities.html