Spain crushing Costa Rica. I was expecting a low scoring affair. Guess I was wrong
Day 4: Morocco vs Croatia | Germany vs Japan | Spain vs Costa Rica | Belgium vs Canada
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik and Imran hold a long overdue conversation about United's awful league form with 1 win in 7. They discuss a disappointing draw at Bournemouth, a not so disappointing draw against Liverpool and a crushing defeat at Chelsea - Is time nearly over for Erik Ten Hag?
Then in a special second half of the pod, Nik welcomes Natalie ( https://twitter.com/natalie_17) to discuss the fortunes of Manchester United Women as they booked a place in the FA Cup Final after a historic first ever win vs. Chelsea.
So in the figures that you shared someone like Rashford, Saka or Kane were valued at 0?I don't see how that's relevant though. Transfer values are independent of the estimated market value on the site.
The answer is no, not necessarily. I don't think I ever had an absolutist framing like this. Anyway, it's more likely that the more expensive is better. And the bigger the sample is (I started with teams, for example - 26 players), the more likely.
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Pedri over Gavi, right?I rate one higher that's why
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Good chance we see Nico Williams and fati in the 2nd half then?
Spain hammering them without breaking a sweat. Please god it's too soon to have another dominant Spain team...
Spain hammering them without breaking a sweat. Please god it's too soon to have another dominant Spain team...
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This always had the feeling of being one of the least competitive games in this World Cup.
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They did.Klose was never world-class for his club. Germany never had world class strikers no? It was always about their team chemistry and system. Now they don't have that anymore.
Karla Heinz Rummenige and Jurgen Klinsmann, if both played today Germany would have won.
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The way Spain control games they are always going to have a good chance at winning the whole thing. Surprised not many people are mentioning them as potential winners.
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This is done.
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Yeah Pedri definitely above Gavi. Gavi looks good but also one of those "seen plenty like him". Pedri is Xavi reborn.Pedri over Gavi, right?
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Yes SirPedri over Gavi, right?
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I put money on Spain to score more than 3. now I'm sorry I didn't chose 5 or 6.
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Bit of England game vibes. One team looks good and one team looks really bad. Does the good team look so good because the other team is so bad or is the bad team looking so bad because the other team is good?
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brave call.This is done.
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I truly hate these late offside calls, players waste energy for nothing
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Biscuits looks great at CB.
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I find this Spain team far more entertaining to watch than the great ones from a decade ago. Obviously not on that level quality wise, but they're much more aggressive and dynamic with the ball.
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Going to have to unleash McTominay against those two in the Europa League
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This World Cup has had a good mix of results.Spain crushing Costa Rica. I was expecting a low scoring affair. Guess I was wrong
Saying that CR look like one of the worst teams along with Iran and Qatar.
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Spain, not making the same mistake as Germany.
Killing the game when they should, just like France did yesterday.
Killing the game when they should, just like France did yesterday.
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They were 1-0 teams then. These look hungry for more goals.I find this Spain team far more entertaining to watch than the great ones from a decade ago. Obviously not on that level quality wise, but they're much more aggressive and dynamic with the ball.
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Spain was the best team in the Euros. They dominated Italy in the semis, Morata just missed a million easy chances.The way Spain control games they are always going to have a good chance at winning the whole thing. Surprised not many people are mentioning them as potential winners.
Most people discount Spain because Spain lacks a goalscorer. However, if they can chip in across the field, Spain is the best footballing side in the world.
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I'm with you on this. Against any team in the competition I'd still back them to have 65-70% possession. That almost always makes you favorites in my book.The way Spain control games they are always going to have a good chance at winning the whole thing. Surprised not many people are mentioning them as potential winners.
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Costa Rica looking like the contender for the worst side of the tournament so far. Even Iran looked more threatening.
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If I was Paddy Power I'd pay out on this now.brave call.
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Wow Spain playing some fine football here. Luis Enrique is a very good manager.
And that midfield, can't believe they all play for Barca. Why do they even need FDJ?
And that midfield, can't believe they all play for Barca. Why do they even need FDJ?
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Your taking away merit from Spain, we don't know how bad is Costa Rica until the group stage is finished.This World Cup has had a good mix of results.
Saying that CR look like one of the worst teams along with Iran and Qatar.
Germany was trashing Japan earlier, before Japan scored the equalizer Germany wasted many chances that could have killed the game like Spain did now, if they did most people would have said "Japan is the worst team on the tournament so far".
Scoring your chances is the difference between trashing a lesser opponent and letting an lesser opponent make a comeback.
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Busquets is brilliant when they are in control of games but if the intensity gets higher, he becomes a ghostWow Spain playing some fine football here. Luis Enrique is a very good manager.
And that midfield, can't believe they all play for Barca. Why do they even need FDJ?
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Most one sided game of the tournament so far. To the part it’s bloody demoralising for Costa Rica.
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The tournament? Football in general although maybe club football could be said to have changed dramatically in the last 30-40 years.Yeah, I think when the only viable winners from outside of Europe are two nations in South America, one who hasn’t won it since 1986, it’s fair to say that Europe dominates this tournament. Especially when 81% of the last four world cup semi finalists have been European, with only 40% of the teams in the tournament being European.
What I'm disputing isn't Europe's status but the talk of an era of dominance as if it were something happening the last 15 years. For some time one of Argentina or Brazil managed to alternate in mixing it up, which was a remarkable exception to the rule.
They were never afforded the luxury Italy has of going Win-Groupx2-DNQx2 without it affecting "European dominance"
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What could the Costa Rica tell them at half time ?
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Fair enough, he's been class today. But still, does FDJ rotate with him? I feel like they are different midfielders, and that FDJ instead of Busquets makes that midfield too weak.Busquets is brilliant when they are in control of games but if the intensity gets higher, he becomes a ghost
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Spain are looking very good indeed.
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Spain are working together as a team, keeping shape, knowing how they want to play, pretty good stuff. I hope Enrique makes a couple of changes here, get the bench some minutes and keep people fresh.
If Spain beats Japan it puts
Spain 7
Germany 4
Costa Rica 3
Japan 3
even if Spain beats Germany (Germany with 3) Spain could end up with 9 and as long as Germany puts a bunch of goals against Costa Rica they would be second
If germany beats Costa Rica, draws against Spain and Japan loses against Costa Rica.I wouldn't put it past Germany to turn it around, but tough ask for Germany and Spain to both make it. Either all 3 of Spain/Germany/Japan to end of 6 points, or they have to hope for a Costa Rica result vs Japan (no idea how those 2 compare to each other). Goal difference is the tie breakerTweet
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If Spain beats Japan it puts
Spain 7
Germany 4
Costa Rica 3
Japan 3
even if Spain beats Germany (Germany with 3) Spain could end up with 9 and as long as Germany puts a bunch of goals against Costa Rica they would be second
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Busquets isn't getting any younger.Wow Spain playing some fine football here. Luis Enrique is a very good manager.
And that midfield, can't believe they all play for Barca. Why do they even need FDJ?
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The last paragraph is key when it comes to comparing the 2 continents. It never made any sense to me cause of all the many differencesThe tournament? Football in general although maybe club football could be said to have changed dramatically in the last 30-40 years.
What I'm disputing isn't Europe's status but the talk of an era of dominance as if it were something happening the last 15 years. For some time one of Argentina or Brazil managed to alternate in mixing it up, which was a remarkable exception to the rule.
They were never afforded the luxury Italy has of going Win-Groupx2-DNQx2 without it affecting "European dominance"
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Oops?What could the Costa Rica tell them at half time ?
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He doesn't rotate at all for many Barca fans. Busquets has been overplayedFair enough, he's been class today. But still, does FDJ rotate with him? I feel like they are different midfielders, and that FDJ instead of Busquets makes that midfield too weak.
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Klinsmann before that though, and Voller.Klose was never world-class for his club. Germany never had world class strikers no? It was always about their team chemistry and system. Now they don't have that anymore.
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That's how I see it with Gavi. Definitely good, but not on the same level. Pedri just oozes class and makes it all look so effortless.Yeah Pedri definitely above Gavi. Gavi looks good but also one of those "seen plenty like him". Pedri is Xavi reborn.
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Japan showed some heart and glimpses of attacking threat. Costa Rica have shown absolutely nothing so far, they could turn it around second half but from what I've seen so far that's highly unlikely.Your taking away merit from Spain, we don't know how bad is Costa Rica until the group stage is finished.
Germany was trashing Japan earlier, before Japan scored the equalizer Germany wasted many chances that could have killed the game like Spain did now, if they did most people would have said "Japan is the worst team on the tournament so far".
Scoring your chances is the difference between trashing a lesser opponent and letting and lesser opponent make a comeback.