Hmm. So that’s Russia, Suarez’s lot, and Iran so far. At what point can we don a pantsuit and use the term “deplorables”
Day 2: Portugal v Spain, Morocco v Iran and Egypt v Uruguay
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In their second and third matches, mind.I had high hopes but they were dashed. And to top it a shitty OG decides it.
I predicted 9/11 for Spain. Cant believe Hierro starts Nacho on RB. Odriozola deserves a chance. Hierro is playing it too safe. I thoight Thiago was ahead of Koke but it's a decent choice.
De Gea
Nacho - Pique - Ramos - Alba
Busquets - Koke
Silva - Isco - Iniesta
Costa
For Portugal I got 10/11. I was thinking between Fernandes and Joao Mario but decided to put Mario in lol.
Patricio
Cedric - Pepe - Fonte - Guerreiro
Moutinho - Carvalho - Fernandes
Silva - Ronaldo - Guedes
Absolutely stunning lineup from both teams. Can't wait.
De Gea
Nacho - Pique - Ramos - Alba
Busquets - Koke
Silva - Isco - Iniesta
Costa
For Portugal I got 10/11. I was thinking between Fernandes and Joao Mario but decided to put Mario in lol.
Patricio
Cedric - Pepe - Fonte - Guerreiro
Moutinho - Carvalho - Fernandes
Silva - Ronaldo - Guedes
Absolutely stunning lineup from both teams. Can't wait.
My fear is that own goal confirms our crossing belief that good things can happen when you hit the first man with a cross
My fear is that own goal confirms our crossing belief that good things can happen when you hit the first man with a cross
If Portugal loses I hope was because the Sporting players (patricio, bruno and william)
Only one of them is Arab.
A poor Portugal side against a Spanish side in upheaval. I honestly can't guess what will happen.
Only one is Arabian. All are Arab.
Ah yes I’m wrong in that sense. Just feel I know a lot of morrocans who are definitely different than someone’s from Saudi Arabia and don’t associate too much with gulf nations. I see the point about Arab nations though
Makes sense
Take a guess.
What's with these Arab/Arabian discussions ?
Yep. 'Arabia' is a geographical location, ie. the peninsula.
'Arab' is a religo-ethnic-linguistic classification.
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Yeah I just reacted due to how many people mix say morrocans with gulf states as “middle eastern” etc
Wouldnt say Portugal are a poor side, they have a better group of players then they did at the Euros with Guedes and Bernardo Silva as starters now, and Ronaldo still hammers in goals all the time. Plus they are current European champions.
So how many of their games have you watched then to make such broad brush statement. Go Iran!
Now I want nachos
Depends if Salah will be fit enough.
People not sure if you are Arab or not
So how many of their games have you watched then to make such broad brush statement. Go Iran!
Guess I'll be favoring DDG and Spain. Herrera didn't even come close to their WC squad did he?
I didn’t want Iran to win but he commentators made a good point. These players just wanna play good football and what their nation does isn’t their fault right. They suffer so many sanctions and can’t even play friendlies.
For seconds I doubted it myself seeing these discussions.People not sure if you are Arab or not
Isn't Arabic the official language of all those countries?
English is official language of May countries too
but I was wrong about saying they’re not all ArabTbh, apart from their CB's, Portugal's XI doesn't look too shabby.
Cristano vs Spain?......I thought it was Portugal vs Spain
Immediately searched for white text. I'm an expert in Caf so don't try.
Thanks for adding this. These are the really important points that some folks miss. They essentially try to compare these teams’ style of play against European sides. Totally unwarranted. Nike just pulled out of providing boots to Iran’s team ffs!
Some quality there, on the paper
Betting one hundred million pounds wasn't that good of an idea, it seems.
Doesn't he play for Madrid?
Yes, that is why I'm laughing. He got the wrong Nacho.