World Cup 2022
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Word of advice for tomorrow.
Don't root for France.
They are a big reason this cup is being played in Qatar. Sarkozy sold their vote to the Qataris in exchange for a big aircraft order.
Don't root for France.
They are a big reason this cup is being played in Qatar. Sarkozy sold their vote to the Qataris in exchange for a big aircraft order.
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What a blast this game has been.
Doesn't hurt the Spanish Ted Unkel is refereeing it.
Doesn't hurt the Spanish Ted Unkel is refereeing it.
should have easily been 2 red cards already. craziness
I missed almost everything, but it's absurd that kicking the ball into the opposing bench was not a red.
exactly. at the very least a 2nd yellow.
Ah fook
Oh. My. God.
Here's the story from the Associated Press:
LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Grant Wahl, one of the most well-known soccer writers in the United States, died early Saturday while covering the World Cup match between Argentina and the Netherlands.
U.S. media seated near him said Wahl was stricken while in the media tribute at Lusail Iconic Stadium during extra time and could not be revived.
Wahl was covering his eighth World Cup. He wrote Monday that he had visited a hospital while in Qatar.
“My body finally broke down on me. Three weeks of little sleep, high stress and lots of work can do that to you,” Wahl wrote. “What had been a cold over the last 10 days turned into something more severe on the night of the USA-Netherlands game, and I could feel my upper chest take on a new level of pressure and discomfort. I didn’t have Covid (I test regularly here), but I went into the medical clinic at the main media center today, and they said I probably have bronchitis. They gave me a course of antibiotics and some heavy-duty cough syrup, and I’m already feeling a bit better just a few hours later. But still: No bueno.”
Wahl wrote that he had been among 82 journalists honored by FIFA and the international sports press association AIPS for attending eight or more World Cups.
A 1996 graduate of Princeton, Wahl worked for Sports Illustrated from 1996 to 2021, known primarily for his coverage of soccer and college basketball.
LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Grant Wahl, one of the most well-known soccer writers in the United States, died early Saturday while covering the World Cup match between Argentina and the Netherlands.
U.S. media seated near him said Wahl was stricken while in the media tribute at Lusail Iconic Stadium during extra time and could not be revived.
Wahl was covering his eighth World Cup. He wrote Monday that he had visited a hospital while in Qatar.
“My body finally broke down on me. Three weeks of little sleep, high stress and lots of work can do that to you,” Wahl wrote. “What had been a cold over the last 10 days turned into something more severe on the night of the USA-Netherlands game, and I could feel my upper chest take on a new level of pressure and discomfort. I didn’t have Covid (I test regularly here), but I went into the medical clinic at the main media center today, and they said I probably have bronchitis. They gave me a course of antibiotics and some heavy-duty cough syrup, and I’m already feeling a bit better just a few hours later. But still: No bueno.”
Wahl wrote that he had been among 82 journalists honored by FIFA and the international sports press association AIPS for attending eight or more World Cups.
A 1996 graduate of Princeton, Wahl worked for Sports Illustrated from 1996 to 2021, known primarily for his coverage of soccer and college basketball.
FYI we've been discussing this in the Qatar Shitshow thread if you want to check that out.
well deserved by morocco.
portugal were slow and predictable. morocco defended well and were free flowing and lightning quick on attack. a pleasure to watch. love their energy. they might upset whoever wins england v france....which is fine by me!
argentina v morocco final sounds good.
the ref in this england v france game is HORRIFIC. and france is shooting themselves in the foot.
portugal were slow and predictable. morocco defended well and were free flowing and lightning quick on attack. a pleasure to watch. love their energy. they might upset whoever wins england v france....which is fine by me!
argentina v morocco final sounds good.
the ref in this england v france game is HORRIFIC. and france is shooting themselves in the foot.
