World Cup Qualifying - 2018 Russia

[Seven]

https://twitter.com/x/status/904062952839446528

Pretty much exactly how I feel

 

[mgarbowski]

I'm going to miss the second half for a family event, but I hope Villa comes in and scores 2x.

 

[Joseph Bianco]

Those villa chants were awesome

 

[Victors87]

Villa Chants are awesome

 

[Joseph Bianco]

Now I hope villa scores, fuck it

 

[Seven]

Those villa chants were awesome

Especially since it's at the Bernabeu, and Villa has played for Real's two biggest rivals.

Don't care that it was only for a few minutes, awesome to see Villa back

 

[Tom in Fairfield CT]

I don’t know if I can handle both my national teams losing back to back

Sounds weird to have two national teams

 

[Mario]

What is it with the Italians on this forum and hating Icardi. He's one of the best poachers in the world. Is he that bad for Argentina?

the guy is god awful if you've actually watched him play. inside the box hes excellent, but useless for 89 minutes.

 

[ferrarinycfc]

Im an inter fan and I think Icardi is great.

A lot of people hate him because he took his argentine team mates girl. Thats why he wasnt being picked for Argentina.

As for Italy, they were embarrassing. Playoffs for them, but Ventura isn't a good coach and theyll probably struggle to get through that stage as well.

 

[Fake Jew]

the guy is god awful if you've actually watched him play. inside the box hes excellent, but useless for 89 minutes.

Are you trying to say he's a poacher?

 

[sundance]

A lot of people hate him because he took his argentine team mates girl.

Are you trying to say he's a poacher?

 

[Fake Jew]

Goddamnit.

 

[Midas Mulligan]

Based on what I've seen of Giovinco, I think its absurd he hasn't been called up. But on the other hand, I won't pretend like I know Serie A all that well, so I can't jump 100% into that.

But, I absolutely disagree that its hard to make an argument to not have Giovinco on there. Sure, maybe he doesn't make it. But not able to make an argument for it???? Thats quite a stretch.

Again, I don't know Serie A all that well, but what I do know is two of their attacking players called up have barely seen time this year. Pellegrini has all of 6' in 2 matches and Bernardeschi has 18' in 2 matches.

But to further Gotham Gator point, Ventura isn't selecting Giovinco, not because of his performances or skill, but because he is playing in MLS...

Giampiero Ventura believes "he plays in a league that doesn't count for much."

http://www.espnfc.com/major-league-...co-because-mls-doesnt-count-giampiero-ventura

Serie A is the most overrated by its own fans league in the world. It's unquestionable. The only shits who can suffer watching are the people whose granddaddies told them it was a good league because it hasn't been an actual top league for the last 2 decades.

Those of us who have reason to be objective turn it off whenever we "give it another chance". Because it's always the same bullshit. Most boring damn thing I've ever seen in my life.

 

[Midas Mulligan]

Sounds weird to have two national teams

He doesn't. He's an Italy fan.

 

[Midas Mulligan]

Im an inter fan and I think Icardi is great.

A lot of people hate him because he took his argentine team mates girl. Thats why he wasnt being picked for Argentina.

As for Italy, they were embarrassing. Playoffs for them, but Ventura isn't a good coach and theyll probably struggle to get through that stage as well.

In fairness to the people who hate him, well, I can't think of anyone who doesn't hate him, so who cares. But he is a total piece of shit.

Great player. No doubt. But utterly horrible human being, on a level rarely seen by an athlete. He makes Harkes seem like a good guy.

 

[ferrarinycfc]

In fairness to the people who hate him, well, I can't think of anyone who doesn't hate him, so who cares. But he is a total piece of shit.

Great player. No doubt. But utterly horrible human being, on a level rarely seen by an athlete. He makes Harkes seem like a good guy.

Oh i agree.

However as long as he keeps scoring for inter.................

 

[ferrarinycfc]

Serie A is the most overrated by its own fans league in the world. It's unquestionable. The only shits who can suffer watching are the people whose granddaddies told them it was a good league because it hasn't been for the 2 decades.

Those of who have reason to be objective turn it off whenever we "give it another chance". Because it's always the same bullshit. Most boring damn thing I've ever seen in my life.

Italians by and large will not do anything more than they have to, that's why Serie A is so tactical. Boring to most, but Italians don't really care.

As a long life Inter fan, its very frustrating to see the way Serie A is run though.

 

[Midas Mulligan]

Italians by and large will not do anything more than they have to, that's why Serie A is so tactical. Boring to most, but Italians don't really care.

As a long life Inter fan, its very frustrating to see the way Serie A is run though.

And in fairness to you, you're the best Serie A fan I've ever come across.

 

[CatNYC]

I actually had someone else tell me that (re: Brazil) at this bar. But I was adamant that he was wrong.

I can understand that given how Brazil struggled in the last World Cup, Copa America and Copa American Centenario. But they were the first team to earn qualification. (I'm not counting Russia since they automatically qualified as host nation.)

 

[Joseph Bianco]

Italians by and large will not do anything more than they have to, that's why Serie A is so tactical. Boring to most, but Italians don't really care.

As a long life Inter fan, its very frustrating to see the way Serie A is run though.

I don’t get how it’s over rated though. Acting like Juve doesn’t make it to champions league finals. And napoli got knocked out after putting up a good fight against the champions.