Kaizero

Penalty shootout wins will trump most of that like As I just mentioned, there's three keepers that arguably had a better shootout performance. Two of which advanced. Subasic in general has perhaps been one of the better goalkeepers in this tournament, if not the best so far.

Again, name a better performance. It's not fucking hard, apparently. There must be so much competition... Better performance in general - or best save? If performance in general, there's tons. Pickford had so little to do in the match, man Name them then. Jesus. Goalkeepers. Has to be spelled out. There's literally too many to mention. Pickford made one amazing "save". There were only four shots at goal from Colombia over the entire 120 minutes. How that turns into "goalkeeping performance of the tournament" is beyond me. Schmeichel, Akinfeev and Subasic did better as penalty stoppers as well. If I need to name one performance, then Subasic vs Iceland, for instance had some great keeper moments.

Again, name a better performance. It's not fucking hard, apparently. There must be so much competition... Better performance in general - or best save? If performance in general, there's tons. Pickford had so little to do in the match, man

Best keeper cos of one brilliant save? He's barely had anything else to do yet Literally save of the tournament and amazing save for the penalty. Nowt. If it wasn't going in I'd not class it as save of the tournament tbh. Fine. Kid did nowt. Then he can be 2nd best keeper after Schmeicel for losing a shootout then? That works I guess. What did he save if the ball wasn't going in? I'll be honest, the replays I've seen are not clear. From what I've seen he tips it onto the outside of the post. If that's wrong then fine but he showed remarkable speed and agility to even get to it. Better than anything else I've in the tournament. Also as stated the technique from the Colombian was fucking nuts and it didn't go in so then I guess he deserves no credit either. Come on man. Name a better keeping performance. Go on. If it was going in it was the save of the tournament so far. I'm just saying it wouldn't be, by definition, if it wasn't going in no matter if he reached it or not. In short, I'm being a pedantic cunt 'cause I'm bored.

Translated tweet is great: "Contract | A ✍ company that officially hires a French central player, Johan Cappy, next to the English Crystal Club, in a two-season contract, and the player will wear the 7th ? shirt."

The button though. What is the point of that To make it look better, for one. Are you joking? It ruins the kit imo. They've done it on Man City's home kit this season and it completely ruins the kit. Just put a longer collar with more buttons in or just don't have any at all. Horrid Not a fan of the NUFC 1996 grandad collar I assume? In hindsight, I worded that awfully. "Longer collar with more buttons" ffs. It was the "longer collar" that put me off tbh I don't mind buttons, be it one or two or three - as long as they're done well. And I think the Monaco one was done well, just different tastes there between you and I

The button though. What is the point of that To make it look better, for one. Are you joking? It ruins the kit imo. They've done it on Man City's home kit this season and it completely ruins the kit. Just put a longer collar with more buttons in or just don't have any at all. Horrid

Best keeper cos of one brilliant save? He's barely had anything else to do yet Literally save of the tournament and amazing save for the penalty. Nowt. If it wasn't going in I'd not class it as save of the tournament tbh. Fine. Kid did nowt. Then he can be 2nd best keeper after Schmeicel for losing a shootout then? That works I guess. What did he save if the ball wasn't going in?

Best keeper cos of one brilliant save? He's barely had anything else to do yet Literally save of the tournament and amazing save for the penalty. Nowt. If it wasn't going in I'd not class it as save of the tournament tbh.

The button though. What is the point of that To make it look better, for one.

If it wasn't for the shit sponsor on the Hertha shirt I'd have nabbed one.

Very defensive indeed. Never been that big of a fan of the Italian sides.

Shoes. Boots. Cleats.

Never played FM, I take it? Not using weekly wages for football players make me rage.

Yep. Horrid behaviour from the audience, who paid to be there instead of watching the match.

Shoes.

To simplify the concept even more: Guy represents Brand A. During official representation of Brand A, guy wears equipment displaying Brand B. In pretty much all rep deals that’s not allowed. You’d not be allowed to show up in Adidas to an official event where you’re meant to represent Nike. You’d not be allowed to use a Microsoft Surface to run your presentation from at an apple Keynote. It shouldn’t be allowed in International football to showcase another nation on your equipment when you’re representing another, no matter the reasoning. That’s the fucking point I’m making. (Whilst the examples above would have it in a work contract, you are effictively employed by your FA when representing your nation and your FA follows FIFA rules and restrictions. I’m saying I think FIFA should put it in their rules regarding equipment that you can’t brandish other nations flags/logos on your shit when representing a nation.) With that, I’m out of this discussion - to the certain joy of tons of people

It does once you fucking stop thinking it’s a political comparison. It’s the «brand» of a competing entity being displayed on the uniform of the «brand» you are representing. The comparison is a general statement regarding what I am disliking, not a statement about the reason for why Shaqiri put it there in the first place. The comparison doesn’t work if I was saying displaying a PSG logo or an Adidas logo was a political statement. But that’s bonkers, and not at all what i’m trying to say. Once more, with feeling: - I don’t want players with multiple nationalities to do something like Shaquri did, be it for pride, political reasons or due to being dumb. - I realize Shaqiri put the flag there for political readons. I do dislike that. However, that’s not the general argument I’m making. I’m saying it shouldn’t be allowed in general, be it for dumb reasons, pride or political reasons. - The comparison I made was to examplify the idiocy of someone doing what Shaqiri did if it was done in a different setting, to show why my argument is valid. That he did it for political reasons does not change the fact it’s dumb. The comparison is intended to showcase the dumbness of it by showing the same scenario in a non-political setting, hence showing why it shouldn’t be allowed - for dumbness, pride or political reasons.

It's literally not. It's wearing the "logo" of a competing club/nation whilst representing another, because you claim affinity towards them. You could even bring it into the world of business, with someone employed at Nike wearing some Adidas gear as well as his Nike gear on official business because they quite like Adidas. If you're actively representing something, you're representing that. Show respect. Of course, the political statement is nowhere near the same. But again, that's not at all what I'm fucking arguing. Jesus christ. I just don't want players put other flags on their fucking shit when they're representing another country. HBA having a PSG badge on his socks is kind of different... this is political, so your anology is daft. There is no comparison sorry. I do agree mind, players shouldn’t bring politics into sport, especially when they don’t tend to practice what they preach outside of it. Out of interest where do you stand on players praying to Allah or God before, during or after a match? The comparison is perfect, man I am not arguing a political side, I am arguing against blending "brands" when you're officially representing one "brand", so for my argument it works. You're applying it to a different argument - a political one, where it does not work (or at least not as well). You changing the application of the analogy doesn't make it not work for its original purpose. They can be as religious as they want. Again, my argument isn't political. I understand Shaqiri put it there as a political statement (a shit one at that), but I'm not arguing against the politicalness of it - even though I do disagree with bringing politics like that into the World Cup - I am arguing against the general idea of players putting another nations flag on their equipment when they're officially representing another nation. It shouldn't be allowed because it's downright stupid, no matter if it's a political reason or just because they appreciate their other nationality. If you've elected to represent a certain nation, when you're representing that nation you should leave your other nation / its politics at home. When you're not officially representing that nation, do whatever the fuck you want. Fly whatever flag you want in your house. Do interviews about the politics of your other nation. Buy condoms with your other nations flag on and fuck girls from the nation you represent on the field. Who the fuck cares. Just don't fucking mix and match when on official business. It’s not like, if it was a brand aye, but it’s not, it’s a political statement so again it’s a daft comparison. I do agree with a lot of what you’re saying mind, I just don’t see why you would compare this to a random French player wearing socks displaying the badge of his club. Anyway... Because I’m arguing against the concept of this possibly becoming a normal thing now many players have dual nationalities. Hence the comparison works for what I’m arguing.

Never been so disappointed in fireworks my entire life. Had been so hyped up, and in the end the shit fireworks you can buy for a tenner for new year’s over here were miles better.

I was celebrating the 4th of July in LA last year. It was shit. The fireworks were shit. The drinks were shit. The bro-people were shit. Dear god the entire fucking day was shit, and traffic was somehow worse than normal.

Threw himsel to the ground without being touched - twice. Horrid attempts, Neymar would be proud

Hate the way you use the language. Think about it makes us feel, the way Americans ruin our language. I’m with the Yanks on this one. We learned British English in school over here, but my god, American English is just so much simpler and better. English 2.0

If Maguire wasn’t such a cheating cunt you guys would have been angels compared to Colombia last night. As he was a cunt though, you guys were only like, normal compared to Colombia.

That's a terrible fucking song, nostalgia and jingoism be damned. You're where Bowie is from and that's what you made and repeat. Fucking Howay Sweden. I’m not even English and that song makes me want to join a massive sing-a-long. It’s great.