World Cup 2026

[obelisk]

At least the ref is enjoying himself. 

[Midfield_General]

7 minutes ago, Baird of the land said:

Red carding for a slap isn't much different to red cards for hair pulling

He didn’t slap him though, he vaguely and briefly pulled his pulled his shoulder/ neck with no force at all. 

You’d see that incident ten times a game in a Tyro u-14s match and they’d all just get on with it. 

Edited 1 hour ago by Midfield_General

[Osvaldorama]

Bbbboooooooooooooo

[AlexLaw76]

Are the commentators and pundits really going to lie down the mic/camera...

"that was a treat from the Azteca"

No, it was an awful spectacle and anything but a 'treat'

[John Boy Saint]

1 minute ago, AlexLaw76 said:

Are the commentators and pundits really going to lie down the mic/camera...

"that was a treat from the Azteca"

No, it was an awful spectacle and anything but a 'treat'

Think that was a more personal treat to be in the Azteca than the actual game 

[Stripey McStripe Shirt]

14 minutes ago, Baird of the land said:

guessing there's going to be lots of red cards in this tournament

also s.africa not making a great case for the expansion of the tournament

South Africa are one of the teams that likely would have qualified in a smaller tournament. Just wait til Uzbekistan and Curacao....

[obelisk]

I'd have been shocked to witness that standard of play and refereeing on the local park this Sunday.

[Baird of the land]

10 minutes ago, Midfield_General said:

He didn’t slap him though, he vaguely and briefly pulled his pulled his shoulder/ neck with no force at all. 

You’d see that incident ten times a game in a Tyro u-14s match and they’d all just get on with it. 

On the replay its clear his hand slaps his face. I don't think it should be a red but modern's games view of violent conduct is so low i can see why they've given the decision.

[Patrick Bateman]

What the fuck have I just watched on ITV? The USA / Canada discussion. I want to gouge my eyes out.