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    World Cup 2026: Mexico, USA and Canada

    BTW, I have found my views on this tournament confusing and, indeed, have found the whole tournament confusing overall as there have been amazing moments and plenty of absurd, ridiculous ones. The important people - the players and coaches - have all contributed to a great World Cup in pure...
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    World Cup 2026: Mexico, USA and Canada

    France were my firm favourites. I thought the Dutch could be a sneaker side. I thought Spain would be final 4 but no more. I was not expecting England to get beyond the QFs once I saw the squad. The sheer amount of football already in the bodies of players key to Tuchel's squad worried me. For...
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    World Cup 2026: Mexico, USA and Canada

    (@the risk of upsetting @revelis further)... I think you're right and I think there's a massive missing piece. The Premier League has become all about strength and speed first. Set-pieces. That sort of thing. And I suppose it's clear that somewhere along the line, Tuchel decided to go...
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    Sick sick world what is wrong with people

    AND perps of a disgusting sub-culture which sucks in vulnerable intel-types...
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    World Cup 2026: Mexico, USA and Canada

    ...I was actually stunned by the post-match behavior of Paredes. On another note, I was glad that Fernandez was sent-off. I'd say quite possibly a game too late, but there we go! And well done Spain. I readily admit they were in a pack of teams I thought might beat my pick for winners, France...
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    Transfer thread

    He got dropped for the national team because he doesn't fit the required speed and physicality standards. Nothing to do with abilities.
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    World Cup 2026: Mexico, USA and Canada

    Of course someone should've been telling them that. I personally think I know who that person is. Stones is experienced but not a leader. I will not make any assumptions of what was said beyond what I saw, so with regards of Kane I have no clue, other than to say if you are going 5-4-1, Kane is...
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    World Cup 2026: Mexico, USA and Canada

    They didn't sub Tagliafico until the 81st min to my memory. And yes, maybe Rashford ends up on the floor, etc, and then we can have a proper debate about 'DNA' and 'same as it has ever been' and all this piffle. The fact is we'll never know because Tuchel left Rashford, Saka, Eze and Madueke...
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    World Cup 2026: Mexico, USA and Canada

    No, it isn't 'the whole debate right there', it is an opinion, and one supported by the fact he has chosen not to take any responsibility whatsoever. The players wobbled for sure and for some reason. Why could the manager not have forseen this potential and amended it somewhat/tried to? Two...
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    World Cup 2026: Mexico, USA and Canada

    Again, and I speak for myself, my opinion has nothing whatsoever to do with 'narratives' so I will indemnify myself against this general charge every time (when watching in the US I have turned down comms or gone Spanish channel).
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    World Cup 2026: Mexico, USA and Canada

    ...so if you see players, for whatever reason flagging) you either sort it during the break OR you rotate. It is not difficult. Of COURSE a Saka or Rashford stems the tide, if only because they have to remain honest and leave Tagliafico on! Mainoo? We don't know, however a player who likes the...
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    World Cup 2026: Mexico, USA and Canada

    And I don't know how many times I have to say that the mental frailty (in the end) lay with the manager, who made (and got away with) several curious decisions until he didn't. I am all for player scrutiny, but you have to give them the framework/permission to take that judgement full-beam...
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    World Cup 2026: Mexico, USA and Canada

    First of all, as you will know from many conversations over time, I am not interested or influenced by majorities or minorities in these matters. I hold my own opinions and take on information/other perspectives peacemeal. Here's a very simple response to one point you've made. You said -...
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    Transfer thread

    I love him as a player myself and hope you're right!
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    World Cup 2026: Mexico, USA and Canada

    I think he is a gas-lighter, yes. IF this was a systemic issue, IF it was the same as previous tournaments (I don't agree with that BTW), then he had 2 years to prepare for such a potential moment. Why is it so hard to accept what you saw? Or are you seeking balance for the ideal concept of balance?
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