U.S. Men's National Soccer (Official Thread)

[AKAK]

What work and composure from Eryk Williamson. He deserves the credit there.

good positioning and finish from Zardes. Did his job

The number of people who think he's not going to be integral to wc qualifying and the tournament amazes me.

 

[Bucklion]

Qataris all thinking they’re Steven Gerrard

 

[AKAK]

Qataris all thinking they’re Steven Gerrard

I was shocked to find out the qatar starters were mostly qatar born.

(6-5 maybe)

I can only imagine dual nationals probably have some nice "perks" this cycle

 

[Bucklion]

I just meant they were shooting from 30-40 yards out, as if they could get it close

 

[Bucklion]

This Mexico game is hard to watch

 

[Bucklion]

Penalty save…Canada still in it

 

[AKAK]

I just meant they were shooting from 30-40 yards out, as if they could get it close

I just meant I was surprised they were actually Qatari

 

[OHSportsFan]

I just meant I was surprised they were actually Qatari

Same. Maybe I’m still stuck on older stories but I assumed most were naturalized citizens - especially with wanting to perform well in WC22.

Maybe they have some better coverups/practices now. I have very little doubt corruption is involved somewhere but they are a good team.

Not usually good when Wiki has a section on the subject. Think I remember them offering $1M+ to some Brazilians way back. Can’t imagine the going rate now (plus…perks).

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qatar_national_football_team

 

[AKAK]

Same. Maybe I’m still stuck on older stories but I assumed most were naturalized citizens - especially with wanting to perform well in WC22.

Maybe they have some better coverups/practices now. I have very little doubt corruption is involved somewhere but they are a good team.

Not usually good when Wiki has a section on the subject. Think I remember them offering $1M+ to some Brazilians way back. Can’t imagine the going rate now (plus…perks).

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qatar_national_football_team

Well I checked Wikipedia for their birthplaces... I mean... They might have someone on that too

 

[Bucklion]

Mexican fans still doing their chant I see

 

[Fungo Squiggly]

Oh, look. Another Mexico match stopped due to their fans being asshats. That’s a shock.

 

[Bucklion]

You have to be fucking kidding me

 

[OHSportsFan]

Ay, Mexico it is. 99th minute

 

[Fungo Squiggly]

Fucking ouch. 99th minute.

 

[Bucklion]

Pizzaro should have been more a part of this team, he’s always dangerous