Roadwerk Hussein

@redrod.bsky.social

Parent of some children, married for a long time. LFC supporter. Very left of centre, but not a nutcase (or am I).

Just heard Lineker say, “Real and Barca are just as big a draw for top players as they’ve always been.” This shows poor memory. The current situation with those two is unlike the past. There’s no way the world’s top players would’ve chosen Real over Juve in the mid nineties.

When I was young, it didn’t seem possible that FIFA could achieve such a feat. It’s been quite a turnaround over the last 30 years as, against all odds, they’ve managed to become more corrupt than the IOC.

My thinking is this. Both Spain and Argentina general public have experienced the joy of football glory plenty in the last few years. It makes sense for England’s public to have a turn. Not all of them are bigots.

I’ve enjoyed the demise of the US team, because it feels like Trump’s team and of course the cheating. But for any of my Bluesky US friends, I hope you know we have nothing but love for you.

Like Jobie MacAnuff, I’m all for the new rule where a red card is issued when a player covers their mouth during an acrimonious confrontation. If you don’t want a red card, just say your thing for all the world to see and be judged accordingly.

Lovely goal for Côte d’Ivoire. A team that I like. But I’ve long had an affinity with Norge so I have to root for them. Plus I’m fascinated to see how a team with decent players and then a world class striker competes.

I don’t know what people on here have been saying, but I seem to be in the minority in the real world. I think there’s a clear fouling action (deliberate) and so it was absolutely right to disallow the goal.

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