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  1. JohnN

    World Cup 2022

    If they get past Australia (nothing is given) and for some reason face USA, I wouldn't be so sure they can win against them. But long way to go till then. Argentina also rested for 30 minutes and didn't push to disqualify Poland. Both were ok with the result at 2-0
  2. JohnN

    World Cup 2022

    Nice when Messi pulls Argentina it's a given buy the whole team of ten player plays like it should, they are "doing it for Messi". Great takes. Argies against Australia should be favourites bit you never now.
  3. JohnN

    World Cup 2022

    Acuna is shockingly bad. Justice with the penalty, it was an extreme call. That keeper already save 2/2 in this WC
  4. JohnN

    Lionel "The Greatest of All Time" Messi

    At least this was no penalty and he didn't sky rocket it. It was decent but great save. Argentina should have scored though,.they have been much better.
  5. JohnN

    8 - Pedri

    What my main issue is with Spain (and obviously this applies to Barca too), apart from the "difference making" players is the lack of intent. They just seem to recycle posetion but without an actual plan to attack. It's really different to past Barcelona teams.
  6. JohnN

    World Cup 2022

    Not at all improbable. Argentina have been bad and can't be saved by 35yo players. Poland weren't great either but can pull of goals out of nowhere with lewa. Fouls, corners etc might be the difference in this One.
  7. JohnN

    Lionel "The Greatest of All Time" Messi

    I'd say the perfect era would be between 2008 and 2016.
  8. JohnN

    Cr150

    Asking advice from Mats about his new hairline
  9. JohnN

    World Cup 2022

    That angry German thing is just nostalgia rewriting history. If you want to see angry, aggressive and passionate football today, just watch most latin American teams. Don't expect a spectacle though.
  10. JohnN

    World Cup 2022

    Portugal got lucky in defense and with that weird penalty call, but are still one of the better teams collectively and individually of the tournament. France, Spain, Germany and England above them imo.
  11. JohnN

    World Cup 2022

    Yes, Suarez definitely the greatest player from Uruguay. About the old vs new era players comparison, it really can't be made. Each player must be compared to his era or the comparison is void and to be honest wouldn't do past players of the past any favours. The average tactical, technical and...
  12. JohnN

    8 - Pedri

    This Spain team as a whole plays exactly like Barca just without Dembele and Lewa. Same problems, about the same strengths, apart from Dembele penetration and Lewa finishing. Goes to show that either Xavi and lucho are the same level managers or the players have an established style with given...
  13. JohnN

    World Cup 2022

    I think lucho wasn't furious or anything at the players for not pushing for a second. On the contrary, he subbed in koke, who is a destroyer and Nico to hit on the break. Also, he made gestures to slow down play..
  14. JohnN

    World Cup 2022

    Williams was really bad. Only thing going for him was pace, which he couldn't even use properly. Spain missing talented forwards this generation.
  15. JohnN

    World Cup 2022

    The xavi treatment made him realize he has to work. Still wou like to see Balde at some point creating havoc.
  16. JohnN

    World Cup 2022

    Pretty decent absorbing the high press from Spain mid and defense. Also counter pressing well. Don't think it will last for 90 minutes though. Someone is gonna crack (Busi)
  17. JohnN

    World Cup 2022

    Spain lack a decent striker. Ferran is not Good enough as all Barca fans know. Perhaps fati could get this chance and prove he still has it.
  18. JohnN

    World Cup 2022

    Barca midfield against... German team.. not too hyped but hope they turn it around from the last bad results.
  19. JohnN

    World Cup 2022

    Same could be said about Germans but migrants are part of the countries they live in, so not exactly fair to exclude them.
  20. JohnN

    World Cup 2022

    Congrats all forum Croats, great display. Now go crash Belgium please.

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