Canadian soccer (There already is a Canadian Football - they go that extra 10 yards) isn't quite ready to replace hockey as the national sport, is it? Sorry, US mid terms have temporarily depleted supplies of butt hurt balm. Scrambling to meet the upcoming demand after the Georgia run off. No matter who wins, demand will be very strong...
World Cup 2022
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its the whole team, buchanan should've dropped back into the penalty area on the second croatian goal, he left the guy right open in the box to receive the ball and take that shot. in the end croatia was a much better team than ours, we just didn't realize it after a surprising result against belgium.
it will happen in toronto i think, a few reasons.
1. more immigrants who love soccer more than hockey
2. cheaper to play soccer than hockey (no equipment, can play almost anywhere etc.)
3. easier to participate in soccer than hockey (no need to learn how to skate)
4. torontonians are generally bandwagoners and "trendy" (cue blue jays in 2016 and raptors in 2019), so if TFC does well and soccer is popular elsewhere then torontonians will follow.
the only thing that can reverse the trend is leafs winning stanley's cup.
Yes. Talk on TERB reverberates through the political and athletic worlds.
It's hard to deny that Iran is an oppressive political regime and the U.S., even with all its' flaws, is a democracy. I can see why you'd like to not talk about that.
I got home just in time to watch a Tunisian fan give the forearm salute to the Frenchies after their goal was disallowed. Although under the van Nistelrooy Rule, Griezmann did score.
My focus is Poland vs Argentina. Let the Poles put the Smashmouth on the Albiceleste, The Cockroach deserves nothing. Let Portugal win the WC.
Is there a Polish translation? Forza Polonia!
My focus is Poland vs Argentina. Let the Poles put the Smashmouth on the Albiceleste, The Cockroach deserves nothing. Let Portugal win the WC.
Is there a Polish translation? Forza Polonia!
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Forcrissakes, we have a political discussion section for that.
All the players on the field, when Iran and USA played, showed good sportsmanship.
I'm as shocked as you are. I had them winning the group and instead they finished dead last. In the run up they had beaten France twice. They choked.
Todays' 10 am games where a surprise alright. Denmark sucked against Australia, I though Denmark for sure was going to win. The Tunisians have a hard on for France , they were colonized by them so they fought really good and was surprised they won. Mbappe was sitting, but a team can't depend on one player alone.
All 4 TSN Channels I have plus CTV and Fox showed France Vs Tunisia. Needed TSN 2 which I dont have. Looks like I didnt miss much.
I was watching both, the France game was better, you didn't miss much.
Poland did make Argentina look like a potential winners of this World Cup. However, IMHO they should have learnt from the manner in which Saudi Arabia beat Argentina.
The Saudis pressed high up and did not allow Argentina to dwell on the ball. in contrast shockingly Poland sat back for most of the game and allowed Argentina to dictate the match.
Even when Poland went two down instead of injecting any energy it seems like they were in a damage control phase and should thank the Saudis for guaranteeing them a place in the knockout stages!!
The Saudis pressed high up and did not allow Argentina to dwell on the ball. in contrast shockingly Poland sat back for most of the game and allowed Argentina to dictate the match.
Even when Poland went two down instead of injecting any energy it seems like they were in a damage control phase and should thank the Saudis for guaranteeing them a place in the knockout stages!!
These are the same Iranian players who refused to sing their national anthem to support the women's protests in their home country.
They sound like pretty decent guys to me.
