BS: World Cup

Subject: BS: World Cup
From: Donuel
Date: 11 Jun 26 - 08:04 AM

A major contender in the World Cup is the heat.

Subject: RE: BS: World Cup
From: r.padgett
Date: 11 Jun 26 - 09:45 AM

and the cost to fans

I will stay at home and sup tea and coffee

Ray

Subject: RE: BS: Distopian World Cup
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 11 Jun 26 - 10:10 AM

So far stories I've heard about it have to do with how much the organization hopes to make selling tickets and merch. Even as the Drumpf administration does everything it can to make things difficult for international visitors. The stadium in LA is set for games and the folks there have contingencies for if ICE tries to arrest employees working the event.

Subject: RE: BS: World Cup
From: gillymor
Date: 11 Jun 26 - 12:10 PM

I'm not a big soccer fan but between the trump Administration and FIFA, two of the most corrupt entities in existence, I've lost all interest.

Subject: RE: BS: World Cup
From: The Sandman
Date: 11 Jun 26 - 12:27 PM

corrupion again

Subject: RE: BS: World Cup
From: cujimmy
Date: 12 Jun 26 - 04:32 AM

The Satanic one intends to attend the Scotland games - "what could possibly go wrong", He attended the NBA final in NY a few days ago, his security squad took up a significant area of the stadium and ordinary fans had to move from their seats. There were private security men patrolling a wide area outside the stadium, stopping people in the street etc. He is not very popular in most countries but more especially in Scotland after what he did to people in Aberdeenshire near his golf course trying to force them to move away from the area. Ive got a friend over there and he will be at all the Scotland games so he will relate to me the welcome they will give him - the clap over the head with a shovel if they can get near enough.

Subject: RE: BS: World Cup
From: MaJoC the Filk
Date: 12 Jun 26 - 10:40 AM

What about recreating the Cerne Abbas Giant in his golf course, to show him what the locals think of him?

Subject: RE: BS: World Cup
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 13 Jun 26 - 02:43 AM

”between the trump Administration and FIFA, two of the most corrupt entities in existence, I've lost all interest.”

Me too, Gilly. Former player into my thirties, life-long fan of Leeds United right back to the Revie days, saw England win in 1966, but I’m finding it almost impossible to be interested in this World Cup.

Subject: RE: BS: World Cup
From: Rain Dog
Date: 13 Jun 26 - 12:02 PM

8 year old me watched that England win in 1966. Black and white TV too

Heady days.

Subject: RE: BS: World Cup
From: The Sandman
Date: 13 Jun 26 - 02:58 PM

both Jimmy Greaves and Brian Clough condemned Revies style of football. I never saw them play live and only have seen clips, so do not really have an opinion.
I do like to see matches with plenty of goals, but I get fed up with players diving

Subject: RE: BS: World Cup
From: Bugsy
Date: 15 Jun 26 - 12:22 AM

From what I've seen so far, the USA team is head and shoulders above most.

They were a pleasure to watch. Unfortunately we (Australia) are in the same group and meeting them next.

Everything crossed for us!

Cheers

Bugsy

Subject: RE: BS: World Cup
From: The Sandman
Date: 15 Jun 26 - 10:35 AM

japan and morrooco have been playing well

Subject: RE: BS: World Cup
From: cujimmy
Date: 16 Jun 26 - 04:48 PM

Have you been listening to all the anti Trump songs, ie from England fams, Scotland fans, Austrailian Fans + others. Has anyone got any sympathy for him - sniffer dogs have been used against Uraguaian team, Iran team had to relocate to Mexico and then leave imediately after their game in LA against NZ, Somalian referee refused entry, other pfficials and fans refused entry. Yet the fans have been wonderfull, mixing together and having a great time.

Subject: RE: BS: World Cup
From: Tattie Bogle
Date: 17 Jun 26 - 07:09 PM

Plenty of goals tonight - not that I watched it!
Preferred to watch complex neurosurgery on Channel 5!

Subject: RE: BS: World Cup
From: r.padgett
Date: 18 Jun 26 - 02:42 AM

Well such apathy

England 4 Croatia 2

imv England too much defensive push about with backs and goalie who was out of his area far too much first half ~must have been the heat caused lack of interest!

Half time England manager seems to have read the riot act ~ and second half pushed forwards with purpose ~ Kane, Bellingham with sub Rashford scoring that's from memory

England fans celebrating with gusto ( he's a nice lad) IF we win the tournament ~ fans will have increased GDP of the area

Ray

Subject: RE: BS: World Cup
From: peteglasgow
Date: 18 Jun 26 - 12:11 PM

as a football fan (partick thistle season ticket) i wasn't looking forward to the world cup given the malign influences of trump, capitalism and fifa, however, people and players have interfered -again - and brought life and joy to the event. id forgot that this may be my last chance to enjoy watching the french, spanish, moroccans, japanese and others. and the scotland fans winning of course. - love football - hate racism!

Subject: RE: BS: World Cup
From: Charmion
Date: 19 Jun 26 - 11:03 AM

Qatar phoned it in and Canada took advantage. Hell of a thing to happen to Ismael Kone, though.

The Globe & Mail can't get over the beer capacity of the Tartan Army : Scotland supporters drink Boston dry

Subject: RE: BS: World Cup
From: Donuel
Date: 19 Jun 26 - 06:00 PM

Unbelievable how the US kept control 90% of the time.
Oz must be time-lagged.

Subject: RE: BS: World Cup
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 21 Jun 26 - 03:06 AM

Saw this post on the FB Page of a Dane called Michael Andersen. No idea whether it’s genuine or not, but it sure is funny!

‘Dobald Frump’! Bwaaaaa-ha-ha-haaaaahh!

Subject: RE: BS: World Cup
From: Donuel
Date: 23 Jun 26 - 06:05 PM

England defeated Monaco in a pick-up game.

Subject: RE: BS: World Cup
From: r.padgett
Date: 24 Jun 26 - 01:47 AM

Nowt apiece against Ghana ~ these games are literally fought to the death now aren't they ~like FA Cup finals every match

Ray

Subject: RE: BS: World Cup
From: Tattie Bogle
Date: 25 Jun 26 - 07:29 AM

Some unhappy people “here in Scotland” today! Slimmest of slim chances of staying in the competition, but we’ll have to wait for other games and results to know our fate.
Manager Steve Clarke says “We weren’t good enough”.

Subject: RE: BS: World Cup
From: Tattie Bogle
Date: 25 Jun 26 - 07:31 AM

Family rivalries for the Canada v Switzerland game, as husband has brothers in both countries! Well done Switzerland!

Subject: RE: BS: World Cup
From: r.padgett
Date: 28 Jun 26 - 03:12 AM

Another late night, every match like an FA cup final

break to rehydrate not taken as being a good idea universally!

But Panama V England 0 ~ 2 come on England long way to go

Ray

Subject: RE: BS: World Cup
From: Tattie Bogle
Date: 28 Jun 26 - 04:40 AM

England definitely in, Scotland definitely out - and Scotland’s manager, Steve Clarke, has resigned. Not a surprise!

Subject: RE: BS: World Cup
From: keberoxu
Date: 28 Jun 26 - 10:06 AM

Well, as to the Scots,
at least the "Tartan Army" thoroughly enjoyed themselves in Boston
when games were played there;
they almost literally drank the town dry,
running around in their kilts.
I wasn't there, I just read about it in the Boston Globe.

Subject: RE: BS: World Cup
From: Nigel Parsons
Date: 28 Jun 26 - 06:44 PM

Well done Canada, first team to progress to the next round (as I understand it).
I didn't watch the game, but the result was on the news.

Subject: RE: BS: World Cup
From: r.padgett
Date: 30 Jun 26 - 01:40 AM

Germany and Netherlands out?

Ray

some unexpected results and interesting games ~ not all a "pretty sight" and bruising and battering and shoving part of the play

Subject: RE: BS: World Cup
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 30 Jun 26 - 06:12 AM

Wowzers! The competition is looking wide open now, but my own bet would be on Brazil to win again - I don’t see anyone capable of stopping them, certainly not England.

I hope I’m wrong about England, but we’ve been here before, haven’t we? :-(

Subject: RE: BS: World Cup
From: r.padgett
Date: 01 Jul 26 - 10:33 PM

England V DRC a nail biter ~ DRC early goal eventually galvanised England and 2 from Harry Kane who is just being recognised for the star player he is ~ mentioned o a Knight hood ~ but lets see how far England can go!

Ray

Subject: RE: BS: World Cup
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 02 Jul 26 - 04:28 AM

They dun gud

Subject: RE: BS: World Cup
From: r.padgett
Date: 04 Jul 26 - 01:34 AM

Well UK acting as if their next match due to start at 1pm UK time is a cup final

UK Minister says pubs can stay open until 5am and upsetting police and others due to short notice Sunday to Monday am and schools left in a quandary to have a day off or whatever ~ oh dear

aay

Subject: RE: BS: World Cup
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 04 Jul 26 - 02:34 AM

”Well UK acting as if their next match due to start at 1pm UK time is a cup final”

Perhaps you mean 1am, Ray?

And, sadly, proposal to change the KO time to 7pm BST (12 noon local time) has been abandoned.

Subject: RE: BS: World Cup
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 04 Jul 26 - 02:38 AM

I wasn't aware that the UK had a ream in the world Cup.

Subject: RE: BS: World Cup
From: r.padgett
Date: 04 Jul 26 - 12:41 PM

Sheesh yes 1am is the correct time sorry

Some day soon I will wake up and put me head on

England team pf course with Harry Kane starring ~ he likes paper too

Ray

Subject: RE: BS: World Cup
From: Donuel
Date: 04 Jul 26 - 03:13 PM

Canada had a bad day.

Subject: RE: BS: World Cup
From: meself
Date: 04 Jul 26 - 04:04 PM

They did great just to make it that far; it's a first. They played well, but, in the end, just got outplayed by a better team.

Subject: RE: BS: World Cup
From: Gorgeous Gary
Date: 04 Jul 26 - 04:32 PM

I've seen a few articles that suggest those who made it across the oceans/borders and past whatever U.S. Customs and Border Protection station they had the misfortune to pass through are having quite an enjoyable time and feeling welcomed.

Apparently some World Cup visitors are going quite crazy over Ranch dressing as it's not something they've encountered as a salad dressing in Europe, Africa, etc.

Subject: RE: BS: World Cup
From: keberoxu
Date: 04 Jul 26 - 05:33 PM

A classy and memorable exchange between Vozinha and Lionel Messi
after Argentina defeated Cape Verde this week.
The beautiful game, indeed.

Subject: RE: BS: World Cup
From: Tattie Bogle
Date: 05 Jul 26 - 07:01 PM

Well, well, well! Brazil out contrary to all the predictions that they’d win again: well done, Norway!
And all sorts of strange arrangements going on to allow school kids here to see the England game, which is at a rather unsociable hour. (Or here in Scotland it is described as the Mexican game!)

Subject: RE: BS: World Cup
From: Rain Dog
Date: 05 Jul 26 - 08:52 PM

And FIFA roll over for some of the Americans. An utter disgrace.

Subject: RE: BS: World Cup
From: Rain Dog
Date: 05 Jul 26 - 11:08 PM

Great result for England.

Subject: RE: BS: World Cup
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 05 Jul 26 - 11:19 PM

I just glanced at an article about that. The head of FIFA is the guy who created that goofy FIFA Peace Prize for Trump last year, so of course he would roll over and do anything the Orange one asks for.

Subject: RE: BS: World Cup
From: r.padgett
Date: 05 Jul 26 - 11:33 PM

Well kick off went to 2am ~ saw last 40 minutes! only a one off game; Mexico rarely lose on that pitch ~ 2 ~ 3 to England stoic professional game, thrilling

Now Norway and Haarland next game!

Ray

Subject: RE: BS: World Cup
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 06 Jul 26 - 02:25 AM

The reversal of Balogun’s suspension is a perfect indicator, if one were needed, of how deep the corruption goes within FIFA. Shameless, and utterly shameful. Wonder what kind of bung Infantino received from the fat, ugly, orange bastard.

Congratulations to England on what sounds to have been a great win. Mrs. Backwoodsperson and I were in the Land of Nod, safely tucked up in bed (she has to be up at 05:45 for work) but the SkyQ box recorded it, and we will watch it tonight. Going out to buy the (0% alcohol) beers this morning…

Subject: RE: BS: World Cup
From: Aethelric
Date: 06 Jul 26 - 07:38 AM

I believe that for the USA matches henceforth the referee will be in constant communication with the president, and as a nod to the USA's national sport their players will be allowed to use baseball bats.

Subject: RE: BS: World Cup
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 06 Jul 26 - 08:06 AM

Wonder how many times Infantino is mentioned in the Epstein Files?

Subject: RE: BS: World Cup
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 06 Jul 26 - 08:12 AM

Maybe KC3 should contact FIFA about Quansah’s red card in the Mexico match last night - apparently red cards can be overturned…

Subject: RE: BS: World Cup
From: r.padgett
Date: 06 Jul 26 - 08:34 AM

Yet again a fascist style intervention in sport by guess who

Yes little t it is not good enough politics power and money we will remember for many years the so called president Trump 2nd term 47th? I think ~ I am a Yorkshire man

Ray

Subject: RE: BS: World Cup
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 06 Jul 26 - 09:26 AM

Spotted in my FB Feed just now…

”So I guess now everybody wants to see the US men's soccer team lose because Trump is now using his power to cheat for their benefit. I feel bad for the players. They didn't want any part of this. Now everything they achieve will be tainted. That gross pedo rapist ruins everything he touches. He's a human cancer.”

Absolutely spot-on, couldn’t have put it better myself.

Subject: RE: BS: World Cup
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 06 Jul 26 - 10:06 AM

A suggestion for a new name for FIFA - ‘Fix It For America’.

Subject: RE: BS: World Cup
From: MaJoC the Filk
Date: 06 Jul 26 - 01:07 PM

Herself's comment about That Red Card Intervention: Every other team should pack up and go home in protest.

To which I add ".... and Diddums can play with himself".

Subject: RE: BS: World Cup
From: r.padgett
Date: 06 Jul 26 - 04:22 PM

“I saw the play, and I’m a person that loves sports. That wasn’t a foul,” Trump said. “That wasn’t even an infraction… this referee, who is a little bit suspect if you check his past. He made a call that nobody could believe… he’s our best player, or one of our best players. And he gave him a red card.

The ref should act against the little t's suggestion that he was not even handed etc

Trump is out of order and keep his gob shut ~ yes not all actions are strictly correct but to select one and not many others is against the spirit of the game ~ but Trump does not care or understand the football game ~played largely with feet

Go home Trump

Ray

Subject: RE: BS: World Cup
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 06 Jul 26 - 05:59 PM

New Yorker cartoon

"Hold on—we're just waiting on a V.A.R. review and a Trump review."

The last time a red card was reversed was 1962?!

Subject: RE: BS: World Cup
From: Rain Dog
Date: 06 Jul 26 - 07:44 PM

Red and yellow cards were only introduced in 1970 I believe. You are correct that a sending off suspension was reversed in 1962.

Listening to Trump it would appear that he knows next to nothing about football. He did once tell Jimmy Greaves that he had played football (or soccer as he called it) when he was younger. I tend not to believe a word that he says.

Teams were told that they could not appeal against red cards. All except one team it seems.

Maybe England might appeal against last nights red card.

Subject: RE: BS: World Cup
From: Donuel
Date: 06 Jul 26 - 09:33 PM

The US has had a deserved comeupence.

Subject: RE: BS: World Cup
From: Rain Dog
Date: 06 Jul 26 - 10:02 PM

A very subdued performance from the USA. Offered little in attack and very poor in defence. Belgium played very well.

Trump is on the phone now.

Subject: RE: BS: World Cup
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 07 Jul 26 - 03:26 AM

Justice has prevailed.

Subject: RE: BS: World Cup
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 07 Jul 26 - 05:29 AM

Sadly, the Fat, Arrogant, Orange Baboon has once more made the US a laughing stock and the butt of jokes all over the world. High time they sewed that ugly, vicious mouth of his shut once and for all.

Subject: RE: BS: World Cup
From: gillymor
Date: 07 Jul 26 - 06:51 AM

Everything he touches turns to shit.

Subject: RE: BS: World Cup
From: Bill D
Date: 07 Jul 26 - 10:28 AM

It's nice that the US did so well this time, but not even Trump and an overturned red card could deal with just meeting a better team. Belgium just played like a team that might go all the way.

   It's interesting to me that the major national teams all have players who come from other countries. Places like Panama, Haiti, Curaçao and Uzbekistan don't get many immigrants.

   Even Balogun was only eligible for the US because he was born in Brooklyn while his Nigerian mother was visiting.

Subject: RE: BS: World Cup
From: gillymor
Date: 07 Jul 26 - 10:44 AM

Interesting, I wonder if Trump's neo-nazi minders were aware that Balogun is a birthright citizen.

Subject: RE: BS: World Cup
From: Nigel Parsons
Date: 07 Jul 26 - 10:52 AM

This morning (UK time) I told my wife that the red-card incident didn't really matter as Belgium had knocked USA out of the cup.

She worried me by adding "So far . . ."

Subject: RE: BS: World Cup
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 07 Jul 26 - 12:00 PM

Nice one, Nigel’s Mrs! I rather liked the comment from the Belgian team on their official X account - “Overturn that!”. :-)

Subject: RE: BS: World Cup
From: r.padgett
Date: 07 Jul 26 - 11:48 PM

O trouble at Mill, Egypt V Argentina ~ Egypt leading 2 nowt ~ I put the news prog on and when I returned to match Argentina had won 3 ~ 2 sheesh

So post match Egypt are very unhappy and down to a refereeing issue

never a dull moment

Ray

Subject: RE: BS: World Cup
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 08 Jul 26 - 02:25 AM

‘Stepped on an ankle’

By Erik C Petterson

Got a red card?
Banned from the game?
Stepped on an ankle,
Is your claim to fame?

A faux Peace Prize leader,
who wrote the Art of the Deal,
he's negotiating your freedom,
going to make an appeal.

He's deeply loved by FIFA,
Adored by Infantino.
and if he asks for a favor,
Jesus will turn water into Vino.

So you stepped on an ankle?
You're banned from a game?
Tell Donald Trump,
and he'll switch around the blame.

Tell the Old Grifter,
Let him advocate for you.
That red card will be lifted,
He'll make your dreams come true.

Well you're back in the game,
Belgium is waiting on their chance
Now Its all up to you,
So dont shit your pants.

Belgium scored four goals,
and your team scored only one.
You lost ankle stepper!
And your advocate's a BUM!

Subject: RE: BS: World Cup
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 08 Jul 26 - 06:35 PM

Didn't watch the match but the news showed the Belgian victory "dance"

I loved it and the turnip will now declare was on Belgium :-D

Subject: RE: BS: World Cup
From: Donuel
Date: 09 Jul 26 - 06:36 AM

Norroco is the potential next mouse that roared.

Subject: RE: BS: World Cup
From: Donuel
Date: 10 Jul 26 - 04:04 PM

Best of luck tomorrow, England. It's been a long time coming.

Subject: RE: BS: World Cup
From: r.padgett
Date: 10 Jul 26 - 05:00 PM

Spain through

Ray