Argentina v Mexico : World Cup Match Thread 7pm 26/11/22

Originally Posted by Pop

State of that Mexican keeper.

Ochoa. That look is his thing. He's being playing for about 20 years. Good keeper.

Originally Posted by ErikvanHaaksbergen

Messi is slow nowadays .. nothing like the player of old ..

Maradona is the same.

Argentina gonna get out of jail here as Mexico won't score a goal all world cup. They won't be so lucky vs lewandowski.

Giving this 30pc chance of a later stages 20 man brawl

Originally Posted by AK14

You mean a player has aged and has lost his pace?!?

Sorry - you're right. I should be more incisive & nuanced in my thoughts .. like thinking the mighty managerial geniuses of Giggsy or Chris Coleman as manager would have salvaged Wales' World Cup campaign ..

It’s like the pundits and commentators share the same mind.

Yesterday it was a given that Foden should have started or at least come of the bench because he’s “England’s most talented player” .. or so it was decided yesterday.

Today it’s Messi’s attitude and demeanour. Apparently he can’t be arsed.

Originally Posted by ryanMUFC

It’s like the pundits and commentators share the same mind.

Yesterday it was a given that Foden should have started or at least come of the bench because he’s “England’s most talented player” .. or so it was decided yesterday.

Today it’s Messi’s attitude and demeanour. Apparently he can’t be arsed.

1. is correct (perhaps not most talented, but should play) . 2. is because he is a 35 & 1/2 year old shadow of the agile player he once was.

For all his recent shortcomings, the bruised strawberry aged better than Messi has.

McCalister is a decent player. Won't be at Brighton long.

Originally Posted by ErikvanHaaksbergen

1. is correct (perhaps not most talented, but should play) . 2. is because he is a 35 & 1/2 year old shadow of the agile player he once was.

For all his recent shortcomings, the bruised strawberry aged better than Messi has.

McCalister is a decent player. Won't be at Brighton long.

1. Maybe/probably.. but it was a bit strange how they all started singing from the same hymn sheet despite giving it very little mention before the game.

2. His age is what they probably should have mentioned. His attitude seems fine.. compared to the Ronaldo hissy fits of the last 12 months.

Messi has done well in Paris this season but imo that’s because the French league suits a slower/older player. Ronaldo would probably look like his old self in that league.

This is shite though. No idea how these lot are one of the favourites.

Originally Posted by armchair

I think he'll do it tonight.

Lozano is receiving no help whatsoever

Originally Posted by NedKelly

Messi has done well in Paris this season but imo that’s because the French league suits a slower/older player. Ronaldo would probably look like his old self in that league.

This is shite though. No idea how these lot are one of the favourites.

Timing pal

What a goal.

Great strike.

That was lovely

Boom. Don't need the yard of pace when you can hit them like that.

Originally Posted by andyroo

Timing pal

I was coming from a good place. Genuinely don’t think there’s anything wrong with him - he’s just getting older. Great goal.

Originally Posted by ErikvanHaaksbergen

1. is correct (perhaps not most talented, but should play) . 2. is because he is a 35 & 1/2 year old shadow of the agile player he once was.

For all his recent shortcomings, the bruised strawberry aged better than Messi has.

McCalister is a decent player. Won't be at Brighton long.

Originally Posted by NedKelly

Messi has done well in Paris this season but imo that’s because the French league suits a slower/older player. Ronaldo would probably look like his old self in that league.

This is shite though. No idea how these lot are one of the favourites.

*chefs kiss*

Originally Posted by sweetleftfoot

*chefs kiss*

Edit - still maintain They shouldnt be considered favourites. Essentially still relying on moments of magic from the big (little) man.

Ronaldo gonna be shooting from everywhere next game