suggested TV viewings later this month:
South American Championship - some good games possibly
Woman's world cup - I like to watch the final stages

And just read that Neymar has been accused of rape in Paris, he was already stripped from being Brazil Captain As if needs another distraction to an already career that's in a downfall.

https://www.nytimes.com/...ymar-allegation.html

Good points. Would like someone to upset the USWNT hegemony. The Dutch could probably give WNT a good run for its money

As for the Copa, perhaps the year for the Uruguayans or Colombians. Chile is playing some shite football, now that Alexi is over the hill and unmotivated and Vidal is merely over the hill.

I think Brazil is the favorite (Neymar or not), its also played in Brazil. But would be interesting to see which team will shine. Colombia is a possibility, they have a good team. They are playing Argentina on the Sunday following the Friday opening game.

And back to CL final, the previous poster had a good point. It was an unusually fair game, not a lot of tackles.

that was some Pulis v Pardew grade match...

I'm glad I didn't go to a bar to watch this. That was not steaming pile grade of football, but it wasn't up to the standard of either team.

The really iffy handball call really killed off the match. Ugh. Struck Sissoko on his pecs...

Maybe it was too much to ask for a scintillating display, as the best matches have already been played.

Congrats Scousers, and condolences Spurs

My TV viewing now feels quite empty and void...

Yea that was a very questionable call. Liverpool got the Messi treatment on that one, but everyone felt bad that Mo got "Hurt" in last years game soooooo.......

it ricocheted off of his chest and onto his arm. Even had his arm been by his side/behind his back, the ball would have struck the same location, with similar effect (would have ricocheted onto his arm, had his arm been by his side).

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also, forgot that the Africa Cup of Nations will be held this summer. SO looks like there will be a lot of football to watch/reduce my productivity after all :)

It was the correct call. The dude's arm was stuck straight out. It's called an unnatural position and you can't do that. PK all day.

Yes, you're right. If his arm was at his side or behind his back it wouldn't have been a penalty.

Yea right. His arm was up pointing long before the kick was made.

Good points. Would like someone to upset the USWNT hegemony. The Dutch could probably give WNT a good run for its money

As for the Copa, perhaps the year for the Uruguayans or Colombians. Chile is playing some shite football, now that Alexi is over the hill and unmotivated and Vidal is merely over the hill.



Watching Uruguay Japan game last night, while Japan played well, Uruguay has such a huge potential to win it all but always seems to flock at some point. Colombia looks good and feel they can win the cup. Chile played good but too early to know. And lets not forget Brazil, they are playing a home. Now Argentina... that's a different story. Who would know that their next game Qatar is so crucial.

The woman's team has an 18:0 goal differentia going into the knock out. I think not letting a goal is more impressive than the ones scored. However, its meaningless now.