Spain-Argentina

[RefIADad]

Thoughts on Vincic for the final? I’ll be honest, he’s never been one of my favorites. Never really seen one of his Champions League or Euro games where I’ve walked away saying “man, he nailed that game”.

 

[es1]

I can't quite put my finger on why I feel this, but always feels slightly below the level of the absolute best.

Great video of collina announcing it though and hopefully he smashes it with a Spain win

 

[RustyRef]

He can sometimes look a bit flustered, which I think affects people’s perceptions of him. Especially when compared to the likes of Makkelie and Turpin who come across as totally unflappable.

 

[ladbroke8745]

I read that he was once detained by police at a party of prostitution and drugs.
He claims wrong place wrong time. No formal charges were done and released.

He did do the champions league final in 2024 between Madrid and Dortmund and a Europa League final too.

He had recent "issues" with Real Madrid v Bayern for his sending off of Camavinga late in the game for 2 yellows.
He apparently also had a run in with Barcelona too in recent years. All speculation though.

Personally I think this appointment suits Argentinas style as he likes a physical game but at the same time, he has carded more than average this tournament I read.
We found out in recent games that Argentina dont care for rules/laws and will get stuck in very quickly.

On another note....
How have White House Fifa rep come out and said Argentina are allowed to display that Falklands flag if they win...
Lets show utter contempt for rules and no care for politics and livelihoods.
This world cup will definitely be remembered but for all the wrong reasons.

 

[RustyRef]

How have White House Fifa rep come out and said Argentina are allowed to display that Falklands flag if they win...
Lets show utter contempt for rules and no care for politics and livelihoods.
This world cup will definitely be remembered but for all the wrong reasons.

Because the White House spokesperson is refereeing to free speech allowed under USA laws, he can't speak on behalf of FIFA (even though Trump think he can).

 

[Archer]

I read that he was once detained by police at a party of prostitution and drugs.

Legend. Gets my vote (whoever he is)

 

[bester]

More relevant from Emperor Ming

"We are aware of the political message display from Argentina. We understand it's against the rules but we also know it's a matter of their nationality and we respect it."

 

[ladbroke8745]

Because the White House spokesperson is refereeing to free speech allowed under USA laws, he can't speak on behalf of FIFA (even though Trump think he can).

In that case, why were we stopped from having some flags, including this one, from inside stadiums... one was denied because the club logo added to the st georges contained a "warship"..

 

[RustyRef]

In that case, why were we stopped from having some flags, including this one, from inside stadiums... one was denied because the club logo added to the st georges contained a "warship"..

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Because FIFA effectively subcontract the stadiums and therefore are in charge of them. Same as is you or I hired a venue for a birthday party or leaving do, we'd control who was and wasn't allowed in there.

 

[ladbroke8745]

Because FIFA effectively subcontract the stadiums and therefore are in charge of them. Same as is you or I hired a venue for a birthday party or leaving do, we'd control who was and wasn't allowed in there.

Point is... theyve allowed a very political flag to be raised by players, who are seen as influential, whilst fans cant show passion or far less messages.