WORLD CUP ....... - Page 53

Ruya_ · #**521** 15-03-2023, 11:50 PM

I didnt really follow wc but I remember Messi's team winning and Jungkook from BTS performed.

Redchic12 · #**522** 16-03-2023, 07:33 AM

Oh well that’s us outa the championships now. But at least we didn’t get thrashed! One nil ain’t so bad.

Gonna watch the game later on so don’t know much about it at this stage, but I believe they played YNWA at the end of the game. The reason they did this is because when their Hon President died (who was the equivalent of Shankley) we laid a wreath in Anfield in rememberance of him so I think it was showing respect for us. Class!!!

Another interesting thing is that the Madrid and LFC Fans BOTH booed the UEFA anthem. Apparently Madrid has taken legal action against UEFA for compensation for what happened to their fans. I’ve since read that a lot of them where beaten up, robbed and hospitalised. Shocking.

Oh well back to the drawing board!

AngelBlue · #**523** 16-03-2023, 08:09 AM

Bad luck Red. It was indeed a big ask . Maybe next time round.
As for the next world cup there are going to be some significant changes , one being how the group stages are played , which will involve more games I think. I was reading about it but can't remember the detail.
And I think in general there will HAVE to be changes.

AngelBlue · #**524** 16-03-2023, 08:13 AM

Hi Ruya... Was it the world cup in December last year ?
I don't remember Jungkook singing , but then again if it was in the opening ceremony I'm not sure it was televised in terrestrial TV here ( unless I just missed it which is possible ).

Sir Neil · #**525** 16-03-2023, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by AngelBlue

Bad luck Red. It was indeed a big ask . Maybe next time round.
As for the next world cup there are going to be some significant changes , one being how the group stages are played , which will involve more games I think. I was reading about it but can't remember the detail.
And I think in general there will HAVE to be changes.

Yes. Looks like 48 teams in 12 groups of 4 with something like 104 games being played. I think that’s overkill really, and that 32 teams and 64 games is an ideal number. But then, we adapt and get used to changes to competitions. I’m sure that I will overcome any misgivings and enjoy the tournament as I always do.

AngelBlue · #**526** 17-03-2023, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Sir Neil

Yes. Looks like 48 teams in 12 groups of 4 with something like 104 games being played. I think that’s overkill really, and that 32 teams and 64 games is an ideal number. But then, we adapt and get used to changes to competitions. I’m sure that I will overcome any misgivings and enjoy the tournament as I always do.

Hi Neil.... I knew someone would know the exact facts ! I can't seem to retain information any more , old age and lack of oxygen LOL.
Oh it will suit me if they televise them all , the more the merrier for me, I cant get enough !!!!

Altair · #**527** 17-03-2023, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Sir Neil

Yes. Looks like 48 teams in 12 groups of 4 with something like 104 games being played. I think that’s overkill really, and that 32 teams and 64 games is an ideal number.

32 is indeed ideal. And they can switch the number of participants of each continent depending on confederation results.

8 groups of 4 is also ideal. There just aren't 48 good enough football countries. It's supposed to be a world cup, that's for the best of the best, a world cup is not supposed to be for everyone. It's a competition, not an all inclusive party. If your country can't qualify then you cheer for someone else..

Sir Neil · #**528** 18-03-2023, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Altair

32 is indeed ideal. And they can switch the number of participants of each continent depending on confederation results.

8 groups of 4 is also ideal. There just aren't 48 good enough football countries. It's supposed to be a world cup, that's for the best of the best, a world cup is not supposed to be for everyone. It's a competition, not an all inclusive party. If your country can't qualify then you cheer for someone else..

No, teams have to get there on merit. When England failed to qualify for Euro 2008 for instance, I cheered for Spain instead. And I think that if a tournament gets too big, then the quality of play gets diluted. Lesser teams may just play defensively so that they don’t get beaten badly. Better to have two teams who each feel that they can win, and who then go for it.

AngelBlue · #**529** 18-03-2023, 07:26 AM

Oh my goodness I would have it on year round I love it so much.
Plus I'd have it every year !!!!
4 years is too long to wait and my time is short LOL....

Sir Neil · #**530** 19-03-2023, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by AngelBlue

Oh my goodness I would have it on year round I love it so much.
Plus I'd have it every year !!!!
4 years is too long to wait and my time is short LOL....

No not every year, it would lose what makes it so good in the first place: it’s rarity: the fact that we have to wait 4 years for it to come around.