FIFA World Cup 2022 thread

[declansdad]

Who gets the movie rights when the WC final is Argentina vs Portugal? Disney is my bet.

Why would there be a movie?

 

[Buzz Rules]

Why would there be a movie?

CR7 vs Messi.

 

[declansdad]

CR7 vs Messi.

Wouldn't be a big market for that one.

 

[Buzz Rules]

Wouldn't be a big market for that one.

2-5 billion people would.

 

[declansdad]

2-5 billion people would.

That's funny.

 

[Buzz Rules]

That's funny.

When it happens, you’ll be in shock.

 

[mrs. magoo]

I hate PKs too but at some point you need to end the game and I hate the golden goal even more than I hate PKs. It promotes being defensive.

Watching the body language of the Spanish penalty takers it was obvious they were mentally beaten before a single kick. Their body language was terrible.

I don't have an answer but I know that PK's suck. Maybe allow more substitutions like 3 new people on each side in the extra time - bringing on fresh legs to spur on a goal. I just know that I hate PKs and I am a former college goalie who has faced her share of PKs over the 8 years that I played goalie in High school and college.

 

[mrs. magoo]

CR7 vs Messi.

What would be interesting if either one of them starts the game?

 

[Buzz Rules]

What would be interesting if either one of them starts the game?

It’s the only trophy they haven’t won. Whoever does will be seen as the greatest of our generation. If that happens, Disney will make a Remember the Titans/Miracle type of movie about them in 20-30 years.

 

[WEDWDW]

Who gets the movie rights when the WC final is Argentina vs Portugal? Disney is my bet.

A Brazil v. Argentina semi would be bigger in some ways.

If it went to PKs, the whole Earth will shake.

 

[gometros]

It’s the only trophy they haven’t won. Whoever does will be seen as the greatest of our generation. If that happens, Disney will make a Remember the Titans/Miracle type of movie about them in 20-30 years.

You have a great imagination

 

[declansdad]

When it happens, you’ll be in shock.

IF it happens, it won't be an English language movie and it won't be made for release in North America

 

[Buzz Rules]

You have a great imagination

Disney wants to make sports movies with historical relevance. Disney knows how big the movie would sell worldwide. A British film company could also make it. I’m just saying Disney will fight for the rights as soon as the match is announced.

 

[projectx3]

I don't have an answer but I know that PK's suck. Maybe allow more substitutions like 3 new people on each side in the extra time - bringing on fresh legs to spur on a goal. I just know that I hate PKs and I am a former college goalie who has faced her share of PKs over the 8 years that I played goalie in High school and college.

PKs are a poor way to end a game from a competitive standpoint... but I have to admit it's incredibly exciting to watch.

I heard an idea a few years ago that involved reducing the number of players on the field. After the first period of extra time, drop it to 9 on the field. Then 7. This creates more space for the attack and more goal scoring opportunities.

 

[Kennywood]

I just can't get into soccer, even though I played it in high school. If I watch a match, I end up like this....

 

[mrs. magoo]

PKs are a poor way to end a game from a competitive standpoint... but I have to admit it's incredibly exciting to watch.

I heard an idea a few years ago that involved reducing the number of players on the field. After the first period of extra time, drop it to 9 on the field. Then 7. This creates more space for the attack and more goal scoring opportunities.

I have seen this happen at the youth level but I can't imagine the players having to run the entire length of the field. In lacrosse they have a braveheart - 1 player and goalie on the field. The player participates in a draw or face off and then tries to score. The goalie must stay in the defensive half of the field while the other player can run the entire field. It is exciting but exhausting for the non goalie player.

 

[Buzz Rules]

I just can't get into soccer, even though I played it in high school. If I watch a match, I end up like this....

In all seriousness, before you judge the sport as a whole, I would recommend going to a match in person or watching a UEFA Champions League match on tv before writing it off completely.

 

[Kennywood]

In all seriousness, before you judge the sport as a whole, I would recommend going to a match in person or watching a UEFA Champions League match on tv before writing it off completely.

As I mentioned, I played soccer in high school. I've also tried watching soccer on TV.

No thanks.

 

[Lumpy1106]

PKs are a TERRIBLE way to end a game - either soccer or hockey. In fact I make for the exit when regular season hockey goes to PKs. Would love to see soccer go to 9v9 or even 7v7 in the extra time. Spain missed all 3 shots so they have no excuse, but I don't have a lot of respect for Morocco who was clearly playing for the game to go to PKs from the first whistle.

 

[Buzz Rules]

PKs are a TERRIBLE way to end a game - either soccer or hockey. In fact I make for the exit when regular season hockey goes to PKs. Would love to see soccer go to 9v9 or even 7v7 in the extra time. Spain missed all 3 shots so they have no excuse, but I don't have a lot of respect for Morocco who was clearly playing for the game to go to PKs from the first whistle.

PKs exist due to medical recommendations so I don’t see that ever changing.