Very very bad defeat against France, after their first goal I was sure we would have managed to do like in the first game. Anyway our FA has apparently asked Rayan Cherki (italian heritage, he’s from france) to play with our NT lol nothing against him but the fact that we have to search people around the world because we are shit it’s still unbelievable to me.
Worse offside decision ever? Fortunately in this case didn't matter but seen a couple of examples of offside being called incorrectly now. x.com
Cherki played tuesday in the U21 friendly France vs Germany (2-2). He came in the 65th minute (normally he's a regular, I think, for the France U21 team but in this friendly both coaches were testing with other players first) and immediately made an impact for the French team. We were 2-0 ahead and after a France penalty he came in. Played very aggressively (yellow at the end of the match) and France could draw the match finally in stoppage time. Good player from what I've seen. Has already way more than 100 matches for Olympique Lyon in Ligue 1. edit: Just looked it up. 123 matches so far for OL. Not bad at his young age (21)
Worst offside I've ever seen was Vertonghen's goal v Sunderland I think it was. He was a good few yards inside his own half
The draws for the quarter finals plus the playoffs for relegation/ promotion spots is later this morning.
Here's my pick of the top 1 matches in every section of the UNL draw. Main: Netherlands vs Spain. Just want to see that brilliant Spain playing meaningful matches again. A/B: Ukraine vs Belgium. Lots of exciting players on both sides, both deserve to be in the League A. B/C: Armenia vs Georgia. This is pure fire. Big rivalry between the neighbouring countries plus Khvicha. C/D: Gibraltar vs Latvia. That's easy, Latvia's my team. What are your picks?
Yes! But I personally don't care at all about this competition, so it will be almost like a friendly game. I want to play these matches in a WC!
In a WC? Do you mean World Cup or this? (What we call a WC in German) We in Germany didn't care about the Nations League either the previous 3 times. But since Nagelsmann took over the mood has changed and every match is taken seriously now again, not only the 2 big tournaments.
We use the same word, when I read or write WC that's what I think Yes but I mean, even if we win the nations league I would not celebrate it. I'd be happy of course, but I don't care.
I'm excited to see how we come out against the Dutch. I think on a skills level, we are definitely superior, but who knows if that will show on the field. I do love seeing Lamine and Pedri on the field together so I will certainly be interested in watching them and actually wanting them to do well. lol
I'm ready, @Cassio But tbh I have mixed feelings because of the injuries we have (that's why Bisseck got a call btw). Especially the loss of our best player, Florian Wirtz is hard to replace. Anyway, it's a classic and I can't wait. ps: Idk why he didn't call Robin Gosens. Is he so bad in Florence?
Yes I saw your squad, but you're still stronger than us. A lot of memories from this match played in Dortmund, very excited to see it again! edit: No he's doing well, he also scored against Juve this sunday.
I've always wondered if this thing in Germany was "famous", but the most iconic image from that night in Italy is the girl crying on the stands after Del Piero scored Here it's like one of the most recognizable images ever, it's a general culture thing. I didn't mean to rub salt in the wound, I swear, but I'm genuinely curious if it's famous in Germany too.
Not famous but many (including me) German Football fans looked like it. I think it's normal when your team gets 2 goals in the 119th and 120th min in a semi-final against an archrival at your Home World Cup
Don't worry my friend, my face It has been consistently this way since 2006, it was just pure curiosity
