OT: England vs Argentina distraction from baseball

[Sibelius Hindemith]

Apparently prevent works about as well in soccer as it does in football.

[D-train]

That was right up there with the end of the Hawks Pats SB. Complete ruination of human emotion.

[mostonmike]

The whole energy sucked out of the whole nation in the space of 10 minutes.

Credit to Argentina. Aftet their shithouse snidery in the first half, they showed what a great side they are after they went behind.

Love how the Sun still calls them "Argies" like its 1982 and the Falklands War is still raging.

I suppose we got close but in reality we were so far.

Now can you see why I chose the Mariners? The similarities are there for all to see. We have been doing this for 60 years now.

[D-train]

I literally cried for you Mike. Just too much to take. Maybe I wouldn't have if not for other factors but I did cry for you.

[Donn Beach]

And the manager gets blamed. Interesting, a german manager

[Donn Beach]

So next is the bronze game. That threw me for a moment. Who's interested in third place? That seems more pointless to me than the All Star game

[Sibelius Hindemith]

Do they even give out medals?

[Donn Beach]

They are getting rings actually

FIFA is following an American tradition as it prepares for the 2026 World Cup final.

The winner of the final between Spain and Argentina on Sunday will receive the first ever championship rings granted by FIFA, the organization announced on Thursday. And because this is FIFA we're talking about, more of the same rings will soon be available for purchase to the general public

[mostonmike]

So next is the bronze game. That threw me for a moment. Who's interested in third place? That seems more pointless to me than the All Star game

The silliest idea ever.

But wait until you see the score.

I suggest without fail you watch the highlights without spoilers.

Truly a sensational game. And nobody cared.

England v France from Saturday afternoon.

https://youtu.be/L1SLA0ixeWo?is=F0z5S2jq01gPMit-

Or VPN to UK for shorter version
https://youtu.be/u6sORZy4kU0?is=adeFK2XtI3OVXtCW

[Donn Beach]

Interesting, maybe i have the wrong take on it. I was thinking it was basically a cruel thing to put players through in order to create another game to broadcast. But maybe the players enjoy it, like a release. An American version, Americans like points lol

Historically, third place games have typically been high scoring, wide open, and free-flowing, but England and France took that to another level on Saturday at Miami Stadium

See where Donald joined the Spanish players in hoisting the trophy, that guy is unbelievable