Wow we're really going to keep talking about this hm? THE nation of "banter" "hooliganism" really can't take a little ribbing? Incredible
Of course not lol.It's hilarious to me that people are angry over something so silly. It's sports and celebration is a part of it. I also strongly believe this wouldn't even be a discussion if it was the men's world cup
Lux is never going to make it to the World Cup and they never had. It's the World Cup, the holy grail of soccer. Distribution has zero to do with it.
FIFA decided to expand the amount of teams but that that does have impact, especially in early group stage when plus/minus means everything.
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Celebration of Sport, yes. But to play like the men's side operates in a manner that prioritizes community is wrong. World cup is about winning.
When Germany laid that 7-1 win on Brazil in the Final, why didn't they stop at 4? They didn't need a goal advantage for future play. That's they kind of criticism that is being leveled at the US women's team and it is pretty ridiculous. It wasn't a friendly.
We have actually seen people nearly get banned for celebrations in the world cup last year. Shaq and Xhaka were almost banned and received fines for their double eagle celebration.
I am not really understanding the sexism argument. People get HEATED when it comes to this. Do people think there would not be outage from people if the England men's team reached the semi finals against a dominant team and the dominant team started doing these kind of celebrations? Do people really think there would be no outrage? Nonsense. People are lying to themselves or are not aware just how important football is to some people. The outrage would be far greater than this and anyone who denies this is either lying to themselves or not familiar with football. We're talking about people who were crying when England failed to reach the final last year.
it is easy for an outsider to point and laugh at this sort of thing because they are not invested in it. But when you are invested in football and your life has been nothing but your team winning the tournament, it can get crazy when something like this happens for some people.
I'll never understand this.
You see people like Ronaldo complimented left and right for their competitive spirit, their hunger for goals. He can score 5 against Granada, make it 9-1, and still celebrate like it was his first goal of the season - for this, he is (for the most part) praised and admired.
Who said anything about men versus women? Nowhere in my post does it say that. Way to just make something up. You're attacking the US for something the rest of the world also does. Men's fifa and the EPL being a men's league is just part of it. Its not a gender issue at all. Women's Fifa isnt corrupt currentlyWhat are you even on about? That wasnt a comment on the superiority of men, they are just lagging in number of players.
I can't wait when women soccer catches up throughout the world and the American team becomes mediocre just like the men's. It's only a matter of time now.
Only reason they're the best is because they're the only ones who cared for the past 30 years. Kinda like American football lol
Once?English fans once heckled German fans by saying "If you won the war, stand up!", after which all the English fans in the stadium would stand, sit, and then repeat the call. Such is sports?
What a positive way to liveI can't wait when women soccer catches up throughout the world and the American team becomes mediocre just like the men's. It's only a matter of time now.
Only reason they're the best is because they're the only ones who cared for the past 30 years. Kinda like American football lol
You are clueless as to the sports landscape in America so keep waiting it's going to be awhile.I can't wait when women soccer catches up throughout the world and the American team becomes mediocre just like the men's. It's only a matter of time now.
Only reason they're the best is because they're the only ones who cared for the past 30 years. Kinda like American football lol
hahahahahaha you have to wait to git gud WE DON'TI can't wait when women soccer catches up throughout the world and the American team becomes mediocre just like the men's. It's only a matter of time now.
Only reason they're the best is because they're the only ones who cared for the past 30 years. Kinda like American football lol
Post after post of people bemoaning the English for complaining about this, accusing us of a sense of humour failure, hypocrisy etc...it's all made up. We don't care about this at all. No-one is talking about this. It's just clickbait bullshit.
Well people are probably just reacting to the thread title. What's OPs nationality?Post after post of people bemoaning the English for complaining about this, accusing us of a sense of humour failure, hypocrisy etc...it's all made up. We don't care about this at all. No-one is talking about this. It's just clickbait bullshit.
Nope, he's just as much of an arrogant douchebag as Alex Morgan. You won't see me praising him for his behavior.
The only place I've seen people talk about this celebration is on here and Twitter and it's all been Americans talking about how angry we Brits are.
I honestly don't think anyone in the real world could give a shiny shite.
It's more disrespectful to stop going all out.Going all out while on like the 11th goal against a newbie team is a pretty lame look tbh.
That fact has never once stopped people from diving on a thread claiming Americans are up in arms over something dumb no one here actually cares about. Take it easy and just ignore it if it genuinely doesn't apply to you.Post after post of people bemoaning the English for complaining about this, accusing us of a sense of humour failure, hypocrisy etc...it's all made up. We don't care about this at all. No-one is talking about this. It's just clickbait bullshit.
You salty for no reasonI can't wait when women soccer catches up throughout the world and the American team becomes mediocre just like the men's. It's only a matter of time now.
Only reason they're the best is because they're the only ones who cared for the past 30 years. Kinda like American football lol
Well people are probably just reacting to the thread title. What's OPs nationality?
I don't think there's a country where women soccer is nearly as popular as it is the US, and the US in general has just fantastic infrastructure, from very young age through college.I can't wait when women soccer catches up throughout the world and the American team becomes mediocre just like the men's. It's only a matter of time now.
Only reason they're the best is because they're the only ones who cared for the past 30 years. Kinda like American football lol
It's kind of annoying that people are even having this conversation.
These guys/gals are playing a game, let them have fun if they want too.
I can't wait when women soccer catches up throughout the world and the American team becomes mediocre just like the men's. It's only a matter of time now.
Only reason they're the best is because they're the only ones who cared for the past 30 years. Kinda like American football lol
Just like how when the rest of the world became interested in basketball, the US men's team faded into mediocrity.I can't wait when women soccer catches up throughout the world and the American team becomes mediocre just like the men's. It's only a matter of time now.
Only reason they're the best is because they're the only ones who cared for the past 30 years. Kinda like American football lol
That's some nice salt, though. I love it.
I forgot about this celebration and it was definitely inappropriate. Are there any other examples of celebrations referencing the opponent's nation or history?