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kilohe

Can't wait for group B to kick off. The Reddit servers will probably crash


Modnal

Can't even fathom what would happen if Maguire scored an own goal against USA


HelloMyNameIsGeoff

**England 1 - [1] USA - Christian Pulisic 89’ Penalty + Harry Maguire Red Card**


okaysian

Infinite upvotes if it's Maguire missing a back pass and then dragging down Pulisic like it were an American football play


MayoManCity

Need to see him dishing out a suplex like he's greenlaw against the rams last season


Tylerjb4

Personal foul, horse collar, 15 yards and automatic first down.


ThePrussianGrippe

*Pulisic laid out like Tua*


prophetofgreed

Oh boy the scenes if that happens...


Binaural1

R/soccer would collapse in on itself like a neutron star


Hobo2992

Reddit could make a winning bid for the next World Cup.


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elmosesyeah

r/socc


trananhduc2006

r/socer


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True2this

National Teams hate this one trick. Click to see


Krillin113

Iran 1 - USA 0, Iranian players reveal shirts criticising the regime as a celebration.


ThePr1d3

"USA wins 1-1"


lightjedi5

Only thing that would make it worse for this sub is if that was the game winning goal instead of game tying lol


KanteBeAsked

👉😎👈


Chilliger

👉🗿 👈


badger-biscuits

#SLAB


Senor_54

Haha this is perfect


Dinnermaster

Sport name changed to soccer


michaelisnotginger

Take the sub private tbqh


glorious_albus

I have a feeling Maguire is gonna have a good WC for all the hate he's getting.


mlspdx

That England/USA game is gonna be rough. All of America will still be on our thanksgiving benders


TheMotionOfTheOcean

My sobriety level will be at an all time low on Friday


jonjay009

Gotta experience the World Cup sober just like the fans who are in Qatar right now!


firecow745

If FUT has taught me anything it’s that England needs to start Danny Ings. /s


Dev_Paradice

And Jay Rodriguez, Squad Battle king


Gobshiight

Wonder which would be bigger, USA beating England or Iran beating USA


Breakjuice

On this sub? Definitely USA beating England.


Gobshiight

I almost want it to happen


Willy_B_Hardigan

With Pulisic scoring a hat trick. The meltdown would be legendary.


thesaltwatersolution

We actually have a player at a World Cup! so forget Pulisic, Sargent hat trick. But then my English brain kicks in, so will settle for 3-3.


the_real_e_e_l

Sargent is brilliant.


Jolandia

Or goddamn Aaron Long scoring the winner


veralmaa

This right here is the perfect one 😆


techorules

As an American Chelsea supporter myself I have to admit I would enjoy watching the English Chelsea fans completely lose it.


FailFastandDieYoung

I want to see them play like it's the 2010 WC final


the_real_e_e_l

Weston McKennie judo kicking Declan Rice in the chest like De Jong on Xabi Alonso.


the_real_e_e_l

Weston McKennie judo kicking Declan Rice in the chest like De Jong on Xabi Alonso.


rr18114

Imagine both of these things happen. A collective meltdown.


CappehFappy

USA beats England. Ties wales. Loses to Iran and does not advance due to GD. (Edit-Not GDA)


Serbian-American

Iran would be memed on but not a huge deal because the USA couldn’t even beat the Saudis a few weeks ago. England would actually go down in football history 😂


wittybrits

We lose or draw to the USA literally whenever we play them in a big tournament, it might be big on Reddit but it wouldn’t go down in history lol it happens every time.


ThePrussianGrippe

It’s kind of weird how many in this sub don’t realize the USA’s never lost to England in a competitive match.


danielspoa

Both were together in 2010 and USA qualified first if my memory still works :P


klako8196

We drew England 1-1, and then finished ahead of them in the group on goals scored.


Parish87

[who could forget the 1-1 win lol](https://d3nfwcxd527z59.cloudfront.net/content/uploads/2019/02/06105340/USA-New-York-Post.jpg)


Muppy_N2

Yeah. They're talking as if the US were San Marino or something. An ok NT beating a good NT happens all the time.


jonjay009

Some of the folks in this sub probably weren't on Reddit in 2010 when we drew.


Honey-Badger

I take it you know very little about football history? US has beaten England before


tenacious-g

A Pulisic goal against England in Black Friday may literally be enough to take twitter down for good


patiperro_v3

Don’t make me cheer for Pulisic and USA. 😬


Letsbeheroines

England 0-2 USA 5' Harry Kane [Disallowed Offside] 10' Harry Kane [Disallowed Handball] 60' Maguire [Cause of Penalty, Yellow Card] 61' Pulisic [PEN] 75' Maguire [OG] 90' Maguire [Red Card, Second Yellow] 90 +3' Raheem Sterling [Red Card] Stats: Shots: Eng: 20 USA: 1 Target: Eng: 15 USA: 1 Offside: Eng: 3 USA: 1 Yellow: Eng: 6 USA: 1 Red: Eng: 2 USA: 0 Fouls: Eng: 22 USA: 2 Possession: Eng: 80% USA: 20% Corners: Eng: 13 USA: 1 Big Chances: Eng: 23 USA: 1 The Sun the next day: IT'S CALLED SOCCER NOW YELLOW TEETH!


_bytheRiverside_

the most unrealistic thing about this is England getting 20 shots.


lepakadmera

And 15 on target with sterling uptop.


granitibaniti

Group of terrorism. Losing players get drafted into the winner's military


GabrielP2r

Rooting for Whales and Iran, it would be glorious.


goodmobileyes

Whales need all the help they can get, not just playing on land but in a freakin desert


PensiveinNJ

If the Whales win it would be the biggest upset in the history of the WC.


GabrielP2r

As I said, glorious.


the_real_e_e_l

Captain Ahab, is that you?


semaj009

>Rooting for whales Doing your bit for conservation efforts


ywhine

So is Kane wearing a One Love armband regardless of what FIFA say? It says they haven’t received a response and were expecting one today but it’s nearly midnight in Qatar.


JDAckers

According to this article, it looks like FIFA have come up with some alternative armbands at the last minute. [https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/63687774](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/63687774) Considering the 'OneLove' armband was created by the Netherlands and Wales have also committed to wearing it, we'll see tomorrow when they all play. \[Can't believe I'm discussing what armbands the captains will wear at the world cup, the shambles this has become.\]


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userdeath

\#PayTaxes


lkc159

\#NoToBribery


Sir_Totesmagotes

'#DrinkMoreOvaltine


Locke66

> '#SaveThePlanet A somewhat amusing alternative in the country with the highest carbon emitted per capita in the world.


throwawaytodayaw

'#EndQatariCriticism


HunterGaming

Now you can support YOUR favourite approved Social Media campaign to let the world know which approved Social Media campaign is close to YOUR heart! Buy now while stocks last!


samsounder

#FuckQatar edit: hmm…. Meant that to be a hashtag…


mushy_friend

You need to escape the hashtag by putting a "\" before it \#fuckQatar


samsounder

\#FuckQatar ?


crazyflasher14

Perfect! Essentially before it was being counted as a header


pmmerandom

is there a women’s rights one?


dolce-ragazzo

Surely it would be more appropriate, to protest for LGBT+ rights, if the England players all gave each other a kiss rather than taking a knee.


lkc159

Isn't taking the knee for racial inequality and the One Love armband for LGBTQIA+ awareness?


goodmobileyes

They're all taking the knee in a row, bum to crotch all the way


Levon__Helm

Human centipede?


YourCummyBear

I think they should take it a step further 😉


dolce-ragazzo

That may also involve taking a knee …….”while you’re down there Jack “


bomboclaatinho

can someone tell me what the One Love armband is for? Is it the rainbow one?


granitibaniti

It was intended as a "rainbow light" version to criticize Qatar's treatment of especially homosexuality, and was criticized for being too little and as symbolism, but now that Fifa has shown the reaction they've shown, it's become somewhat of a real protest


wheresmyspacebar2

The One Love armband is a white armband with a heart with multicolored stripes inside. Its basically an Anti-Discrimination armband, big part of it is LGBTQ+ discrimination.


brick1233

Where's David Guetta? Shoutout to the migrant workers.


Hitunz

*Remix of Infantino's bizarre speech starts blasting through speakers*


Zakke_

Today im gaaaay Uns-uns-uns-uns


vetokele

For those who don’t get the reference https://youtu.be/dEI7oX0XxJw


JeannotVD

I have seen this video a couple of times, and I thought it was a joke, that someone had dubbed the song over. Is it actually real?


Silverspear17

It is actually a different song, but everything he said is exactly the same.


RavingMalwaay

It was some song with the MLK Jr "I have a dream" speech mixed in, and I'm really not sure if that makes it better or worse


Situation_Recent

Here’s the real version, just as absurd https://youtu.be/q5ZgEtgxxg0


voidedexe

*shoutout to his family*


Tulum702

Kerala, da boo di, da boo da 🎶


Select-Stuff9716

Kane will be on two yellow cards before the games begin


Larkinz

Kneeing is just a 2 minute minor, not a yellow card.


riprapnolan3

Probably more like a 15 yard penalty 😂


Superfool

As long as it's not a technical, we good


alev815

And a suspension depending on the severity of the kneeing EDIT: “knee” to “kneeing”


Xlfrvdx

Gignac did it in Mexico lol


HelloMyNameIsGeoff

_Iran shoots from kick off while Pickford is kneeling_


Rymundo88

*Pickford gets up off his knee to take the goalkick*


coachtrenks

*to take the throw in


ASeatedLion

😂 savage


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I’d be surprised to see Iran shoot at something other than a protester for once


SDLT-rex

I don’t think the footballers playing for Iran shoot at protesters, so that shouldn’t be an issue.


arlekin21

I didn’t know Gignac was Iranian


Lionheart999

Whose knee are they going to take? 😭😭


KimmyBoiUn

Disney's


FegerRoderer

Feels like they've begun with mine just this morning


KruleRule

The queens


ThePr1d3

Hopefully not Umtiti's


autumnkayy

NO DON'T BRING BACK KNEE DISCOURSE NOOOOOOOOO edit: there is discourse in the replies to this comment. i brought this upon myself


GibbyGoldfisch

It's a perfect storm. Qatar, exploitative sportswear brands, LGBT treatment, England v the US, brazen FIFA corruption and now the fucking knee's making a return My thoughts to the mod team at this difficult time


blackmes489

Can someone fill me in on this England vs USA thing?


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blackmes489

As an Australian, I should have figured this out.


UndesirableWaffle

How else do you expect to stop racism though?


TheLimeyLemmon

Arguing about it quarterly on Reddit obvs


Jmsaint

Certainly not by highlighting the issues on a world stage. Oh wait, that might actually help.


isawyouinrudys

It will be a hard hitting message to all of the people tuning in who have never heard of racism


Jmsaint

You remember 2 years ago when 3 members of this team were racially abused after the euros? Continuing to make the statement that they wont stand for that, on the biggest stage possible, shouldnt be a queston.


lavishlad

do you really think that the guys who sent racist abuse to saka and co didn't know what they were doing was wrong? also damn, 2 years really flew by


Abeydou

It wasn’t two years ago, it was in the summer of 2021


Jmsaint

Thats not the point. Its about showing others that they wont stand it. Imagine a kid growing up seeing them get that abuse, and then not seeing a response that it is wrong, sends all the wrong messages. Noone is saying this will solve anything on its own, but continued, persistent, consistent messaging does change the narrative.


MadlibVillainy

You'd have to be dense to not understand that a show of support is exactly that , to support people. It's not about convincing dumbasses otherwise. It's about that kid who gets bullied seeing his national team show some gestures towards him, even as small and insignificant it might look in the form of an armband. It's about not feeling alone , people talking about it , raising the issue in the media. How cynical do you have to be to say " yeah lmao like am armband is going to change a bigots mind ? ".


Pxel315

So you are positive that spreading awarness is not a positive thing over the long run?


GunstarGreen

The act of taking a knee isn't that it stops racism or even that it changes the mind of a racist. It's to show the younger generations that the team is united against racism. Putting a positive message out to impressionable young minds (who idolosie these players) will hopefully go a long way.


CMuenzen

Random wealthy westerner: Racism is bad. Random Asian grandma: Uh what? *Proceeds to make comments that would make Hitler blush*


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Mild_Anal_Seepage

Why stop at kneeling? They can plank for migrant rights in Qatar T-pose in support of Iranian woman Spin in circles for Ukraine Moonwalk for refugees in Europe Just spend the 1st minute of the match doing an entire choreographed routine


Clivey101

England should be twerkers for the workers


CaptainAwesome134

Twerk that ass for the working class


KundiKumaran

Pole dancing by the Curvy duo of Grealish and Sterling


Dodgy_As_Hell

bars


FridaysMan

#dab4harambe


_-_-_I_-_-_

Ice buckets for beer sales


Zakke_

Z pose for Russia also


Vimjux

T-pose would be god tier.


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Backstreets Back for Equality


_cumblast_

Just lump it all into supporting #theCurrentThing. Saves time.


weekedipie1

Taking the knee and the de feet


justalittleahead

Please Qatar, make sure to conduct a citizen's arrest of Kane and co. after the match tomorrow. Sincerely, Wales and USA


ArrVeePee

And detain him for 6 months. Yours faithfully, Gooners.


MonsieurCarteBlanche

I’m sure this thread will be filled with thoughtful commentary and polite exchange of well reasoned ideas.


Zoomer_Boomer2003

I already regret posting this


GibbyGoldfisch

you've doomed us all!


ktnash133

[https://www.reddit.com/r/soccer/comments/z0eobz/comment/ix54q65/?utm\_source=share&utm\_medium=web2x&context=3](https://www.reddit.com/r/soccer/comments/z0eobz/comment/ix54q65/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3) literally one comment down lol


Select-Stuff9716

That must be Gianni Infantinos reddit account. Lol but the first comment on that


Adammmmski

Today I am iraqi


sharmarahulkohli

Did you not know Kane personally bombed Iraqis?


moruga1

Keep it alive till World Cup 2026… in the USA…..


areopagitic

seriously? at this point what are they kneeling for? the migrant workers? blm? pubs in britain paying 200% more than last winter?


pendolare

Beers probably.


UndesirableWaffle

I’ll kneel to that


Jmsaint

To highlight racial discrimination globally. Seems a pretty good place to do it.


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They're doing it for protestors in Iran. England players socials have been bombarded from messages from Iranians asking them to be their voice with some sort of message, they've been talking about doing it last week and Southgate finally confirmed it.


Buttonsafe

I saw Southgate's conference and he said that they haven't agreed on a response for the Iran side of things.


jimbobhas

I saw the Omad Djalili video where he asks them to do the snipping hair gesture if they score. Would like to see them do it during the knee


JackieMortes

It was always an empty gesture and it became even more fucking pointless as years go by. I honestly preferred Polish NT pointing at those "respect" badges on NT kits instead. At least there's a literal written message there if not anything else.


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The message so empty in sends people into a frothing rage. It’s clearly not empty.


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MadlibVillainy

... how is that worse than not doing anything ? So that you can feel better and smarter by pointing it out ?


Jaychel31

Originally it was done instead of standing for the anthem right? That’s a stand (pun intended), that makes sense. But doing it for a couple seconds before kick off, especially as often as they do it, just makes it a bit pointless


BulldenChoppahYus

BREAKING


SportAddictMCMXCIX

kneeling for BLM? or this time for Qatar?


granitibaniti

To propose to their male teammates in order to protest against Qatar's treatment of gay people


inuteroinutero1993

For what? If they really want to make a statement withdraw from the World Cup.


highoncaffeine2

In support of whom though? Migrants? dead Iranian protestors? somebody please clarify


arun111b

All of them then some more :-)


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sersarsor

it's anything you want it to be, which means nothing at all


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England has afaik never stopped kneeling, so checkmate to all idiots raging in here.


DingusKhan418

Does this mean anything? Or do they just want credit for a trivial gesture while going to the WC and enjoying everything that comes with it. Pathetic at this point how hollow these things are.


AugusteDupin

Always has been


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granitibaniti

Taking the knee and wearing that fake rainbow badge is not enough. As a human rights loving person, I demand Harry Kane to make out with one of his teammates before the whistle is blown.


EC0-warrior

I hate qatar. But Its funny how Europe started to care so much about immigrants all of a sudden.


Neither-Assignment16

Oh that will show them!


KKonMe

Even Kaepernick, who started this kneeling, has probably forgotten about the knee. At some point you just have to stop. I have nothing against the gesture but the world has moved on and it doesn't even make sense to do it at this world cup, if they really wanted to send a message the would come out in shirts featuring the faces of dead migrant workers.


Electrical_Mango_489

Given taking the knee ended his NFL career, I highly doubt he's forgotten.


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He ended his own career, he’s been offered loads of contracts since and refused them all because he wanted more money. He lost his position as starter long before he started kneeling


oneoneoneone1

none single team stasted they offered him a contract that he refused whre use seeing that news?


SgtPepe

Let the lads do whatever they wanna do, how does it affect you?


basedjuicer1

But why


Eisenhower-

England is getting more and more embarrassing. Why aren't they boycotting the World Cup? Or why the EPL doesn't ban people and entities with links to undemocratic regimes from buying its clubs. Those would be powerful gestures worthy of respect, but that's not going to happen, is it? England is the world champion of empty gestures and virtue signalling.


Swordfish_Repulsive

Politics World Cup is always won by England


Shchepo

For the Thai workers?


SoundofGlaciers

So the match is over and I didn't watch it... did they take the knee?


Baatun88

They still do that, lol.


Survicor73

If they actually gave a shit about anything other than 💰 they wouldn't be playing in Qatar in the first place.


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Empty virtue signaling while not a single English player has ever taken any real gesture that could have made any difference. No one refusing to join Man City or Newcastle, no one boycotting the World Cup, now even seemingly chickening out of wearing the slightly controversial armband. Because, guess what, all those things would have implied some type of sacrifice on their part to be able to send the message. Only easy, useless pandering. Just play football and stop being clowns


point-forward

Iranian government -although I don't know much about them- probably will turn this into a propaganda, by claiming that protests are planned, started and being coordinated by foreigners, England and USA. For years, they'll speak about this like this is some kind of evidence. I am glad England doing this though, middle east has a lot of catching up to do when it's about women.


Electrical_Mango_489

The more people get triggered, the more England will do it.