rwoody Save TWW 37416 Posts user info edit post |
^^euro fans would likely win no matter what but copa fans have travel much farther, both from original countries and between game locations, and Euro also has functioning train/public transport systems. 7/10/2024 6:37:33 AM
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jocristian All American 7524 Posts user info edit post |
Not sure if conmebol or the venues price the tickets for Copa, but we have found an astounding lack of priorities when it comes to filling up the stadium. My sons and I looked into getting tickets and they were $200+ per ticket and then to later watch 2/3 full stadiums on tv, it pisses me off.
US Soccer does the same thing. They outprice their fans and then play in half-full stadiums.
There was a power point slide from a us soccer exec meeting that was leaked last year that was essentially bragging about selling fewer tickets while generating more revenue. 7/10/2024 10:08:02 AM
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Bullet All American 28204 Posts user info edit post |
That Uruguay/Columbia game was pretty fun (except the long pauses).
I wish they showed more of the skirmishes after the game. Apparently Suarez and other teamates entered the stands and were swinging at coumbia-supporters, supposedly trying to get their families out of the stand and away from the
Just seeing this: https://www.wralsportsfan.com/on-cam-soccer-players-punch-fans-storm-stands-at-bank-of-america-stadium-after-contentious-match/21519837/
[Edited on July 11, 2024 at 9:56 AM. Reason : ] 7/11/2024 9:42:21 AM
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rwoody Save TWW 37416 Posts user info edit post |
Maybe I'm biased now vs these copa refs but last night was another where the ref seemed like he wasn't controlling. The guy that got a red seemed to stay on the field arguing for a long time. Although I guess in a tournament like this, what other punishment can you even threaten?? 7/11/2024 11:26:12 AM
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heelfan All American 3232 Posts user info edit post |
Slick goal by Kone for Canada 7/13/2024 8:45:07 PM
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heelfan All American 3232 Posts user info edit post |
3rd place games are sometimes the most entertaining of a tournament 7/13/2024 8:47:13 PM
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HaLo All American 14216 Posts user info edit post |
Seems Colombian fans have been a persistent problem… 7/14/2024 8:17:37 PM
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heelfan All American 3232 Posts user info edit post |
*tries not to make a political joke about "illegal entry" of fans without tickets* 7/14/2024 8:44:36 PM
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marko Tom Joad 72811 Posts user info edit post |
the new post-covid crowd norm continues 7/14/2024 8:53:44 PM
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rwoody Save TWW 37416 Posts user info edit post |
Audio out of sync, what a production this tourney has been 7/14/2024 10:02:07 PM
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rwoody Save TWW 37416 Posts user info edit post |
Messi went down at the boards then rolled all the back on the field lmao. I love soccer but man antics like that are so lame. 7/14/2024 10:18:57 PM
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rwoody Save TWW 37416 Posts user info edit post |
xG: 0.36 - 0.59
Thrilling 7/14/2024 11:40:50 PM
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justinh524 Sprots Talk Mod 27617 Posts user info edit post |
RIP Messi's ankle 7/15/2024 12:20:09 AM
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jocristian All American 7524 Posts user info edit post |
What an absolute shitshow the gates were at the final last night. Thousands of ticket holders were denied entrance after fans bumrushed the gates and overwhelmed security. Luckily noone was hurt, but there were apparently unticketed fans jumping fences, climbing in through vents and all manner of nonsense. It's actually kind of a miracle that there wasn't a serious incident. 7/15/2024 2:34:29 PM
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rwoody Save TWW 37416 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "Head of Colombian Football Federation Ramon Jesurun & his 43yo son were arrested after Colombia’s loss to Argentina. Jesurun, who is also VP of CONMEBOL, missed the award ceremony following alleged altercation with staff. A chaotic night to the very end." |
7/15/2024 5:39:27 PM
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HaLo All American 14216 Posts user info edit post |
I’m guessing we won’t be invited to host again soon 7/15/2024 9:29:54 PM
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rwoody Save TWW 37416 Posts user info edit post |
Good thing we aren't hosting something almost as big in 2 years 7/15/2024 9:30:48 PM
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HaLo All American 14216 Posts user info edit post |
LOL
Quote : | "In addition to being the Colombia Football Federation president, the 71-year-old Jesurún also serves on the FIFA Council, the "strategic and oversight body" for soccer's global governing body." |
7/15/2024 9:48:23 PM
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