Darth Windu posted:

From the wikipedia on tiki-taka: "Tiki-taka is associated with flair, creativity, and touch,[24] but can also be taken to a "slow, directionless extreme" that sacrifices effectiveness for aesthetics.[22]"

These attributes seem like they would make for a more interesting game - and certainly, I found Argentina's play to be entertaining.

As for the doping thing, Messi has GHD and internet sources seem to agree that he is no longer taking human growth hormone. Given that it was for a legitimate disease, I cannot personally hold it against him without further evidence.

Obviously this does not excuse the rest of Barca.

If I should take this discussion to the newbie thread, I would do so happily. However, that thread seems like a joke and i know enough about football that I don't feel quite at home there.

not not luvd posted:

that was NOT the only difference. Possession and passing were enormously influential.

Katana Gomai posted:

Pissflaps posted:

Were Iran robbed?

Darth Windu posted:

Something something black culture bill cosby

How are u posted:

and Ghana fought Germany to a draw so i'm pretty sure that means that the USMNT is at least on equal footing with Germany, probably better.

Gin Soaked Ape posted:

i dont know if this has been covered but it appears the pitch invader had an ss symbol written on his torso in marker?