Submitted by dragon8811 t3_z5dmp4 in sports
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ThunderBobMajerle t1_ixvotyx wrote
What’s Holders?
Ilovepoopies t1_ixvpcon wrote
Defending champs maybe ?
Ragin_Irishman t1_ixvs98d wrote
Holders of the cup at the moment.
bbwolff t1_ixvupyo wrote
Weird way of saying defending champions
getyourrealfakedoors t1_ixvv79x wrote
Odd phrasing
Blackluster182 t1_ixvwr9r wrote
They hold the cup.
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Islandgirl1444 t1_ixvykmx wrote
Good game to watch. Denmark held their own against the power of France.
DaleDarko23 t1_ixw0vav wrote
But there's still a chance so England haven't actually qualified yet.
8lackJack8lack t1_ixw1727 wrote
Well aCktUaLly...
There's no result that can knock england out.
They can only go as low as 2nd.
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8lackJack8lack t1_ixw1v9x wrote
The title says qualified for the last 16.
Which they have done.
darthnilloc t1_ixw22pk wrote
It's possible isn't it? USA vs Iran ends in a draw and Wales beats England 7-0. Obviously never going to happen, but technically possible.
blockkiller t1_ixw2fvt wrote
If Wales beats England by 4-0 and USA-Iran has a winner then England is eliminated.
The chances are slim but not impossible.
whyamihereonreddit t1_ixw2tyk wrote
Aktually you're wrong
minecraft_lover_18 t1_ixw5lm7 wrote
Like, 24/7?
J1mjam2112 t1_ixw6ifl wrote
It’s actually a very common phrase, at least in the UK. But I can understand it not being obvious if you haven’t heard it before.
DaleDarko23 t1_ixw7hsz wrote
What if Wales beat England 4-0 and Iran win. Iran qualify top with 6 points, Wales qualify second with 4 points on goal difference, England third with 4 points and USA bottom.
cofeyelbat t1_ixwal6e wrote
Why 4-0? I though any win was 3 points, tie 1 point, and loss 0 points? Is there a difference in points the more you score?
Dan19_82 t1_ixwanvs wrote
Wow did you just describe my own post to me?
asspickle1 t1_ixwat8u wrote
don’t know much about soccer/football, could one player really mean the tournament for them?
Toad364 t1_ixwaupq wrote
If there is a tie on points, goals become the tie-breaker
HalcyonReadersDigest t1_ixwav73 wrote
Yes. If they put it down Canada is gonna steal it.
Just_Some_Man t1_ixwawtj wrote
they can hold deez nuts
HalcyonReadersDigest t1_ixwb5cq wrote
Goal difference is the tie breaker
Blackluster182 t1_ixwb9zc wrote
Yes as in they hold it in their possession 24/7 probably not literally held by a human though at least I hope not and well except for when FIFA want it back I assume.
Blackluster182 t1_ixwbcbi wrote
I'm sure they would leave a sorry note at least
kingoliviersammy t1_ixwcndd wrote
France will win the WC.
kingoliviersammy t1_ixwcov5 wrote
Why is kante out again?
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TheLightningPanda t1_ixwemct wrote
It can make a pretty big difference, not necessarily in a vacuum but some players can do a lot for advancing the ball and some have a very strong ability to create chances that others can’t do. When a single goal/moment can change a game, having a player that can create that goal or moment is key.
I don’t know what sports you follow, in terms of basketball it would be akin to losing a niche role player, like Andrew Wiggins in the finals. He’s not their best player, but he was insanely key in their success. In the NFL it would be like losing an o-lineman or two, it just hurts your chances to repeat if your game plan is focused around running behind those o-lineman.
I could also be talking out of my ass, but my understanding is he’s a huge deal in France’s general game plan.
ThunderBobMajerle t1_ixwf1p9 wrote
So is it missing an apostrophe?
TheFallingShit t1_ixwfmbq wrote
Injury, like 6 other main starters
minos157 t1_ixwggxt wrote
As the other reply said it's not a yes or no and very dependant on why said player is important.
In this case Kante was an absolute beast of a holding midfielder last world cup for France. He basically dominated the midfield and gave France WAY more possession as a result.
Without him they are allowing more chances for opponents which will lead to more goals against which I think will ultimately cost them the competition, especially if it plays out how I think it will where they face Belgium or Brazil at some point on the way through the knockouts.
Raphelm t1_ixwhwt5 wrote
Ugh, yes, I love Kanté. I don’t know how he manages to be everywhere like that, it’s like he has a twin. And he seems to have the most gentle soul, all shy and discreet despite being a beast on the field. It’s his absence I was the most disappointed to hear.
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BreadMaster49 t1_ixwiipy wrote
6? I can only think of Kante, Benzema, Pogba and maybe Kimpembe but who else
minos157 t1_ixwiuz4 wrote
After that world cup, I don't know why Chelsea didn't just shove him into the exact same role and build a tactic around him.
It's similar to how I questioned why Belgium played KDB as a defensive midfielder at that world cup......
Lots of questionable coaching choices in soccer lol
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HamTillIDie44 t1_ixwj9ju wrote
This French team won’t hold against Brazil, unfortunately. Their attack is great but Brazil has a way more formidable attack. Likewise, France’s defense is horrible but Brazil’s is world-class.
If France meets Brazil on their way, they’ll get destroyed.
julesthemodest t1_ixwl0i0 wrote
Missing Benzema too
bobby_zamora t1_ixwl2p0 wrote
bobby_zamora t1_ixwl6jk wrote
It was the Semi-Final, and clearly not just the result of missing Neymar.
minos157 t1_ixwnj3b wrote
True true. I always forget he's french for some reason. In my brain I always think he's Belgian...
JakeySnakey96 t1_ixwnqb7 wrote
Benzema wasn't part of the team in 2018.
the_real_rs t1_ixwqe8w wrote
Just an fyi but I think Chelsea used Kante just fine post World Cup 2018, they won the Champions League in 2020. As a Chelsea fan I can say that Kante’s biggest issue is that he’s missed 50% of all possible minutes since 2019.
Yung_Corneliois t1_ixwrg4y wrote
“First team to qualify for last of 16”
Not sure about how it said in other languages but in English I’ve never heard of “last of 16” makes it sound like they were the last team to qualify for the round of 16.
__JO__39__ t1_ixws9vs wrote
I genuinely think if Brazil lost Casemiro their chances would drop to something very close to 0. Even though his replacement is a decent player, I think there is no defensive midfielder at his level currently and they would lose all the defensive security that allows them to play such attacking football without being suicidal.
bobby_zamora t1_ixwu2rg wrote
It says "last 16" not "last of 16". Last 16 is the most common way in English to describe the round before the quarter finals.
minos157 t1_ixwu9md wrote
Oh wait, I had my years mixed up. Fair point!
Yung_Corneliois t1_ixwuca5 wrote
I’ve never heard of that in my 27 years of existing. Maybe Final 16 but not Last 16. It’s not wrong, there’s just better ways to say it is all.
UnderThat t1_ixwvev1 wrote
Thing about France is, they always try and walk it in.
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bobby_zamora t1_ixx0fhf wrote
I think you're probably just American. This is the British way of saying it.
Falconflyer75 t1_ixx0j3r wrote
So the team that began the European champions curse could be the team that breaks it
Yung_Corneliois t1_ixx1ucg wrote
So it seems. Because we also don’t say “holder” we would say defending champs.
PaMudpuddle t1_ixx1y31 wrote
Ah. Thanks for splainin’.
BretonDeter t1_ixx7efs wrote
Wait you really think Brazil's attack is way more formidable than mbappé dembelé giroud ans griezmann lmao?
Iola_Morton t1_ixx8jrz wrote
It wasn’t just Kanté. Pogba was his perfect partner in that midfield
HamTillIDie44 t1_ixx93mt wrote
Mbappe - vini (Mbappe wins by a small margin)
Dembele - Neymar (dembele who? 😂)
Giroud - everyone (Giroud would be on the bench for Brazil)
Griezmann - Rodrygo/rafinha/richarlison/Jesus (way better players)
BretonDeter t1_ixxaage wrote
No fucking way you actually think that, you must be out of your goddamn mind lmao
Vinicius is good but he isn't even in the same league as Mbappé
Neymar is injured and Dembelé has had 2 first games that put all wingers of the WC to shame
Giroud is underrated but he makes others shine and opens up the game in huge ways, he's also France's top scorer of all time
Griezmann is the best attacking midfielder of the world cup rn, and it's not even close
France also has bundesliga's second top scorer on the bench
Idk if you've been paying attention, but offensively no team in the tournament even comes close to France's level of offensive play, and I've watched all of the big nations' games pretty much
HamTillIDie44 t1_ixxaod3 wrote
We must watch different sports. I guess we’ll just have to wait and see.
mikmik555 t1_ixxi8d2 wrote
Well Kante is injured and so are many other players in the team. The team is made of people from the bench and still holding on. So…
minos157 t1_ixy7gey wrote
Not to discount Denmark, who I think is a dark horse this year, but France is in a pretty easy group (by world cup standards).
Flachkrepierer t1_ixy887l wrote
Spain died, I guess
TheWholesomeBrit t1_ixyb654 wrote
I'm a Chelsea fan, Kante plays for Chelsea. He's incredibly key, BUT, he's not as good as he used to be, so I don't think he's as important anymore. They miss him, clearly, but even if he was back I don't think he would be the shining light they would hope he is.
Maxfly2001 t1_ixyfekv wrote
no, French coach is Didier Deschamps
mikmik555 t1_ixyil7i wrote
Dark horse? Denmark was in the semi-finale of the EuroCup last year. It’s not an easy team. They are 10th on the FIFA ranking right after Portugal.
Despicable2020 t1_ixyjtl1 wrote
Still very much favorites in my eyes
ShitPostQuokkaRome t1_ixypz5a wrote
It depends on the national team, France looks the strongest one in the tournament even without Kante or Benzema, current Balloon d'Or holder. They simply have too many replacements
JJJeeettt t1_ixyqdpm wrote
Belgium is nowhere close to where they were 4yrs ago. And it already wasn't good enough.
minos157 t1_ixyu3o0 wrote
They were tenth headed into the tournament. That makes them a dark horse, not a predicted winner or favorite.
A dark horse is a team that's good but not expected to win, Denmark fits that bill. If everyone came out of groups seeded by FIFA ranking there would.be nine other teams who would be predicted to win before Denmark.
Not sure how that doesn't make them a dark horse. It's also why I specifically called it out, to showcase that while I'm calling it an easy group, I was not discounting the talent of Denmark.
You'd have been better off reading my comment instead of being offended by it.
minos157 t1_ixyu8gi wrote
Sure, but they have the ability to score and I still think they are a favorite to go deep.
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An_Anonymous_Acc t1_ixyz630 wrote
I don't think Kante was integral to their success
kharjou t1_ixyzvsy wrote
Germany is garbo nowadays yeah
kharjou t1_ixz08k3 wrote
Who's the player who can score? Eden "big mac" hazard or romelu "bench warmer" lukaku?
They have a great goalkeeper and de bruyne is nuts but they have average forwards
kharjou t1_ixz0heq wrote
Rabiot is doing amazing. Tchouameny is not as good tho. But griezmann is insane right now. Idk if you wat hed the match vs denmark but DAMN his performance was impressive. He was everywhere
JJJeeettt t1_ixz3s55 wrote
Just checking in. Do you still think that?
BTW, I'm Belgian. Our team doesn't deserve its FIFA ranking. At all.
minos157 t1_ixz4zzd wrote
I still think France can win it, I just don't think it will be as obvious as it was last time. Griezmann is indeed playing out of his mind!
minos157 t1_ixz51wn wrote
I mean yeah now my thoughts are of course different lol
kharjou t1_ixz732j wrote
As a french fan I'm mainly worried about how unbalanced the skill level is. Kunde/pavard are not good enough to deal with world class players. Tchouameny is also not there yet. But at the same time watching griezmann, dembele, hernandez, upamecano , mbappe and rabiot at their current level is a pleasure. Its like we have an insane left side... and then deschamps just tries to stop the right side from sinking.
fordyford t1_ixz9a8x wrote
I would argue that he was absolutely their best player - not their most spectacular by any means, but such a crucial lynchpin to their team.
saint-simon97 t1_ixzzva1 wrote
Kante was there in the Euros and they were bad. I think Benzema is definitely a bigger miss.
saint-simon97 t1_iy001d3 wrote
Yes and no. Not as much as in say, basketball, but there are players who have an extreme importance either because they're decisive in their roles (eg players like Messi, Mbappe, etc) or because their replacements aren't good enough.
Don't think this applies to Kante personally but yeah.
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