2014 FIFA World Cup

[cobl04]

In the case of Suarez, they did for once.

No, they didn't. It's not even a slap on the wrist for someone who earns that much.

 

[AntonCorbijn]

Sure, that's a fair point. Nobody would complain if his penalty had been more draconian (with the exception of Suarez, of course).

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

The guy's a blatant racist who has bitten people in matches on three separate occasions... and they gave him 1/6th of the maximum penalty allowed.

FIFA. Gotta love em

 

[bono_212]

That's very simple. Because of the FIFA's fucked up rules.

De Jong was awarded a yellow card by the referee. The rules state that when a foul has been noticed and penalized by the ref, it cannot be redone. The ref missed Suarez' foul, so it could be penalized by the FIFA. It's fucked up and stupid, but that's the FIFA's rules.

That's insanely stupid. Are you saying that if someone were to spear tackle another player and then receive a Red Card, FIFA couldn't then further punish them afterwards?

 

[Galeongirl]

That's insanely stupid. Are you saying that if someone were to spear tackle another player and then receive a Red Card, FIFA couldn't then further punish them afterwards?

No for red cards there's different rules, the FIFA can decide on the penalty after the match in the case of a red card. But in the case of the Spain vs Holland match 4 years ago, the ref stupidly awarded de Jong with a yellow card. In that case it's not possible to add stuff afterwards. Stupid, stupid rule.

 

[bono_212]

Well...that's a little better, I guess...

 

[intedomine]

It's just one controversy in what has been a cracking tournament. Suarez is gone, but his talented teammates are still around, and good luck to them against Colombia. The World Cup is bigger than just big name players.

Some cracking Rof16 coming up. Brazil vs Chile, Uruguay vs Colombia, France vs Nigeria and Costa Rica vs Greece is my favourite given that they were both not expected to make the next stage. I hope the Costa Rican brilliance continues

 

[speedracer]

And now some non-Luis Suarez content:

People I know who really follow US soccer say cutting Donovan was probably the right move.

From watching guys stagger around after 270 minutes of play in Brazil, I'm convinced it was the right move. I don't know if Donovan would have survived 30 minutes.

 

[deep]

his commentary on ESPN has been odd, a bit sullen

 

[deep]

Sure, that's a fair point. Nobody would complain if his penalty had been more draconian (with the exception of Suarez, of course).

it was too severe, quite a few people are saying that


World Cup 2014 : 'Victim' Chiellini calls Fifa ban on Suarez excessive - Hindustan Times

 

[cobl04]

Not a joke: New Statesman | You are more likely to be bitten by Luis Suarez (1 in 2,000) than a shark (1 in 3,700,000)

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

it was too severe, quite a few people are saying that


World Cup 2014 : 'Victim' Chiellini calls Fifa ban on Suarez excessive - Hindustan Times

As it was the third time this lunatic has bitten somebody... not to mention he's also been suspended for using racial taunts on the field... I don't know how this penalty can possibly be considered "too severe."

 

[Galeongirl]

Not a joke: New Statesman | You are more likely to be bitten by Luis Suarez (1 in 2,000) than a shark (1 in 3,700,000)

Wow




Tonight we continue. Was already getting withdrawals yesterday.

 

[deep]

I really hopes Brazil gets past Chile
we really don't need the chaos a loss will bring

 

[youarenotimmune]

Poor Hulk. That goal was legit. Good thing he didn't turn green.

 

[deep]

Poor Hulk. That goal was legit. Good thing he didn't turn green.

I just watched it on a replay and I paused it frame by frame
from the front angle it clearly looks like it hit his out stretched arm below/ at his shirt sleeve line.

and my bias it tor Brazil

 

[PennyLanePHINS]

Well I disagree with it, though it may be the rule. He stuck his arm out, hit the shoulder area... though I would personally not call it a handball I also can't say it was a bad call either. One of those.

 

[deep]

will this turn into one of those crazy kick ball tournaments ?

 

[deep]

I guess we will find that out in 30 minutes

 

[deep]

ready, steady, go !

 

[deep]

Cesar! Cesar! Cesar!

or

puto! puto! puto! (in Portuguese) ?

 

[Galeongirl]

Well this is tense! Great start for the last 8 round. Secretly hoping for Chile.




Also Hulk's goal was NOT legit. The ball hit his bicep, that's hands, no goal.

 

[deep]

so I guess you saw that second angle shot?

 

[Galeongirl]

There were quite a few reruns on tv here.


Damn, bad start for Chile.

ETA: Well that's about it then. Shame, but Chile really blows at penalties, lol.


ETA: lol nevermind, wow, that was a great shot.

 

[prbiker15]

This is really exciting!

 

[Galeongirl]

Here comes Neymar the wonder boy. LEt's see how he does.

 

[Galeongirl]

Wow, the post decided the match! Mad game, absolutely mad game.

 

[deep]

Cesar! Cesar! Cesar! Neymar! Neymar! Neymar!

 

[deep]

.

 

[deep]

Wow, the post decided the match! Mad game, absolutely mad game.