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This is dedicated to "old guard" members that activated in Europe and pulled their weight in irrationality. Some, at different levels than others. We were all young. 😄 As the Green Street Hooligans movie shows, the weight was pulled by mostly men, in every aspect of society. Real life was not as extreme though. That was just a movie. But it is true, inside the stadium, from market traders to common thugs, everyone shared the drug of European football, until some grew up, took different routes, and others, are still doing this, at an advanced age, with no purpose. I mean, if you pass a certain age and one is still going to the stadium to light up flares, then you deserve your faith. 2 Videos that will act as a preview for this thread: a) Americans reacting to European Football Scene b) Shocking scene as Italian fans from AC Milan threw a scooter over rivals, Inter Milan:

The prices of the tickets will be something to watch. 😄 FIFA officially confirms Canadian men's automatic 2026 World Cup qualification. Canada, U.S., Mexico secure automatic berths as co-hosts of marquee event. The event will also be the first that features three nations as co-hosts. https://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/soccer-canada-fifa-mens-world-cup-2026-qualification-1.6748502?cmp=rss Stadiums Video Report:

More than six decades after he first wowed the world on the football pitch, Pelé is no more. The superstar Brazil nicknamed "O Rei" – the King – and winner of three World Cups died on Thursday at the age of 82 after a battle with colon cancer. His death caps a storied life as one of the greatest footballers the game has ever known. https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20221229-pelé-the-brazilian-football-legend-who-won-a-record-three-world-cups-dies-at-82

The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 will be played from 20 November to 18 December in Qatar. It will be the 22nd edition of the competition, and the first played in the Arab world. My prediction to win, I will pick realistically, not by emotion -> République Française. Here are the groups: There is controversy in regards to this World Cup. New ESPN E60 examines this: https://espnpressroom.com/us/press-releases/2022/11/new-espn-e60-examines-controversy-surrounding-qatars-world-cup/