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You are here: Home / Sports / Copa America Football (Soccer) Final: Brazil v Argentina

Copa America Football (Soccer) Final: Brazil v Argentina

by Anne Laurie|  July 10, 20217:45 pm| 127 Comments

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Brazil vs Argentina

One of the greatest rivalries in the footballing world. https://t.co/xAVRvZORIS

— The Field (@thefield_in) July 10, 2021

What’s arguably the greatest rivalry in the international game will write its next chapter on Saturday night when Brazil and Argentina meet in the Copa America final. Brazil squeaked through the knockout stage with back-to-back 1-0 wins over Chile and Peru, while Argentina followed up their 3-0 win over Ecuador in the quarters by just getting by Colombia in penalty kicks in the semis. It’s the two best teams on the continent with Neymar and Lionel Messi doing battle…

Rio to allow fans for Brazil-Argentina final of Copa America

READ: https://t.co/MttSMUZWiy #CopaAmerica pic.twitter.com/evZ0CU9S9n

— TOI Sports (@toisports) July 10, 2021

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  1. 1.

    raven

    July 10, 2021 at 7:49 pm

    It looks like they are going to dick around with some “pre-game” bullshit.

  2. 2.

    cope

    July 10, 2021 at 7:52 pm

    I was hoping this pair would reach the finals.  Should be very entertaining.  Messi’s life story is indeed interesting even if he as a person is so reserved.  I expect to see at least one Messi spark of brilliance during the game.

  3. 3.

    cope

    July 10, 2021 at 7:55 pm

    @raven: It’s part of the ritual.  Initiated, I believe, with the so called Super Bowl.

  4. 4.

    raven

    July 10, 2021 at 7:56 pm

    @cope: bah

  5. 5.

    debbie

    July 10, 2021 at 7:56 pm

    Why did I not realize until now that there are two separate tournaments? ??‍♀️

  6. 6.

    Chetan Murthy

    July 10, 2021 at 7:57 pm

    Uh, I’m no soccer fan, but at least, I do pay attention when I hear about athletes who are truly superlative.  And so: I saw all this ruckus about the Euro 2020, but nowhere near as much about the Copa America.  And yet (I could be wrong) I thought that, if you were going to pick a continent that rules futbol, it would be, y’know, South America?

    Am I just wrong?  I mean, Argentina, Brazil — two *powerhouses*, for decades.  I was in *France* during the 1994 World Cup, and I still remember the massive caravan of revelers driving thru the streets of Sophia-Antipolis (basically, laid out like a suburb) when Brazil won.  And that was in some backwater town in France.  I can only imagine what it was like in major cities (and of course, in South America, sure).

  7. 7.

    eclare

    July 10, 2021 at 7:59 pm

    Fuck, baseball?

  8. 8.

    raven

    July 10, 2021 at 8:01 pm

    well they just started the game so there is that!

  9. 9.

    raven

    July 10, 2021 at 8:02 pm

    @debbie: They are regional.

  10. 10.

    Anne Laurie

    July 10, 2021 at 8:02 pm

    @Chetan Murthy:  Well, there’s quite a strong argument that, bad as COVID-19 is in Europe, it’s much much worse in South America right now.  In fact, IIRC, it’s being hosted in Brazil because the original sponsors decided it was too dangerous for the public, but Bolsonaro is notoriously not gonna let some virus be the boss of him…

  11. 11.

    eclare

    July 10, 2021 at 8:03 pm

    Finally

  12. 12.

    raven

    July 10, 2021 at 8:03 pm

    @Chetan Murthy: In the 96 Olympics there were 25,000 Brazilians ready to come here to Athens if they had reached the finals. They didn’t!

  13. 13.

    raven

    July 10, 2021 at 8:03 pm

    @Anne Laurie: And there are no fans.

  14. 14.

    Chetan Murthy

    July 10, 2021 at 8:05 pm

    @Anne Laurie: Oh, *riiiight* !!  I forgot about that.  I suppose that has something to do with why there hasn’t been as much news about it: just a shit-ton fewer fans and their associated shenanigans.  Thank you, AL, for explaining!

  15. 15.

    HumboldtBlue

    July 10, 2021 at 8:07 pm

    @Chetan Murthy:

    Brazil v Argentina is a premier matchup with deep, deep historical roots. The Copa is still relatively regional compared to the Euros due to the draw of the top European leagues, where the best players in the world ply their trade at club level.

  16. 16.

    guachi

    July 10, 2021 at 8:09 pm

    @Chetan Murthy: Aside from it being Europe, which has lots more money, I think Euro2020 being bigger is because there are more countries that have a realistic chance of winning so the games are all more exciting.

  17. 17.

    HumboldtBlue

    July 10, 2021 at 8:12 pm

    One guarantee about Copa matches, the remonstrations, hand gestures, barking and complaining are taken to an art form.

  18. 18.

    J_A

    July 10, 2021 at 8:12 pm

    I’m watching the game on the giant screen of a hotel in São Paulo, and I’m torn. Generally I support Brazil, and the room’s energy in 200% for the local team.

    But my Barça forever fan has a special spot for Messi, and I want him to have this

    What can I do, torn between two loves? I miss the days I deeply despised Maradona and had no such inner turmoil ?

  19. 19.

    debbie

    July 10, 2021 at 8:15 pm

    @J_A:

    No one roots for both sides anymore?

  20. 20.

    eclare

    July 10, 2021 at 8:15 pm

    @HumboldtBlue:  Hahaha….

  21. 21.

    HinTN

    July 10, 2021 at 8:16 pm

    @J_A: Be a vocal supporter of Messi. Real fans of the Beautiful Game will support you.

  22. 22.

    HumboldtBlue

    July 10, 2021 at 8:16 pm

    I’m still surprised Fred is on the Brazil national team. He’s so very average at Man United.

  23. 23.

    Just One More Canuck

    July 10, 2021 at 8:17 pm

    Wow this is going to be a vicious game

  24. 24.

    Gin & Tonic

    July 10, 2021 at 8:18 pm

    @HinTN:  Easy to say when you’re not in São Paulo.

  25. 25.

    HumboldtBlue

    July 10, 2021 at 8:21 pm

    Argentina, your more than welcome to kick the ever loving shit out of Richarlison.

    Thanks, Liverpool supporters.

    GOOOOOOAAAAAALLLLL

    Route one football

  26. 26.

    HinTN

    July 10, 2021 at 8:22 pm

    Boop – GOOOOOAAAAAL

  27. 27.

    eclare

    July 10, 2021 at 8:23 pm

    Wow

  28. 28.

    J_A

    July 10, 2021 at 8:23 pm

    Well that was an awesome goal out of absolutely nowhere.

    Not cheered at all here, BTW

  29. 29.

    Mike E

    July 10, 2021 at 8:23 pm

    Wonder goal

  30. 30.

    dr. bloor

    July 10, 2021 at 8:23 pm

    Thought it was offsides at first, but that was lovely.

  31. 31.

    J_A

    July 10, 2021 at 8:25 pm

    @dr. bloor: me, too, I was absolutely sure it was offside

  32. 32.

    billcinsd

    July 10, 2021 at 8:26 pm

    @J_A: so you’re torn between two lovers, feeling like a fool, just remember loving Messi means breaking all the rules

  33. 33.

    J_A

    July 10, 2021 at 8:30 pm

    @billcinsd:

    ok. You won the thread tonite ?

  34. 34.

    HumboldtBlue

    July 10, 2021 at 8:30 pm

    You don’t wanna let DiMaria come in on his left foot there.

  35. 35.

    HinTN

    July 10, 2021 at 8:33 pm

    Amazing attack by Argentine. No goal but…

  36. 36.

    J_A

    July 10, 2021 at 8:33 pm

    Di Maria’s goal has focused the Argentinian team. They are playing much better since it.

  37. 37.

    JCJ

    July 10, 2021 at 8:36 pm

    @billcinsd: Well done!

  38. 38.

    phdesmond

    July 10, 2021 at 8:36 pm

    @debbie:

    there was an African tourney going on as well.  it seems to be on hold?

     
    Draw for AFCON finals delayed due to COVID-19
    The draw for the Africa Cup of Nations finals, set for Yaounde on June 25, has been postponed, the Confederation of African Football [CAF] said.

  39. 39.

    HumboldtBlue

    July 10, 2021 at 8:40 pm

    @phdesmond: ​ 
    Yes Cameroon, the host country is in extraordinary turmoil and combined with Covid has left AFCON scrambling.

  40. 40.

    Gin & Tonic

    July 10, 2021 at 8:40 pm

    Boy, that looked like a ruptured Achilles
    for Di Maria.

  41. 41.

    HumboldtBlue

    July 10, 2021 at 8:43 pm

    @Gin & Tonic:

    And he’s right back on. That looked ugly.

  42. 42.

    Mike E

    July 10, 2021 at 8:43 pm

    I’m surprised VAR didn’t nix the goal…TUDN showed the offsides guideline indicated his arm was past the defender’s body when the pass was struck

  43. 43.

    HumboldtBlue

    July 10, 2021 at 8:47 pm

    For some halftime viewing, here are some samples of Hunter Biden’s art. I’m impressed.

  44. 44.

    billcinsd

    July 10, 2021 at 8:48 pm

    @Mike E: you can’t legally score with an arm, so that isn’t usually an issue

     

    eta: well, I guess a GK could throw the ball in the net from his penalty area, but could not be offside in one’s own penalty area

  45. 45.

    WaterGirl

    July 10, 2021 at 8:51 pm

    @HumboldtBlue: I looked at it.  Much more “art” than I expected.

    I found this on the same account:

    Well he did create this! pic.twitter.com/kyaLJ31IkW

    — Bayou Girl (@torregano_jean) July 10, 2021

    hahahahaha

  46. 46.

    WaterGirl

    July 10, 2021 at 8:52 pm

    @WaterGirl: I must be a bad person because that makes me laugh.  Barack Obama was right – I do have a lack of empathy.

    (at the moment)

  47. 47.

    Mike E

    July 10, 2021 at 8:53 pm

    @billcinsd: Sure, but if this were the Euro zone with 15 more camera angles that would have been whistled no goal… maybe it was like the NFL replays: no clear and conclusive evidence to overturn, idk

  48. 48.

    Baud

    July 10, 2021 at 8:53 pm

    @HumboldtBlue:

    We were talking about that the other day.  They are far more impressive than I was expecting.

  49. 49.

    Baud

    July 10, 2021 at 8:53 pm

    @WaterGirl:

    Barack Obama said you lacked empathy?

  50. 50.

    WaterGirl

    July 10, 2021 at 8:54 pm

    @Baud: Exactly my reaction.

    Sometimes trauma can bring out an artistic side that a person did not have before.  He has certainly been through a lot. ??

  51. 51.

    WaterGirl

    July 10, 2021 at 8:57 pm

    @Baud: Well, not me in particular.  But he did talk about a lack of empathy in a more general sense.

    The biggest deficit that we have in our society and in the world right now is an empathy deficit.

    Barack Obama did speak to me, though, when i was in Iowa working for the campaign in 2007/2008 before the caucus.  On a different day I got to stand right next to him, and had my hand on his back.

    edit: see, Obama did have a time machine.  He was talking about the empathy deficit caused by T****, in the future!

  52. 52.

    Baud

    July 10, 2021 at 9:00 pm

    @WaterGirl:

    and had my hand on his back.

    Is that a tactful way of saying butt?

  53. 53.

    HumboldtBlue

    July 10, 2021 at 9:00 pm

    @WaterGirl:

    That’s the best one. That’s classic meme.

    I know nothing of fine art, but I like what he’s done. Critics hate it, I found out after some goggling.

  54. 54.

    HumboldtBlue

    July 10, 2021 at 9:01 pm

    @Baud: ​
    And I didn’t even know what to expect, and I was still caught by surprise.

    Bobby is on, Brazil gonna up that attack.

  55. 55.

    Mike E

    July 10, 2021 at 9:02 pm

    Univision is airing a local ad in Spanish promoting covid vaccines with female health workers debunking the microchip myth, and assuring that the shots contain no live virus. I hope it works to get more takers

  56. 56.

    WaterGirl

    July 10, 2021 at 9:02 pm

    @Baud: Just a different spelling. :-)

    It was really amazing.  I’m not sure how to describe it, but you could just feel that you were in the presence of greatness.  It was a visceral thing.  Never felt anything like that before or since.

  57. 57.

    Mo Salad

    July 10, 2021 at 9:03 pm

    Bobby Chompers is on!

  58. 58.

    shirk

    July 10, 2021 at 9:05 pm

    How soon did DiMaria recover and get back on the pitch? That sure looked like a gnarly match-ending injury at the time.

  59. 59.

    HumboldtBlue

    July 10, 2021 at 9:05 pm

    @Mo Salad: ​
    Ahem, that’s Bobby DAZZLER to you.

    Brazil’s midfield has been invisible.

    For an attacking player, Lautaro Martinez doesn’t have much pace.

  60. 60.

    Mike E

    July 10, 2021 at 9:09 pm

    Okay, that was offsides

  61. 61.

    Mo Salad

    July 10, 2021 at 9:10 pm

    @HumboldtBlue: And to think it all started with Brendan Rodgers’  veneers, then Bobby, then Jürgen.

  62. 62.

    J_A

    July 10, 2021 at 9:11 pm

    @Mike E: that was such an offside that even someone in my Brazilian hotel lobby screamed “ [Portuguese swear] offside!!!”

  63. 63.

    raven

    July 10, 2021 at 9:12 pm

    These dudes seem faster than the Euro’s

  64. 64.

    HumboldtBlue

    July 10, 2021 at 9:12 pm

    @Mo Salad:

    Yup.

    Great save, Martinez!

    Fuck Richarlison! Ya melon.

    That was a great pass, hair offside.

    The five subs plays a key role, sub the guy with the yellow to avoid a red and still have four more to make. I like it in Intl football.

  65. 65.

    Mary G

    July 10, 2021 at 9:15 pm

    The OC is learning and growing:

    Awww, bless their tiny hearts. Orange County venue cancels Matt Gaetz, Marjorie Taylor Greene’s planned America First rally https://t.co/bIAy5jIhLI— Dr. Cole McKinnon (@DrMcKinn) July 10, 2021

    From the OC Register article linked in the tweet:

    A Laguna Hills event center canceled plans to host an “America First” rally on July 17 after learning the speakers were slated to be two of the most controversial Republicans in Congress: Reps. Matt Gaetz and Marjorie Taylor Greene.

    “We just want to stay clear of that,” Javad Mirtavoosi, general manager of Pacific Hills Banquet & Event Center, said by phone Friday.

    Greene’s campaign disputed that account of how the cancellation transpired. And they’re still selling tickets for a rally, though they’re still trying to find an Orange County venue for the same day.

    “We’re very close to securing a location that will proudly host our America First Rally with Congresswoman Greene and Congressman Gaetz,” Nick Dyer, spokesman for Greene’s campaign, said Friday afternoon.

    Images started circulating on social media earlier this week with a flier promoting an America First rally in Laguna Hills on July 17 featuring Gaetz, R-Fla., and Green, R-Ga. The flier lists the location as the Pacific Hills center on Moulton Parkway.

    Mirtavoosi said that when the center booked the event they just expected a “gathering.”

    “As soon as we found out who the speakers were we immediately canceled it,” Mirtavoosi said.

    Laguna Hills is the rebranded name of Leisure World, one of the original Old Folks Only gated developments. Probably almost as many Republicans as in the Villages in Florida, so to be rejected there is surprising. Of course, they are still selling tickets despite not having a venue. I may go to protest if it’s accessible.

  66. 66.

    raven

    July 10, 2021 at 9:15 pm

    @Mary G: My grandparents lived there in their last years.

  67. 67.

    HumboldtBlue

    July 10, 2021 at 9:19 pm

    The referee has been excellent in a game that’s very hard to officiate.

    Ederson is uglier than a Trump rally.

  68. 68.

    Mike E

    July 10, 2021 at 9:19 pm

    @J_A: Argentina has been playing a decent, more interested defense than Brazil.

  69. 69.

    Villago Delenda Est

    July 10, 2021 at 9:21 pm

    Bolsonaro must be nervous.  He’ll get part of the blame for a loss.  Just because he’s the TFG of Brasil.

  70. 70.

    Villago Delenda Est

    July 10, 2021 at 9:23 pm

    @Mary G: Those two are toxic.  Greene’s spokesdroid is desperately trying to spin this, obviously.

  71. 71.

    Mike E

    July 10, 2021 at 9:25 pm

    Hey is that Bezos?

  72. 72.

    Barbara

    July 10, 2021 at 9:26 pm

    @Chetan Murthy: ​1994 world cup was in the US. 1998 world cup was in France. I know because I was delayed in the Paris Airport with a large number of Spanish fans returning after Spain was eliminated. They were remarkably cheerful, really ebullient.

  73. 73.

    J_A

    July 10, 2021 at 9:27 pm

    @Villago Delenda Est: Bolsonaro taking a hit is an added bonus to Messi getting this ?

  74. 74.

    raven

    July 10, 2021 at 9:28 pm

    There are some fans, how did they decide who got in?

  75. 75.

    J_A

    July 10, 2021 at 9:28 pm

    Another yellow card. I’ve lost count

  76. 76.

    HumboldtBlue

    July 10, 2021 at 9:28 pm

    Yellow cards are out in force.​ 

    Imagine being able to bring on Vinicius Jr. in the 70th minute. Depth.

  77. 77.

    HinTN

    July 10, 2021 at 9:29 pm

    Whole lotta flopping going on.

  78. 78.

    Mike E

    July 10, 2021 at 9:31 pm

    @raven: that’s a good question…did they provide proof of vaccination?

  79. 79.

    raven

    July 10, 2021 at 9:31 pm

    @Mike E: And they look like they are a jammed in together in huge empty stadium.

  80. 80.

    J_A

    July 10, 2021 at 9:34 pm

    @Mike E: for what is worth, except for Bolsonaro himself, all Brazilians I meet take CoVid extremely seriously, and testing and masks are everywhere.

  81. 81.

    Mike E

    July 10, 2021 at 9:37 pm

    @J_A: Glad to hear it. I admit I was perplexed by the sight of spectators when the whole entire tournament was void of them up til now

  82. 82.

    Gin & Tonic

    July 10, 2021 at 9:37 pm

    Tempers are hot.

  83. 83.

    Mo Salad

    July 10, 2021 at 9:37 pm

    @Mike E: No, that was the head of FIFA, Giancarlo Esposito, or whatever his name is.

  84. 84.

    billcinsd

    July 10, 2021 at 9:37 pm

    Otamendi with the bulldozer on Neymar, handbags after

  85. 85.

    HumboldtBlue

    July 10, 2021 at 9:37 pm

    Helluva tackle by Otamendi.​​ 

    Argentina’s defense has been solid, can they hand for 10 more minutes?

  86. 86.

    billcinsd

    July 10, 2021 at 9:39 pm

    @J_A: My Brazilian grad student said it was pretty controversial in Brazil to host the COPA

  87. 87.

    Lyrebird

    July 10, 2021 at 9:39 pm

    @J_A: ​
     

    You spoke for me, too.

    Also, haven’t been commenting bc I can’t watch this year just due to work and fam. Glad to know the best clips will be on the Net forever.

  88. 88.

    Mike E

    July 10, 2021 at 9:42 pm

    @Mo Salad: oh that was snark… I wouldn’t put it past the guy rocketing in to watch an event with no fans*

    *but the joke is ruined by their presence, alas

  89. 89.

    HumboldtBlue

    July 10, 2021 at 9:43 pm

    Look at Lionel Messi with the hard press in the dying minutes.

    Emi Martinez!

    Messi! WTF!

  90. 90.

    billcinsd

    July 10, 2021 at 9:43 pm

    great save by Martinez

  91. 91.

    WaterGirl

    July 10, 2021 at 9:43 pm

    @J_A: How can you lose count?  In volleyball, you get two yellow cards and then you’re out. I am guessing it’s different for soccer

  92. 92.

    billcinsd

    July 10, 2021 at 9:44 pm

    Messi messes up the winning goal

  93. 93.

    debbie

    July 10, 2021 at 9:45 pm

    @WaterGirl:

    Looking around at the people I work with (all younger than I), there is still a huge empathy deficit.

  94. 94.

    billcinsd

    July 10, 2021 at 9:45 pm

    @WaterGirl: I believe he is speaking of the total number of yellows, as each player can get 2

  95. 95.

    HumboldtBlue

    July 10, 2021 at 9:46 pm

    @WaterGirl: ​
    He means the total number of cards issued in the game.

    How exciting!

  96. 96.

    Gin & Tonic

    July 10, 2021 at 9:46 pm

    @WaterGirl: They meant how many in total, not per player.

  97. 97.

    J_A

    July 10, 2021 at 9:46 pm

    @WaterGirl: a specific player that gets two yellow cards is out indeed. But there’s been like 8 or 9 so far I think. Only committed by different players

  98. 98.

    J_A

    July 10, 2021 at 9:49 pm

    @HumboldtBlue: The goal notwithstanding (big notwithstanding)  the Argentinian defense is the story of the evening. Amazing to watch

  99. 99.

    Cheryl from Maryland

    July 10, 2021 at 9:49 pm

    @HumboldtBlue: As an art historian and retired museum professional, I’m impressed.  FYI, I was asked to review a touring show of Bush the Lesser’s art, and I said, you don’t want me in the room.  Not because of politics, but because I did better in elementary school with paint by numbers.

  100. 100.

    billcinsd

    July 10, 2021 at 9:50 pm

    Neymar actually fights through an attempted tackle. Argentina is probably the class if South American rugby

  101. 101.

    Mike E

    July 10, 2021 at 9:50 pm

    Argentina putting on a clinic

  102. 102.

    HumboldtBlue

    July 10, 2021 at 9:51 pm

    @Cheryl from Maryland: ​ 

    They jumped off the canvas for me.

  103. 103.

    billcinsd

    July 10, 2021 at 9:51 pm

    Rodrigo DePaul has been immense. This is turning into the 1950 World Cup Final [eta] for Brazil.

    Messi gets his trophy

  104. 104.

    HinTN

    July 10, 2021 at 9:52 pm

    Woot – Messi!!!

  105. 105.

    HumboldtBlue

    July 10, 2021 at 9:52 pm

    Congratulations Argentina. Good for them. Good for Messi.

    Helluva match.

  106. 106.

    J_A

    July 10, 2021 at 9:53 pm

    And it’s over.

    Go Messi. I’m happy for you.

    and the room here is emptying fast, and quietly

  107. 107.

    HinTN

    July 10, 2021 at 9:53 pm

    @J_A: Yes

  108. 108.

    HumboldtBlue

    July 10, 2021 at 9:53 pm

    @J_A: ​

    The work between the midfield and the back line was the difference in the game. And you have Martinez in goal with two big saves. They were excellent.

    Ya gotta love the love you see for Messi.

  109. 109.

    Mike E

    July 10, 2021 at 9:54 pm

    That was a slugfest. Mexico v Haiti probably won’t be able to measure up methinks

  110. 110.

    billcinsd

    July 10, 2021 at 9:55 pm

    Neymar is taking this hard

  111. 111.

    WaterGirl

    July 10, 2021 at 9:55 pm

    @billcinsd: On, wow, that is different.  In volleyball, I think only the coaches get yellow cards.

  112. 112.

    WaterGirl

    July 10, 2021 at 9:56 pm

    @J_A: That makes sense.

  113. 113.

    billcinsd

    July 10, 2021 at 9:57 pm

    @Mike E: I don’t know, Haiti just had their government’s leader assassinated. They might take that out on el tri

  114. 114.

    prostratedragon

    July 10, 2021 at 10:01 pm

    Good game. To me as a hoops fan, Argentina’s impressive ball control in the middle made the difference. Congratulations to them, and salute to Brazil. (Nice note is a lot of friendship between the teams.)

  115. 115.

    HumboldtBlue

    July 10, 2021 at 10:03 pm

    That’s prolly the last time we see Messi, Aguero and Di Maria internationally.

  116. 116.

    billcinsd

    July 10, 2021 at 10:08 pm

    @HumboldtBlue: Well, the World Cup is next year

  117. 117.

    HumboldtBlue

    July 10, 2021 at 10:15 pm

    @billcinsd: ​ 
    It’s 18 months away. It’s being played in slave-labor Qatar in the autumn due to heat. A travesty all around as both FIFA and UEFA get more and more comfortable with the most vile regimes in the world.

  118. 118.

    HinTN

    July 10, 2021 at 10:16 pm

    @HumboldtBlue: Yes and yes!

  119. 119.

    J_A

    July 10, 2021 at 10:17 pm

    @billcinsd: Neymar took his medal PO almost immediately. That was rude, to say the least.

  120. 120.

    trollhattan

    July 10, 2021 at 11:02 pm

    In case it matters, today’s official high temp was 113. Grilled some chicken this evening out back, because why not? People pay for saunas, ours is gratis.

    Better days.

  121. 121.

    trollhattan

    July 10, 2021 at 11:04 pm

    Watching Rugby Union and they have a player mic-ed up and are mixing his audio in with the announcers, making it sound like the announcers are calling the game while out for a run. Not sure this adds to the sofa experience, guys.

  122. 122.

    billcinsd

    July 10, 2021 at 11:12 pm

    @HumboldtBlue: most of the players aren’t going to care about the slave labor. I think it likely Aguero won’t be there, Messi probably depends on where he ends up, Di Maria I don’t see retiring yet.

    Also, track level AC seemed to work reasonably well at the World Track and Field Championships

  123. 123.

    billcinsd

    July 10, 2021 at 11:15 pm

    @trollhattan: Pro Lacrosse has players mic’ed up, but seem to only talk to them when they come off the field — which happens way more in Lacrosse than rugby

  124. 124.

    L85NJGT

    July 11, 2021 at 12:11 am

    Gold Cup – Mexico vs. Trinidad.

    Chucky Lozano’s injury was horror movie ugly.

  125. 125.

    smike

    July 11, 2021 at 12:36 am

    @billcinsd:

    I am going to try watching Lacrosse sometime. Your comment sent me down a rabbit hole (to acquaint myself with the sport), and it sounds interesting.

  126. 126.

    billcinsd

    July 11, 2021 at 1:56 am

    @smike: It’s a fun game to watch. There is a PLL game on NBCSports tomorrow at 7:30 PM. The biggest problem with lacrosse is that a large number of players end up working on Wall Street

  127. 127.

    smike

    July 11, 2021 at 2:45 am

    @billcinsd:

    Thanks. Got it set to record.

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