HF Habs: 2022 FIFA World Cup: Argentina World Cup Champs, France runner-up, Croatia 3rd, Morocco 4th

[JianYang]

Yeah he needed help and didn’t get it. One heck of a player though. He’ll only be 27 at the next one with a still young midfield (Tchouameni, Camavinga) and young defenders (Kounde, Upamecano). They will be heavy favourites.


Plus let’s not forget, while Ronaldo was great in the tournament, he didn’t even play in the final of the Euro because of an early injury sub.

France has been doing it for 30 years now.

You just kind of expect them to be contenders each time the world cup rolls around because that's just what they are.

They have made 4 of the last 7 world cup finals, and have only lost in that zidane headbutt game, and this one in penalty kicks.

 

[HuGo Burner Acc]

I've waited since 2006 to see that

 

[Adam Michaels]

 

[The Great Weal]

Man Macron loves trying to console Mbappe who has zero interest.

That was so cringe. Just leave him alone, last thing he wants to do is talk to Macron.

 

[Adam Michaels]

 

[Whitesnake]

Well deserved for Messi. Love Mpabbé. Kid has about 3 more World Cups to go. He'll win one.

 

[Nedved]

Well deserved for Messi. Love Mpabbé. Kid has about 3 more World Cups to go. He'll win one.

he won the last one?

 

[Adam Michaels]

Well deserved for Messi. Love Mpabbé. Kid has about 3 more World Cups to go. He'll win one.

He already won one.

He'll have a chance to win another.

 

[Whitesnake]

He already won one.

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He'll have a chance to win another.

I know. I meant he'll win one other amongst the next 3.

he won the last one?

Yes he did. I just meant in the upcoming next 3. That team is too deep to be deprived of winning world cups.

 

[dinodebino]

The torch has been passed to the French Prodigy. He’s going to be the next legend unless he f***s it up or injuries play a role.

 

[rahad]

Mbappe has already won one. Let Messi enjoy his final cup. He has chance to win the next world cup. Crazy to think Mbappe is only 24 years old.

 

[le_sean]

France has been doing it for 30 years now.

You just kind of expect them to be contenders each time the world cup rolls around because that's just what they are.

They have made 4 of the last 7 world cup finals, and have only lost in that zidane headbutt game, and this one in penalty kicks.

A lot of focus is on the generational talents of their teams (Zidane and Mbappe), which ignores the incredible players around them. The 1998 France team had an incredible back line (Lizarazu, Desailly, Thuram), with Petit and a young Vieira (in the 2000 Euros)

The 2018 squad had Pogba (beast for France), Kante, Griezmann, Varane.

They have really really good teams to go with that one generational player. It’s like putting McDavid on the Lightning.

 

[HotPie]

Well deserved for Messi. Love Mpabbé. Kid has about 3 more World Cups to go. He'll win one.

He already did win one in 2018.

 

[Adam Michaels]

I know. I meant he'll win one other amongst the next 3.


Yes he did. I just meant in the upcoming next 3. That team is too deep to be deprived of winning world cups.

Ah

When you said "he'll win one," it reads as if he hasn't won one yet and that he has time to win his first.

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[Whalers Fan]

I enjoyed hanging out here discussing the matches the past few weeks, fellow Habs fans. Now its back to watching our hockey team battle for a draft pick.

 

[KevSkillz4]

Mbappé 19 years old have Cup, Messi have Cup after 35 years old loll

 

[Whitesnake]

Argentina's coach is still lucky. Can't imagine them losing while he took out the best player by a mile from the game. Unless Di Maria was insanely injured or sick.

 

[Stive Morgan]

Not a big football fan but I just realized Mbappé and Messi play on the same team in France (as well as Neymar)

That team must be dominant.

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

Not a big football fan but I just realized Mbappé and Messi play on the same team in France (as well as Neymar)

That team must be dominant.

Mbappé's the best forward, but Messi is old.

 

[Gravity]

Vamos Argentina! The GOAT got his due.

Mbappé's the best forward, but Messi is old.

Not really, Neymar has been the best forward at PSG this season by far. Mbappe was very selfish to start the year. Messi plays more as a provider.

 

[JianYang]

I don't like the narrative that a single player needs a championship to cement their greatness especially in a sport like soccer.

I mean, look at that amazing save by Martinez late in extra time. If he hadn't made that save, its supposed to somehow degrade messi's legacy?

It's like mcdavid on Edmonton. It's not fair that his legacy is downgraded simply because the guys around him aren't good enough.

 

[dinodebino]

Not a big football fan but I just realized Mbappé and Messi play on the same team in France (as well as Neymar)

That team must be dominant.

Messi wasn’t performing at the same level. Heck, there were ‘rumours’ of him coming to the MLS after his stint with PSG.

Mbappé is now the richest football player in the world I believe. The contract he signed is obcene.

 

[Gravity]

Mbappé 19 years old have Cup, Messi have Cup after 35 years old loll

Sigh that's just off. Check out their achievements by 23 and then come back.

I don't like the narrative that a single player needs a championship to cement their greatness especially in a sport like soccer.

I mean, look at that amazing save by Martinez late in extra time. If he hadn't made that save, its supposed to somehow degrade messi's legacy?

For me Messi has been the GOAT since 2017. Unfortunately, players are always judged by team awards. This world cup should now cement it.

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

Vamos Argentina! The GOAT got his due.


Not really, Neymar has been the best forward at PSG this season by far. Mbappe was very selfish to start the year. Messi plays more as a provider.

To each his own. Mbappé has been almost GPG in most seasons.

 

[Gravity]

Messi wasn’t performing at the same level. Heck, there were ‘rumours’ of him coming to the MLS after his stint with PSG.

Mbappé is now the richest football player in the world I believe. The contract he signed is obcene.

He has 25 goals and assists in 17 matches at PSG despite playing primarily has a provider. He's not done but he's definitely lost a step.

To each his own. Mbappé has been almost GPG in most seasons.

I've seen every PSG match this season and most last. Mbappe is spectacular but very selfish at PSG and he wastes so, so many prime opportunities. There's a reason he has been labelled egotistical.