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[–] mabeledo@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

I guess it’s boring if you don’t understand the game?

[–] Tja@programming.dev 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I've been watching the game for over 30 years. Still boring. Give me France England or Germany Curaçao.

[–] mabeledo@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

It’s hard to believe that you understand the game and yet you prefer a match (France v England) where they played like in training.

[–] Tja@programming.dev 3 points 2 weeks ago

Yeah, at least they played football, not judo.

[–] breakfastmtn@lemmy.ca 1 points 2 weeks ago

"Tiki-taka is boring" is pretty common criticism.

It's not bad as long as Spain doesn't have a lead. As soon as they do, the way they smother a game with possession and endless, pointless passing is boring (even if incredibly skillfull). If they score early, you'll be watching a team play keep away for 80 minutes. Their ideal game is they score once and then nothing else of note happens. If you're cheering for them you won't mind but it isn't much fun if you're watching as a neutral. In my opinion, anyway.

It's almost like watching Dead Puck era hockey.

[–] socsa@piefed.social 0 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Nah, Spain is well known for having a tedious play style.

[–] mabeledo@lemmy.world -2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Yup. Casuals don’t like it at all.

[–] socsa@piefed.social 0 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Nah mate, most people like scoring more than keep away. Lay off the farts.

[–] mabeledo@lemmy.world 0 points 2 weeks ago

You mean casuals.