Group A

[DIN011]

Wasn't an offside...he was just behind Abidal's right foot.

 

[arnolld]

Domenech is without words? He's just crazy...France are finishing the world cup as in 2002.

Triumph in 1998, Scandal in 2002.
Final in 2006, Disaster in 2010.

Domenech = Bullshit !

 

[Alex de Large]

He did also suck in Euro 2008.

 

[Bes]

I'm sure there's something we don't know why Domenech is still there. Why doesn't FFF just sack him much much earlier?

 

[Pajo]

the goal wasn't offside, it was close, but no offside..

Well deserved for mexico tthough.. Now i can see Uruguay and mexico draw in the last game, it will be boring match.. And fuck yeah, the team that didn't deserve to be in this world cup will be out in the group round

 

[FCBarca]

Replays seem to suggest he may have been just level. Very close call but mexico deserved the luck. They had the best chances and france did nothing.

Definitely deserved to come out on top, very happy for El Tri, tbh...Loved the frenetic pace of the match too, just end to end - felt like I was watching ping pong at one point.

Someone posted this pic elsewhere to show that it was onside but I wasn't still convinced...Curious what others think...I know Abidal's back heel is believed to keep Javier onside but that line really only shows where the feet are...Hernandez' shoulder and torso really do look like they are ahead of Abidal...Small point but curious what others make of it.

 

[Pajo]

I think the rule says according to the feet... I don't know if the players body is 'counter' there..

Anyone knows how the exact rule is written?

 

[mexican_azzurri]

*viva mexico cabrones

 

[lonewolf19]

Big lol @ France

 

[FCBarca]

Now i can see Uruguay and mexico draw in the last game, it will be boring match.. And fuck yeah, the team that didn't deserve to be in this world cup will be out in the group round

Not likely...With the runner up in the group likely to face Argentina in the 2nd round, I don't think either side will 'agree' to a draw

 

[La Bling]

I think the rule says according to the feet... I don't know if the players body is 'counter' there..

Anyone knows how the exact rule is written?

Laws of the Game 2007/2008, page 36

Decision 1
In the definition of offside position, “nearer to his opponents’ goal
line” means that any part of his head, body or feet is nearer to his
opponents’ goal line than both the ball and the second last opponent.
The arms are not included in this defi nition.

 

[Universe]

I'm sure there's something we don't know why Domenech is still there. Why doesn't FFF just sack him much much earlier?

I have wondered the same thing for many years and decided it's because they, (until appointed Blanc) were too scared of change.

In 2006, it was Zidane who almost single-handedly dragged France to the final. Perhaps some people thought this was by some scenario the work of Domenech. If there is one manager who I despise more than / close to Maradona, it is Domenech. The guy just epitomises snobbery, insolence, arrogance and incredible incompetence. A failure at all things to fail at, including proposing.

 

[Choppin Onions]

Seeing the French practically eliminated (barring a small miracle) is just orgasmic.

 

[brehme1989]

Sweet result

A draw between Mexico and Uruguay will eliminate France.
South Africa might even beat France! I don't think ever a nation that hosted the World Cup made no victory!
So if Uruguay beats Mexico and South Africa beats France, the hosts have a small chance of qualifying!

 

[visionary]

Anelka has been axed by the FFF for refusing to apologise for his behaviour at half-time.

 

[brehme1989]

He said: "Fuck off Domenech"

Someone had to

 

[blackmore]

he should be given the purple heart or valour of honour or something like that...

 

[Stefan]

Today's paper said he called domenech a son of a whore.

 

[Suneet]

They dont deserve to be at the World Cup. And I respect Anelka a little more now.

 

[brehme1989]

Today's paper said he called domenech a son of a whore.

Yeah he said that too apparently

"Fuck off, Domenech, you son of a bitch"