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Belarus played an U21 qualifying match against Cyprus yesterday.

I listed the teams i prefered qualifying If i have to do it with the African playoffs, i prefere DR Congo, Algeria, Tunisia, Nigeria and Senegal qualifying. So this probably won't help Algeria much

There is a beauty in this somewhere i guess.

Totally expected this result in the end, after Italy making 70 shots and leading to nothing. When you can't beat Bulgaria in the group stage, guess you don't deserve a WC spot after all.

There was a scandal here, after World Champion and 4 time Euro Champion Bilyana Dudova wasn't selected for the team. For some reason she didn't want to be in her regular 59 kg category and wanted 62, which we know is Taybe Yusein's. So they had wrestle-offs and the coaches chose Yusein. Now, we don't have anyone in 59, Dudova is not going and people are mad, that we won't be using her... Women's Wrestling Miglena Selishka (-50 kg) Irena Binkova (-53 kg) Sezen Belberova (-55 kg) Evelina Nikolova (-57 kg) Taybe Yusein (-62 kg) Sofia Georgieva (-65 kg) Yuliana Yaneva (-72 kg) Maria Oryashkova (-76 kg) Mimi Hristova at 68 is also missing, as she is recovering after surgery. Honestly, with Russia, Belarus out and Ukraine being a mystery, we should win the women's team standings. The men have been an afterthought for years, so won't waste time with them. Men's Freestyle Mikai Naim (-57 kg) Georgi Vangelov (-61 kg) Vladimir Dubov (-65 kg) Ramazan Ramazanov (-70 kg) Ali Pasha Umarpashaev (-74 kg) Miroslav Kirov (-79 kg) Ahmed Magamaev (-86 kg) Ahmed Bataev (-92 kg) Greco-Roman Stefan Grigorov (-55 kg) Edmond Nazaryan (-60 kg) Ivo Iliev (-67 kg) David Dimitrov (-72 kg) Aik Mnatsakanian (-77 kg) Rosian Dermanski (-82 kg) Yoan Dimitrov (-87 kg) Kiril Milov (-97 kg)

One half passed and it's seems old Italia is back. Everyone sleeping in front NM's penalty area, shooting from everywhere and nothing happens. Scoring a single goal is again a struggle.

It's Oscar week, which with each year means less and less with the declining quality in cinema. I will make a push to watch at least some part of the nominated films before the ceremony. So far.. CODA - 9/10 - A rare heartfelt film with true emotion. Simple story, amazing cast and performances, no need for grandeur scenes, bombastic pieces, or the typical awards pretentiousness. Could have watched another 2 hours of it, the people just bring you in, i live their struggles, their dreams, as if i knew them. Must admit i teared up a bit at the final hug. Doubt i'd enjoy a better film than this, so i hope, hope it somehow wins Best Picture. Dune (Part 1....) - 7/10 - One of my most anticipated films for a number of years. Probably expected too much tbh, as with everything Villeneuve. I really wanted to like it, but, but.. Why do Villeneuve movies have to be so monotonous every time. I know it covers only the first half of the book and they need to lay the groundwork for the characters, but for a long movie, the interesting moments were far in between. Still, cinematography, sound, sets etc. were amazing and will sweep the tech awards, but it's not the grand epic it should have been. Licorice Pizza - 6/10 - PTA has had better days. For a comedy i didn't laugh much, was more frustrated, but guess that was the point, showing how young people don't know what they want and do stupid things. Sean Penn and Bradley Cooper being wackjobs stole the show in their limited time. The two leads did an ok job, given it was their first role. I'm more interested to see, what can Alana Haim do in other stuff. As for Philip Seymour Hoffman's son, maybe it would be better, if he finds another career path, don't know, if he can escape the shadow of his father. The Power of the Dog - 5/10 - The modern time set in an old time western. Shocking this is the favourite to win (not)... I enjoy a miserable film more, than the regular person, but couldn't find much to like here. Cumberbatch and Dunst's performances saves it from being a complete waste of time, with some good scenery here and there. The dislike for Netflix gives me a little hope, that this won't actually win, otherwise i may barf..

Crunch time. Let's go Italia, Turkey, Czechia and Austria!

Thread title is misleading, i'm petitioning for a change! The word "bid" has no place in modern Olympics.

Isn't everyone assuming that, though i have been wrong before. My track record isn't that good, when it comes to Eurovision.

Had a look at all the entries, since everything is known. Level playing field, the competition for second place is going to be fierce.

@Henry_Leon News on team Italia, i've heard rumors, that some players may be sick (Covid) ?

Oh please No! GTFO with this, we just had 3 straight East Asian countries and it is always the same 3... If it's going to be Asia i prefer India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, heck even Qatar. 2030 WOG - Spain (+ Andorra, no France!) 2034 WOG - Canada 2036 SOG - Istanbul 2038 WOG - Norway / Switzerland / Germany 2040 SOG - Mexico / Egypt / Morocco / India / Indonesia 2042 WOG - Norway / Switzerland / Germany / Kazakhstan 2044 SOG - Mexico / Argentina / Egypt / Morocco etc.

Long live new Number 1 Iga Swiatek

Doesn't matter, i only want Italy to get there Forgot that there will be 4 matches a day

Finally Spain for WOG, i've been saying it for some time now Though SOG would be equally as good, i wonder who is the dumb IOC's favourite? They are not even hiding it at this point and directly say "don't even bother applying"

Welcome to the club I hope Sakkari can get the win (though i like Swiatek as well). For some reason, she and Tsitsipas are always having problems and lose in the important matches in the SF / Finals. They are playing very good up until the final stages, but then i don't know, if they get in their heads and just lose the plot. Time for Sakkari to make the next step and win a big title.

http://cf.freestreams-live1.com/bein-sports-en3/ There is a slight delay, but the stream is working fine.

What a complete disaster for Red Bull at the end and Hamilton gets to the podium FFS. On the other hand Ferrari looked better than usual, but let's see, if it's going to last more than a few rounds. Also what a return for Magnussen and Haas.

Very happy to see Indonesia back, and by looks of it, there is a big fan interest, unlike some other places F1 and MotoGP tried expanding. I'm usually always pro wet races, but this time it was a small pity for the fans there. It was still a good race, but after a 25 years absence, a dry more dynamic race would have been a blast for the people.

I'm here for Pogacar winning every race he enters this year, including Milano-San Remo

Finally have time to sit and watch something. First thing i see it this new laser line censor thingy , which looks very dubious There are a whole bunch more no marks jumps, than there are good jumps.

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Kendell Williams Any Other Athlete Women's 3000m Day 1 March 18th 2022 Jessica Hull Gabriela Dubues-Stafford Julie-Anne Staehli Lemlem Hailu Dawit Seyaum X Ejgayehu Taye X Hanna Klein Amy Eloise-Markovo Beatrice Chebet Ednah Jebitok Laura Galvan Marta Perez Alicia Monson X Elinor Purrier St. Pierre Any Other Athlete Women's 60m Day 1 March 18th 2022 Daryll Neita X Zaynab Dosso Shericka Jackson Briana Williams X Pia Skrzyszowska Ewa Swoboda X Lorene Dorcas Bazolo Geraldine Frey Mujinga Kambundji Michelle-Lee Ahye Mikiah Brisco Marybeth Sant-Price Any Other Athlete Women's High Jump Day 2 March 19th 2022 Eleanor Patterson X Mirela Demireva X Emily Borthwick Elena Vallortigara Nadezhda Dubovitskaya Marija Vukovic Angelina Topic Iryna Gerashchenko Yaroslava Mahuchikh X Rachel McCoy Svetlana Radzivil Safina Sadullayeva Any Other Athlete Women's Pole Vault Day 2 March 19th 2022 Xu Huiqin Yarisley Silva X Amalie Svabikova Margot Chevrier Roberta Bruni Elisa Molinarolo Olivia McTaggart Tina Sutej Angelica Moser Yana Hladiychuk Olivia Gruver Sandi Morris X Katie Nageotte X Any Other Athlete Men's 800m Day 2 March 19th 2022 Amel Tuka Marco Arop X Elliot Giles X Any Other British Athlete Mark English Noah Kibet Collins Kipruto X Alvaro De Arriba Mariano Garcia Andreas Kramer Bryce Hoppel Any Other American Athlete Any Other Athlete Men's Heptathlon Day 2 March 19th 2022 Ashley Moloney Damian Warner X Hans-Christian Hausenberg Karel Tilga Kai Kazmirek X Lindon Victor Dario Dester Jorge Urena Simon Ehammer Andri Oberholzer Steve Bastien Garrett Scantling X Any Other Athlete Men's Shot Put Day 2 March 19th 2022 Darlan Romani Filip Mihaljevic X Tomas Stanek Nick Ponzio Zane Weir Bob Bertemes Tomas Walsh X Konrad Bukowiecki Michal Haratyk Asmir Kolasinac Josh Awotunde Ryan Crouser X Any Other Athlete Women's 400m Day 2 March 19th 2022 Shaunae Miller-Uibo Lada Vondrova Any British Athlete Phil Healy Stephenie Ann McPherson Modesta Juste Morauskaite Femke Bol X Lieke Klaver Natalia 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Arthur Cisse Jeremiah Azu Andrew Robertson Adam Thomas Lamont Marcell Jacobs X Ferdinand Omanyala Emmanuel Matadi X Joris van Gool Adrian Brzezinski Jan Volko Marvin Bracy Christian Coleman X Any Other Athlete Men's High Jump Day 3 March 20th 2022 Donald Thomas Thomas Carmoy Fernando Ferreira Thiago Moura Gianmarco Tamberi X Naoto Tobe Edgar Rivera Hamish Kerr Norbert Kobielski X Woo Sanghyeok X Loic Gasch Darryl Sullivan Jr. Any Other Athlete Women's Triple Jump Day 3 March 20th 2022 Nubia Soares Leyanis Perez Hernandez X Liadagmis Povea Thea Lafond Neele Eckhardt-Noack Dariya Derkach Kimberly Williams Patricia Mamona X Ana Peleteiro Maryna Bekh-Romanchuk Keturah Orji Yulimar Rojas X Any Other Athlete Men's 3000m Day 3 March 20th 2022 Matthew Ramsden Berihu Aregawi Selemon Barega X Lamecha Girma X Maximilian Thorwirth Daniel Simiu Ebenyo Jacob Krop X George Beamish Elzan Bibic Adel Mechaal Andreas Almgren Jonas Raess Any Other Athlete Men's Pole Vault Day 3 March 20th 2022 Kuris 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The new DH track they've come up with in Courchevel looked very nice and with some big jumps, which is always appreciated. I liked it a lot and hopefully it will make for a fun World Championship in a years time. Nice that they let the women have a go at it as well, given that their Worlds will be at Meribel.