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.
Spain always plays for possession. It’s fucking awful to watch. Like a baseball game with two great pitchers, but they both give up an early hit so there’s not a no-hitter in play.
It is a bit tough that the best game of the tournament was the Spain - France semi, but at least the best team won.
Spain’s undoubtedly a great team but my god their style is so boring. I found their win against France both impressive and dull.
It’s boring like a Rubens painting or a Rodin sculpture.
They’re kind of the Yngwie Malmsteen of football.
Thank you for translating to Guitarist
Well I wouldn’t want former Guitar World subscribers to feel left out
Now I want to see someone arpeggio the ball.
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I’ve been watching the game for over 30 years. Still boring. Give me France England or Germany Curaçao.
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Yeah, at least they played football, not judo.
“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.
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Nah, Spain is well known for having a tedious play style.
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Nah mate, most people like scoring more than keep away. Lay off the farts.
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Spain always plays for possession. It’s fucking awful to watch. Like a baseball game with two great pitchers, but they both give up an early hit so there’s not a no-hitter in play.