Random Football Musings

When an own-goal is scored does the attacker who made the pass/cross get an assist?

It seems to depend on whether the attacker’s contribution directly forced the defender to score the own goal. If it was via a second deflection, then no assist.

Speaking of which.

A fascinating article on the origin of the Panenka.

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Suck it Iran!

'mon the Jockeroos!!

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Banter!

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Is this the WSW of UAE football?

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That feeling when you score that goal in after being 2-0 down in the first half to come back and win it 2-4 :raised_hands::raised_hands::raised_hands:

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All ball sir.

https://xcancel.com/fbawaydays/status/1924504087770411251?s=46

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Clearly not a two footer!

Also - lucky not to result in a broken ankle!
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Could hang this in the Louvre. High art

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The Stone Island patch is chef’s kiss.

Yeah, lad did well to get the patch in

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I suspect he didn’t like the way Stone Island has gone since Moncler bought them out, so took it out on the first person he saw wearing a snappy Moncler jacket.

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The early years of the footballer/philosopher. Pondering the meaning of existence.

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He got the ball ref!

Jfc

At the recent Inter-PSG Champions League Final, mr chinese is just happy to be there.