Taylor Twellman

Twellman argued Brazil has lost its aura since 2014 and now plays scared rather than beautiful football.

“They don't play beautiful anymore. No, they play scared”

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Twellman predicted England would beat Norway in the quarterfinal, while warning Norway had momentum.

“My professional soccer opinion, I think England beats them. think they're a better team than norway overall”

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Twellman predicted a repeat World Cup final between France and Argentina.

“I think we're going to a repeat, guys. I do. I think it's France against Argentina”

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Twellman said France develops players broadly and lets surplus talent play for other nations, a model he suggested the U.S. copy.

“And then they throw their fishing net out and see who wants to come. And then the other ones go play for other countries”

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Twellman described Lionel Messi as the most competitive player he has seen.

“I've never seen anyone more competitive like he is he's accomplished everything in his life”

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Twellman said failing to qualify for the 2018 World Cup changed Pulisic's trajectory with the national team, though he believes Pulisic cares.

“Failing to qualify for the 2018 World Cup really hurt Christian Pulisic. And I think that has changed the trajectory of him with the national team”

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Twellman argued Pochettino did not get enough time, since judging an international manager requires at least two full years.

“in order to fully understand observe, and I would say, objectively critique a national team international manager, you have to have a full two years”

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Twellman said he respects players who volunteer for penalties even if they miss, and was angered by players who decline.

“If you raise your hand, you want to take it, you miss it, I will always get your back”

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Twellman expected serious consideration of Arsène Wenger's daylight offside proposal after the World Cup.

“I bet you a million dollars that after this World Cup, there will be real consideration of Arsene Wenger and... and his idea of offside”

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