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William Pike II

@williampike2.bsky.social
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@Sports_Soapbox on twitter. Thought I’d drop the silly handle I came up with when I thought I would actually start and keep up with a sports blog in college. I coach whatever you call the sport once played with a ball like this: ⚽️

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Taylor Vincent @tayvincent6.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
This is the 18th knee season-ending injury for the 2026 NWSL season (and the 10th that's been explicitly announced as an ACL)
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William Pike II @williampike2.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
I’m so sad. What awful, awful timing with the World Cup and her having just broken out as clearly world class level. Hopefully she can make it back to the same level, but nothing is certain. Knees are the worst
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William Pike II @williampike2.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
I used to think it was a little silly that so many of Nolan’s movies have the same ending, which shows exactly why he is so unsubtle about saying the same thing over and over, even to the point of casting Anne Hathaway in the same role again and again to say it, and it’s beautiful.
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William Pike II @williampike2.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
I loved The Odyssey. I’m not super familiar with the actual source material apart from the general plot points from other media, so I don’t know how “accurate” it is, and I don’t care. I should have, but didn’t expect it to give me a much greater appreciation for all of Nolan’s films I’ve seen.
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William Pike II @williampike2.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
The most pathetic man to have ever lived making the trophy celebration all about himself.
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William Pike II @williampike2.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Lautaro has the right to be more upset about Argentina’s loss than anyone. He got them to the final, then didn’t get to play a single minute with the team not able to get a shot deep into extra time.
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William Pike II @williampike2.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Ugh. Can’t imagine having to shake his hand and have him put a medal on you.
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William Pike II @williampike2.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Where is Enzo when we need him to two-foot Trump?
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William Pike II @williampike2.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
lol felt very deja vu
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William Pike II @williampike2.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
I’d be very interested in reading something on how Spain’s style isn’t physically demanding. I’m gonna need to go back and rewatch a lot of what they did. It’s really impressive how you can watch as a fan and an analyst at the same time. I can only do one or the other usually.
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William Pike II @williampike2.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Who gets the golden ball? I think there’s an argument for giving it to one of Spain’s defenders. I really hope it’s not Rodri. Won’t mind if it’s Messi.
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Mike Goodman @themlg.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Spain just set the record for fewest goals allowed by a World Cup champion while playing the most World Cup games of any World Cup champion.
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William Pike II @williampike2.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Overall really good World Cup. Lots of epic games, underdog runs, and the right winner.
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Grace Robertson 🏳️‍⚧️ @graceonfootball.com · 19/07/2026
let's all remember that it was enzo fernandez who cost argentina the world cup
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William Pike II @williampike2.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Everyone wins. Argentina all time poor final performance.
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William Pike II @williampike2.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
I like that referees in the World Cup have not been strict at all about the 8 seconds, but I’m certain that won’t stop youth referees and assignors from calling it constantly this fall.
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William Pike II @williampike2.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Messi has actually gone superstar mode since Spain scored, but before that he couldn’t really do anything, because Argentina weren’t willing to commit anyone forward to make runs.
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William Pike II @williampike2.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Nothing frustrates me more as a fan and coach. Not serious.
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William Pike II @williampike2.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
That’s gotta be less than .01 xG, so no hitter still counts lol
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William Pike II @williampike2.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Argentina really had no plan other than defend and hope Messi does something.
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William Pike II @williampike2.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
What a header assist by Nico Williams. Worthy World Cup winner.
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William Pike II @williampike2.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
FERRRRRAANNNNNN
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William Pike II @williampike2.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Spain, I’m gonna need you to just go win this now. Letting Argentina get to penalties with 0 shots would be a travesty.
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William Pike II @williampike2.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
0 shots, so it seems so lol
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William Pike II @williampike2.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Apart from the first about 30 minutes, I completely agree. My biggest issue with refereeing is I think early yellows for game management should be a thing, but they aren’t.
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William Pike II @williampike2.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Keep kicking the ball at Merino. Argentina can’t guard him.
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William Pike II @williampike2.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
I’m not saying thats definitely not a foul, but if that were Embolo in Otamendi’s place, he’d have gotten a yellow for simulation.
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William Pike II @williampike2.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
BOOOO
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Michael Caley @michaelcaley.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
surely the first 90 minute no hitter in a world cup final
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William Pike II @williampike2.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Spain no-hitter, Enzo sent off. Hard for that 90 minutes to have been better, narrative wise.
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William Pike II @williampike2.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Put this in and go home
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William Pike II @williampike2.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Get in
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William Pike II @williampike2.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
HAHAHAHAHAHA
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William Pike II @williampike2.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
IT HAPPENED
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William Pike II @williampike2.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
That better not count as a shot. Spain deserve the no hitter 0.0 xG
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William Pike II @williampike2.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
It’s really funny how Argentina with the same manager and core of players are a completely different kind of team as they were when they won the last World Cup.
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William Pike II @williampike2.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
I take it back. Enzo getting sent off would be funnier
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William Pike II @williampike2.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
We need a Nico Williams winner for the people
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William Pike II @williampike2.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Maybe Spain should let Argentina score now, so they have to be the ones to defend a lead late
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William Pike II @williampike2.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
This feels like an Argentina win the longer it goes on.
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William Pike II @williampike2.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Emi Martinez must be enjoying how Spain are hitting every shot directly at him.
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William Pike II @williampike2.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
I didn’t think it was a hot take that Fabian Ruiz had been the best midfielder and one of the best players overall in the tournament, but apparently Spain don’t actually agree, so…
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William Pike II @williampike2.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Imagine planning for your best player to only play 60 minutes in a World Cup Final. Why did they start him, then? Should’ve switched the plan for Ruiz and Pedri.
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William Pike II @williampike2.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Nope…
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William Pike II @williampike2.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
The funniest and possibly best ending this could have would be Spain winning due to a Paredes red card.
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William Pike II @williampike2.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
I hope Fabian Ruiz has more minutes in him today than he’s gotten most of the tournament, or Spain may be in trouble.
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Ella Brockway @ellabrockway.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Shakira now has more World Cup final appearances (2) than Gerard Piqué (1)
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William Pike II @williampike2.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
This is the thing to complain about America ruining the sport over. Our camera angles are always awful.
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William Pike II @williampike2.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
I can’t decide if it should be Cucurella or Emi Martinez
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William Pike II @williampike2.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
lol Paredes what are you doing
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