29 Jun 2026 20:06:03
What is it with Leeds United players in major tournaments?
Tanaka absolutely shocking when he came on and responsible for Brazil's winner. Gotta feel for the guy.

1.) 29 Jun 2026
29 Jun 2026 20:23:15
A real knock to his confidence, losing the ball in the build up to the winner.

2.) 29 Jun 2026
29 Jun 2026 20:35:22
Not sure he was shocking, Corkey. It was a high tempo game, and it takes time to get up to speed. He lost the ball, but to be fair, Japan spent the second half giving the ball away. Brazil were going to score at some point, be it in normal time or extra time.

He was the man of the match v Sweden.

3.) 29 Jun 2026

29 Jun 2026 21:14:35
He was also MOTM v Tunisia.

4.) 29 Jun 2026

29 Jun 2026 21:18:37
Ani, I'm a big Ao fan, but he was poor in his 20 minute appearance. He gave the ball away four times, and the final time cost his country the match. Don't get you mentioning the Sweden game, as tonight's game is the conversation. I don't wish to sound heartless, but his tears after the match showed a lack of character and confidence.

5.) 29 Jun 2026

29 Jun 2026 21:55:30
Corkey, I must have missed all the posts seconds after the Sweden game praising Leeds players at major tournaments, given how well he played.

Likewise Gudmunson's excellent first game.

They have an off day or make a mistake, and folks are falling over themselves to post about it.

I'm sure he feels terrible, but he shouldn't feel any worse than the four statues watching Martinelli put the ball in the net.