u/nigelhog

World Cup: Are goalkeepers' skill floor higher than outfielders?

Sorry in advance if I do not articulate my thoughts well with the below.

Have been keenly following the 2026 world cup, and the goalkeepers of the lower-ranked teams (Vozinha, Eloy Room, Patrick Beach) have demonstrated they can hold their own versus the big teams' attackers. These goalkeepers are nowhere near the biggest European leagues, but have performed exceptionally well in the World Cup.

I have been thinking this for a while: is a goalkeeper of relatively weaker team more likely to do well as compared to his striker team-mate when they are up against a stronger team? If yes or no, why? I am inclined to say yes.

reddit.com

u/nigelhog — 2 days ago

▲ 2 r/AreMyAirpodsAuthentic

Are my AirPods Pro 3 fake? [Singapore]

Hi, just bought an 2nd hand AirPods Pro 3.

I thought I had done my due diligence while buying from seller in person by setting up in front of him. When it came to the hearing test, the iPhone kept asking me to put AirPods in case despite me doing so.

After coming home, I had niggling thoughts if it was the real deal and I took a further look at the case and packaging (see below).

Does the photos and my observation about the hearing test confirm it is a fake? Thanks in advance.

u/nigelhog — 7 days ago