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Messi should’ve been sent off for raking his studs down someone’s calf. Algerian keeper was poo poo as well.
 
HHH said:
Has Tim Vickery got a picture of Midge Ure behind him?
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While Tim Vickery has never explicitly detailed a formal backstory for it, the picture is a deliberate, lighthearted nod to his deep passion for 1980s British music and his sense of humor.
When broadcasting from his home studio in Rio de Janeiro for various sports networks, Vickery curated a highly specific, nostalgic backdrop that serves a few purposes:
  • Music Fanaticism: Vickery is a vocal enthusiast of the 1970s and 1980s UK music scene. He has frequently referenced his love for the New Romantic and post-punk eras, of which Midge Ure was a pioneer via Ultravox and Visage.
  • The "Zoom Room" Era Joke: During the rise of remote video calls and home broadcasts, it became a trend for pundits to curate their bookshelves and backgrounds. Vickery chose a prominent, somewhat surreal photo of Midge Ure as a quirky visual "easter egg" to amuse sharp-eyed viewers.
  • A Slice of Home: Living in Brazil for decades, the British pop culture icon serves as a subtle, humorous anchor to Vickery's UK roots while he discusses South American football.

I'm not going mad.
 
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