Steve Tasker
Footballguy
Oh, absolutely. I was agreeing with you on it being one of the greatest ever. Agree that it gets overshadowed by Hand of God.Yes, but how often do you hear about the "Hand of God" over the "Goal of the Century"?
Oh, absolutely. I was agreeing with you on it being one of the greatest ever. Agree that it gets overshadowed by Hand of God.Yes, but how often do you hear about the "Hand of God" over the "Goal of the Century"?
here is a translation of that amazing callI mean, they don't call it "The Goal of the Century" for nothing....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wVho3I0NtU
Losing diego immediately made me think about pele, who by all accounts is not doing great either (last I saw, he didn't want to make public appearances any more because he's been having a hard time walking/moving.)
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Pelé
@Pele
Que notícia triste. Eu perdi um grande amigo e o mundo perdeu uma lenda. Ainda há muito a ser dito, mas por agora, que Deus dê força para os familiares. Um dia, eu espero que possamos jogar bola juntos no céu.
Translated from Portuguese
What sad news. I lost a great friend and the world lost a legend. There is still much to be said, but for now, may God give strength to family members. One day, I hope we can play ball together in the sky.
it is, sadly, not wrong.Losing diego immediately made me think about pele, who by all accounts is not doing great either (last I saw, he didn't want to make public appearances any more because he's been having a hard time walking/moving.)
I hope my version of things is wrong.
Never seen that before - awesome!
I'm going Jordan Flores. Pretty sure that one was posted here when it happened, still can't really wrap my head around it.The Puskas nominees are out and can be voted on.
https://www.fifa.com/the-best-fifa-football-awards/puskas-award/
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With women's soccer trying to gain traction around the world, I think it would be better if FIFA pulled all the women out of the Puskas award and created a Mia Hamm (or whom ever) Award that has the entire focus on the best women goals.
For me it's him or Quinones. Still not sure.I'm going Jordan Flores. Pretty sure that one was posted here when it happened, still can't really wrap my head around it.
As you might know my Mom Works at Children's Hospital of Philly as the Clinical intake coordinate for the radiation/oncology clinic. Pele's Neice was diagnosed with cancer a few years ago and they brought her to Philly. My mom got to meet Pele. Because of how great my mom was Pele gifted my mom a signed a signed Santos Kit and told her this is for your son who I remember you telling me is a big futboll fan. My mom told him well he's a soccer fan but he is an American Futboll fan. He apologized for the confusion but said I know your son will appreciate this.Losing diego immediately made me think about pele, who by all accounts is not doing great either (last I saw, he didn't want to make public appearances any more because he's been having a hard time walking/moving.)
I hope my version of things is wrong.
Ironically I was watching the Milan/Napoli match at Sao Palo in Naples this weekend. Milan won their first match there since Gattuso and Ibra were teammates and both scored. Milan won 3-0. However after the match ESPN FC did some post game and talked to Jurgen Klinnsman and they mentioned that Napoli Scudetto winning season with Maradona. Just ironic how ESPN FC guys were just talking about Diego on Sunday and this happened today.Napoli announced they will be renaming the stadium in honor of Diego. That is a pretty cool and rare honor.
irons hot!@kristianreed 15 years ago today since tiki-taka football was invented between S####horpe and Brentford. Never forget
https://twitter.com/kristianreed/status/1331892838641115136?s=20
That’s so awesomeMoe. said:@kristianreed 15 years ago today since tiki-taka football was invented between S####horpe and Brentford. Never forget
https://twitter.com/kristianreed/status/1331892838641115136?s=20
At least the EPL big six are...wait...Not sure we'll see this anytime soon, but with most teams having played 9-10 matches, Real Madrid is sitting in 4th place and Barcelona is sitting in 14th place.
It's an away game for Spurs.....Spurs take on 8th tier Marine in next round of fa cup.
I love that so hard.
We’ll know we’ve arrived as a soccer nation when this happens in MLS.Two Liga MX ball boys got red cards for time wasting tonight
What really sucks is that a home tie like this for a uber minnow against a big name team can usually generate enough game day revenue to keep the minnow afloat.
The minnows usually prefer to play away games in the FA Cup. Rules for the FA Cup states that the teams split the gate receipts 50/50. If there were no COVID and they had played at Tottenham's 60k+ stadium, a team like Marine really would've likely paid their yearly(or even two) expenses in one game.What really sucks is that a home tie like this for a uber minnow against a big name team can usually generate enough game day revenue to keep the minnow afloat.
Pre covid that is :(
Levy has a great PR opportunity here - buy all the seats at a markup to help this club out.The minnows usually prefer to play away games in the FA Cup. Rules for the FA Cup states that the teams split the gate receipts 50/50. If there were no COVID and they had played at Tottenham's 60k+ stadium, a team like Marine really would've likely paid their yearly(or even two) expenses in one game.
That stadium sits 389 people and will handle another ~3000 standing. Even without COVID they wouldn't be making much money in a match like that.
Levy has a great PR opportunity here - buy all the seats at a markup to help this club out.
They concacaffed the crap out of them
Imagine an EPL club holding out its hand for 50% against a minnow like this? It is awful to think about and yet it probably happens.It would have been more fun typing that if Sinn was still around
I believe recently a lot of the PL teams have been donating game worn jerseys to the minnows to allow them to sell them and raise money.Imagine an EPL club holding out its hand for 50% against a minnow like this? It is awful to think about and yet it probably happens.
Except in away Concacaf games, that 5 minutes is closer to 5 hours as the local police are usually in on it.They concacaffed the crap out of them
Plus the local radio stationExcept in away Concacaf games, that 5 minutes is closer to 5 hours as the local police are usually in on it.
Only 3 times in the last 20 years has a team besides Real or Barcelona won La Liga. I wish Sevilla had their act together more to take advantage of this rare opportunity, as neither of the big two look good at all.Not sure we'll see this anytime soon, but with most teams having played 9-10 matches, Real Madrid is sitting in 4th place and Barcelona is sitting in 14th place.
For once Sevilla will be concentrating on the CL instead of winning Europa.Only 3 times in the last 20 years has a team besides Real or Barcelona won La Liga. I wish Sevilla had their act together more to take advantage of this rare opportunity, as neither of the big two look good at all.
what a colossal waste of money on both sides. They could have come to this type of agreement immediately as it was always the easiest and most logical path.Jonathan Tannenwald
@thegoalkeeper
Major breaking news just now: U.S. Soccer and the #USWNT players have agreed to a settlement over the working conditions claims in the players' long-running legal battle. The players' attorneys have just filed paperwork announcing the settlement. Details to come.
From the legal filing: "The crux of that agreement is that USSF will implement revised policies on four working conditions: charter flights, venue selection, professional support, and hotel accommodations."
conspicuously absent: "compensation"Jonathan Tannenwald
@thegoalkeeper
Major breaking news just now: U.S. Soccer and the #USWNT players have agreed to a settlement over the working conditions claims in the players' long-running legal battle. The players' attorneys have just filed paperwork announcing the settlement. Details to come.
From the legal filing: "The crux of that agreement is that USSF will implement revised policies on four working conditions: charter flights, venue selection, professional support, and hotel accommodations."
ignore what I posted. After ESPN reported more information, it turns out the compensation/wages portion is still being contested.conspicuously absent: "compensation"
(unless "professional support" = more pay)
So dumb[sigh]
The Montreal Impact have been around for 28 years in various leagues.
Next year they will change their name to the original and dynamic Montreal FC
Needs a Real or United to make it more unique[sigh]
The Montreal Impact have been around for 28 years in various leagues.
Next year they will change their name to the original and dynamic Montreal FC
Jazz it up with a Dynamo.Needs a Real or United to make it more unique
NewlyRetired said:[sigh]
The Montreal Impact have been around for 28 years in various leagues.
Next year they will change their name to the original and dynamic Montreal FC
Desert_Power said:Needs a Real or United to make it more unique
Best response I saw was to name it Olympique MontrealEl Floppo said:Jazz it up with a Dynamo.