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NewlyRetired
Footballguy
well this wins the award for most horrifying thing in the sport today....
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Total Football
@TotalFootbol
Four Real Madrid players have been arrested after players allegedly 'filmed sex tape of underage girl and shared it on a WhatsApp group without consent'.
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Total Football
@TotalFootbol
Four Real Madrid players have been arrested after players allegedly 'filmed sex tape of underage girl and shared it on a WhatsApp group without consent'.
Ramsay Hunt Experience
Footballguy
I enjoy a good Xavi over Zidane take, but Angel Di Maria as the 17th best player of all-time is a whole vibe.
El Floppo
Footballguy
that's the one that stood out to me too.I mean, he shouldn't be any lower than 15.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
This makes sense. I was not totally convinced Shalrie was fired from the Revs. Sounds like Richie Williams has made a lot of friends in his day.....
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Seth
@SethMan31
Shalrie Joseph told me that he asked out of his contract the moment that Bruce Arena resigned from the New England Revolution. He knew his days were numbered because of his history with Richie Williams.
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Seth
@SethMan31
Shalrie Joseph told me that he asked out of his contract the moment that Bruce Arena resigned from the New England Revolution. He knew his days were numbered because of his history with Richie Williams.
encaitar
Footballguy
Wayne Rooney not on the list....
De Bruyne and VVD over Scholes and Lampard?!
B Maverick
Footballguy
B Maverick
Footballguy
His move from the start was a disaster. 3 years of chasing and overpaying badly. ETH has to regain control from the players. Has to get out those that are happy getting overpaid to do nothing.
United has to back him no matter what the player cost them to buy. Mistakes of the past can not allow more to be made in the future.
Honestly the Garnacho goal is less upsetting than not getting the PK for the blatant foul on Hojlund. As much as I hate VAR's usage in regards to offside, it's usually correct. But they didn't even look at the PK. Makes no sense.United are such a mess right now. Brighton are absolutely going to run roughshod over them this Saturday. It's funny because if the Garnacho goal was good, and United held vs Arsenal, they'd be sitting decently, just 3 points off the lead and in a tie for fourth.
But after this weekend, I have a feeling they'll be 9 off the pace just 5 games in and bottom half of the table.
Brighton play a very attractive brand of soccer and this one gives me the same feeling as when Brentford destroyed them 4-0 last year.
But, perhaps I'm wrong. In the Japan/Germany game last week there were not 1 but 2 Brighton players in the game, so maybe they'll be worn out from international duty
Tomorrow will be a test. They are at home against a good team. Must win and then kick on from there.
Man, it's going to be tough to top that Bayern/Leverkusen game that just ended 2-2. Kane and Wirtz both missed absolute sitters (blind save and a post) and BM had a game winner at the death called offside. Just tons of chances and great play. Leverkusen are a joy to watch.
El Floppo
Footballguy
Father buys law student son a place on Czech team for $22k
you gotta see the picture of the kid.
3rd div, the kid will actually get to play 10 mins in a game where they're up 3-0, replacing their captain in attack... all part of the signing. plus he gets to practice with the team. has never played... other than FIFA.
encaitar
Footballguy
Father buys law student son a place on Czech team for $22k
you gotta see the picture of the kid.
3rd div, the kid will actually get to play 10 mins in a game where they're up 3-0, replacing their captain in attack... all part of the signing. plus he gets to practice with the team. has never played... other than FIFA.
Feel like we could round up $22k for one of the FBGs to get their shot too.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
Messi did not travel with Miami to Atlanta. He was subbed out of Argentina's first game this window (which is very rare and then did not dress for the second Argentina game). Not sure if hurt or if this is precautionary as he supposedly trained the last two days with Miami.
It would suck for the fans in Atlanta who hoped to see him. Sounds like they are expecting over 70k
It would suck for the fans in Atlanta who hoped to see him. Sounds like they are expecting over 70k
gianmarco
Footballguy
Honey, is that you? Did you hack his account?
titusbramble
Footballguy
I'm sure I've mentioned this here before, but if not, the only time I saw Messi play live was at the Camp Nou in 2014ish, and he played the full 90 along with Neymar and Suarez. Barca did not score
Desert_Power
Footballguy
Last I saw Messi play in the Camp Nou he did this.
Dinsy Ejotuz
Footballguy
Don't remember now which thread it was in, but thought this was interesting re: an earlier discussion about MLS...
This is the first thing I notice on virtually every MLS highlight I see -- there's often no one around the ball defensively. Players have a lot of time.
AAABatteries
Footballguy
I almost feel bad for the sucker who paid me $1,600 for my tickets. Almost.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
Relegation talk in a MMA talk show of all places. And every one makes sense too. Man we have come a long way in this sport
Dinsy Ejotuz
Footballguy
I feel bad for him. But I didn't get $1600.
AAABatteries
Footballguy
I feel bad they didn’t get to see Messi and all the other fans. We seriously considered keeping them hoping to see him.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
This is likely true although it goes against what Messi himself said.
“The truth is my youth was spent on artificial turf, my whole life was on that pitch,” he said. “Truth is it’s been a while since I’ve played on artificial turf, but I have no problem adapting myself again.”
My guess is that the Rogers injury has every one a little freaked out and they probably decided it was for the best. It will be interesting to see if he skips every turf game from here on in.
So United coming off a brutal home loss vs. Brighton, team in complete disarray, one injury after another, Sancho not even training with first team, and now they get a midweek fixture at Bayern Munich.
I actually think this is not a half bad spot for them
Think Kimmich picked up a knock over the weekend so that would be a loss if he can't play. BM love to control the ball, attack on the wings and then well, they have this English striker who is pretty prolific. But, United seem to be more dangerous when other teams come at them and they can get the ball on the counter. Fernandes is at his most dangerous when he's running up field and has the likes of Rashford and Hojlund to pick out on runs. Erickson is more a mf who picks apart teams when they're bouncing the ball around in possesion. Casemiro should be able to sort out defensive mf and get the ball into attack quickly as BM relies on guys like Goretzka and Muller and well, Casemiro can contain them (I don't think they'll be able to expose his lack of pace).
Yeah, Gnabry and Sane are going to be always dangerous and I fully expect Reguillon and Dalot to pickup cards (I'll be betting on it).
But I think United will score in this game and be in it. I'm saying 2-2 game here which wouldn't be terrible at all.
I actually think this is not a half bad spot for them
Think Kimmich picked up a knock over the weekend so that would be a loss if he can't play. BM love to control the ball, attack on the wings and then well, they have this English striker who is pretty prolific. But, United seem to be more dangerous when other teams come at them and they can get the ball on the counter. Fernandes is at his most dangerous when he's running up field and has the likes of Rashford and Hojlund to pick out on runs. Erickson is more a mf who picks apart teams when they're bouncing the ball around in possesion. Casemiro should be able to sort out defensive mf and get the ball into attack quickly as BM relies on guys like Goretzka and Muller and well, Casemiro can contain them (I don't think they'll be able to expose his lack of pace).
Yeah, Gnabry and Sane are going to be always dangerous and I fully expect Reguillon and Dalot to pickup cards (I'll be betting on it).
But I think United will score in this game and be in it. I'm saying 2-2 game here which wouldn't be terrible at all.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
Haaland is 6'4" inches tall. Da ****???
titusbramble
Footballguy
What club/match?
CGRdrJoe
Footballguy
they are still trying to decide but the Manchester derby is that weekend at old trafford so they were thinking about splurging and trying to go to that.
massraider
Footballguy
They deciding where they gonna go after they choose a game, or they are going to be in Manchester already?
titusbramble
Footballguy
Just bear in mind that a club like United sells the vast majority of their tickets to season ticket holders, anything remaining (including STHs returning for the game in question, if that is even an option for them) will go to members only. You could likely get hospitality, depends how much they want to splurge really.
Also bear in mind that the resale of tickets above face value over here is illegal, we do NOT operate an anything goes market like you have for the NFL etc. You can quite easily both be ripped off and not end up with a valid ticket at the same time
CGRdrJoe
Footballguy
Yeah they know it's a long shot but I also told them to check out liverpool at anfield road that weekend.
CGRdrJoe
Footballguy
They are going to be up in that region of England for that weekend.
titusbramble
Footballguy
It's mainly a question of if they want to see a game at some level, or if they want some sort of bucket list experience. The latter will obviously cost $$$ but if the objective is just to see a soccer match then that's a different question entirely, although both Manchester clubs playing each other limits options at a real high level (and just down the M62, getting tickets for Liverpool is even harder)
McBokonon
YOI!!!
I became a member of Newcastle United and bought the tickets through them directly.
Dinsy Ejotuz
Footballguy
It's almost impossible unless you win the lottery or buy a package through the team. As far as I can tell there's almost no secondary market at all?
CletiusMaximus
Footballguy
Its always been confusing to me because locals typically say there's no way to get tickets in the secondary market, you'll surely be cheated, etc., but then I hear lots of stories like when my neighbor took a spring break trip to England last April and his wife, who doesn't know a thing about sports and probably just searched "Manchester United tickets" on Google a week or so before they left, got them great seats at 3 big PL games. I asked her how she did it, what site she used, etc. and she had no idea - just bought them and everything was great. She might have gone the hospitality route I guess because they are pretty well-off financially.
My only experience is in 2001 when I saw a game at Stamford Bridge - got hooked up through our hotel concierge just by asking.
titusbramble
Footballguy
I mostly just take a cautious approach and wouldn't want to recommend something to any of you all that turns out to not be legit
titusbramble
Footballguy
Ange just seems like a nice guy
El Floppo
Footballguy
Quickest way to win over new fans at your new team... miss not one but TWO pks in the same 0-0 game.This Balugon fella having a helluva game today. Tearing up my over tickets ffs.
in a DERBY no lessQuickest way to win over new fans at your new team... miss not one but TWO pks in the same 0-0 game.This Balugon fella having a helluva game today. Tearing up my over tickets ffs.
The Z Machine
Footballguy
And then lose at the death.in a DERBY no lessQuickest way to win over new fans at your new team... miss not one but TWO pks in the same 0-0 game.This Balugon fella having a helluva game today. Tearing up my over tickets ffs.
⚡DEADHEAD⚡
Footballguy
Doku seems to be turning into a star. He's creative, super fun to watch.
Maybe he already is and I don't really know it?
Maybe he already is and I don't really know it?
Jaysus
Good times!
It worked, brilliant coaching!
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
San Diego will announce their name and colors for their MLS expansion side on Oct 20th.
They already have a web site named SanDiegoFC.com but that may just be a place holder.
They already have a web site named SanDiegoFC.com but that may just be a place holder.
Dinsy Ejotuz
Footballguy
Random observation, of no interest to most of you, but...
Curtis Jones is 22 and is a nailed on starter now for Liverpool. Man of the match in the U-21 semis and finals, as England won the tourney over the summer. Started 14/17 matches in Liverpool's current EPL unbeaten run -- missing three games only due to injury. 100 appearances already.
He reminds me a lot of Gini Wijnaldum -- great in small spaces and under pressure, stout and physical, moves the ball along nicely and can score. Not as sexy as a big signing, but he's been great and as he grows into his peak years I think he's going to be a force.
And Szoboszlai has been flat out amazing.
Not sure who the third starter will be in time. I expect the team still needs to sign a true #6 and then you'd have something like:
Szobo + Gravenberch - forward foot 8s
Jones + MacAllister - two way 8s
??? + Endo - 6s
Elliott is more of a luxury player, kind of a wide 10. And any minutes they get from Thiago are gravy.
So the team is a little unbalanced right now, which makes it hard to clamp down and control games. And they're compensating by scoring 3 a match. Which isn't really the blueprint IMO.
Curtis Jones is 22 and is a nailed on starter now for Liverpool. Man of the match in the U-21 semis and finals, as England won the tourney over the summer. Started 14/17 matches in Liverpool's current EPL unbeaten run -- missing three games only due to injury. 100 appearances already.
He reminds me a lot of Gini Wijnaldum -- great in small spaces and under pressure, stout and physical, moves the ball along nicely and can score. Not as sexy as a big signing, but he's been great and as he grows into his peak years I think he's going to be a force.
And Szoboszlai has been flat out amazing.
Not sure who the third starter will be in time. I expect the team still needs to sign a true #6 and then you'd have something like:
Szobo + Gravenberch - forward foot 8s
Jones + MacAllister - two way 8s
??? + Endo - 6s
Elliott is more of a luxury player, kind of a wide 10. And any minutes they get from Thiago are gravy.
So the team is a little unbalanced right now, which makes it hard to clamp down and control games. And they're compensating by scoring 3 a match. Which isn't really the blueprint IMO.
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AAABatteries
Footballguy
You are totally right - not interested.
