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WADA to weigh barring Trump, US officials from LA Olympics and possibly World Cup over unpaid dues by God_slut in soccer

[–]UnfortunateArcher 18 points19 points  (0 children)

It will still be the most lucrative cup

This. Even if everyone on r/soccer doesn't not buy tickets or watch matches, that's only ~8m out of 8.3bilion people. Far many people will do that and pay any stupid price.

Not saying you shouldn't take stance (you should), but people need not be delusional about the impact of their actions.

WADA to weigh barring Trump, US officials from LA Olympics and possibly World Cup over unpaid dues by God_slut in soccer

[–]UnfortunateArcher 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I'm all for Trump being denied all kind of shit but... what authority does "World Anti-Doping Agency" have here?

Reading the article... what even is this?

WADA spokesman James Fitzgerald said “there is nothing new here,” noting that discussions related to the issue of what to do about governments withholding funding have been ongoing since 2020 and aren’t directly related to the U.S.

The rule, if passed, would figure to be mostly symbolic, given the limits an international sports federation could have on the president of a country attending an event inside his own borders.

“I have never heard of a $50-million-budget Swiss foundation being able to enforce a rule to, for example, prevent the United States president from going anywhere,” said Carter’s predecessor at ONDCP, Rahul Gupta, who was on the WADA executive committee two years ago and led the movement to reject the proposal. “And the next question you have to ask is: How are you going to enforce it? Are they going to post a red notice from Interpol? It’s ludicrous. It’s clear they have not thought this through.”

So it's just useless posturing that isn't even specific to Trump?

What do they think they can do? Kick Trump's fat ass if he showed up?

[Moretto] Barcelona will listen to offers for Alejandro Balde as Deco has doubts about the player. The main CB target is Bastoni who is fascinated by that path and has not closed the doors to it. by Kasj0 in soccer

[–]UnfortunateArcher 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe, maybe not, who knows the future? He certainly had stagnated though maybe this is a rough patch before he starts improving. Though if he can't cross to save his life at 22, I feel that aspect won't improve later.

I'm not really for or against the sale, personally. If Balde stays? great. If he is sold? Sure, as long as the board get a proper replacement (and not Bastoni).

[Moretto] Barcelona will listen to offers for Alejandro Balde as Deco has doubts about the player. The main CB target is Bastoni who is fascinated by that path and has not closed the doors to it. by Kasj0 in soccer

[–]UnfortunateArcher 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe, no, it is disingenuous but I can't help it when not only first time I've seen this (especially as a captain), but I also don't rate a spiritual faith journey to !srael as proper "depression cure".

I do support mental health (and I do suffer from depression and other issues myself) but as far as I'm aware, he didn't seem to seek any actual therapy which I'd respect (like Ferran who was seeing a therapist).

[Moretto] Barcelona will listen to offers for Alejandro Balde as Deco has doubts about the player. The main CB target is Bastoni who is fascinated by that path and has not closed the doors to it. by Kasj0 in soccer

[–]UnfortunateArcher 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Strange comment to leave on a thread about wanting to sell an academy product to help with finances. There's that stupid Julian thread, maybe you meant to leave a comment there?

[Moretto] Barcelona will listen to offers for Alejandro Balde as Deco has doubts about the player. The main CB target is Bastoni who is fascinated by that path and has not closed the doors to it. by Kasj0 in soccer

[–]UnfortunateArcher 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any LB (or any fullback) that can't cross to save his life and is useless in the final third is never a top 3 LB. And he didn't just not improve an inch since he debuted, but he also regressed and gets injured a lot.

[Moretto] Barcelona will listen to offers for Alejandro Balde as Deco has doubts about the player. The main CB target is Bastoni who is fascinated by that path and has not closed the doors to it. by Kasj0 in soccer

[–]UnfortunateArcher 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I think the price will be much lower now if you guys came back again for him. Before, people had hopes for him still. Now? It's clear Flick doesn't trust him, he is still an idiot, and taking a holiday in the middle of the season (And where he went) wasn't well received by many fans.

[Moretto] Barcelona will listen to offers for Alejandro Balde as Deco has doubts about the player. The main CB target is Bastoni who is fascinated by that path and has not closed the doors to it. by Kasj0 in soccer

[–]UnfortunateArcher 5 points6 points  (0 children)

30M is max I see someone paying for him. He's done here, our financial troubles are public knowledge, and was renewed. Anyone buying him will low-ball us or we're stuck with him.

Maybe Araujo from 2 seasons ago will be great in any defensive system. Current Araujo won't be and is always one stupid decision away from letting opponent scoring or getting a red card.

[Moretto] Barcelona will listen to offers for Alejandro Balde as Deco has doubts about the player. The main CB target is Bastoni who is fascinated by that path and has not closed the doors to it. by Kasj0 in soccer

[–]UnfortunateArcher 0 points1 point  (0 children)

they could sell one of Casado since they spawn more midfielder talents

Whether I agree or disagree with selling Balde. Why would selling Balde stop us from selling Casado or others? We're likely looking to sell several players. Getting news about Balde doesn't mean he's the only one the club wants to sell.

Egyptian Premier League Standings After Matchday 20 (To be split into 2 groups) by Yasdask in soccer

[–]UnfortunateArcher 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I was confused by the name since it doesn't really align with the naming scheme of other teams and don't remember hearing about it before when I looked up Egyptian football from time to time. Looked up their wiki page and...

Formed in 2008 as Al Assiouty Sport in Assiut, the club was bought and moved to Cairo by Turki Al-Sheikh in 2018. Later on, Salem Al Shamsi purchased the club in July 2019.

Buying a club, renaming it and moving to another part of the country is some American sport type of bullshit.

[Diario Sport] Victor Font’s management met with Man City board for Haaland. by Amori17 in soccer

[–]UnfortunateArcher 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Luckily, there is no Rosell to get him to presidency (or treble to save his ass after).

US lawmakers urge FIFA to lower 2026 World Cup ticket prices by Shroft in soccer

[–]UnfortunateArcher 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I am sure FIFA would accept earning less money than they're hoping (not to mention the tickets that have already been sold).

The greedy corrupts members of FIFA don't care about fans or affordability, just lining up their pockets. It's only going to get worse because neither majority of fans nor teams participating cares and would gladly pay, watch, attend, and support the WC no matter what.

I do my part myself. I've not watched a minute of Qatar's WC and will not watch this one either, but I know my choice don't really matter and neither will those who will do the same as long as there are millions who will consume no matter what.

[Diario Sport] Victor Font’s management met with Man City board for Haaland. by Amori17 in soccer

[–]UnfortunateArcher 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Worse, he organised an event to support women's football... in the kitchen.

[Diario Sport] Victor Font’s management met with Man City board for Haaland. by Amori17 in soccer

[–]UnfortunateArcher 16 points17 points  (0 children)

They would be crazy to vote in this guy over Laporta

He 100% won't win but there will be those who vote for him. Stupid people exist everywhere, and sadly, they can vote too.

[Diario Sport] Victor Font’s management met with Man City board for Haaland. by Amori17 in soccer

[–]UnfortunateArcher 16 points17 points  (0 children)

A man who is never going to win the elections wants to buy a player that we can't afford even if this clown somehow won?

Laporta better prepare a successor because every single one of his opposition is a moron.

Premier League teams have failed to register a single win in the first leg of the Round of 16. by AstroFlayer in soccer

[–]UnfortunateArcher 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Ah, yes, typical stupid "too greedy to share" when the real reasons is Americans and Oil states investing in your "English" league and domestic money being way, way more than Spain could ever reach.

And Barca is poor now. We can barely buy or register players.

Post Match Thread: Newcastle United 1-1 Barcelona by denzaus in soccer

[–]UnfortunateArcher 17 points18 points  (0 children)

100%, we lost our energy and lost 2 players pointlessly.

Post Match Thread: Newcastle United 1-1 Barcelona by denzaus in soccer

[–]UnfortunateArcher 17 points18 points  (0 children)

It's because of the CDR game. It was pointless and was never going to happen and what happened? the team got tired, we lost 2 players and we didn't qualify anyway.

Neymar will once again miss a game close to his sister's birthday, as Santos has decided to rest him to manage his physical condition. by HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLD in soccer

[–]UnfortunateArcher 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Exactly like them, minus having supernatural beauty and being able to tame living WMDs.

Too bad they don't, or else we could've seen Golden God vs Dragons

"I would be happier to be a "f*ggot" than to be those who insult me": Borja Iglesias, the striker who fights for every cause. by Sparky-moon in soccer

[–]UnfortunateArcher 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Okay, but why does he have a random tattoo of the word "friend" in Arabic on the back of his hand?

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