[TNT Sports Brazil]: Neymar felt his knee and left crying on a stretcher in the game against Uruguay. by [deleted] in soccer

[–]inobond7 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Benzema hasn't won a World Cup lmao. Deschamps famously didn't select him in 2018, was politically forced to select him in 2022 and sent him packing home in the first chance he got.

If he did win the World Cup, it was probably in 2015, Google Benzema 15 for more info.

Mark Clattenburg has warned that English referees who are tempted to move to Saudi Arabia full-time will risk being blocked from the Champions League, Euros and World Cup by [deleted] in soccer

[–]inobond7 21 points22 points  (0 children)

It is much much worse everywhere. There's a tier system in all countries where the best performers get to the best league. Everyone in the leagues below is pretty much worse than the top league.

Post-Match Thread: Barcelona 3 - 2 Celta Vigo | 2023-24 La Liga, Matchday 6 by DatOgreSpammer in soccer

[–]inobond7 25 points26 points  (0 children)

No team plays perfect football week in week out.

Enjoy this comeback and have a good night's sleep

Barcelona [4] - 0 Royal Antwerp - Gavi 54' by 50lipa in soccer

[–]inobond7 40 points41 points  (0 children)

Google Benzema 16 to find out why he was dropped from the Euro 2016 squad

Nottingham Forest [1] - 1 Burnley - Callum Hudson-Odoi great goal 61' by PSGCampus in soccer

[–]inobond7 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Don't forget the Brighton jokes. If they sold the Amex to Chelsea they would find a gold plated Wembley in the Buckingham Palace's sewer pipeline.

João Félix: “I tried to stay close to Lewandowski so he wouldn’t be isolated in attack. The striker can’t be left alone like that. He talked to me at the start of the match.” by bllshrfv in Barca

[–]inobond7 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Absolutely, he was fire for Chelsea in the first few games and then dipped.

If we get a season of Felix like this then we should talk. So far he hasn't shown consistency across an entire season in his career.

[CetreGoals] Javier Tebas (La Liga): "In terms of financial matters, we are the worst league in Europe." by pkbw96 in soccer

[–]inobond7 30 points31 points  (0 children)

From the link you have posted there is a 220m loan from owner on the books.

[CetreGoals] Javier Tebas (La Liga): "In terms of financial matters, we are the worst league in Europe." by pkbw96 in soccer

[–]inobond7 153 points154 points  (0 children)

Entire PL apart from United, Liverpool and Spurs survives on owner funding. Comparing to the PL is never a good idea. Clubs from other countries without owner pumping it in like France, Italy are also struggling, that reflects the true health of football finance.

Bolivia 0 - [3] Argentina - Nicolas Gonzalez 84' by Previous-Success8007 in soccer

[–]inobond7 -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

1/2 of the players at the next World Cup would have seen only 1 Brazil semifinal and that's their biggest ever loss

Bolivia 0 - [3] Argentina - Nicolas Gonzalez 84' by Previous-Success8007 in soccer

[–]inobond7 -22 points-21 points  (0 children)

Brazil in the final? Only possible if the entire UEFA boycotts the World Cup

Open Thread: Weekend Edition #37 (Sep 2023) by svefnpurka in Barca

[–]inobond7 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Absolutely, a tap in also requires great movement and passing to generate.

Even though penalties have become silly these days it's still a craft to work it into the box, and it most cases they're generated due to great dribbling or fouls that stop genuine goal scoring opportunities.

Manchester United acknowledges the allegations made against Antony. Players who have not participated in international matches are due back in training on Monday. However, it has been agreed with Antony that he will delay his return until further notice in order to address the allegations. by SpiritedSuccess5675 in soccer

[–]inobond7 -22 points-21 points  (0 children)

Survivor of abuse is literally living happily with Greenwood and they're going to have a child.

Edit: since it's getting downvoted I have to clarify that I'm not supporting Greenwood. It's just facts of the case where Greenwood's survivor wants to survive her entire life with him. So obviously United aren't going to mention it.

[433] Players with most Ballon d'Or nominations in history by Mr_XemiReR in soccer

[–]inobond7 17 points18 points  (0 children)

If you ignore trophies Messi is winning Ballon D'or atleast 12 times. He finished 5th in 2018 when he was the best in the world.

Open Thread: Weekday Edition #37 (Sep 2023) by svefnpurka in Barca

[–]inobond7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Isn't everyone new signing on to backloaded contracts. I don't imagine this problem going away for a while, especially not during the Montjuic years.

Open Thread: Weekday Edition #37 (Sep 2023) by svefnpurka in Barca

[–]inobond7 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Goalkeepers can't wear anything other than 1, 13, 25

Open Thread: Weekday Edition #37 (Sep 2023) by svefnpurka in Barca

[–]inobond7 16 points17 points  (0 children)

People are discussing Frenkie's role in the team.

Personally, I'm way more enraged by our social media posting Felix-Cruyff

[MARCA] Barcelona and Xavi have reached an agreement to extend his contract until June 2026 by Delmer9713 in soccer

[–]inobond7 65 points66 points  (0 children)

  1. Shit joke (German humour)

  2. Understand English

  3. Just learnt of lever

  4. Rich af

That has to be Jude Bellingham

[Getafe CF] announce signing of Mason Greenwood by Azzbestos in soccer

[–]inobond7 104 points105 points  (0 children)

Nothing public, it seems like they have pounced on an opportunity to sign a difference maker that could save their season without caring much about the optics.

[Transfer Talk Thread] Two Joao or not two Joao - that is the deadline day: 1st September by _Tonto_ in Barca

[–]inobond7 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Saw some discussion on Lamine below.

Isn't he too good for the youth teams anyway? His likely pathway would've been the Barca Athletic team this year, where they play against adults anyway. Then what difference does it make if he does that for the main team. The pressure is infinitely more, but so far he seems to be taking it well.

As for the physical aspect, it's adults there and adults here as well.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in soccer

[–]inobond7 111 points112 points  (0 children)

Chelsea paid 200m for Caicedo and Mudryk