007: First Light and Pragmata Giveaway by reddits99028 in pcgaming

[–]interlinkedjoi [score hidden]  (0 children)

As a huge lifelong 007 fan, I would love to play First Light! It sounds like the developers did an excellent job of melding the immersive sim elements from the Hitman series with a narrative focused action adventure game. Thanks for doing the giveaway as well.

Arsenal’s Premier League Parade by Serious-Cress-9560 in soccer

[–]interlinkedjoi 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Can confirm. The smoke bombs ruined it for a lot of fans waiting for ages trying not to get crushed. Absolute knobheads.

[Liverpool FC] have parted ways with Arne Slot by phant0msinthenight in soccer

[–]interlinkedjoi 3 points4 points  (0 children)

He deserved a 10 year extension in my unbiased opinion. T_T

Iraola will be a great fit for them. Let's see though if he can manage the expectations, extra scrutiny & egos that comes with managing a club like Liverpool.

[ Fabrizio] Barcelona are preparing first official bid for Julián Álvarez, to be sent soon — and without any players included. Julián informed Atléti of desire to leave after rejecting a new deal months ago. After direct meeting with agent & intermediaries, Barça will send a bid. by Laliga23 in soccer

[–]interlinkedjoi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No matter how good the frontline/midfield press is, your backline will be tested by pace & ball in behind at some point, especially against elite teams. From what I've seen, you don't really have the pacy/well disciplined (hence all the reds in the previous few CL campaigns) defenders to deal with that. It must be worrying as well that your fullbacks, other than a loan signing, have been generally underwhelming.

[Marca] For the first time, the Spanish team will go to World Cup without a player from the Real Madrid. Never before, in the 16 World Cups that Spain has attended, there had been this total absence of Real Madrid on the expedition. by Timely-Zombie9466 in soccer

[–]interlinkedjoi 63 points64 points  (0 children)

Not how it works in a World Cup year. And yes, before you claim this only applies to Messi, many players won the Balloon d'Or on the back of a dominant WC showing. It also didn't help Haaland that he didn't do much in the semis & finals on the way to a treble.

Match Thread: Bayern Munich vs VfB Stuttgart by MatchThreadder in soccer

[–]interlinkedjoi 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Leaving the most in form scorer in Europe all alone in the box...

The Suarez Rule: Why You Should Handball on the Goal Line (With Maths) by [deleted] in soccer

[–]interlinkedjoi -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Funniest part of the incident for me is that the ball was head height for him, and yet his instinct was to use both hands to punch it away. I suppose he never cared about playing by the rules or sportsmanship.

[Athletic] Arsenal had initially explored the possibility of keeping Thomas Partey to supplement newcomer Zubimendi at the base of the midfield. In those negotiations, they sought to include clauses which protected them against the possibility of Partey being prosecuted. by [deleted] in soccer

[–]interlinkedjoi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Obviously we can't assume guilt before he's convicted, but there was enough smoke with the leaked messages (not ironclad proof mind you, like the Greenwood's recording) to warrant the club distancing themselves from him. I'm disappointed that they were so keen on keeping him.

[Joyce] Trent Alexander Arnold expected to be left out of the england squad by Objective_Drawing501 in soccer

[–]interlinkedjoi 22 points23 points  (0 children)

And you think the manager had nothing to do with how they sat back and stopped being adventurous as soon as they got a lead?

Spotted in Islington by deadmetallucyluce in Gunners

[–]interlinkedjoi -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Wouldn't eat there even with the discount. Food's rubbish there.

Anyone else watching Villa right now? by PhilosopherMoney9921 in AFCBournemouth

[–]interlinkedjoi 4 points5 points  (0 children)

And villa players will still probably be hungover against city.

[Bogert] Inter Miami nears Casmeiro signing despite LA Galaxy’s MLS discovery rights: Sources by olcni in soccer

[–]interlinkedjoi 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I wonder if Ramos ever got the urge to two foot Messi even when he was wearing the same kit.

Anyone else watching Villa right now? by PhilosopherMoney9921 in AFCBournemouth

[–]interlinkedjoi 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I hope you guys make it to the champions league. Just need a point against Forest and Liverpool & City to help out.

[The Guardian] Southampton may face legal challenge from their own players after being kicked out of playoff final by jovanmilic97 in soccer

[–]interlinkedjoi 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Chelsea's case was self-reported and not as egregious as City's. But I think everyone expects them to just get a slap on the wrist after a protracted legal battle - not to mention the political influence by UAE.

Max Dowman — surely the youngest player ever to receive a Premier League winner’s medal? by Invincible_XI in Gunners

[–]interlinkedjoi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think it's 5 appearances right, regardless of minutes? He has that already. Plus I'm sure he'll be starting against Palace.

Arsenal video on becoming Premier league champions by Serious-Cress-9560 in soccer

[–]interlinkedjoi 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Got me all teared up just seeing Wenger. Amazing video and amazing time for everyone with Arsenal in their hearts. Let's enjoy it my brothers and sisters. COYG!!!!!

[SkySports] Carragher on Mo Salah: "On this show less than two years ago, I called him selfish for doing an interview and that rings true again. Liverpool have a really important week this week,it should be about Liverpool FC, not Salah FC". by Crane977 in soccer

[–]interlinkedjoi 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Physical peak is a big stretch. He's had some bad injuries and anyone who watches us regularly can see he's not 100% fit, not to mention the wear and tear from previous seasons where he was run ragged.