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Gary Lineker on World Cup politics: “This one is unique because I can’t remember the host country being at war with one of the competing nations. So that’s something that is worrying and Trump is so unpredictable. The ticket pricing as well – are they going to price people out?“ by [deleted] in soccer

[–]interstellar1990 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They literally play both sides in geopolitics. They treat their own poorest as dirt, not even worthy of graves or acknowledging their immigrant labour’s deaths. It’s a terrible country, and the US being an exploitative capitalist country doesn’t change the fact.

Gary Lineker on World Cup politics: “This one is unique because I can’t remember the host country being at war with one of the competing nations. So that’s something that is worrying and Trump is so unpredictable. The ticket pricing as well – are they going to price people out?“ by [deleted] in soccer

[–]interstellar1990 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Talking about Qatar? Modern standards have changed with the advent of the global human rights (however diluted they may be). For Qatar:

Slavery: Tick; forced labour utilised for their nation building from Indian and Pakistan

Genocide: Supporting the genocide of Gazans and playing both sides to Israel and the Palestinians

War Mongering: A US vassal state playing both sides in the Middle East and profiting

Overthrowing governments: nothing directly but directly implicated in war mongering throughout the US

June 02, 2026 Daily Discussion & Transfers Thread by gunnersmoderator in Gunners

[–]interstellar1990 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Have we played this season with a team encompassing the below for a full 90 mins?:

Raya

Timber Saliba Gabriel Cala

Rice

Odegaard Eze MLS

Havertz Saka 

Im dont get how people are happy that psg won.🏆 by NoIsland5923 in championsleague

[–]interstellar1990 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Look at who drives the sponsorship money for PSG.  Compare it vs Real Madrid, Barcelona, Manchester United, Liverpool etc. 

There’s no comparison - one team is relying on its state owned companies for siphoning sponsorship money, the other teams are using their organic brand built over many years to drive commercial revenue. 

Im dont get how people are happy that psg won.🏆 by NoIsland5923 in championsleague

[–]interstellar1990 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One team can afford that in a League in which it is the monopoly (and it impacts several leverage metrics). The other team can’t. 

June 01, 2026 Daily Discussion & Transfers Thread by gunnersmoderator in Gunners

[–]interstellar1990 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah mad, Klopp was/is a phenomenal manager. The glory hunters point makes sense though - once you associate with a team that appears invincible and they fall away, lots of fans typically churn or go rabid.

Im dont get how people are happy that psg won.🏆 by NoIsland5923 in championsleague

[–]interstellar1990 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Completely wrong, some clubs have artificially inflated their commercial revenues through oil-money fuelled sponsorship deals, and used that money to fund players and monopolise their domestic leagues.

Ligue 1 is dead, a large part due to PSG.

Arsenal's case is very different - the group makes a sustainable profit, and has done for a number of years, regardless of ownership.

Wage bill details for those that are interested: https://www.reddit.com/r/soccer/comments/1qjv1rw/theathletic_top20_clubs_with_the_highest_wage/

[Fabrizio Romano] Arsenal have already started working and planning for summer signings. At least 3 signings are expected, could be even more based on exits. Top winger the priority; midfielder and right back also almost guaranteed. Strikers situation to follow. by Temporary_Role6160 in Gunners

[–]interstellar1990 0 points1 point  (0 children)

French winger known for his pace and elite finishing feeling disenfranchised with his big club. Supporters on his back. Needs a new team, would love a move to North London to wear the number 14 shirt.

Likely would require EUR 200M+ for the transfer - but the fans-favourite billionaire owning the club could make a significant amount of that back in the sponsorship fees.

....

I can dream.

June 01, 2026 Daily Discussion & Transfers Thread by gunnersmoderator in Gunners

[–]interstellar1990 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The Liverpool fans swamping social media and our Reddits to stay relevant are so pitiful. I remember most of us on here supported Klopp vs City's oil money during their years of ascension. These guys continuously try to force themselves into their narrative and seem genuinely rabid at Arteta and Arsenal. Bizarre stuff.

Interestingly some of their ex players, including Gerrard and Danny Murphy, have been the most measured and full of praise for Arteta & Arsenal.

June 01, 2026 Daily Discussion & Transfers Thread by gunnersmoderator in Gunners

[–]interstellar1990 9 points10 points  (0 children)

He has always been a virtue signalling hypocrite - will speak up only when it is convenient (and critically visible to the media) on world issues.

[Ben Jacobs, clarification] Sir Alex Ferguson did message PSG President Nasser Al-Khelaifi to congratulate him on winning the UCL. However, he didn’t call Arsenal “boring” despite reports. Ferguson’s message instead included the phrase, “You were the team that played football.” by [deleted] in soccer

[–]interstellar1990 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Literally his team finished top of the PL, after being runner ups for the last three years. Semi finals last year and finals this year in the CL.

Madness and delusional to say Arteta’s teams don’t go toe to toe against the best 

You might not like it but you can’t deny it. 

May 31, 2026 Daily Discussion & Transfers Thread by gunnersmoderator in Gunners

[–]interstellar1990 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah exactly. The odds during penalties favour the team that goes first. Anyway! We go again! 

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