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That's the beauty (and the ugliness too) of football....unexpected things happen..we could even see a demolition of AtM at the Camp Nou if the real Messi turns up. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by steveaki13
clutching at straws much? yes. but I did qualify it earlier by saying I don't think it will happen.
I dont know what is going on with Messi. Whether its all nerves as this world cup could make or break his career and how he is viewed in Argentina, but he looks exhausted (despite not running much) and he continues to vomit before and during matches.
My worry is he is seriously unwell, but then again they must have the best doctors around. So its a mystery but from posting on an international Barca forum I know a lot of fans are very worried about him.
Rumours also rife saying many different things in Spanish football press.
Some say he is in discussions to renew with more money and demands his friend Pinto is retained and that Barca try and buy his other friend Aguero.
Then some rumours suggest that the board are still planning to off load him.
Strange what is going on around that young guy.
Anything can happen... The matches against athletico are always different to matches against the donkey clubs :)Quote:
Originally Posted by steveaki13
but somehow I think the Cholo has the advantage and might even demolish them at home :dozey:
I think Atletico were the best team in Spain this year.
Loosing the title may help Barca management wake up.
ThisQuote:
Originally Posted by odykas
I hate it but, I too must agree with ody :p:
When he see's the light we must followQuote:
Originally Posted by pino
Especially when that happens once or twice a year :p:Quote:
Originally Posted by steveaki13
Agreed. Waking up should also mean the sack for Zubizaretta..not just Martino.Quote:
Originally Posted by odykas
But AtM are trying hard to lose this title and who knows what will happen on 24thMay as well....one-off games are unpredictable (saturday eve is almost a final where barca can forget the nightmare they have had since Jan and squeeze out a win)
Atletico kind of reminds me of Leverkusen in 2002. I hope it's not gonna end the same way.
Even though I sort of like Man Utd I rooted for Liverpool this year.... but in the end money wins. There may be an underdog winning something now and then but in the end the trophies find their ways back to where the money is.
Yeah money has changed football more evidently in the last couple of decades. Its a greedy sport and will attract the best players if the money is obscene. Having said that I really enjoyed watching Liverpool play this season. The dynamic of the team and the passion reminds me of how it was when I first starting supporting them as a kid. The old Merseyside passion was back and although the title slipped from our fingers, it was a season where my enthusiasm returned and I feel good heading into the summer and satisfied I've watched an epic season for the Reds.
Forgotten Cup anyone :snore:
http://www.reactiongifs.com/wp-conte...013/09/wtf.gifQuote:
Originally Posted by pino
Just watched the beginning, only to admire the amazing Juventus Stadium :DQuote:
Originally Posted by odykas
Sadly there was nothing else to admire in last night game :snore:Quote:
Originally Posted by pino
yeah I saw the teams coming out....then went off to sleep. I am conserving myself for saturday night's game :p:
http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/27445475Quote:
Originally Posted by henners88
Manchester City have been fined £49m, £32m of which is suspended, and can only name a 21-man Champions League squad next season after failing Uefa financial fair play rules.
Another sanction means City can only spend £49m on players this summer, as well as any transfer fees they receive.
And their wage bill for 2014-15 must stay the same as this season.
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Uefa introduced FFP because it fears many clubs are risking their futures by spending beyond their means, while Uefa president Michel Platini also believes the big spending of some clubs is ruining the game.
- BBC, 16th May 2014
How incredibly convenient for them.
http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/footba...-citys-3502301
This next week however, promises to be the most significant yet as UEFA will likely announce their decisions by May 9. Manchester City could be hit with a £50million fine according to reports on Tuesday morning.
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Acceptable losses start from £105m over three years in the Premier League, to under £8m each year in the Football League Championship to €45m over two years for UEFA competitions. Sanctions will vary depending on the regulations but include transfer embargoes in the Football League, potential points deductions in the Premier League and expulsion from competition in UEFA competitions.
- The Mirror, 6th May 2014.
Just curious, how much did Manchester City pay to have the hearing delayed by a week. What sort of bribery went on there?
Even the loss of just three points would have seen City lose the title. The standard number of points docked for something like going into administration is ten.
Did City pay for the result that they wanted too?
Arsenal already down 0-2 :eek:
None is watching Barca-Atletico ?
Both Diego Costa and Ardan Turan already injured...poor Atletico ! :(
Alexis 1-0 !
holy shit pino thank goodness I logged on and saw your post... thought the match was at 19:00 :eek: :crazy:
I also thought it was later this evening. Fortunately my cool app on my iPhone informed me ;)
the only cool app I have that informs me of anything is the ISS and Iridium spotter... keeps beeping at stoopid hours in the morning :p
sheesh Villa almost maravilla :eek:
methinks I'm jynxing them... :uhoh:
balls... what did I just say? :devil:
1-1 well deserved ! :D
Donkey, should try App Forza Football, if you love football is a must ;)
well although I'm a Barca fan I wouldn't really be too unhappy for Atleti... so long as Real stay third :p
ok :kiss:Quote:
Originally Posted by pino
balls :dozey: messi miles offside
this is better now... I'll pretend I'm not watching :p
Where's Pirlo when you need him ? :p:
winning minor leagues ? :p
neymar you clown stop falling around like a busquets :mad:
Xavi at last :dozey:
Vamos Atletico !!!!! :D
:love:
balls... barca threw it away in those crazy first minutes of the second half :(