Fútbol, Le Foot, Voetbal, ποδόσφαιρο

[DanLad]

On 05/07/2020 at 14:54, Ewood Ace said:

What a fix La Liga is absolutely embarrassing the lengths that the officials are going to, to ensure that Real Madrid win the title. And it is so brazen as well they aren't even trying to hide it.

ISTR that there was a season where a different team beat Real to a European spot and the league (or government?), just took the European slot of the other team and gave it to Real anyway?

Hellas Verona surprisingly won the Italian league in 1985. It was the only season where referees were appointed randomly rather than by a 'special commission of referees'. There had been a betting scandal and the league wanted to clean up their image. 1985 was unusual as none of the big three clubs won the league. The random system mustn't have worked though, as that was the only year it was used...

Edited July 16, 2020 by DanLad

[philipl]

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/30/sports/soccer/fifa-gianni-infantino-investigation.html?campaign_id=2&emc=edit_th_20200731&instance_id=20856&nl=todaysheadlines&regi_id=51793659&segment_id=34861&user_id=ea9bf3fba8ef2ae1ebee7fe2fad99a21

Infantino, Head of FIFA, under criminal investigation. 

[Norbert Rassragr]

That would be funny, seeing as he was the hero in ousting Septic Bladder, Jack Warner and all the other corrupt bosses. It shouldn't be surprising though as the dodgy business is so ingrained in FIFA that it would be more than a few senior figures at the top.

[DeeCee]

Bayern/ Chelsea on ITV4 atm, love watching Robben

[Dreyski]

Gamst still has it

[roversfan99]

7 minutes ago, Dreyski said:

Gamst still has it

The goalkeeper, not so much.

[Darrenbot]

6 minutes ago, OnePhilT said:

David Silva tests positive for coronavirus on the day he joins Real Sociedad. Not the start you'd want at a new club!

I suppose thats one way of making a big impact at your new club.

[Stuart]

I see the best Barcelona player of all time is staying put.

Shocker.

[Stuart]

35 minutes ago, OnePhilT said:

I'm sure the £63m loyalty bonus was just the fix that his mind needed. ?

HOW MUCH?? ?

What a life. Just for being born with a decent left foot and a bit of pace.

[Exiled_Rover]

42 minutes ago, OnePhilT said:

I'm sure the £63m loyalty bonus was just the fix that his mind needed. ?

Pretty sure it's more that Barca and La Liga (which is just about the most corrupt football organisation going - which is saying something!) conspired to make it impossible for him to leave. They were asking for a £700m transfer fee.

The £63m 'loyalty bonus' is just to keep him quiet. 

[DeeCee]

Coincidentally today is the birthday of  Lars Bohinen, MGP and the late Peter Whittingham.

[Hoochie Bloochie Mama]

4 hours ago, DeeCee said:

Coincidentally today is the birthday of  Lars Bohinen, MGP and the late Peter Whittingham.

And of the late Gary Speed. 

[Dan]

 

Check out this volley! 

Edited September 14, 2020 by Dan

[philipl]

He is of Maltese descent- get him into the national side immediately!

[Hoochie Bloochie Mama]

22 hours ago, Dan said:

Check out this volley! 

Balletic!

[philipl]

The Europa League tie between Riga and Tre Fiori (San Marino) was called off because of strong winds in the Latvian capital last night.

They are currently playing it (ko 10.00 local time) and it is 0-0 at HT. I suppose there have been games kicking off so early before but I cannot think of any.

Congratulations to Maltese Champions Floriana on their 1-0 win away to Linfield. The other three Maltese sides failed - Valletta at home to Bala Town of Wales in an earlier round- oh dear!

[arbitro]

I always thought Jock Morrison wasn't the brightest but this takes it to another level.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/54199351

[oldjamfan1]

1 hour ago, arbitro said:

I always thought Jock Morrison wasn't the brightest but this takes it to another level.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/54199351

He turned a blind eye to a few marauding centre forwards in his time as well Tony. What a plonker!!

[arbitro]

12 minutes ago, oldjamfan1 said:

He turned a blind eye to a few marauding centre forwards in his time as well Tony. What a plonker!!

If you get an opportunity Andy his autobiography is a good read. 

[Hoochie Bloochie Mama]

2 hours ago, arbitro said:

If you get an opportunity Andy his autobiography is a good read. 

It's certainly a bit more interesting than Alan 'creosoting the fence' Shearer's!

[Dreyski]

German team loses 37-0 after socially distancing from opponents

[philipl]

On 19/09/2020 at 19:49, Dreyski said:

German team loses 37-0 after socially distancing from opponents

I thought Bayern only got 8 against Schalke..

[speeeeeeedie]

Is anyone following Luis Suarez's latest situation; Suarez Italian citizenship under scrutiny

It looks like the citizenship test he took was a fix. 

Barcelona want rid but don't seem very helpful in trying to offload him. 

[arbitro]

Another one bites the dust.

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/36067/12085366/macclesfield-town-expelled-from-national-league

I have some fond memories of Macclesfield and as a regular visitor there got to know some of the staff behind the scenes. They were always friendly, hospitable and accommodating. They have gone bust for what Pogba earns in a week.

[DeeCee]

7 minutes ago, arbitro said:

Another one bites the dust.

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/36067/12085366/macclesfield-town-expelled-from-national-league

I have some fond memories of Macclesfield and as a regular visitor there got to know some of the staff behind the scenes. They were always friendly, hospitable and accommodating. They have gone bust for what Pogba earns in a week.

It really is sad.