Fútbol, Le Foot, Voetbal, ποδόσφαιρο

[DE.]

It's unlikely Linekar needs the money at this point, so if he wants to take a stance then good for him. 

[philipl]

13 minutes ago, den said:

He hasn’t stepped back, he’s been suspended.

The BBC have also cancelled David Attenborough’s new wildlife series because it might upset right wing Tories.

That Attenborough decision totally stunned me.

 

[den]

9 minutes ago, Sweaty Gussets said:

The BBC said it had been in "extensive discussions with Gary and team in recent days" and "has decided that he will step back from presenting Match of the Day until we've got an agreed and clear position on his use of social media".

Gary Lineker to step back from presenting Match of the Day - BBC News

 

I was using their terminology. 

Yes, that’s how it was originally worded. 
Since then commentators close to Lineker have said that’s not true. They say he’s been suspended for refusing to apologise. Ian Wright won’t appear in MOTD tomorrow in support of Lineker.

Apparently it’s only one episode of Attenborough’s series that’s been excluded so it doesn’t upset right wingers.

Edited March 10, 2023 by den

[Sweaty Gussets]

[Upside Down]

Fascists have never been able to handle any kind of criticism. 

[Norbert Rassragr]

I hear even the newest David Attenborough show has been pulled, and is online only because parts may criticise government policy. I apologise for going off on a tangent but I guess the BBC is now as impartial as Russia Today if this is true. 

I don't know how to steer this back on topic but I'll say it is going to be interesting to see how the European form affects the race for 4th place.

[Sweaty Gussets]

[arbitro]

This could be huge and if proven to be true open a can of worms. Coming hot on the heels after the much criticised World Cup and Juventus scandal football could once achieve entering murky waters.

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12830520/barcelona-laliga-giants-charged-over-payments-to-former-referees-official-jose-maria-enriquez-negreira

[Sweaty Gussets]

[Ianrally]

[Sweaty Gussets]

The impossible job: inside the world of Premier League referees | Referees | The Guardian

Interesting article on Prem referees. 

Not sure I'd do it for 350k a year, never mind £35k

[arbitro]

These entitled footballers really annoy me. They blame everyone and everything apart from themselves. Beaten by Scotland, suck it up and move on instead of making an absolute fool of yourself.

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12844556/scotland-boss-steve-clarke-on-beating-spain-we-have-put-a-marker-down-rodri-the-way-scotland-play-is-rubbish

[oldjamfan1]

1 minute ago, arbitro said:

These entitled footballers really annoy me. They blame everyone and everything apart from themselves. Beaten by Scotland, suck it up and move on instead of making an absolute fool of yourself.

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12844556/scotland-boss-steve-clarke-on-beating-spain-we-have-put-a-marker-down-rodri-the-way-scotland-play-is-rubbish

"They don't like it up 'em!" :):):) 

[AllRoverAsia]

I doubt Rodri, whose head is up his arse, mentioned the diving for penalties and faking injuries to get bookings that the Spanish carried on, Joselu should have been booked for a blatant dive in the box.

Scotland were not overly physical, the Spanish were pussy cats crying in their sour milk.

On the night Scotland comfortably contained any threats and took their chances and played well as a team giving 110 pc throughout.

Rodri in particular is a petulant git who has confirmed the poor sportsmanship of his nation.

Pathetic attempt to cover up the simple fact that on the night Spain would not have scored in a Barcelona whorehouse giving it away for free.

The whole Scotland team played a great game and I thought Porteous was outstanding.

Edited March 29, 2023 by AllRoverAsia

[Mattyblue]

The irony of *checks notes* Spanish players talking about the scourge of diving and gamesmanship in football…

[K-Hod]

This isn’t exactly a vintage Spain side, when you compare it to the recent WC and Euro winning ones.

They got done and their own game and they’re fuming about it, nobody to blame but themselves I’m afraid.

[Norbert Rassragr]

It makes you wish Rodri played against Souness in his prime this week. 

[speeeeeeedie]

5 minutes ago, K-Hod said:

This isn’t exactly a vintage Spain side, when you compare it to the recent WC and Euro winning ones.

They got done and their own game and they’re fuming about it, nobody to blame but themselves I’m afraid.

England has what Spain doesn't, and vice versa.

Give Spain Kane or Rashford, and they'll win more games. Give England Gavi or Pedri and England will. 

Spain, like Portugal, produces fantastic footballers but haven't produced relatively similar numbers in the goal scoring department. Torres, Villa, Raul were top class yet after that I'm struggling to think of any off the top of my head (I'm sure there are, but I'd have to look). Barcelona and Real Madrid usually have a non-Spaniard up front. 

[Dreams of 1995]

Spain are showing why no qualifying campaign is ever a dead cert

There are usually a big name that gets caught out. Spain could be this years

I personally think the competition is getting better around Europe, not that these 'great nations' are in decline. European academies are venturing far and wide to unearth that next gem and nations are benefitting

[roversfan99]

Qualifying for a 24 team tournament is pretty much a dead cert. Spain are 2nd as it stands so will qualify, even if they don't finish in the top 2 there are additional places through nations league places.

[arbitro]

There is a huge game at Accrington tomorrow when Cambridge are the visitors. A win for Stanley and other results going for them would take them out of the bottom four and out survival back in their own hands. They are advertising it as their World Cup final and have opened the Coppice End for Accrington fans £5.

 

[roversfan99]

Inter are ripping AC Milan apart, Tomori and co having a woeful game.

[roverandout]

2 hours ago, roversfan99 said:

Inter are ripping AC Milan apart, Tomori and co having a woeful game.

I notice you single out an English player. You are the antithesis of me

[roversfan99]

Just now, roverandout said:

I notice you single out an English player. You are the antithesis of me

Well yeah, he naturally provokes the most conversation as he is English. Had I said Kjaer for example, not really relevant to most. Seen Tomori a few times and he always has errors in him, sometimes covered by his pace, but not convinced. Mind you, that Milan side has done well to get to the Champions League Semi Final as it is extremely limited. Missed Leao tonight who has always stood out when I have watched them.

[roverandout]

Just now, roversfan99 said:

Well yeah, he naturally provokes the most conversation as he is English. Had I said Kjaer for example, not really relevant to most. Seen Tomori a few times and he always has errors in him, sometimes covered by his pace, but not convinced. Mind you, that Milan side has done well to get to the Champions League Semi Final as it is extremely limited. Missed Leao tonight who has always stood out when I have watched them.

I was only kidding but as for your assessment of tomori.  They have kept more clean sheets with him in the team and yes I can back it up as i have been following him closely