The Football Thread - Page 2165

**footstep** · July 28th, 2018, 10:03 AM

Orleans Lens 0 2 yesterday .
The season starts ok.

**countjimmoriarty** · July 28th, 2018, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Meini Again

Jose tips Liverpool to win the Prem !

No he doesn't. What he said was that Liverpool need to win the title after spending £170m on 4 players. Just his usual psych-out bullshit (and jealousy because Manure won't let him have that big a transfer budget).

**Motorboater** · July 28th, 2018, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by victor meldrew

I know I am not French, 98 the better side, but nowhere near as good as 82,

No, you're not French. But no one else has answered it.

They'll be interviewed about the tournament in subsequent decades and obviously mention what a crucial part Australia played in their success, by giving them their toughest match

Quote:

Originally Posted by victor meldrew

but for a certain Schumacher things might have been different.

Schumacher's ruin everything.

**pierrelm** · July 28th, 2018, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motorboater

No, you're not French. But no one else has answered it.
Schumacher's ruin everything.

FWIW I think the sides were pretty even - 98 had Thuram, Desailly, Zidane and Lisarazeau - there again they also had LeBeouf. The 82 side wasn't as strong defensively, but both had great midfields and largely innocuous strikers. The Germany match was tremendous but there was that bloody awful, unpunished foul.

**footstep** · July 28th, 2018, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motorboater

The WC thread has died off. So I'll ask the French contingent here...

Which team is better, 98 or 18?

Here I go : 1998.(and not terrible in its game...)
2018 was a genious Deschamps 's defensive creation.
1982 1986 were incredible but didn't win.
Sincerely, if my french football to every level should turn to this, I would leave

Burk...

**Meini Again** · July 29th, 2018, 01:41 AM

In the universal play everywhere cup

Bayern were 90% Full team

Man City were 95% Academy

City were down by two goals after 20 odd minutes...Robben scoring one.

City had 6 teenagers on the field, more on the bench.

Mahrez was helped off after an ankle crush and Silva (B) replaced him and scored twice.... alongside the goalie Bravo...they were City's senior players.

Most of those kids will not see a Prem bench this season, probably loaned out for fitness and first team footie ~ imo ~ which goes to show that there must be some incredible training and education going on under Pep's guidance/governance.

............

Jose played kids as well... well a few.... as did Liverpool...only Jose made a big pre-match statement about his 'young' side, and he was prepared to lose sometime in the USA.
What I did notice was an incredibly inept defence from Utd. Shoving in the back is the new Carrington-Technique ? In the Penalty area...jeez.... roll on Var

I know Utd have a history of hardly ever having a penalty conceded at OT... VAR might change that

Sturridge scored with his first touch... and Shaqiri with a beautiful overhead kick on his debut.... both of them subs...

Like Man City.... I don't think we'll see many of the Liverpool / City / Utd players sitting on their team benches this season....

BUT... what a future we may have at last

............

An aside...... Villa just got 2 Forbes Billionaires to take control of the club.
They can't spend because of FFP rulings... way over the top already.... but they can and have, apparently blocked transfers of their "jewels".
Hence Levy (Spurs) being satanised on Twittles ~ by Spurites ~ for poncing about and delaying ~ thinking Villa were sunk financially and Grealish would come cheaper at the end of the window.
I'm thinking Levey got off ...£20 mill for a non-prem player

When the original asking price was £40 mill for a guy that scored about 3 Championship goals.

I hope those Spurs' fans apologise in a year's time....

**Roger Allott** · July 29th, 2018, 03:20 AM

We had a VEF league last PL season, so does anyone fancy doing the same for 2018/19?

PL has two different scoring formats this season:

One is the classic format we had previously where points are simply accrued on a game-by-game basis and the league winner is whoever has accumulated most points by the season's end.
The other is a scoring method whereby we enter a tournament with each player in a weekly head-to-head with a randomly selected other player in our league.

Not really knowing what the head-to-head thing is all about, I've created a VEF league in each of the formats.

If you fancy selecting a team and joining a league of like-minded perverts, visit https://fantasy.premierleague.com/a/, select a squad of 15 players, and join one or preferably both of these by clicking the 'Leagues' tab.

League Name: VEF classic
Code to join this league: 1422838-338307

League Name: VEF head-to-head
Code to join this league: 1422838-338325

.

**Devius** · July 29th, 2018, 03:31 PM

Football's world governing body Fifa has been urged to conduct an "independent investigation" into claims the Qatar 2022 World Cup bid team ran a secret campaign in 2010 to sabotage competing host bids.

The chairman of the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport select committee Damian Collins said the "serious allegations", published in the Sunday Times, would be a breach of Fifa's rules if true.

"It requires a proper independent investigation and Fifa should make clear that will happen," he said.

Speaking on BBC Radio 5 live, he added: "If the Qataris have broken the rules, they should face some sanctions."

In a statement Qatar's Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy said it "rejects each and every allegation put forward by the Sunday Times".

The paper claims to have seen leaked documents that show the Qatari bid team employed a US PR firm and ex-CIA agents to smear its rivals - mainly the United States and Australia.

The alleged aim was to create propaganda to give the impression that a World Cup would not be supported domestically. The Qatar tournament organisers deny the allegations.

Source:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44998080

FIFA - investigate wrongdoing?

**footstep** · July 29th, 2018, 05:14 PM

Qatar 's only here because of oil gold.
Let's talk about football.

**Devius** · July 29th, 2018, 08:00 PM

Man Utd 1-4 Liverpool: Xherdan Shaqiri scores stunning overhead kick

Xherdan Shaqiri scored an exquisite overhead kick as Liverpool thrashed Manchester United 4-1 in the International Champions Cup in front of 101,254 fans in Ann Arbor.

Jose Mourinho named a starting XI including five players who did not feature in the Premier League for United last season, while Liverpool fielded a strong side featuring Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane.

Details:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44995521

Bayern Munich 2-3 Man City: Bernardo Silva scores twice in comeback win

A young Manchester City team fought back from 2-0 down to beat German champions Bayern Munich 3-2 in Miami.

Bayern were 2-0 ahead inside 25 minutes, Meritan Shabani heading the first goal before Arjen Robben doubled the lead after Franck Ribery's pass.

City lost new £60m signing Riyad Mahrez to an ankle injury in the first half.

His replacement Bernardo Silva pulled a goal back before 19-year-old Lukas Nmecha poked home the equaliser, Silva netting the winner from 15 yards.

Details:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44995298

Wayne Rooney scores first DC United goal and breaks nose in win over Colorado Rapids

Former England striker Wayne Rooney scored his first goal for DC United and also broke his nose in a 2-1 home win over Colorado Rapids in the MLS.

The 32-year-old scored the opener when he sent a shot through ex-Manchester United team-mate Tim Howard's legs.

Kellyn Acosta equalised before Howard twice denied DC captain Rooney.

A Niki Jackson own goal in the 90th minute gave DC United the win before Rooney broke his nose while defending in stoppage time.

Details:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44996686

Hearts scored three times in four minutes as they thumped Inverness Caledonian Thistle 5 - 0 to reach the last 16 of the League Cup.

Details:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44999868

July 29th, 2018, 01:41 AM	#21646
Meini Again Vintage Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: North Wales Posts: 3,637 Thanks: 32,358 Thanked 31,827 Times in 3,566 Posts	Bayern 2-3 Man City / Utd 1-4 Liverpool In the universal play everywhere cup Bayern were 90% Full team Man City were 95% Academy City were down by two goals after 20 odd minutes...Robben scoring one. City had 6 teenagers on the field, more on the bench. Mahrez was helped off after an ankle crush and Silva (B) replaced him and scored twice.... alongside the goalie Bravo...they were City's senior players. Most of those kids will not see a Prem bench this season, probably loaned out for fitness and first team footie ~ imo ~ which goes to show that there must be some incredible training and education going on under Pep's guidance/governance. ............ Jose played kids as well... well a few.... as did Liverpool...only Jose made a big pre-match statement about his 'young' side, and he was prepared to lose sometime in the USA. What I did notice was an incredibly inept defence from Utd. Shoving in the back is the new Carrington-Technique ? In the Penalty area...jeez.... roll on Var I know Utd have a history of hardly ever having a penalty conceded at OT... VAR might change that Sturridge scored with his first touch... and Shaqiri with a beautiful overhead kick on his debut.... both of them subs... Like Man City.... I don't think we'll see many of the Liverpool / City / Utd players sitting on their team benches this season.... BUT... what a future we may have at last ............ An aside...... Villa just got 2 Forbes Billionaires to take control of the club. They can't spend because of FFP rulings... way over the top already.... but they can and have, apparently blocked transfers of their "jewels". Hence Levy (Spurs) being satanised on Twittles ~ by Spurites ~ for poncing about and delaying ~ thinking Villa were sunk financially and Grealish would come cheaper at the end of the window. I'm thinking Levey got off ...£20 mill for a non-prem player When the original asking price was £40 mill for a guy that scored about 3 Championship goals. I hope those Spurs' fans apologise in a year's time....

July 29th, 2018, 03:20 AM	#21647
Roger Allott Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 7,937 Thanks: 10,958 Thanked 155,895 Times in 8,000 Posts	We had a VEF league last PL season, so does anyone fancy doing the same for 2018/19? PL has two different scoring formats this season: One is the classic format we had previously where points are simply accrued on a game-by-game basis and the league winner is whoever has accumulated most points by the season's end. The other is a scoring method whereby we enter a tournament with each player in a weekly head-to-head with a randomly selected other player in our league. Not really knowing what the head-to-head thing is all about, I've created a VEF league in each of the formats. If you fancy selecting a team and joining a league of like-minded perverts, visit https://fantasy.premierleague.com/a/, select a squad of 15 players, and join one or preferably both of these by clicking the 'Leagues' tab. League Name: VEF classic Code to join this league: 1422838-338307 League Name: VEF head-to-head Code to join this league: 1422838-338325 . __________________ *If you don't want your beliefs ridiculed, don't have ridiculous beliefs.* Last edited by Roger Allott; July 29th, 2018 at 03:31 AM..

July 29th, 2018, 03:31 PM	#21648
Devius Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: It's a London Thing.... Posts: 23,518 Thanks: 142,141 Thanked 228,390 Times in 23,553 Posts	World Cup 2022: Fifa need to conduct "independent investigation" into Qatar bid claims Football's world governing body Fifa has been urged to conduct an "independent investigation" into claims the Qatar 2022 World Cup bid team ran a secret campaign in 2010 to sabotage competing host bids. The chairman of the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport select committee Damian Collins said the "serious allegations", published in the Sunday Times, would be a breach of Fifa's rules if true. "It requires a proper independent investigation and Fifa should make clear that will happen," he said. Speaking on BBC Radio 5 live, he added: "If the Qataris have broken the rules, they should face some sanctions." In a statement Qatar's Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy said it "rejects each and every allegation put forward by the Sunday Times". The paper claims to have seen leaked documents that show the Qatari bid team employed a US PR firm and ex-CIA agents to smear its rivals - mainly the United States and Australia. The alleged aim was to create propaganda to give the impression that a World Cup would not be supported domestically. The Qatar tournament organisers deny the allegations. Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44998080 FIFA - investigate wrongdoing? __________________ "I've had it with them, I've had it with you, I've had it with ALL THIS - I WANT ROOM SERVICE!* I want the club sandwich, I want the cold Mexican beer, I want a $10,000-a-night hooker!"* Johnny Mnemonic (1995)

July 29th, 2018, 08:00 PM	#21650
Devius Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: It's a London Thing.... Posts: 23,518 Thanks: 142,141 Thanked 228,390 Times in 23,553 Posts	Man Utd 1-4 Liverpool: Xherdan Shaqiri scores stunning overhead kick Xherdan Shaqiri scored an exquisite overhead kick as Liverpool thrashed Manchester United 4-1 in the International Champions Cup in front of 101,254 fans in Ann Arbor. Jose Mourinho named a starting XI including five players who did not feature in the Premier League for United last season, while Liverpool fielded a strong side featuring Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane. Details: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44995521 Bayern Munich 2-3 Man City: Bernardo Silva scores twice in comeback win A young Manchester City team fought back from 2-0 down to beat German champions Bayern Munich 3-2 in Miami. Bayern were 2-0 ahead inside 25 minutes, Meritan Shabani heading the first goal before Arjen Robben doubled the lead after Franck Ribery's pass. City lost new £60m signing Riyad Mahrez to an ankle injury in the first half. His replacement Bernardo Silva pulled a goal back before 19-year-old Lukas Nmecha poked home the equaliser, Silva netting the winner from 15 yards. Details: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44995298 Wayne Rooney scores first DC United goal and breaks nose in win over Colorado Rapids Former England striker Wayne Rooney scored his first goal for DC United and also broke his nose in a 2-1 home win over Colorado Rapids in the MLS. The 32-year-old scored the opener when he sent a shot through ex-Manchester United team-mate Tim Howard's legs. Kellyn Acosta equalised before Howard twice denied DC captain Rooney. A Niki Jackson own goal in the 90th minute gave DC United the win before Rooney broke his nose while defending in stoppage time. Details: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44996686 Hearts scored three times in four minutes as they thumped Inverness Caledonian Thistle 5 - 0 to reach the last 16 of the League Cup. Details: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44999868 __________________ "I've had it with them, I've had it with you, I've had it with ALL THIS - I WANT ROOM SERVICE!* I want the club sandwich, I want the cold Mexican beer, I want a $10,000-a-night hooker!"* Johnny Mnemonic (1995) Last edited by Devius; July 29th, 2018 at 08:14 PM.. Reason: More info

July 28th, 2018, 10:03 AM	#21641
footstep Lost luggages? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: France Posts: 7,268 Thanks: 92,097 Thanked 86,765 Times in 7,170 Posts	Orleans Lens 0 2 yesterday . The season starts ok.

July 29th, 2018, 05:14 PM	#21649
footstep Lost luggages? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: France Posts: 7,268 Thanks: 92,097 Thanked 86,765 Times in 7,170 Posts	Qatar 's only here because of oil gold. Let's talk about football.