Rip Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha =[
It will be nice to watch a real football match for a change compared to the sanitised, money driven, tourist leagues that we get fed in Europe these days.So if you're interested in some one-of-a-kind continental finals, Boca and River are facing each other in the Copa Libertadores final.
First leg, next week.
How often do you watch Copa Libertadores (or South American club football in general)? I've tried to watch it myself a few times and it's always very disappointing. It's pretty similar to watching League One (or low tier Championship) games, yeah there's fervent supporters and a lot of aggression, but the games severely lack quality. Libertadores seldom makes for good spectating, sadly.It will be nice to watch a real football match for a change compared to the sanitised, money driven, tourist leagues that we get fed in Europe these days.
How does this have anything to do with Salah and Alisson? Do you realize Liverpool isn't Gulf-Owned?Two bombshells from Der Spiegel today:
Documents Show Secret Plans for Elite League of Top Clubs
As UEFA General Secretary, Infantino Worked on Behalf of Gulf-Owned Clubs Manchester City and PSG
So honestly nothing that we weren't suspecting, but nonetheless pretty huge. FFP is a joke and we should get Salah and Alisson back. This will probably be swept under the rug and business will go on as usual, though.
What are FFP regulations? Something you can violate and come up with your own punishment for? Like racking up 200m in deficits, and only having to pay 20m to get out of? I mean Pallotta ain't an Arab but I'm also not trying to say that PSG and City owners being Arabs have to do with anything. But uh, in case you didn’t catch it, I wasn’t being serious about getting them back lmao.How does this have anything to do with Salah and Alisson? Do you realize Liverpool isn't Gulf-Owned?
And not even that, do you realize Roma wouldn't pass FFP regulations if they weren't selling players every year? Stop complaining about Roma selling players, they have two options:
a) Keep doing what they're doing until they manage to pay their debts
b) Face bankruptcy
You choose (or start supporting a different club if it annoys you so much), but stop whining about Roma's management being stupid ffs
Haven't watched much tbh mate so can't really comment on the standard of football there. Just excited to see an important match between 2 massive rival clubs, who have been relatively untouched by the stupid amount of wealth & tourists that we now get with the elite "super clubs" in Europe.How often do you watch Copa Libertadores (or South American club football in general)? I've tried to watch it myself a few times and it's always very disappointing. It's pretty similar to watching League One (or low tier Championship) games, yeah there's fervent supporters and a lot of aggression, but the games severely lack quality. Libertadores seldom makes for good spectating, sadly.
I say that but I'll probably still watch the final, even though I know I'll end up as disappointed as in previous years. At least this time around there's an extra incentive to watch the final so that's something I guess?
Things take time, look at other teams that have been ''selling clubs'' in the last decade: Atletico and Liverpool for example. Atletico was often forced to sell their best player (look at Agüero and Falcao), but kept reinvesting the money, until they finally found success in the 2013-14 La Liga (plus multiple Copa del Rey and Europa League trophies). Not only that, but after decades of finantial instability, Atletico are finally stable and a consistent Champions League contender.What are FFP regulations? Something you can violate and come up with your own punishment for? Like racking up 200m in deficits, and only having to pay 20m to get out of? I mean Pallotta ain't an Arab but I'm also not trying to say that PSG and City owners being Arabs have to do with anything. But uh, in case you didn’t catch it, I wasn’t being serious about getting them back lmao.
Of course Roma management has been stupid, look at the players we brought in since Monchi took over. It wouldn't hurt as much if his purchases are actually good, but so far only Cengiz and Kolarov have been good, Olsen and N'Zonzi have both been decent in their first seasons. The rest?
I bet if Monchi were running this club in 2003 he'd have sold Totti at any cost.
There aren't more games than before, teams are playing the same amount of international games, they have simply replaced the meaningless friendlies that players didnt take seriously and weren't even useful for NT coaches to try things out.Who cares about some mickey mouse tournament that only serves to waste time and force players to play more games.
That's actually part of the problem. Since they make it a competition, players will be more likely to go all out. With the high amount of games that players play nowadays, they run a high chance of burnout.There aren't more games than before, teams are playing the same amount of international games, they have simply replaced the meaningless friendlies that players didnt take seriously and weren't even useful for NT coaches to try things out.
And, having watched Croatia vs Spain, Netherlands vs Germany and England vs Croatia... the players definitely care. Both Croatia games this week were some of the best international football I've ever watched. We got to see young talents making their debut at important games, coaches trying new tactics (England has looked amazing in their new 4-3-3), and some amazing comebacks. Much better than the qualifiers vs minnows or the snoozefests also known as friendlies.
On top of that, we get a Final 4 in June (which also replaces friendlies), between 4 exciting, promising sides. The only thing I don't like about it is that Spain didnt qualify, I'd have bought tickets otherwise. Oh and most people won't care about it, but the nations league is also positive for weaker teams since they finally have the chance to play meaningful competitive games in which they won't get stomped. Overall I think the Nations League has been a great idea, which is why North America has already copied the idea.
The clubs that are affected by this burnout are the big teams, which usually have enough depth to be able to rotate tired players. If anything, this would also be a positive since more rotation means more chances for academy players.That's actually part of the problem. Since they make it a competition, players will be more likely to go all out. With the high amount of games that players play nowadays, they run a high chance of burnout.
Previously, it was a friendly so the players can be half-assed or even rested as the manager tries to blood new players in without pressure. While the manager still tries new things, he will be under more pressure to deliver because of it is now a "competition".
The Nations League gives some exciting international matches instead of having to wait every 2 years for them. I'm a big fan of international football, and I honestly feel that the Nations League has revitalised it, and given international football some meaning again. Qualifiers are always drab, with big teams having to play a load of shit teams just to qualify.That's actually part of the problem. Since they make it a competition, players will be more likely to go all out. With the high amount of games that players play nowadays, they run a high chance of burnout.
Previously, it was a friendly so the players can be half-assed or even rested as the manager tries to blood new players in without pressure. While the manager still tries new things, he will be under more pressure to deliver because of it is now a "competition".
There's actually some pressure because friendlies count towards world rankings, and ultimately seeding in the big tournaments/other qualifiers.Whilst you can try new players without pressure in friendlies, it rarely gives managers an indication of how they're going to perform in competitive fixtures. The Nations League, as a 'mickey mouse' can give managers the chance to try new players, without it being as important as the World Cup/Euros, but still in a meaningful competitive environment.
If we're gonna talk about burnout, I'd much rather get rid of the League Cup, which really is pointless when the FA cup exists.
Guess we robbed you again. Those two saved our asses many times this season.Alisson and Salah are true Roma players at heart, knocking Napoli out. Too bad we "had" to sell them.