**Official Football (Soccer) Thread"

[Riggz]

Messi > *

 

[PinoleroNicoya85]

Wasn't expecting that.

I don't think Bayern had a shot on goal.

 

[Riggz]

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[PinoleroNicoya85]

^

 

[PinoleroNicoya85]

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-32618821

 

[DJCandle]

^ Hope they sort that deal out soon.

 

[DJCandle]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Now it's time to set my goals again on winning trophies with <a href="https://twitter.com/ManUtd">@ManUtd</a> <a href="http://t.co/7yYBgZ62Pr">pic.twitter.com/7yYBgZ62Pr</a></p>&mdash; Memphis (@MemphisDepay) <a href="https://twitter.com/MemphisDepay/status/596291945690963968">May 7, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[Game Plan]

^Thanks.

Madrid are completely different at home, but if Pogba is back Juventus will have a much greater chance.

Benzema should be back for madrid as well.....and Luca?

 

[PinoleroNicoya85]

Benzema should be back for madrid as well.....and Luca?

I don't think Modric will play.

 

[keone]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Now it's time to set my goals again on winning trophies with <a href="https://twitter.com/ManUtd">@ManUtd</a> <a href="http://t.co/7yYBgZ62Pr">pic.twitter.com/7yYBgZ62Pr</a></p>&mdash; Memphis (@MemphisDepay) <a href="https://twitter.com/MemphisDepay/status/596291945690963968">May 7, 2015</a></blockquote>
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He finally got his head right. But he needs to get back on his A game tho.

 

[playahaitian]

I'm thinking about takling the kids to an MLS match to see either the NYCFC or the Red Bulls?

Any thoughts suggestions?

 

[Game Plan]

I'm thinking about takling the kids to an MLS match to see either the NYCFC or the Red Bulls?

Any thoughts suggestions?

If location/travel isn't an issue I'd say Red Bulls.

Good environment, an actual stadium meant for football, I enjoyed my time there....minus the jackass that drank too much and threw up near me

Haven't seen NYCFC but I've been the Yankee Stadium for a non baseball game (college football) and my seat was pretty good but for me personally wasn't crazy about an arena not meant for the sport in head. And I can't speak for NYCFC but since the Red Bulls been around longer you know the fan base will be much stronger.

Just my two cents but either one should be a good time.

 

[DJCandle]

He finally got his head right. But he needs to get back on his A game tho.

He should be able to thrive under Van Gaal without a doubt. His numbers at 21 years of age are on par with Hazard's.

Tread carefully..

 

[DJCandle]

I'm thinking about takling the kids to an MLS match to see either the NYCFC or the Red Bulls?

Any thoughts suggestions?

Redbull Arena is a great venue overall. Probably one of the better ones i've seen in this country when it comes to football specific stadia...

... until we build our own in DC.

I think NYCFC are doing the whole Yankee stadium deal until they can find a home.

 

[DJCandle]

Multiple outlets are reporting this after Bein Arabic released the info.

I'm hoping this bs isn't true..

Pep Guardiola 'agrees' to coach Man City next season - reports

http://www.manchestereveningnews.co...l-news/pep-guardiola-agrees-coach-man-9224087

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Understand the Guardiola verbal agreement with City to be true. And don't rule out a 100m dollar bid for Pogba.</p>&mdash; Richard Keys (@richardajkeys) <a href="https://twitter.com/richardajkeys/status/597053575496269826">May 9, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[Game Plan]

PEDRITO!

 

[Game Plan]

this Puncheon free kick

lovely

 

[PinoleroNicoya85]

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[DJCandle]

Whew... talk about limping over the line.

All eyes on West London tomorrow. Ferguson better wine and dine Mourinho tonight.

 

[Game Plan]

De Gea....MVP of the EPL. Said it before and will say again, without him United wouldn't even get a whiff of Euro football next year




And Valencia up 2 on madrid

 

[PinoleroNicoya85]

A draw for Madrid is a good result for Barca either way.

 

[PinoleroNicoya85]

Valencia's other hero, Alves, was also long at the club before Nuno or Lim arrived. The Brazilian added to his mythical penalty save status by out-thinking Ronaldo in what was probably the game's key moment. Alves has faced 41 spot kicks in Spanish football, made 19 saves and two have been missed. Which means only 20 -- less than half -- have beaten him.

http://www.espnfc.us/blog/the-match...la-liga-title-hopes-slip-away-versus-valencia

Also, Pogba scored on his return today.

 

[PinoleroNicoya85]

Didn't get to watch the game but I heard Neymar and Ter Stegen saved the day.

From what I read, both goals came from a Messi to Suarez to Neymar sequence.

 

[PinoleroNicoya85]

Holy fuck!
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[DJCandle]

That Suarez flick over Benatia though... reminds me of me.

 

[PinoleroNicoya85]

That Suarez flick over Benatia though... reminds me of me.

Lol.

 

[keone]

Lol madrid smh

 

[keone]

That Suarez flick over Benatia though... reminds me of me.

Let me stop u right there

 

[PinoleroNicoya85]

Wow, I foolishly thought that game was done and dusted in the first half.

They got eliminated from their own player too.

 

[DJCandle]

Let me stop u right there

Steady...

Wow, I foolishly thought that game was done and dusted in the first half.

They got eliminated from their own player too.

Prayers answered.

That being said, Barca are going to destroy and manhandle Juve in Berlin.

 

[PinoleroNicoya85]

Steady...



Prayers answered.

That being said, Barca are going to destroy and manhandle Juve in Berlin.

Italian teams and Chelsea are the bane of Barca, lol.

 

[DJCandle]

Italian teams and Chelsea are the bane of Barca, lol.

Hmmm healthy dose of Catenaccio on the way? Yea more than likely.

 

[PinoleroNicoya85]

Hmmm healthy dose of Catenaccio on the way? Yea more than likely.

Although Juventus showed they weren't pussies against Madrid, especially in the first leg. I can see Carlitos and Pogba causing all kinds of trouble. Morata would also have more incentive against Barca.

 

[DJCandle]

Although Juventus showed they weren't pussies against Madrid, especially in the first leg.

Easy to go at a limp Madrid in your own home which is warranted. Like today, they have trouble scoring from open play in Europe for whatever reason. I would've taken the gamble to have a go at Madrid again with their recent performances but i'm risky like that.

I can see Carlitos and Pogba causing all kinds of trouble. Morata would also have more incentive against Barca.

Without the ball, absolutely. With the ball, I dunno...

I thought Enchilada did a great job deploying Kroos today to snuff out Carlitos. He was more or less ineffective with the ball today, serving only to drag players out of position and holding up play. If that was the game plan, hmmm ok, but I can't see that working against the Blaugrana.

It was Pogba they didn't have much of an answer for, even though Carvajal did a decent enough job for 60 mins trying to contain him. That kid got his motor going after that goal pumped life into them. Kudos on the assist.

We'll see what Alves and Busquets have planned for the pair, assuming Pogba start on a wing again.

And Morata reminds me of Raul.... In the right place at the right time and finishes.

 

[PinoleroNicoya85]

I actually feel bad for him.