UEFA Champions League 2010 - 2011 Thread

[Venti Quattro]

lol there's something worse than that pic of Gallo.

try searching for Flavio Briatore

[velik_m]

http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l9dkmyZMvQ1qzvxm5.gif

[resistanze]

Television images show that Pepe did not touch Alves' leg

http://www.realmadrid.com/cs/Satellite/en/1330054873516/noticia/Noticia/Television_images_show_that_Pepe_did_not_touch_Alv es__leg.htm

[resistanze]

That's Real Madrid's response.

They're obviously bias, but unless another angle disputes their claim, they seemed to be right.

[resistanze]

Still a pretty dangerous tackle, and would've gone with a yellow. However if Alves did simulate his injury (which seems likely considering how quickly he came back) then he should be suspended for deceiving the referee.

Busquets was hilarious as well.

[Whisky Dog]

There was definitely diving going on, but if you're stupid enough to attack spikes up you're taking a chance on getting red carded. From the replays it looked like he was definitely trying to spike the leg whether he succeeded or not, and in that case it's a judgement call for the ref. I could see a yellow and I could also see a red and it was up to the ref to decide which one. Have to take responsibility for your tackles when it's pretty obvious you were trying to intentionally go spikes into the leg.

Also, Madrid media is already photoshopping pictures so anything they produce has to be considered tainted and bullshit.

[DAF86]

That's Real Madrid's response.

They're obviously bias, but unless another angle disputes their claim, they seemed to be right.

It's impossible to make the turn Alves made in the air if you don't get hit, Madrid press is famous for photoshopping pics and altering images so I wouldn't be surprised if they did the same here, besides there're times where the tv image doesn't show what it really happens. Look at this video at around the 8:50 minute mark:


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The video doesn't show that the Argie player touched the Portuguese but after the match Rojo (the Argie defender) said that he did touch him.

Either way, let's say that Pepe didn't touch Alves, the rule says "to hit or try to hit", it's the intention that matters, so Pepe should have been sent off either way.

[ALVAREZ6]

Television images show that Pepe did not touch Alves' leg

http://www.realmadrid.com/cs/Satellite/en/1330054873516/noticia/Noticia/Television_images_show_that_Pepe_did_not_touch_Alv es__leg.htm

:rollin:rollin:rollin

And fucking Busquets...holy shit.

[ALVAREZ6]

It's impossible to make the turn Alves made in the air if you don't get hit


Come on man, some of you guys are being such homers, DAF you are topping the list in this thread... please. It very well was possible for Alves to turn like that. Why? Because his other foot was still on the ground at the point of "contact". Very easy to act that out, just fling your right leg out/back and dive with a turn.


His left foot was still on the ground. He can go any direction at that point.

[resistanze]

Yeah, even if he did make contact, there's no way it could've been forceful enough to spin him around, especially since he was already pulling his leg back before Pepe's cleats even arrived.


Either way, let's say that Pepe didn't touch Alves, the rule says "to hit or try to hit", it's the intention that matters, so Pepe should have been sent off either way.
Well if we say Pepe didn't touch Alves, Alves should be suspended no?

[resistanze]

:rollin:rollin:rollin

And fucking Busquets...holy shit.

It was so fucking random, trying to mount Marcelo then grabbing his face...

[DAF86]

Well if we say Pepe didn't touch Alves, Alves should be suspended no?

No, just a yellow card.

[DAF86]

Come on man, some of you guys are being such homers, DAF you are topping the list in this thread... please. It very well was possible for Alves to turn like that. Why? Because his other foot was still on the ground at the point of "contact". Very easy to act that out, just fling your right leg out/back and dive with a turn.


His left foot was still on the ground. He can go any direction at that point.

I'm not beign a homer. That's as easy as red cards get, even if Alves wasn't hit.

And if Alves can turn like that without getting hit I'm impressed with his athletic ability, I've played semi-professional football and I can't do that nor bealive how anyone could.

P/S: If he indeed didn't get hit, he pulled the greatest flop of all-time, tbh.

[resistanze]

No, just a yellow card.

Eduardo for Arsenal was banned for two matches by UEFA for the same offence in Champions League in 2009. Adriano had the same punishment some years back.

[DAF86]

Eduardo for Arsenal was banned for two matches by UEFA for the same offence in Champions League in 2009. Adriano had the same punishment some years back.

I don't remember those cases, in a game when a guy flops he usually gets a yellow (although "some times" should be a more accurate adverb of frecuency 'cause players rarely get booked for that) so I don't see how they could be penalized in another way after the games. Either way I don't think there's enough evidence to say that was a flop and give Alves that kind of penalty.

[resistanze]

I don't remember those cases, in a game when a guy flops he usually gets a yellow (although "some times" should be a more accurate adverb of frecuency 'cause players rarely get booked for that) so I don't see how they could be penalized in another way after the games. Either way I don't think there's enough evidence to say that was a flop and give Alves that kind of penalty.

Those cases of suspensions are usually where you deceive a referee to get a penalty or a someone sent off.

But yes, there has to be clear evidence that it was deception, which would be hard to prove.

[it's me]

This idiot should have been banned for life............... If I'm Alves, I'd fucking move my leg away and flop like a fish every time this sick lunatic bastard is near me....... lol.

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[MannyIsGod]

I was going to say the red was bullshit yesterday but reactions here swayed me into thinking maybe I was wrong. Turns out I was right.

Oh well, sucks for Madrid. I guess I'll be rooting for Chicharito to wax that Barca ass.

[ALVAREZ6]

It was so fucking random, trying to mount Marcelo then grabbing his face...

lol and then his phony ass rubbing of his face around all areas, as if he was confused about where to rub and almost looks as though he's aware he looks like a fucking fool doing it :lol watch it again.

[ALVAREZ6]

I'm not beign a homer. That's as easy as red cards get, even if Alves wasn't hit.

And if Alves can turn like that without getting hit I'm impressed with his athletic ability, I've played semi-professional football and I can't do that nor bealive how anyone could.

P/S: If he indeed didn't get hit, he pulled the greatest flop of all-time, tbh.

You must not be much of an athlete. I can do that shit pretty easily. And yes, we all already know that Alves is pretty damn athletic.

[ALVAREZ6]

CROFL @ that video of Pepe...what a douche bag. Big tough guy kicking, and then the victim's teammates barely do anything to help him out while Pepe continues to hit him. All of those guys are massive vaginas, and they continue giving the sport a bad name.

Soccer players should never fight on TV, because they are an embarrassment to men. Ron Artest on the other hand at least does it the right way.

[Whisky Dog]

CROFL @ that video of Pepe...what a douche bag. Big tough guy kicking, and then the victim's teammates barely do anything to help him out while Pepe continues to hit him. All of those guys are massive vaginas, and they continue giving the sport a bad name.

Soccer players should never fight on TV, because they are an embarrassment to men. Ron Artest on the other hand at least does it the right way.

By attacking small, dorky white guys who are 1/2 his size? Yep, takes a real man to get punked by Ben Wallace then attack small people who obviously have no background in combat.

[Whisky Dog]

The hypocritical irony of MannyisHypocrite cheering for a futbol club that for over 100 years has directly represented fascist dictatorship, government oppression, and death is beyond comical.

[ALVAREZ6]

By attacking small, dorky white guys who are 1/2 his size? Yep, takes a real man to get punked by Ben Wallace then attack small people who obviously have no background in combat.

Good point, but at least he's running into a crowd of multiple people, throwing punches, rather than attacking via girly kicks.

[MaNuMaNiAc]

The hypocritical irony of MannyisHypocrite cheering for a futbol club that for over 100 years has directly represented fascist dictatorship, government oppression, and death is beyond comical.

hmm... say what?

[Muser]

hmm... say what?

I have no idea :lmao

[it's me]

Is this red? = yes
any contact? = no
But Madrid obviously didn't send videos UEFA and they didn't win because they played against 10.......... they were the better team........:lmao

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[it's me]

Crouch did actually go to the ball and lol at fucking Marcelo celebrating..... pathetic.

[resistanze]

A lot of red herring arguments in this thread. :lol

A couple of pages back people were showing still images to show there was contact. When the full video shows that it's flase, we're getting postings of videos of RMD player being assholes.

I have no doubt RMD as just as conniving in the past but this is about the game on Wednesday. RMD was rightfully burned in this game for their tactics but why is it so hard to acknowledge the deception of many of Barca's players?


Crouch did actually go to the ball and lol at fucking Marcelo celebrating..... pathetic.

So are you just as disguised in what Alves did? Or are you a hypocrite?

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Lost in all the bullshit diving, playacting and false indignation is the work of art that was Messi's second goal. I know everyone saw it, I know everyone recognized its brilliance, but I don't think its been talked about enough really. Watch and appreciate god damned!

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[resistanze]

Lost in all the bullshit diving, playacting and false indignation is the work of art that was Messi's second goal. I know everyone saw it, I know everyone recognized its brilliance, but I don't think its been talked about enough really. Watch and appreciate god damned!

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It was quite absurd, especially the finishing.

This is kind of why I wanted Xavi to win World Player of the Year last year. I said back then Messi's hasn't even shown his best work, so I wonder if they're prepared to give him the award for the next 5 years. Never seen another player like him in my lifetime.

[it's me]

So are you just as disguised in what Alves did? Or are you a hypocrite?

:lmao I'm just pointing out Real and Llourinhos arguments are a joke....... He's talking about a conspiracy and crying and putting excuses and it's clear his team has been inferior.

What Alves did was shameful.
What Marcelo did was shameful.

what Pepe did was a red.
What Crouch did was a red.

Who's the hypocrite????????? it's pretty obvious it's Mourinho.

[Whisky Dog]

hmm... say what?

History of Real Madrid and the fascist dictatorship of Franco, who oppressed my people for years. Real was Franco's team, Real and Franco are synonymous.

Manny is always spouting his "People's Rights" stuff on ST about being for Ron Paul and a man opposed to govt oppression yet is a fan of a club that directly represents government oppression.

Just funny to me.

[MaNuMaNiAc]

History of Real Madrid and the fascist dictatorship of Franco, who oppressed my people for years. Real was Franco's team, Real and Franco are synonymous.

Manny is always spouting his "People's Rights" stuff on ST about being for Ron Paul and a man opposed to govt oppression yet is a fan of a club that directly represents government oppression.

Just funny to me.

Even if what Manny was doing was rooting for Real, which I don't think he actually was, what you are saying is pretty much on par with the whole "Argentina harbored Nazis after WW2, so everyone who roots for their national team is a Nazi sympathizer".

Whottt would be proud

[MaNuMaNiAc]

P.S. I didn't know that part of Real history. Sounds interesting. Will look into that

[Spurologist]

Television images show that Pepe did not touch Alves' leg

http://www.realmadrid.com/cs/Satellite/en/1330054873516/noticia/Noticia/Television_images_show_that_Pepe_did_not_touch_Alv es__leg.htm



I suspected it and I was fucking right. Barca was a fucking diving gallery all game. If Alves got the type of contact that he reaction shown then he'd still be in the hospital right now. He got carried off on a stretcher and later sprinted back on the field :rollin

Busquets was the the funniest though. He gets a severe allergic facial reaction every time he makes contact with another player. :lmao The Alves incident only matters more because it likely cost Real some goals. If Alves isn't punished, this bullshit will only continue.

[MannyIsGod]

History of Real Madrid and the fascist dictatorship of Franco, who oppressed my people for years. Real was Franco's team, Real and Franco are synonymous.

Manny is always spouting his "People's Rights" stuff on ST about being for Ron Paul and a man opposed to govt oppression yet is a fan of a club that directly represents government oppression.

Just funny to me.

Are you saying I can't cheer for Real because Franco was a fan? I'm going to try to research into this, but I'm pretty sure this is just a Barca fan going to new depths of myopia and delusion.

[MannyIsGod]

Even if what Manny was doing was rooting for Real, which I don't think he actually was, what you are saying is pretty much on par with the whole "Argentina harbored Nazis after WW2, so everyone who roots for their national team is a Nazi sympathizer".

Whottt would be proud

I was rooting for them, but I've never heard anything like this so for him to call me a hypocrite is pretty damn funny. I guess from now on before becoming a fan of a sports team I'll have to research their history and if anyone bad was a fan of theirs I'll have to avoid rooting for them lest I be chastised on Spurstalk.

:lmao

[MannyIsGod]

Good thing I wasn't cheering for Bayern Munich. God knows how much of a hypocrite I'd then be.

[MannyIsGod]

Wow, just a bit of googling on the subject shows that Barca fans put Spurs to shame on the inferiority complex. I guess if Cristiano Ronaldo straps on an AK and does something to pass laws against the people then I'll go ahead and never root for Madrid again.

[MannyIsGod]

The hypocritical irony of MannyisHypocrite cheering for a futbol club that for over 100 years has directly represented fascist dictatorship, government oppression, and death is beyond comical.

:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol

[MannyIsGod]

Barca = Class, Freedom, and Life!

Messi really is god, huh?

[resistanze]

:lol Some of the shit in this thread is just gold.

[DAF86]

A lot of red herring arguments in this thread. :lol

A couple of pages back people were showing still images to show there was contact. When the full video shows that it's flase, we're getting postings of videos of RMD player being assholes.

I have no doubt RMD as just as conniving in the past but this is about the game on Wednesday. RMD was rightfully burned in this game for their tactics but why is it so hard to acknowledge the deception of many of Barca's players?

What's "red herring" about my argument? I said that video footge can some times play visual tricks like I showed with that Argentina-Portugal play, IMO that video doesn't prove conclusively that Alves wasn't touch. But as I said, let's assume that in fact he wasn't touched, Pepe still deserved the red card for that reckless dangerous tackle.

People are missing the point that a plyer doesn't need to hit the guy to get sent off.

Were some Barca players diving like little bitches at every minimal touch? Yes (so were some Madrid players).

Was Pepe sent off unfairly? No.

P/S: The pics weren't to show that Alves was hit, they were to prove that Pepe didn't try to go for the ball.

[resistanze]

What's "red herring" about my argument? I said that video footge can some times play visual tricks like I showed with that Argentina-Portugal play, IMO that video doesn't prove conclusively that Alves wasn't touch. But as I said, let's assume that in fact he wasn't touched, Pepe still deserved the red card for that reckless dangerous tackle.
You need to read my post again, tbh. The red herring was showing random RMD players being assholes - I don't remember you posting a video of RMD players in order to avoid the issue.


People are missing the point that a plyer doesn't need to hit the guy to get sent off.

Were some Barca players diving like little bitches at every minimal touch? Yes (so were some Madrid players).

Was Pepe sent off unfairly? No.
I've already agreed earlier that a dangerous tackle without contact can be disciplined. We'll have to agree to disagree on the decision about the red card. And again, I believe if Alves wasn't touched, he should be disciplined for simulation.

[DAF86]

You need to read my post again, tbh. The red herring was showing random RMD players being assholes - I don't remember you posting a video of RMD players in order to avoid the issue.


I had to make sure. :lol


I've already agreed earlier that a dangerous tackle without contact can be disciplined. We'll have to agree to disagree on the decision about the red card. And again, I believe if Alves wasn't touched, he should be disciplined for simulation.

If, like you said, players have already been suspended for simulation, Alves should be suspended too, the thing is that IMO (and I think you agreed with me on this) that video isn't conclusive to penalize him.

[MaNuMaNiAc]

I don't know about that. You can quote angles all you want, that video seems pretty solid evidence Alves wasn't touched. Now, I still think Pepe's red was warranted, if not for the foul, fucking karma, but Alves should be suspended as well.

The fucking diving is an embarrassment to what would otherwise be the best football I've ever seen. Man the fuck up and let the fouls come on their own.

[Spurologist]

Is this red? = yes
any contact? = no
But Madrid obviously didn't send videos UEFA and they didn't win because they played against 10.......... they were the better team........:lmao

yEFyddlYwy4[/QUOTE]

It was a second yellow which led to the red dumbass....Pepe's challenge was a yellow at worst. If Alves gets up after the non challenge since he wasn't hit, it would probably have been a yellow.


This idiot should have been banned for life............... If I'm Alves, I'd fucking move my leg away and flop like a fish every time this sick lunatic bastard is near me....... lol.

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Everyone knows that incident was disgraceful. What does that game have to do with CL semifinal game at the Bernabeu? :lmao Failblog needs your contact info ASAP

[sefant77]

http://i.imgur.com/SjAex.jpg

[it's me]

It was a second yellow which led to the red dumbass....Pepe's challenge was a yellow at worst. If Alves gets up after the non challenge since he wasn't hit, it would probably have been a yellow.



Everyone knows that incident was disgraceful. What does that game have to do with CL semifinal game at the Bernabeu? :lmao Failblog needs your contact info ASAP


:lmao you mad?????? second yellow is what.... RED....... refs keep track of cards and they rarely show a red to a guy that already has a yellow.... they show second and red........ point is...no contact and flop.. and madrid playing against 10 (which according to Mourinho only baca does)


Do you know how to fucking read? did I said it has to do with the game???? I just joked with it and that certainly show the guy has records of being a violent player.

[MannyIsGod]

:lol Some of the shit in this thread is just gold.

I'll have to reread it later. Right now I'm too busy making sure no bad people have ever rooted for the Spurs before I decide to root for them tonight.

[MannyIsGod]

That * on that picture is pure gold.

[velik_m]

Manny is basically a Laker fan in soccer.

[Muser]

Why is he?

[sonic21]

Barça always struggle against elite teams.

They have no real Plan B if they're met with a well organised top quality side, such as Chelsea or Manchester United, Inter...
They got lucky against Chelsea 2 years ago, they lost against Inter last year, and they sucked this year.

During those games they are becoming whiny arrogant diving douche.

[velik_m]

Barça always struggle against elite teams.

As opposed to all those other teams that don't struggle against elite teams? Hint: if there is a team that doesn't struggle against your team, your team isn't elite.


They have no real Plan B if they're met with a well organised top quality side, such as Chelsea or Manchester United, Inter...
They got lucky against Chelsea 2 years ago, they lost against Inter last year, and they sucked this year.

During those games they are becoming whiny arrogant diving douche.

What should their plan B be? They attack all the time, it they are up that's great, if they're down what exactly should they do? Switch into defensive mode? Oh and i didn't see them have too many problems against ManUtd two years ago in the finals.

[sonic21]

As opposed to all those other teams that don't struggle against elite teams? Hint: if there is a team that doesn't struggle against your team, your team isn't elite.



What should their plan B be? They attack all the time, it they are up that's great, if they're down what exactly should they do? Switch into defensive mode? Oh and i didn't see them have too many problems against ManUtd two years ago in the finals.


my point was when they struggle and their plan will not work they act like douche.
And it was an ugly final against ManU, Barça just happen to have elite players who can win them games.

[MaNuMaNiAc]

This is exactly what I feared would happen. Every douche fan butthurt Barca beat their team's ass for the last couple of years is coming out of the woodwork claiming diving and acting is the only reason Barca wins. Fucking pathetic.

I don't blame the fans though. Butthurt fans will be butthurt fans. This is the real crime behind Alves and Busquet's actions. Giving dumb asses fuel for their ranting.

I have no problem with Alves or Busquet being suspended for acting. They deserve it, but to claim Barca can't beat elite teams without cheating is as moronic and shortsighted as a statement gets.

[MannyIsGod]

Manny is basically a Laker fan in soccer.

:lol

[MannyIsGod]

This is exactly what I feared would happen. Every douche fan butthurt Barca beat their team's ass for the last couple of years is coming out of the woodwork claiming diving and acting is the only reason Barca wins. Fucking pathetic.

I don't blame the fans though. Butthurt fans will be butthurt fans. This is the real crime behind Alves and Busquet's actions. Giving dumb asses fuel for their ranting.

I have no problem with Alves or Busquet being suspended for acting. They deserve it, but to claim Barca can't beat elite teams without cheating is as moronic and shortsighted as a statement gets.

When I first started to follow the sport a decade or so ago, the thing that almost made me stop was the diving and acting. That sniper gif thats used says it perfectly.

It is what it is

[ALVAREZ6]

When I first started to follow the sport a decade or so ago, the thing that almost made me stop was the diving and acting. That sniper gif thats used says it perfectly.

It is what it is

It is fucking terrible, I could hardly watch a large proportion of the most recent clasicos due to it. What do I expect for this tuesday? The same exact thing.

[MaNuMaNiAc]

When I first started to follow the sport a decade or so ago, the thing that almost made me stop was the diving and acting. That sniper gif thats used says it perfectly.

It is what it is

I know what it is, I've followed the sport all my life. Let's not pretend somehow Barca does it more than everyone else. English teams and players flop as well. Hell, in 2002, England beat Argentina in the World Cup because Beckham and Owen flopped like fish out of water and got themselves a penalty.

Like you said it is what it is. Trying to pretend Barca are somehow disgusting cheaters is so fucking hypocritical.

Having said that, I'm all for suspending players that blatantly lie with their acting. The harsher the suspension the better. Fuck em.

[MannyIsGod]

Yeah, suspensions will be the only way to stop it but they'll never do it enough.

[Muser]

It's not the flopping that annoys me, it's the constant surrounding the ref. If the captain is speaking to the ref that's fine, but to gangrape the ref is unnaceptable.

(I'm talking about all teams btw)

[sonic21]

This is exactly what I feared would happen. Every douche fan butthurt Barca beat their team's ass for the last couple of years is coming out of the woodwork claiming diving and acting is the only reason Barca wins. Fucking pathetic.

I don't blame the fans though. Butthurt fans will be butthurt fans. This is the real crime behind Alves and Busquet's actions. Giving dumb asses fuel for their ranting.

I have no problem with Alves or Busquet being suspended for acting. They deserve it, but to claim Barca can't beat elite teams without cheating is as moronic and shortsighted as a statement gets.

if you're talking about me, i'm a barça fan, i just don't like some of the players in the squad and their behaviour. I've just said they dive and act.
They are the better team, they don't need alll these bs to win.

[lefty]

Crofl rma

[Reeko_Htown]

Nice save by Iker.

Barca just killin' em'

[lefty]

THe only time Ronaldo decides to pass the ball is when he should have taken the shot.

He passed the ball to nobody




What a fucking POS

[Reeko_Htown]

what a SHIT ball by Dani.

[sefant77]

did anyone see Kaka allready? :lol

[DAF86]

Carvalho should have been sent off already, then we have to hear Mourinho complain about the refs.

[MB20]

At least RMA is trying something offensively this time.
They are a little chaotic, but they are trying...
The previous game was boring as hell.

[lefty]

at least rma is trying something offensively this time.
They are a little chaotic, but they are trying...
The previous game was boring as hell.
+1000

[sefant77]

Barca is as usual just waiting until they play against 10....

[MB20]

Sometimes Barca gets too complacent with the ball, taking unnecessary risks.
Specially when they are close to Valdez.
If, by chance, a RMA player can take advantage of one of those lazy passes, they could score.
Only then this game will get interesting.

[resistanze]

Barca's in the final.

[resistanze]

Only bright spot for RMD has been Diarra - he's a boss.

[resistanze]

Now if they hadn't had given up that goal we would be in for an interesting match.

[resistanze]

Mascherano looking at the ref mid-air, wow :lol

[Reeko_Htown]

Puyi was great today.

[Reeko_Htown]

See you Red ass fools in Wembley!

[DAF86]

Pathetic display by Madrid again, 1 second, 1 foul. The ref didn't want to sent anybody off but he should have. No wonder they finish every game with 10 men.

[ALVAREZ6]

At least RMA is trying something offensively this time.
They are a little chaotic, but they are trying...
The previous game was boring as hell.

What other option did they have when they came in down 2 goals on aggregate? Need to score a lot to move on.

[ALVAREZ6]

Sometimes Barca gets too complacent with the ball, taking unnecessary risks.
Specially when they are close to Valdez.
If, by chance, a RMA player can take advantage of one of those lazy passes, they could score.
Only then this game will get interesting.

:tu

They definitely do. They simply are too lax through parts of the game, it's quite nerve-wracking. The Ronaldo goal and cope del rey clincher was off of a stupid ass mistake along those lines.

[quentin_compson]

All in all, these two games must have been pretty demoralizing for Real. In the first leg, they are desperately trying not to concede while waiting for possible counter attacks. Not the worst tactic against Barca, but it didn't work.
In the second leg, Real are trying to play forward, but they don't get off one single shot on goal for over an hour.
Well, at least both sides were focusing on playing the game more than on rolling around on the pitch and calling for cards tonight.

[Whisky Dog]

Pathetic display by Madrid again, 1 second, 1 foul. The ref didn't want to sent anybody off but he should have. No wonder they finish every game with 10 men.

Yep. They're undisciplined and it's their undoing. But what can you expect when your coach is the biggest whiny douche fag in the history of the sport?

Oh well, for all intents and purposes the 18 days of clasicos ended up Barca 2 Real 1 and 1 tie, although the tie was basically a Barca win since it made la liga theirs to easily take.

For one last time this season:

Fuck Real Madrid

Fuck MourinHO

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Barca goes through but the problem still remains. UEFA needs to start implementing suspensions and fines for playacting. Even though the diving wasn't as prevalent in this match, some of them were definitely as bad. Pedro, Dany Alves, Mascherano... they all had instances where they literally threw themselves to the floor after being fucking grazed. I love Masche, but that "OMG I'M FUCKING SHOT!!!" routine he did in the second half was ridiculous and embarassing. I wouldn't have a problem with a 2 game suspension for unsportsmanlike conduct if UEFA ever had the balls to implement such a thing.

and DA86 if we're talking red cards for intentions then Pedro definitely deserved one for his attempt at Diarra I think it was. Fucker missed, but it was a dirty tackle.

having said that, I'm glad Mourinho is out. Piece of shit is annoying as all hell.

[MaNuMaNiAc]

P.S. After reading several Spanish forums I have come to the conclusion that Real Madrid fans are quite on par with 2005 Phoenix Suns fans as the most whiny, disingenuous bunch of sore fucking losers on the planet.

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[resistanze]

Real is just a level lower than Barca, they really had no answer for Barca's passing game except to foul.

Manchester should advance, which would make an awesome final (even though I have those assholes).

[DAF86]

and DA86 if we're talking red cards for intentions then Pedro definitely deserved one for his attempt at Diarra I think it was. Fucker missed, but it was a dirty tackle.

No, that deserved a yellow, which is what he got. You can't compare a "high spikes up tackle" to what Pedro did today.

[Spurologist]

at least Real have a trophy...that in itself is quite stunning. Barca is just at a higher level. Real needed luck to win and they didn't get it.

I wonder if the special one will return....maybe not if Ronaldo stays

[Reeko_Htown]

Exclusive Picture of Mourinho viewing yesterday's match:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/225567_10150594162390445_591250444_18551526_304553 3_n.jpg

[DAF86]

:lmao Neuer

The little faith I had of this beign remotely interesting is gone.

[resistanze]

Yeah, rematch of 2009 on May 28.

lol Schalke scores now.

[resistanze]

Well Man Utd looks like they're not fucking around this year CL. Should be a good final.

[Muser]

United need to man mark Messi in the final with Carrick IMO.

[SAtown]

Should be a better final than 09, Man Utd won't have to go through Ronaldo every offensive possession. Still, I think Barca take it (barring any injuries or other circumstances).

[Spurologist]

Inter really lost to Schalke??? Home and away????

LOL ITALY

I hate Barca and ManU so it's a tough call here. I just hope one of them gets eviscerated. It won't be Barca and that Messi guy is alright so I hope Sir Alex starts crying at 4-0

[DAF86]

Messi=GOD vs chicharito!!!!!

This could get interesting in here. :stirpot:

[DAF86]

I agree with those saying that it will be very even. Barca isn't playing its best football right now (that short roster always costs them at the end of seasons) and Man-U looks pretty solid this year. I still give a slight edge to Barca but it could go either way, specially 'cause is only one game.

[Muser]

It all depends on the ref and if he's gonna let some of the faggots on the Barca team dive (Pedro, Alves & Mascherano come to mind) or if that was just them being bitchmade vs Madrid.

[TDMVPDPOY]

this barca teams reminds me of team italy, even if they win the game, they still dont get respect from the competition cause of the way they played to win the game is un-sportsmanship....


manutd will win if nani doesnt ballhog

[it's me]

this barca teams reminds me of team italy, even if they win the game, they still dont get respect from the competition cause of the way they played to win the game is un-sportsmanship....


manutd will win if nani doesnt ballhog

:lmao Italy and Barca in the same sentence
:lmao Barca doesn't get respect from competition??????????????????????
:lmao you sure know a lot about futbol.

[lefty]

Messi=GOD vs chicharito!!!!!

This could get interesting in here. :stirpot:
:lol

[ALVAREZ6]

this barca teams reminds me of team italy, even if they win the game, they still dont get respect from the competition cause of the way they played to win the game is un-sportsmanship....


manutd will win if nani doesnt ballhog

Yeah...who was their competition these past few weeks? Real Madrid. Jose Mourinho. Cristiano Ronaldo. Considering the rivalry, you'd really expect those faggots to swallow the loads Barca have been feeding them?




I can't wait for this game. Should be awesome, and I expect ManU will put up for a much better match, they won't be playing defensive pussyball a la Mourinho.

[MannyIsGod]

Gonna go ahead and root for ManU here. Barca just reminds me of 2006 Mavericks too much.

[sonic21]

Evra is a terrible defender and ManU's weakness. Alves will destroy him.

[MaNuMaNiAc]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/13314698.stm?print=true




Jose Mourinho has been given a five-match European ban for his conduct after Real Madrid's Champions League semi-final first-leg against Barcelona.


Uefa said it was "inappropriate" for the Madrid coach to accuse them - and referees - of trying to help Barcelona win, following Real's 2-0 home defeat.



Mourinho served one match of the ban in the second leg, and another of the five games is suspended for three years...


serves him right for being a whining fucking pussy

[ALVAREZ6]

:lmao mourinho


havin' fun?

[MannyIsGod]

Five match ban for whining about the refs? God damn they're like Stern on roids.

[Muser]

United 2-1 in Extra Time imo.

[DAF86]

Five match ban for whining about the refs? God damn they're like Stern on roids.

Actually it was for implying that there's some kind of conspiracy from UEFA to help Barca.

Yesterdy I saw a TV program that looked closely at each controversial play from this Barca-Madrid tie and had a lot of referees giving their proffesional opinion and the unanimous consent was that the one that benefited from the ref's mistakes was Madrid:

-All the refs agreed that Pepe was rightly sent off.
-They also all agreed that Higuain's goal was rightly disallowed.
-And finally they also all agreed that Madrid should have seen more red cards between the two games.

So Mourinho whinning is not only annoying, is also unjustified but I think he knows it, he's just trying to find an excuse.

[DAF86]

4ZWTQMgTJVw

Funniest shit I've seen in a while. I posted it 'cause I know there's a lot of Spanish speakers in here. Sorry for those of you that can't understand it, this is comic gold.

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Actually it was for implying that there's some kind of conspiracy from UEFA to help Barca.

Yesterdy I saw a TV program that looked closely at each controversial play from this Barca-Madrid tie and had a lot of referees giving their proffesional opinion and the unanimous consent was that the one that benefited from the ref's mistakes was Madrid:

-All the refs agreed that Pepe was rightly sent off.
-They also all agreed that Higuain's goal was rightly disallowed.
-And finally they also all agreed that Madrid should have seen more red cards between the two games.

So Mourinho whinning is not only annoying, is also unjustified but I think he knows it, he's just trying to find an excuse.

Not to be contrary, but by any chance was the TV program from Argentina? because Argentine TV has been almost as much a homer as you've been in here when it comes to Barca. No offense obviously

[DAF86]

Not to be contrary, but by any chance was the TV program from Argentina? because Argentine TV has been almost as much a homer as you've been in here when it comes to Barca. No offense obviously

Dude, it's not homerism. It's just the way it is. I think I have proven more than once that I don't let homerism affect me when it comes to analyze ref's decisions. Remember the game between Argentina and Mexico when you were calling Mexicans bad losers and I don't know what I else while I acknowledged that we got lucky because of the ref's mistake? I call it how I see it, and in this case it's pretty evident for anyone that knows the rules of this game that Madrid wasn't done wrong.

[Sense]

Dude, it's not homerism. It's just the way it is. I think I have proven more than once that I don't let homerism affect me when it comes to analyze ref's decisions. Remember the game between Argentina and Mexico when you were calling Mexicans bad losers and I don't know what I else while I acknowledged that we got lucky because of the ref's mistake? I call it how I see it, and in this case it's pretty evident for anyone that knows the rules of this game that Madrid wasn't done wrong.

This I can vouch for...

DAF86 has been the least Argentine homer on this board..

[Spurologist]

I don't want a 1-0 bullshit game....I hope someone waxes that ass.

[IronMaxipad]

God vs God

:wow

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Dude, it's not homerism. It's just the way it is. I think I have proven more than once that I don't let homerism affect me when it comes to analyze ref's decisions. Remember the game between Argentina and Mexico when you were calling Mexicans bad losers and I don't know what I else while I acknowledged that we got lucky because of the ref's mistake? I call it how I see it, and in this case it's pretty evident for anyone that knows the rules of this game that Madrid wasn't done wrong.

:lmao All hail DAF86 the oracle of truth. Give me a break

I remember that game, and I really don't really care what you acknowledged, Mexicans in here were still being sore losers. :lol @ Sense chiming in, you were one of the sorest losers in here back then.

and if you are claiming you were somehow less of a homer than me last world cup, you're full of shit. I refer you to look at the world cup thread where I criticized Argentina up and down, left and right. (Ask ElNono)

The fact still remains though when it comes to Barca and Messi, you are quite possibly the biggest homer in here. Hell, if I didn't know better I'd say you had Catalan in you.

[Sense]

Sorest losers?

I don't understand why even today I shouldn't bitch at such a horrible call... the fact that you still don't acknowledge the huge mistake the refs made in that game shows how much of a homer you still are...

Argentina won that game, whatever.. I'm over that.. but the call certainly changed the game in many ways... and I'll never be over the fact that it wasn't completely a fair game.

[MannyIsGod]

Actually it was for implying that there's some kind of conspiracy from UEFA to help Barca.

Yesterdy I saw a TV program that looked closely at each controversial play from this Barca-Madrid tie and had a lot of referees giving their proffesional opinion and the unanimous consent was that the one that benefited from the ref's mistakes was Madrid:

-All the refs agreed that Pepe was rightly sent off.
-They also all agreed that Higuain's goal was rightly disallowed.
-And finally they also all agreed that Madrid should have seen more red cards between the two games.

So Mourinho whinning is not only annoying, is also unjustified but I think he knows it, he's just trying to find an excuse.

Its just whining about the refs anyway you spin it. Can you imagine Pop being banned for 5 games for what he said about the Gasol trade? Its pretty damn harsh.

[DAF86]

:lmao All hail DAF86 the oracle of truth. Give me a break

I remember that game, and I really don't really care what you acknowledged, Mexicans in here were still being sore losers. :lol @ Sense chiming in, you were one of the sorest losers in here back then.

and if you are claiming you were somehow less of a homer than me last world cup, you're full of shit. I refer you to look at the world cup thread where I criticized Argentina up and down, left and right. (Ask ElNono)

The fact still remains though when it comes to Barca and Messi, you are quite possibly the biggest homer in here. Hell, if I didn't know better I'd say you had Catalan in you.

Sore losers? Like you wouldn't have bitched about the ref if Mexico would have been the one that benefited from a call like that, I know I would have. Besides like if that wasn't enough, then they had to read your comments about it, I remember back then your comments even irritated me beign an Argie I don't even want to imagine if I was Mexican.

And about Argentina I liked how they played in the group stage, I don't think that's beign a homer. I'm sure most people here would agree that Argentina was one of the most exciting teams to watch during the first three games. I also said that I didn't feel confident going into the Mexico game and after it I ackowledged not only that we got a huge break with the offside goal but that we got outplayed by Mexico, how's that beign a homer?

About Barca and Messi I always say that they are the best team and the best player in the world respectively but I don't think that's beign a homer, that's just reality imho.

[ALVAREZ6]

About Barca and Messi I always say that they are the best team and the best player in the world respectively but I don't think that's beign a homer, that's just reality imho.

I agree, at this point it's pretty much undeniable that Barca and Messi are currently the best team and player respectively, but it's a pretty easy to accept. There's not much controversy, it's an easy call. That doesn't necessarily make you not a homer for claiming something most people would agree on.

[DAF86]

Its just whining about the refs anyway you spin it. Can you imagine Pop being banned for 5 games for what he said about the Gasol trade? Its pretty damn harsh.

The difference is that Pop didn't imply that the league was behind it to help the Lakers. I don't know if the suspension is fair and I don't care really 'cause it doesn't make much difference to have your coach on the side during matches, (you're still beign trained by him during the week and he's still the one that picks the line-up and makes the changes through a celphone call) but this wasn't just another case of a coach criticizing the refs imo.

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Sorest losers?

I don't understand why even today I shouldn't bitch at such a horrible call... the fact that you still don't acknowledge the huge mistake the refs made in that game shows how much of a homer you still are...

Argentina won that game, whatever.. I'm over that.. but the call certainly changed the game in many ways... and I'll never be over the fact that it wasn't completely a fair game.

Spare me, please! I never said I didn't acknowledge the mistake Sense. It was clear offsides. My beef is with every Mexican in here that was acting like if the offside didn't happen Mexico would have won. It was bullshit then, its bullshit now.

and give me a fucking break with the "you're a homer" schtick. Do me a favor and look through this thread and tell me how much of a homer my comments make me. Go ahead.

Argentina vs Mexico (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=157314&highlight=FIFA&page=12)

[MaNuMaNiAc]

You know what I'll help you

Here's a rundown of pretty much every post I made in that thread.


Mexico is definitely outplaying us


that wasn't a jinx attempt, Mexico is playing better


It really doesn't matter whether we win today or not. We're not beating Germany playing like this. Maradona's "all heart, no strategy" bullshit approach is getting exposed.


Awful, awful football by Argentina


Don't worry, Mexico playing like they are, they are bound to tie


you should be glad though, now you have your excuse served. You know you're looking for one


I've been pretty straight forward about what I think about the reffing this tournament, there is no denial.

Yes, that was offsides. Mexicans taking the opportunity to blame it instead of themselves is pretty fucking pathetic. Not even the English are blaming the loss on the goal.

and by the way, Mexico is STILL outplaying us, and you're still losing. To say it should be 0-0 is fucking laughable. Say it should be 0-1 if anything... which means you'd STILL be losing.


Don't get me wrong, I don't think we're winning because of anything we're doing right to be honest. I think Mexico's defense has made horrible mistakes. So far, Mexico is playing better.


Let me put it this way, if Mexico decides to pack it in because of an uncalled offside, they deserve to lose, period.

So far, it doesn't look like they are packing it in. They are still outplaying us.


the "what if" game you are playing has no logic, so what exactly are you asking me? you're saying Osorios fuck up was because of the first goal, I'm saying you're full of shit. "What ifs" are excuses, period.


Let me be clear about this, I know it was offsides, I'm all for video replay being introduced so things like this don't happen.


I don't. We're not talking about a dissallowed goal or anything Mexico did on merit and didn't get. That goal was offsides on Tevez' touch, but the ball got there because of Mexico's defensive fuck up. Osorio's fuck up was a result of the crap defense you've been playing for sometime now, not an uncalled offside.

so to answer your question, yes, I think it was a punch to their confidence, any goal is but its NOT the reason for the second goal.

Either way, Mexico is playing well again and is still quite in this.


Our D is non existant


Nice goal Mexico! :tu


:lol Germany is going to murder this defense.


Mexico is outrunning every single ball out there


Jesus, the flopping going on is ridiculous


Yellow card that BULLSHIT FLOP!!!!


That shit by Ottamendi was fucking disgraceful


Mexico played better, just couldn't finish. Germany is going to kill us. I mean de.ci.mate us!


I don't think we have a game to step up to. This is us right now. Disorganized, practically defenseless, relying on our excellent offensive players to score more than the other team does. Mexico would have won this had they had finishers IMO. That seems to always be Mexico's problem. Otherwise we got completely outplayed today.

Against teams like Germany, Holland or Brazil we're going to get stepped on.


yeah, and some Argentines like to pretend this team is on par with Germany or Brazil just because it managed to beat Nigeria, South Korea, Greece and barely beat Mexico...

That's fine, play pretend all you want. This team isn't getting past Germany.


Yeah, biggest fucking homer there is... :rolleyes

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Sore losers? Like you wouldn't have bitched about the ref if Mexico would have been the one that benefited from a call like that, I know I would have. Besides like if that wasn't enough, then they had to read your comments about it, I remember back then your comments even irritated me beign an Argie I don't even want to imagine if I was Mexican.

Like I said, I don't much care what irritated you being an Argie or not. You talk like you are the meter by which everything must be measured. My comments irritated you, fine. I still stand by them. I never said it wasn't an offside, I said it shouldn't be an excuse to mail it in and call it a tournament. Which they didn't. Mexico outplayed us till the very end. Its the Mexican fans that used the excuse, and THAT irritated me. Otherwise I'm more than willing to give Mexico its props for playing a hell of a game.


And about Argentina I liked how they played in the group stage, I don't think that's beign a homer. I'm sure most people here would agree that Argentina was one of the most exciting teams to watch during the first three games. I also said that I didn't feel confident going into the Mexico game and after it I ackowledged not only that we got a huge break with the offside goal but that we got outplayed by Mexico, how's that beign a homer?

I never accused you of being an Argie homer DAF, I accused you of being a Barca homer. Which lets face it, you are. That team can do no wrong in your eyes. If Barca loses its only because they weren't playing well, not because they were outplayed, if a Barca player commits a foul its rarely intentional and never deserving of a red but if another player commits a foul on a Barca player you scream bloody murder and think everybody should get a red. Like I said, its nothing personal, I like you man. Its just that's how you come off. At least to me. In other words my opinion.


About Barca and Messi I always say that they are the best team and the best player in the world respectively but I don't think that's beign a homer, that's just reality imho.

It is when you don't leave room for their short commings.

[Sense]

What's funny is you keep saying every Mexican here believed Mexico should have won had it not been for that goal, which by the way... mind fucked the whole Mexican team.. when it appears that you, yourself believed it as well..


None of those posts say whether or not you're a homer, it's what came after..

You're the "careful" poster... Every single time you post about a game you try to post something that you won't eat crow about later, if you think that's bullshit.. that's the end of that, because it's so obvious.

[MaNuMaNiAc]

What's funny is you keep saying every Mexican here believed Mexico should have won had it not been for that goal, which by the way... mind fucked the whole Mexican team.. when it appears that you, yourself believed it as well..


None of those posts say whether or not you're a homer, it's what came after..

You're the "careful" poster... Every single time you post about a game you try to post something that you won't eat crow about later, if you think that's bullshit.. that's the end of that, because it's so obvious.

what came after was me being annoyed that every Mexican in that thread wanted to pin the loss on a goal from a missed offside. A play that was the result of a monumental defensive breakdown by the Mexico defense (and no I'm not talking about the second goal).

We all agree the ref fucked up, we all agree it cost Mexico. Its the "we would have won had it not been for that" bullshit that bothers me. Mexico had plenty of chances to score, plenty, and missed a ton. You lost because you couldn't close out on the chances you created, which again were a ton. That's another thing we all agree on, Mexico played better than Argentina. I said it all through out that damn game. In other words, instead of blaming your inability to finish, you chose to bitch and moan about a missed offside. Again, give me a break.

I'm the careful poster? :lol

GTFO! so what you're saying is I carefully gave props to the Mexican team all through that game (which by the way was right from the get go) so that in the future I'd be able to throw it in the face of people like you when they call me a homer for not agreeing with them? that's what you're saying? You're calling me a homer because you can't prove I am one? is that your reasoning??

[MaNuMaNiAc]

by the way, there are like 25 posts in that thread 22 were me giving Mexico their props and criticizing Argentina's play, 3 were me criticizing Mexico's fans for the bitching and moaning of the offside.

That's one hell of a "careful poster" setup Sense...

Honestly, who's being the homer here?

[IronMaxipad]

http://i.min.us/infK8c.jpg

[symple19]

crofl

[SAtown]

:lmao

[velik_m]

Did someone say my name?
http://pieceoplastic.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/06/messiah.jpg

[MannyIsGod]

The epicness in this thread is going to be better than the game. This is pretty much like the Dallas Lakers series. No matter who wins we're going to be fucked by one set of obnoxious fans.

Fuck.

[DAF86]

I'm as gracious as winners get here :D

[Muser]

The epicness in this thread is going to be better than the game. This is pretty much like the Dallas Lakers series. No matter who wins we're going to be fucked by one set of obnoxious fans.

Fuck.

Some of the blatant homerism is truly shocking, on the level of cobbler/21 Blessings.

[DAF86]

Some of the blatant homerism is truly shocking, on the level of cobbler/21 Blessings.

Real talk right now. I don't think that's true, there aren't many Manchester fans in here and I don't see the Mexicans rooting for Chicharito as big homers.

Then you have Barca fans, you can't blame them/us for saying that Barcelona is the best team in the world. Some Barca fans even were saying that Pepe didn't deserve to get sent off, I don't know how's that beign a homer.

Then you have the Barca supporters that actually know the rules and say that Pepe was rightly sent off, but that's not beign a homer either.

[Muser]

I guess, but I think this final determines who gets the crown of best team in the world. United and Barca are very evenly matched, i'm saying United pull it out but it could really go either way.

[DAF86]

I guess, but I think this final determines who gets the crown of best team in the world. United and Barca are very evenly matched, i'm saying United pull it out but it could really go either way.

I think ManU has a much bigger chance than most people think but IMO it wouldn't be fair to determine the best team in the world by just one game, if it was a series like in the NBA then I could agree that the winner should be considered the best team in the world, but for one game? No, specially in football where many times the team that plays better in a particular match doesn't end up wining it.

[resistanze]

I think ManU has a much bigger chance than most people think but IMO it wouldn't be fair to determine the best team in the world by just one game, if it was a series like in the NBA then I could agree that the winner should be considered the best team in the world, but for one game? No, specially in football where many times the team that plays better in a particular match doesn't end up wining it.

I don't do best teams in the word, it's ain't my religion. [/Culburn]

I'm sure either team could give a shit whether they're consider the 'best in the world.' There's titles and that's all. The winner on May 28th is the champion of Europe and that's all there is to it - there's no solace in empty accolades like 'best team' and whatnot.

[symple19]

Fuck

I have no idea what to think of this game in terms of who to pull for. I hate MU and dislike Barca... I'll probably end up going with Barca because i'm such a big Messi fan.

I do, however, think MU will win. I believe they'll be a bit more comfortable and willing to attack early. Barca, IMO(I haven't watched but maybe 7 or 8 games of theirs), likes to plod about and play around in the midfield far too much while waiting on LM to do something magnificent.

[Muser]

The main advantage is it being at Wembley, it will feel more or less like a home match for United.

[DAF86]

This is how easy it is to get to Wembley.


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[DAF86]

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[velik_m]

Nice pregame analysis:

How Manchester United can beat Barcelona (http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/thefootballtacticsblog/2011/05/how_manchester_united_can_beat.html)

The value of possession to the Spanish side, though, is that they use it almost as thinking time. The first instinct of Busquets, Xavi and Iniesta is to pass, get it back and use that time to see what is developing in front of them.

[ALVAREZ6]

Nice pregame analysis:

How Manchester United can beat Barcelona (http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/thefootballtacticsblog/2011/05/how_manchester_united_can_beat.html)

Wow, that surely was a hell of an analysis. It all makes a lot of sense. I just can't wait for the game to begin, tomorrow afternoon couldn't come sooner.

[lefty]

Messi=GOD vs chicharito!!!!!

This could get interesting in here. :stirpot:

Guys,

Do you think we should have a Messi=GOD vs chicharito!!!!! game blog, or discuss the game in this thread ???

[ALVAREZ6]

Guys,

Do you think we should have a Messi=GOD vs chicharito!!!!! game blog, or discuss the game in this thread ???

I approve, but I don't really expect to be posting in a game blog during the game. I want to focus all of my attention on the match. I will make an exception and bump the Messi=GOD thread after his first goal however.

[velik_m]

I approve, but I don't really expect to be posting in a game blog during the game. I want to focus all of my attention on the match. I will make an exception and bump the Messi=GOD thread after his first goal however.

Yeah i kind of doubt i'll be posting anything during the game. No timeouts during the soccer game, and this is the soccer game of the year, so i'll be watching.

[Muser]

My only wish for the game is that Barcelona don't go all Semi Final 1st leg and flop whenever someone looks at them funny.

[ALVAREZ6]

My only wish for the game is that Barcelona don't go all Semi Final 1st leg and flop whenever someone looks at them funny.

Goddamn that would be awful, but I don't expect it simply because these clubs seem to have mutual respect for each other, contrary to Madrid-Barca. But then again, since it's the UEFA final and the biggest game all year, one they want to win badly, I could imagine it happening.

[symple19]

Is it time yet?

I'm tired of waiting

[SAtown]

Man Utd 0 - 1 Barcelona

Possession: Man Utd 3% - 97% Barcelona

I predict a bunch of dribbling around in the midfield with Barca finally scoring at around the 60th minute.

[Venti Quattro]

Messi will go apeshit on Man U

[Sense]

CHICHARITOOOOOOOOOOOO....


So I hope he starts... but if he does Barca might end up tearing up ManU's D... with the 4 4 2

EHH..

CHICHARITOOOOOOOO

[scott]

Man Utd 0 - 1 Barcelona

Possession: Man Utd 3% - 97% Barcelona

I predict a bunch of dribbling around in the midfield with Barca finally scoring at around the 60th minute.

Pretty much agree with this.

[Muser]

2-1 to United IMO. Hernandez + Rooney to score.

[resistanze]

I'll be bloggin' with pizza and beer in hand.

[Libri]

It's taking to long to start. :smchode:

[IronMaxipad]

http://i.imgur.com/5KKZT.gif

[Libri]

http://i.imgur.com/5KKZT.gif

He still does that? :lol

[IronMaxipad]

^yea


I didn't know this game was on FOX. awesome. For some reason i thought it was on fox soccerchannel :lol

[Libri]

Chicharo starting.

[resistanze]

I wish death to people at my cable company. Cable box just froze, have to do a cold boot.

[lefty]

I wish death to people at my cable company. Cable box just froze, have to do a cold boot.

There is a weird annoying sound on Sportsnet

I have to watch the game on RDS. (french TSN)
Im francophone, but RDS sucks

[resistanze]

There is a weird annoying sound on Sportsnet

I have to watch the game on RDS. (french TSN)
Im francophone, but RDS sucks

That crackling noise? Yeah I think SN caused my box to freeze. I switched to HDFOX.

[lefty]

That crackling noise? Yeah I think SN caused my box to freeze. I switched to HDFOX.

Yeah a crackling noise

I didnt know the game was on FOX HD

Im switching right now :-)

[romain.star]

the 2 central backs (Rio and Vidic) are saving manutd so far...

[romain.star]

well.... not anymore...

BARCA !!

[resistanze]

1-0 Barca.

[velik_m]

Xavi is all-seeing

[Brazil]

Barcelona needs a bonner to spread the field.

[Libri]

The ManU defense was lax on that play.

[Venti Quattro]

:lmao Manchester United

[romain.star]

final score prediction?

3-0

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Xavi is god

[Venti Quattro]

:lmao Rodriguez

[romain.star]

Xavi: one of the most underrated player ever

[Venti Quattro]

One all!!!!!

[resistanze]

Rooney!!

[Libri]

Oh shit, what a goal by ManU.

[lefty]

Rooooooooooooooo !!!!!!

[romain.star]

Fuck me...

giggs was offside

Anyway, great play by Manu

C'mon barca

[Brazil]

Great game so far

[lefty]

final score prediction?

3-0

Lol
Premature ejac

[Brazil]

final score prediction?

3-0

Lol

[lefty]

Fuck me...

giggs was offside

Anyway, great play by Manu

C'mon barca

No offside

[Brazil]

:lmao Manchester United

Lol

[ffadicted]

Cmon Man U, one more before the half

[romain.star]

Lol

:bang

well... 4-1?

[Brazil]

Xavi: one of the most underrated player ever

The real ballon d'or

[Brazil]

:bang

well... 4-1?

U are imho underestimating manu

[romain.star]

The real ballon d'or

well... Messi is not a bad choice either

not to talk about Iniesta... This team is unreal

[resistanze]

The real ballon d'or

Agreed, Xavi should've got it. We know Messi will be in the top 2 for that award for the next 5 years.

[lefty]

Damn

Almost a nice goal

[Venti Quattro]

Well fuck how is that a foul on david villa

[tw05baller]

slick set piece by barca

[ffadicted]

.... holy shit

[romain.star]

WTF Villa... shoot the damn ball !!

[Venti Quattro]

WTF Villa... shoot the damn ball !!

[ffadicted]

Cmon Fergie, do something here

[velik_m]

WTF Villa... shoot the damn ball !!

[Brazil]

well... Messi is not a bad choice either

not to talk about Iniesta... This team is unreal

Not a bad choice but a wrong choice, xavi has a world cup medal.

He is the heart of barca look the first goal.

[Venti Quattro]

Barcelona = staaaaaaacked

[romain.star]

No offside

Giggs was offside

[endrity]

I don't know if a Giggs-Carrick partnership can really hold on for the rest of the game, they're struggling quite a bit already.

[romain.star]

Not a bad choice but a wrong choice, xavi has a world cup medal.

He is the heart of barca look the first goal.

I concur


but...


Messi

[Brazil]

Park is trash

[romain.star]

Has Barcelona directly scored from a corner-kick this season?

[Venti Quattro]

Park is trash

:lmao right on cue

[Andrew Cunanan]

Barcelona is dominating this match...ManU is lucky they got on the board.

[resistanze]

Park is fucking money against Arsenal...

[Venti Quattro]

Fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck

[romain.star]

Mesiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii

[resistanze]

Messi! I called that at home a minute before t happened. :lol

[Venti Quattro]

Fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck

LIONEL FUCKING MESSI!!!!!! :lmao

[velik_m]

That Messi guy is pretty good, they shouldn't let him open.

[resistanze]

That Messi guy is pretty good, they shouldn't let him open.

SO much space...

[Libri]

ManU defenders were standing around.

[Andrew Cunanan]

Ballgame. This will end 4-1 FCB

[Libri]

Streaker but they didn't show it.

[resistanze]

Weak foul.

[Brazil]

ManU is not enough aggressive defensively, they are looking messi and xavi doing their stuff w/o reacting.

[romain.star]

SO much space...

well... there is no easy solution with him

Give him space = shot

Don't = dribble than shot or pass

[Venti Quattro]

It's amazing how Barca gets almost all the 50-50 balls

[romain.star]

Amazing stats from TF1 speakers: Valdes has spent more time outside of the penalty area than inside this season

[resistanze]

Wow...

[romain.star]

It's amazing how Barca gets almost all the 50-50 balls

EPO?:stirpot:

[romain.star]

Nani for carrick?

[resistanze]

Valencia for Dmitar.

[resistanze]

That's my suggestion, not what's happening.

[romain.star]

This

is


sick

[resistanze]

Game.

[velik_m]

Game fucking over

[Brazil]

Amazing stats from TF1 speakers: Valdes has spent more time outside of the penalty area than inside this season

Lol tf1 :)

[resistanze]

Man U couldn't clear the ball for 5 minutes.

[Venti Quattro]

:lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao manchester united

:lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao chicharito

[Andrew Cunanan]

Ballgame. This will end 4-1 FCB

Maybe I short-changed FCB

[lefty]

Great goal by Villa :wow

[romain.star]

Lol tf1 :)

Well... not much of a choice actually

[resistanze]

Chicharito has been useless.

[lefty]

Lol TF1

[lefty]

Chicharito has been useless.

They forgot to print the exlamation points on his jersey

[Brazil]

This generation will stay in the pantheon of the greatest teams ever with the ajax of johan, the madrid of di stefano, the ac milan

[Libri]

Chicharito has been useless.

They haven't been able to get him the ball.

[Venti Quattro]

Abidal also looks useless...

[resistanze]

Giggs is a moron.

[lefty]

Handball?

[romain.star]

This generation will stay in the pantheon of the greatest teams ever with the ajax of johan, the madrid of di stefano, the ac milan

A game vs the Arrigo Sachi's Milan would have been indeed pretty interesting