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« Reply #150 on: November 01, 2018, 07:46:35 AM »
It was always an odd move to me. I get that is RM and it hard to resist but, given the departure of CR and no suitable replacement anyone with sense would have expected some drop off. RM aside, you spend all this time molding the NT and abandon it at the doorstep of the WC? I want to believe that how the NT played was a reflection of him (Lopetegui) and if that is the case one way or the other his rep as coach was not going to improve based on performance.

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« Reply #151 on: February 01, 2020, 09:13:45 AM »
That the Madrid clásico would begin with a moment of silence for Kobe and the other passengers who lost their lives: special! Football honoring basketball.

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« Reply #152 on: June 25, 2020, 08:01:33 AM »
Welcome Luka Romero.

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« Reply #153 on: June 25, 2020, 03:28:16 PM »
Welcome Luka Romero.

Is that the Mexican kid?

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« Reply #154 on: June 25, 2020, 07:26:18 PM »
Mexican born Argentine

PS:  I am a big fan of Betis' own Mexican, Lainez.  Predicting he'll be a big player in the future
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« Reply #155 on: June 25, 2020, 08:12:49 PM »
Mexican born Argentine

PS:  I am a big fan of Betis' own Mexican, Lainez.  Predicting he'll be a big player in the future

I googled him. Too bad Mexico.

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« Reply #156 on: July 21, 2020, 03:50:44 AM »
If you appreciated the football delivered by Deportivo La Coruña particularly in the recent past of the 90s and 00s, and if you appreciate the difficulty of the task Bielsa made appear matter of fact with Leeds, then you'll suffer a bit to see La Coruña having dropped out of professional football. The team provided a platform for some exquisite players and a second home for others that had established themselves at other teams. Players like Bebeto and Rivaldo will definitely feel ah how.

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« Reply #157 on: July 21, 2020, 01:06:51 PM »
If you appreciated the football delivered by Deportivo La Coruña particularly in the recent past of the 90s and 00s, and if you appreciate the difficulty of the task Bielsa made appear matter of fact with Leeds, then you'll suffer a bit to see La Coruña having dropped out of professional football. The team provided a platform for some exquisite players and a second home for others that had established themselves at other teams. Players like Bebeto and Rivaldo will definitely feel ah how.
Didn't know much of their history but knew them as a club in La Liga, sorry to see them throw in the white flag. I have a feeling more smaller clubs will fold if next season continues without fans in the stands.

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« Reply #158 on: July 22, 2020, 07:19:15 AM »
If you appreciated the football delivered by Deportivo La Coruña particularly in the recent past of the 90s and 00s, and if you appreciate the difficulty of the task Bielsa made appear matter of fact with Leeds, then you'll suffer a bit to see La Coruña having dropped out of professional football. The team provided a platform for some exquisite players and a second home for others that had established themselves at other teams. Players like Bebeto and Rivaldo will definitely feel ah how.
Didn't know much of their history but knew them as a club in La Liga, sorry to see them throw in the white flag. I have a feeling more smaller clubs will fold if next season continues without fans in the stands.

It may not be a done deal.  Why? The policy is that final matchday encounters all occur at the same time to assure fairness in competitive outcome. Depor's contention is that the final matchday should have been suspended (delayed) to comport with the principle of attaining or maintaining fairness in competitive outcome. Either all teams face kick-off at the same time or none kick-off.

Inside information suggests that La Liga was going to suspend the entire matchday but then opted not to do so. Back channels indicate that players at some teams were against playing ... even at teams that did not have a fear of relegation.

Just to be clear for everyone, the reference here is to the Segunda División of La Liga.
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« Reply #159 on: July 22, 2020, 07:25:06 AM »
Here's a clip that's probably among the most authoritative English language summations of La Coruña's seesaw experience:

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/ObeR8meCaTc" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/ObeR8meCaTc</a>

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« Reply #160 on: July 22, 2020, 10:21:59 AM »
La Coruna was a damn good team. Their only problem, like most of the other teams in the 1st div., is how to hold off Madrid and Barsa. That is a tall order for all the other clubs. Barsa has their hands on the Catalan treasury, Real has their on the Madrid-Spanish govt purse strings. The oths can't win. From 2000 till the present, only one club has won La Liga other that Barsa and Madrid. Valencia, 2001–02, 2003–04. That is a tough league. And is even tougher when you don't have the purse strings like those 2.

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« Reply #161 on: July 22, 2020, 10:49:14 AM »
La Coruna was a damn good team. Their only problem, like most of the other teams in the 1st div., is how to hold off Madrid and Barsa. That is a tall order for all the other clubs. Barsa has their hands on the Catalan treasury, Real has their on the Madrid-Spanish govt purse strings. The oths can't win. From 2000 till the present, only one club has won La Liga other that Barsa and Madrid. Valencia, 2001–02, 2003–04. That is a tough league. And is even tougher when you don't have the purse strings like those 2.

And Atlético Madrid.

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« Reply #162 on: July 22, 2020, 03:18:41 PM »
La Coruna was a damn good team. Their only problem, like most of the other teams in the 1st div., is how to hold off Madrid and Barsa. That is a tall order for all the other clubs. Barsa has their hands on the Catalan treasury, Real has their on the Madrid-Spanish govt purse strings. The oths can't win. From 2000 till the present, only one club has won La Liga other that Barsa and Madrid. Valencia, 2001–02, 2003–04. That is a tough league. And is even tougher when you don't have the purse strings like those 2.

And Atlético Madrid.

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« Reply #163 on: July 23, 2020, 10:21:36 AM »
Another team that could not break the Madrid - Barsa stronghold was Villiareal(the Yellow Submarine). From 2002 to 2010, they qualified for CL. They played some great football, but always fell apart when it most counted.
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« Reply #164 on: October 17, 2020, 08:10:39 PM »
Yow, Diego Costa in association with Luis Suárez is a revelation. In particular, Costa's selflessness has been eye-opening. Atleti and Celta today was entertaining. Although more invested in an AM victory, ah have to say that Iago Aspas is a GEM of baller to watch. Graceful.

Simeone started Torreira and I dont think Torreira had a training session with the team due to international duty. Torreira's effectiveness is going to be a pivotal element to watch this term.

I haven't viewed City vs Arsenal yet but I'm betting there were more forward passes from Arsenal emerging from that area of the pitch than there were from Atleti. Simeone was satisfied with him today doh. Watch Simeone harness disgruntled players into slayers that avenge the disrespect or lack of love they didn't get at the club they departed. We will know more about Atleti come the Champions League encounter. Meanwhile, despite the flurry of goals in Southampton - Chelsea match, I still think viewing Atleti and Celta was the better call.

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« Reply #165 on: November 17, 2020, 11:04:59 AM »
Barcelona hit hard as La Liga slashes salary caps
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Barcelona's salary cap for this season has been cut by almost 300 million euros according to La Liga's list of spending limits for Spanish clubs, announced on Tuesday.

The coronavirus pandemic has had huge economic effects on Spain's top-flight teams, with Barca among those worst affected.

Their wage cap for the 2020-21 season will be 382.7 million euros, down from 671.4 million euros last term, when they had the highest limit in La Liga.

Real Madrid will have the biggest budget this season although theirs has also been reduced from 641 million euros to 468.5 million euros.

Atletico Madrid have seen a decrease of 131.8 million euros to 252.7 million euros, which leaves Atletico with nearly half as much to spend as their city rivals Real.

La Liga's 20 first division clubs will be able to spend a total of 2.33 billion euros on wages this season, which represents a drop of 610 million euros.

Salary allocations in Spain can be spent on players, coaches and academy players, with the aim to bring greater financial stability to the 42 teams in the top two divisions.

Barcelona is already negotiating another round of cuts for their players while Real Madrid may also begin negotiating a reduction in salaries, according to reports in Spain.

Both clubs have been heavily impacted by the pandemic, given their heavy reliance on matchday revenue, as well as income generated from museums and club shops.

Barcelona allowed Luis Suarez, Arturo Vidal and Ivan Rakitic to leave during the summer transfer window and were open to selling Ousmane Dembele. Real Madrid chose not to make a single new signing for the first time in 40 years.

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« Reply #166 on: May 22, 2021, 08:12:00 AM »
About 4 hours away from R9 and Zidane finding no joy today. :wavetowel: That would mean Madrid suffers almost as much as Valladolid.

Things are rarely that straightforward doh.

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« Reply #167 on: May 22, 2021, 11:09:38 AM »
About 4 hours away from R9 and Zidane finding no joy today. :wavetowel: That would mean Madrid suffers almost as much as Valladolid.

Things are rarely that straightforward doh
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To that point, both Real and Atleti are losing, 5 minutes into the second half!

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« Reply #168 on: May 22, 2021, 11:20:41 AM »
About 4 hours away from R9 and Zidane finding no joy today. :wavetowel: That would mean Madrid suffers almost as much as Valladolid.

Things are rarely that straightforward doh
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To that point, both Real and Atleti are losing, 5 minutes into the second half!

Atleti scores. Real's goal in the other match is invalidated. And what a goal for Atleti ... looked to be a toe poke.

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« Reply #169 on: May 22, 2021, 11:33:01 AM »
About 4 hours away from R9 and Zidane finding no joy today. :wavetowel: That would mean Madrid suffers almost as much as Valladolid.

Things are rarely that straightforward doh
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To that point, both Real and Atleti are losing, 5 minutes into the second half!

Atleti scores. Real's goal in the other match is invalidated. And what a goal for Atleti ... looked to be a toe poke.

Fairy tale stuff. Barcelona is paying part of Suarez's wages and he scores a R9 style goal to make it 2-1. :wavetowel: Madrid is still losing to Villareal. Villareal didn't want to play today. They wanted to minimize the impact on the Europa League final.
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« Reply #170 on: May 22, 2021, 11:47:54 AM »
Atlético Madrid vs Valladolid is a testament to a relegation and title chase match. 50% possession each.

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« Reply #171 on: May 22, 2021, 11:58:46 AM »
Modric made it 2-1, but there will be no title for RM. Stunning thing for Valladolid is that they drew 16 matches. More than any other team. That has to burn!

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« Reply #172 on: May 22, 2021, 12:22:57 PM »
Atletico won the game and the title the hard way. They were 10 pts clear a couple months ago, then had a string of bad results in all competitions, serious dip in form. Tripper was missed but he also getting slow.  Next season I hope they sort out their mental lapses and win 2 in a row. Simeone is a boss

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« Reply #173 on: May 22, 2021, 01:07:55 PM »
Can't get this kind of excitement in a super league. Congrats to Atletico Madrid, well deserved in an enjoyable LaLiga season.

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« Reply #174 on: May 22, 2021, 06:48:54 PM »
Atletico won the game and the title the hard way. They were 10 pts clear a couple months ago, then had a string of bad results in all competitions, serious dip in form. Tripper was missed but he also getting slow.  Next season I hope they sort out their mental lapses and win 2 in a row. Simeone is a boss

Good point. Compare that to Manchester City who at one point were behind rather than ahead.

I'm really exercised by Valladolid going down with that many draws. In the Premier League, during the 38 match era, no team has been relegated with that many draws. Ah well, Espanyol and Mallorca are on their way back up. That in itself is interesting because both were demoted in 2019-20. The other demoted team was Leganes and they could return also. We know how some teams return to the Championship and struggle to rebound immediately. All three coming up from La Liga 2 would be sort of special.

Valladolid had several players in absolute tears today. Doubt we will be seeing that from Sheffield. Maybe Fulham.
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« Reply #175 on: June 03, 2021, 09:35:54 AM »
Building on the past above: today is the playoff for the final ticket for next season. Rayo Vallecano vs Leganés. Rallying for Leganés because they suffered when Barca marched off with Braithwaite. Not the most fashionable match on a packed match calendar, but one I will be following. If you haven't seen Zidane's son in goal, it's a good opportunity to get a peep. It's a Madrid derby so either way another Madrid area team will be in the top flight.

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« Reply #176 on: June 03, 2021, 01:28:37 PM »
Building on the past above: today is the playoff for the final ticket for next season. Rayo Vallecano vs Leganés. Rallying for Leganés because they suffered when Barca marched off with Braithwaite. Not the most fashionable match on a packed match calendar, but one I will be following. If you haven't seen Zidane's son in goal, it's a good opportunity to get a peep. It's a Madrid derby so either way another Madrid area team will be in the top flight.

Link.

0-0 at halfway through the 1st half.

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« Reply #177 on: June 03, 2021, 07:04:56 PM »
Luca normally doesn't get a sweat but with the starting GK on international duty he helped Rayo to a first leg 3-0 victory at home. First time Rayo had fans in the stadium since more than a year ago. Leganés finsihed 3rd in the regular season standings and Rayo 6th and it is Rayo who have one foot in La Liga for 2021-22. Things do not favor Leganes.

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« Reply #178 on: August 08, 2021, 09:38:01 PM »
Look how easily La Liga lost its player of reference. But, boss move by Messi to deliver a Sunday press conference at noon. Nevertheless: torturous to view him dealing with that punch to the gut. If Maradona was alive he would be raining big stone on Barcelona. 

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« Reply #179 on: August 09, 2021, 07:27:12 AM »
Look how easily La Liga lost its player of reference. But, boss move by Messi to deliver a Sunday press conference at noon. Nevertheless: torturous to view him dealing with that punch to the gut. If Maradona was alive he would be raining big stone on Barcelona. 
Ent! That former Barca president apparently was a spendthrift. La Liga's most prized and box office possession got kicked out the door, watch how their ratings will fall.
What's funny is ESPN flexed their muscles over Bein Sports and made a huge bid to broadcast La Liga, this even caused Ray Hudson to resign. Now if PSG gets Messi Bein Sports gets the last laugh...I wonder if Ray will go back?

 

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