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Post by Hit Girl on Jul 21, 2015 15:34:48 GMT -5
What kind of a player is this Crystal Palace's latest signing Patrick Bamford? Heard he's a good goalscorer, but any closer analysis on him would be appreciated. A good one. He was excellent on loan at Boro
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Post by Mochi Lone Wolf on Jul 21, 2015 20:45:57 GMT -5
So, Russia is holding the FIFA World Cup in 2018 as we all know. A lot of controversy because of the fact that Russia is a pretty shitty place for people who look or act in some way the country sees as "Anti-Russian." Added to the fact that one of the only people coming out in support of Blatter during this whole corruption scandal is Vladimir Putin. So, it's a match made in hell. Well, if that wasn't enough, Russian football is facing another issue: Racial abuse from fans that goes unpunished. In fact, in all cases of a player responding to racial abuse from fans, it's the players who get punished, not the fans. The most recent case involves someone familiar to premier league fans: Emmanuel Frimpong. Here's the story.Things are really looking up for FIFA and their allies, that's for sure.
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Post by Hit Girl on Jul 21, 2015 21:05:59 GMT -5
Other than money, which they could really earn elsewhere I never understand why black players choose to play in Russia.
Yes, racism is present everywhere, but it seems to be particularly virulent in Russian football.
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Post by Mighty Attack Tribble on Jul 22, 2015 14:23:09 GMT -5
So Frimpong has been banned for two games, with the official investigation ruling that "There were no instances of racism."
Words fail me.
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Post by Unaffiliated on Jul 22, 2015 19:50:16 GMT -5
I miss a huge upset at the Gold Cup due to work. Hosts USA are out, losing 2-1 to Jamaica in the semi-final. Perhaps they should have sent their women's team instead.
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Post by Unaffiliated on Jul 22, 2015 22:11:56 GMT -5
For the second match in a row, Mexico gets bailed out by a questionable late penalty. Almost another big upset as Panama (playing with 10 for most of the game) were leading 1-0 into the last minute. I wonder if the Panama players will come out for extra time; they were already prepared to walk out when the penalty was awarded.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2015 22:14:05 GMT -5
Time to watch Chelsea job out the New York Red Bulls
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Post by Unaffiliated on Jul 22, 2015 22:53:50 GMT -5
Mexico win it in extra time... with another penalty. More clear cut decision this time, but Panama would still feel robbed about the first one. So it's Mexico vs Jamaica for the Gold Cup.
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Post by Unocal 76 on Jul 22, 2015 23:12:34 GMT -5
Mark Geiger- Mexico's true MVP of the Gold Cup.
Panama got screwed.
Mexico soccer fans are the worst. Why do they deserve such good fortune?
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Post by Hit Girl on Jul 22, 2015 23:53:41 GMT -5
Benteke signs for Liverpool link
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Post by Mighty Attack Tribble on Jul 23, 2015 11:23:56 GMT -5
I question the signing of Benteke, purely on the basis that he's not such a dissimilar player to Andy Carroll. Benteke is a better player, for sure, but he's still a player who thrives on balls being played into the box... Something that is not the "Brendan Rogers style".
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Post by armbar on Jul 23, 2015 11:28:21 GMT -5
And Alex McCarthy signs for Crystal Palace, possibly pushing Wayne Hennessey to West Bromwich, who have been reportedly interested in him.
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Post by Eunös ✈ on Jul 25, 2015 10:04:17 GMT -5
World Cup European qualifying draw starting soon.
Red button in BBC
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Post by Mr PONYMANIA Mr Jenzie on Jul 25, 2015 10:14:03 GMT -5
such a massive mark for footballsoccer draws! least the RB has the full draw, not like skysportsnewz falafful of waffle and once again FIFA.COM can't be arsed to even show it at all live!
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Post by Mr PONYMANIA Mr Jenzie on Jul 25, 2015 10:15:46 GMT -5
PSST WANNA BUY A USED FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT? ONLY $40BILLION GOING CHEAP
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Post by Eunös ✈ on Jul 25, 2015 10:18:40 GMT -5
Can we not just get to the draw and not have this stupid filler crap?
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Post by 4real on Jul 25, 2015 10:23:23 GMT -5
European draw isn't for another hour. This is going to be long.
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Post by Eunös ✈ on Jul 25, 2015 10:26:37 GMT -5
No Oceania team going to Russia then.
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Post by Mr PONYMANIA Mr Jenzie on Jul 25, 2015 10:29:14 GMT -5
should really be ASIA v OCEANIA NORTH AMERICA v SOUTH AMERICA for fairness
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Post by EoE: Well There's Your Problem on Jul 25, 2015 10:31:44 GMT -5
No Oceania team going to Russia then. Better luck next time, New Zealand.
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