World football thread.

[Edmond]

Mino Raiola is dead.


Possibly from being crushed by his wallet.


Gonna make the summer transfers a bit more interesting.

[Joe 90]

Thought that was a rumour..

[Joe 90]

I reckon the Haaland signing to City numbers gave him a heart attack, he was due 30million in commission!!!

Then again he 40+ million for the pogba move to Utd..

Interesting read..

Mino Raiola: Football agent dies aged 54 - BBC Sport

[Joe 90]

Uefa announces further sanctions on Russian clubs and national teams amid Ukraine invasion

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3 hours ago3 hours ago.From the sectionFootballThere have been shows of support for Ukraine at football matches since Russia launched its invasion of the country in FebruaryRussia have been barred from competing in this summer's women's Euro 2022, while Russian clubs will also be banned from Uefa competitions next season, says Europe's football governing body.
Uefa has announced that Russia's bid to host the men's Euro 2028 or Euro 2032 tournaments is now ineligible too.

The sanctions come amid Russia's continued invasion of Ukraine.
In February, Russian clubs and national teams were suspended by Fifa and Uefa "until further notice".

• Scottish Premiership winners to go into Champions League group stage

On Monday, Uefa announced that Portugal - who lost to Russia in the play-offs - will replace them at Euro 2022, which takes place in July.
Russia's women's national team will also no longer compete in European qualification for the 2023 World Cup, while the men's side is barred from the 2022-23 Nations League.
They will automatically be ranked fourth in group two of League B, meaning they will be relegated at the end of the group phase.
The ban imposed on clubs means there will be no Russian teams in the men's and women's Champions League, Europa League, or Europa Conference League during the 2022-23 campaign.
In March, Uefa confirmed Russia had declared an interest in hosting Euro 2028 - as well as the UK and Ireland, and Turkey - and the 2032 edition.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Russia's interest was "beyond satire" and "beyond comprehension".
Uefa said the bid was ineligible in accordance with article 16.02 of the Bid Regulations, which states that "each bidder shall ensure that it does not act in a manner that could bring Uefa, any other bidder, the bidding procedure or European football into disrepute".
Uefa's latest sanctions also ban Russia from the 2021-23 European Under-21 Championship, as well as youth and futsal competitions.
An updated qualifying process for the Champions League has been published, which shows benefits for Scottish teams.
The Premiership champions will go directly into the competition's group stages, while the second-placed side will now go into the third round of qualifying rather than the second.

[hallelujah]

Well well well.

Kylian Mbappe decides to stay at PSG instead of joining Real Madrid | Kylian Mbappe | The Guardian

[malmomike77]

Well well well.

Kylian Mbappe decides to stay at PSG instead of joining Real Madrid | Kylian Mbappe | The Guardian

Its always been about the money for his parents

[harrybarracuda]

Kane will be pleased.

[hallelujah]

Kane will be pleased.

And Salah

Cavani will be a nice cheapo option although I believe he is off to Barca, and anyway...

Real Madrid strike €360m Bernabeu deal with investment firm Sixth Street | Real Madrid | The Guardian

...more scandalous shit that's been going on.

There's a reason they're called Royal Madrid (and for those of you on TD who don't know the shenanigans happening here for countless years, check out what they did with their training ground in 2001).

There's a reason it's Royal Madrid and Barca, and Simon Kuper has a good look at it in his books should you be as geeky about football as I am.

[malmomike77]

Cavani

who ?.

[hallelujah]

who ?.

I think he's the Uruguayan chap that puts jam on his tacos.

[harrybarracuda]

Rangers ended the week on a high by winning the Scottish Cup, in extra time no less.

The Mackems ended the week going up to the championship. Nosebleed territory for them.

[harrybarracuda]

And Salah

Cavani will be a nice cheapo option although I believe he is off to Barca, and anyway...

Real Madrid strike €360m Bernabeu deal with investment firm Sixth Street | Real Madrid | The Guardian

...more scandalous shit that's been going on.

There's a reason they're called Royal Madrid (and for those of you on TD who don't know the shenanigans happening here for countless years, check out what they did with their training ground in 2001).

There's a reason it's Royal Madrid and Barca, and Simon Kuper has a good look at it in his books should you be as geeky about football as I am.

And without so much as a barely detectable whiff of irony....

LaLiga furious with 'scandalous' deal

The news of Mbappe's U-turn was met with a vociferous response from Spanish football authorities, with LaLiga saying it will complain to UEFA, French tax authorities and the European Union over PSG's "non-compliance with UEFA's financial fair play".

[hallelujah]

And without so much as a barely detectable whiff of irony....

Fucking hell.

He has a point though regarding PSG and other plastic clubs like City and Chelsea, but his obvious bias towards Madrid is unreal:

If Real Madrid, which is the best managed team during the pandemic, which has not lost money during the pandemic, which has significant reserves, which is possibly and I hope will be European champion, it can't be the case that a team that has lost 300 million [euros] with a wage bill of 600 million [euros] that it doesn't generate by any chance, can take away a player of that level, it can't be."

[malmomike77]

LaLiga furious with 'scandalous' deal

The news of Mbappe's U-turn was met with a vociferous response from Spanish football authorities, with LaLiga saying it will complain to UEFA, French tax authorities and the European Union over PSG's "non-compliance with UEFA's financial fair play".

It is funny seeing these Europeans complain about observing rules and fair play.

[harrybarracuda]

Proof that the Romford Pele did all his growing up by the age of 15 (left picture!) and has not aged since!

[harrybarracuda]

Hey up Sybs, I wasn't sure whether or not to put this in the "RIP Sporting Heroes" but I thought best wait until the wife-to-be gets hold of him.

Inside Andy Carroll'''s night with TWO blondes before passing out topless between them after Billi Mucklow jetted home

[dirk diggler]

Scotland play Ukraine tonight in a World Cup play off match.



Virtually the whole of Europe will be without doubt supporting the country which has suffered so much torment and heartache at the hands of an immoral leader and will be hoping for a decent win that would bring the much needed lift to a desperate population.



On the other hand, I'm sure there will be a few who'd prefer a Ukraine win.

[david44]

On the other hand, I'm sure there will be a few who'd prefer a Ukraine win.

v good DD

[Joe 90]

[harrybarracuda]

Denied a Battle of Britain!

[harrybarracuda]

Wales v Ukraine, Sunday 5th June, 23:00 Bangkok.

[cyrille]

Now that's what I call a neutral venue.

[Edmond]

That's a long way for them to travel.

[harrybarracuda]

Ah bless, it's TD's answer to the Krankies.

[harrybarracuda]

Foden's got the 'rona.