The Soccer Thread (Version 8)

Spurs now down 2-1 to United. Traditional end of season fadeaway in fine form.They will never change.

 

Job done for United. I thought it was a well played game which was super tense. Kane wasn’t really much of an influence.

 

You can't get behind a Mourinho team in the second half. Instant doom. Great defense by United after they took the lead. A couple of long Spurs shots just missed or hit the post but they had no concerted threat at all.

 

Herrera was really good and allowed Pogba to freelance. Surprised that Spurs weren’t able to exploit the United fullbacks more. Young struggles when forced to defend and Valencia has fallen off of a cliff the past few months.

 

Sanchez was the difference. Wonderful game at both ends.

 

About damn time.

 

This is not good for American footy fans.

https://deadspin.com/fox-sports-is-half-assing-the-world-cup-1825544146

Say what you will about ESPN, but they invested the shit out of World Cups.

 

ESPN has been incredible for the sport. The 2010 and 2014 World Cups from ESPN were fantastic TV. Elevated the sport in the US big time by walking the line between respecting the serious fan and gently teaching the newbies.

 

Iniesta confirms his exit from Barca. Arguably the best midfielder of the past 15 years.

 

Just a joy to watch.

Now which MLS gets him?

 

Galaxy, of course.

 

I thought he was headed for China, which would pay much more than MLS could.