The Soccer Thread (Version 12) — Revenge of the Backup GK

Didn’t every other England player from the Euros play this weekend? I think he’s on the move.

 

Richarlson played in both Copa America and the Olympics and started for Everton so….

Kane may also just be at the point in his career where he can both demand and require some extra rest. But if he’s transferred soon, I’ll eat my words.

 

Grealish did not play for Villa.

 

He’s older than the rest and in terms of attacking players, Saka and Sancho only played a small amount and Rashford is out with injury.

 

Lack of fitness was a reasonable explanation for Kane's absence, but let's face it. Nobody wanted him out there. It would have screwed both clubs had Kane suffered yet another ankle injury on the pitch.

 

Three academy players assaulted in a racially-motivated attack.

Whitecaps FC statement | Vancouver Whitecaps

 

Jordan Henderson was left out of Liverpool’s squad.

 

Probably because he now plays for City.

 

The desire for relevance is a hell of a drug.

 

Malice at the Palace has nothing on this.

 

I did not realize those sideline ad boards were that flexible. That one on the end line was doubled over on top of itself like a licorice rope.