The Soccer Thread (Version 15) — I Got 115 Problems But a Pep Ain’t One

[Regan MacNeil]

I didn't realize Until We Score was the correct stoppage time for a second Manchester team.

 

[Spartan Squad]

I mean there was a minute left in stoppage time and Arsenal's parked bus finally tipped over

 

[Spartan Squad]

Say nothing of Haaland playing linebacker on the final kickoff and nearly starting a brawl

 

[Webster]

Say nothing of Haaland playing linebacker on the final kickoff and nearly starting a brawl

I actually respect that after the Arsenal nonsense on the opening kickoff.

 

[TrooperBari]

From the people who brought you "Visit Rwanda". Hope Christian and Yunus' shots are up to date: https://on.ft.com/4dkbCGP (gift article)

AC Milan is in talks with the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo over a sponsorship deal to promote tourism in the central African country, which is locked in a brutal war. According to people familiar with the talks, the Congolese government has approved a multimillion dollar three-year sponsorship of the football club. Under the agreement, the club would promote Congo, a common shorthand for the DRC, as a tourist destination through banners at its San Siro stadium and a "Visit Congo" logo on the players' shirts.
... Eastern DRC is beset by a war with rebel group M23, which is widely believed to receive backing from Rwanda's government and troops. The group has been accused of mash killings, rapes of civilians and looting. Rwanda has never acknowledged that it supports the rebels or that its soldiers are on the ground in DRC, despite the EU, UN and US supporting Congo's claim.

 

[justgladtobehere]

Not a good weekend for teams from Manchester.

 

[Twirling Time]

Watched Spurs beat 10-man MUFC … en español. Red Devils are in ship form.

 

[Spartan Squad]

Fernandes didn't deserve red but the ref did him a favor by doing it. He got out of that mess early.

 

[Webster]

Fernandes didn't deserve red but the ref did him a favor by doing it. He got out of that mess early.

Bruno has been terrible this year. They are playing him so far up the field and he loves going in for low percentage tackles. It's what leads to so many wide open counters and this one was super reckless. More clumsy than anything.

 

[Twirling Time]

MUFC missed Europe last year and the chain has been pulled.

Their finances were all built off UEFA money and now that that's gone, the club is circling the drain. They lost £113M despite earning record revenues in 2023-2024 and haven't been profitable since 2019, according to this report:

Manchester United announce £113m net loss in 2023-24 financial results

 

[Inky_Wretch]

This is a lovely story. Rugby, not soccer though.

Can Pro Sports and Drag Queens Coexist? A Mill Town Finds Out.

 

[micropolitan guy]

Micro Jr. attended the MUFC-Porto game last night, said it was great a 3-3 draw with lots of goals and action. He has a high school teammate/college roommate who works there for adidas and they got great seats, about six rows up from the pitch near midfield.

He had three weeks in-between leaving his old job and starting his new job so he flew to Porto, then they went to Morocco, back to Porto and they are now in Spain enroute to Barcelona. Back to Porto on the 6th, back to Denver on the 7th, new job starts on the 14th.

It's great to be young. Glad he can do stuff like this, I never did when I was 26.