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« Reply #275: December 21, 2022, 12:31:18 PM »
I believe so.

There are some Carabao Cup games today and tomorrow involving those teams.  I believe that used to be the FA Cup?  In any event it’s soccer. Or is it futbol?
Here’s some info. It’s the EFL Cup.

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12743938/carabao-cup-fourth-round-draw-man-city-host-holders-liverpool-while-burnley-travel-to-manchester-united

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Re: Soccer 2022 (A/K/A Futbol)
« Reply #276: December 21, 2022, 12:52:56 PM »
PSG next plays on 28 Dec...that should be interesting. 

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« Reply #277: December 21, 2022, 12:59:27 PM »
PSG next plays on 28 Dec...that should be interesting.
With Mbappe, Neymar and Messi up front wondered how they ever lose. Looked at their record and they have not lost in league this year. Two draws.

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« Reply #278: December 21, 2022, 01:07:26 PM »
Donnarumma is like the only PSG player who wasn't in the WC.  I can't recall who said it (Pirlo?), but someone remarked that "the World Cup without Italy is like a pizza without cheese"  :lol:  Obviously he had not been to New Haven. 

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Re: Soccer 2022 (A/K/A Futbol)
« Reply #279: December 21, 2022, 01:21:46 PM »
I believe so.

There are some Carabao Cup games today and tomorrow involving those teams.  I believe that used to be the FA Cup?  In any event it’s soccer. Or is it futbol?
I think it's the old League Cup, the third-in-prestige competition after the FA Cup and the regular season.

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« Reply #280: December 21, 2022, 02:13:08 PM »
I think it's the old League Cup, the third-in-prestige competition after the FA Cup and the regular season.
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« Reply #281: December 21, 2022, 05:41:15 PM »
We need sponsors for our leagues.

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Re: Soccer 2022 (A/K/A Futbol)
« Reply #282: December 29, 2022, 07:12:11 PM »
Spurs still in 4th, even with the injuries.

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Re: Soccer 2022 (A/K/A Futbol)
« Reply #283: December 29, 2022, 09:24:36 PM »
Spurs still in 4th, even with the injuries.
nice comeback vs Brentford.

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Re: Soccer 2022 (A/K/A Futbol)
« Reply #284: December 31, 2022, 04:21:55 PM »
So much for Ronaldo moving to a better situation

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« Reply #285: December 31, 2022, 04:26:00 PM »
So much for Ronaldo moving to a better situation
I think I saw he's getting $75  million as a salary. To me, that's a better situation.

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« Reply #286: December 31, 2022, 04:45:55 PM »
I think I saw he's getting $75  million as a salary. To me, that's a better situation.

I’m assuming all of his sponsorships are over

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« Reply #287: December 31, 2022, 04:50:04 PM »
He can play at 50 percent effort and produce more.  And won’t have to worry about getting benched. For more money. His endorsements won’t end. He will still be adored by many.

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Re: Soccer 2022 (A/K/A Futbol)
« Reply #288: January 14, 2023, 12:30:00 PM »
Been a complete pod today watching man u man city, everton Southampton, now Brentford Bournemouth.

If Everton were relegated, would they have to (practically) sell Pickford?

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« Reply #289: January 15, 2023, 06:57:02 AM »
would they have to (practically) sell Pickford?

You're suggesting Pickford's moving?... :lol:

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« Reply #290: January 17, 2023, 12:01:40 PM »
Then there's the matter of being relegated with a boatload of new debt for the unopened stadium.  Yikes

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« Reply #291: January 17, 2023, 02:31:43 PM »
Then there's the matter of being relegated with a boatload of new debt for the unopened stadium.  Yikes
I would think Pickford is one of their most valuable assets if they are relegated. Don't teams tend to dump players after relegation to pay bills and reallocate assets?

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Re: Soccer 2022 (A/K/A Futbol)
« Reply #292: February 18, 2023, 09:25:08 AM »
So, I sort of hate to say it, but I think I have to root for Arsenal down the stretch. Anything but City. Rooting for City is like rooting for ExxonMobil to raise gas prices, lay off refinery workers, and underinvest in maintenance to raise its margin and buyback stock. I will guess MDS is a City fan.

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Re: Soccer 2022 (A/K/A Futbol)
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Re: Soccer 2022 (A/K/A Futbol)
« Reply #294: February 26, 2023, 12:12:45 PM »
Spurs wiped out Chelsea today, 2 - 0. In spite of injuries, Tottenham is (are??) in 4th place. Perhaps another season in the Champions League?

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/feb/26/tottenham-chelsea-premier-league-match-report

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Re: Soccer 2022 (A/K/A Futbol)
« Reply #295: March 05, 2023, 01:12:27 PM »
Liverpool- ManU ... on any given Sunday. Punishes MU's goal difference. Still 7 points above 5th. Puts some pressure on Spurs.

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Re: Soccer 2022 (A/K/A Futbol)
« Reply #296: March 24, 2023, 09:20:41 AM »
The Global Powerhouse got their Euro '24 qualifying campaign off to a good start with victory over Italy - their first, in Italy, since 1961. Harry Kane becomes the all-time leading goalscorer, for the GP...

Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the all-time most capped player - 198 appearances for Portugal.

And in a Clash Of The Titans, Northern Ireland defeated San Marino.

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Re: Soccer 2022 (A/K/A Futbol)
« Reply #297: March 24, 2023, 09:36:05 AM »
The Global Powerhouse got their Euro '24 qualifying campaign off to a good start with victory over Italy - their first, in Italy, since 1961. Harry Kane becomes the all-time leading goalscorer, for the GP...

Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the all-time most capped MALE player - 198 appearances for Portugal.

And in a Clash Of The Titans, Northern Ireland defeated San Marino.
Plenty of USWNT players with over 200 caps. 26 women total all countries, and 4 top 300. Kristine Lilly tops with 354.

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Re: Soccer 2022 (A/K/A Futbol)
« Reply #298: March 25, 2023, 04:56:06 AM »
A valid point - although, as I was discussing the men's game, I'd assumed it was self-evident... ;)

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Re: Soccer 2022 (A/K/A Futbol)
« Reply #299: March 27, 2023, 11:35:45 PM »
I'd love to see San Marino pull some 'Mouse that Roared crap' like Faroe Islands did against Greece.  Like beating Italy at home.   
And in a Clash Of The Titans, Northern Ireland defeated San Marino.