Discussion The Football/Soccer Thread

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Barca's weakness is their defense, Pique, yeah he was a good backup for Man Utd, Alvez, good going forward not great defending, and Abidal isn't a great defender who could be exploited by Ronaldo or Tevez, or Nani, or Rooney. Then Xavi and Iniesta could get easily out muscled in midfield by Carrick and Fletcher or Anderson. Henry vs Vidic, Henry isn't as great as he was, at old trafford he'll play crap.

 

[goldb]

Both Barca and Man Utd are in superb form, Barca have already scored 100+ goals in all competitions and it's only february. their team is really buzzing with confidence this season. they have comprehensively swept past most of their rivals in the league.
Although I'm an Arsenal fan, I have to say you'd be good for your if you bet on United winning the league this season, bar only Liverpool can challenge them now but even that is unlikely. their defence has been impeccable, they haven't lost in the league since their defeat to Arsenal at the Emirates and havent' conceded a league goal in 14 matches, which is legendary by anyone's standard, I for one didn't think anyone would beat Chelsea's consecutive clean sheet record(10-11 i think) for some time, but Man U are crusing right now. If these teams were to meet up in the CL, I reckon Barca would still win cos their team is amazing both in attack and defense( only coz of Puyol); they move as a group and Messi, Eto'o and Henry are on fire( all 3 are in the top 6 top goalscorers in their league). Ronaldo is not the same as last season but I'm itching to see the match-up :P

 

[Mendes]

Barca's weakness is their defense, Pique, yeah he was a good backup for Man Utd, Alvez, good going forward not great defending, and Abidal isn't a great defender who could be exploited by Ronaldo or Tevez, or Nani, or Rooney. Then Xavi and Iniesta could get easily out muscled in midfield by Carrick and Fletcher or Anderson. Henry vs Vidic, Henry isn't as great as he was, at old trafford he'll play crap.

We have to agree to disagree, I dont think either Alves or Abidal ar bad at defending. I consider them very good indeed. Alves goes forward alot, but his pace and stamina allow him to help the defense. Pique plays because Barça isnt taking their league games serious anymore. They dont even play with Messi nowdays in La Liga, coz its too damn easy for them to win it. Pique is being given chances, but Puyol/Marquez/Milito are the most likely choices, and very competent ones imo. Xavi and Iniesta are so good midfielders that even The Fabregas wasnt in the starting 11 of Spain when they won the Euro Cup... Henry isnt as great as he was, but he's great even so, and a single mistake by Man U can be fatal.

I'm not backing down United, its a team I really enjoy watching play, but I think they're the 2nd strongest team in Europe, after Barça. Thus I'd bet on the spanish team this time, and I'd bet good

 

[Lohnt]

Today a boy was born that will make more in his first contract than I will make in my life.

And that boy's name is Benjamin Aguero Maradona. I know who player of the year 2021's top candidate is. All this arguing is meaningless, who will sign him?

 

[Hayashida]

We have to agree to disagree, I dont think either Alves or Abidal ar bad at defending. I consider them very good indeed. Alves goes forward alot, but his pace and stamina allow him to help the defense. Pique plays because Barça isnt taking their league games serious anymore. They dont even play with Messi nowdays in La Liga, coz its too damn easy for them to win it. Pique is being given chances, but Puyol/Marquez/Milito are the most likely choices, and very competent ones imo. Xavi and Iniesta are so good midfielders that even The Fabregas wasnt in the starting 11 of Spain when they won the Euro Cup... Henry isnt as great as he was, but he's great even so, and a single mistake by Man U can be fatal.

I'm not backing down United, its a team I really enjoy watching play, but I think they're the 2nd strongest team in Europe, after Barça. Thus I'd bet on the spanish team this time, and I'd bet good

yep, barca are undoubtable the greatest time in the word right now.
lol yeah its pointless to bicker with conceited fans.

Today a boy was born that will make more in his first contract than I will make in my life.

And that boy's name is Benjamin Aguero Maradona. I know who player of the year 2021's top candidate is. All this arguing is meaningless, who will sign him?

hooo another maradona spin-off. can already see him following in the wake of kun-kun

 

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The "greatest team" Barcelona lost to Espanyol though I don't think it should have been a red card.

 

[KnuckleheadedNinja]

^^Lol. Yeah, they don't look so great now. GO MAN UTD.

 

[Hayashida]

lol i knew thatd be waiting here for me when i saw that result.
if they were in poor form for half a season then they'd loose the mantle but one game is nothing (dont make me mention Derby)

but anyway, enough of the bickering eh? lets keep this thread for talking football.
the race for the ucl prize is back on and right around the corner, so who will take it?

im thinking;
Atlético - Porto
Lyon - Barcelona
Arsenal - Roma
Internazionale - Man. United
Real Madrid - Liverpool
Chelsea - Juventus
Villarreal - Panathinaikos
Sporting - Bayern

damn im looking forward to some early morning football

 

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You might as well mention Derby, might as well also mention we played a weak team against them, might as well mention we beat them over 2 legs anyway and got into the final.

Barcelona will probably win the league anyway just like Man U will.

I like that we are underdogs against Inter, I think that suits us. Mourinho is good at getting the media behind his team.

 

[Hayashida]

so conceited
just stop hey? im sick of bickering with kids

 

[◆ T.D.A ◆]

Why? You want to take the passion out of the game and don't want fans to defend their team? WOW you're sure reasonable and mature.

 

[Mendes]

this leads to nothing... just stop it. United is favorite against Inter, and one of the top favorites to win the league. If they dont win against Inter, it'll be a surprise, just as i think it will be if Barça doesnt lift the cup this year. CL is full of surprises, so it may be another team to win the trophy underdog like

 

[KnuckleheadedNinja]

so conceited
just stop hey? im sick of bickering with kids

Then don't, nobody is forcing you. But don't expect me or anyone else to stop defending my team. GO MAN UTD.

 

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this leads to nothing... just stop it. United is favorite against Inter, and one of the top favorites to win the league. If they dont win against Inter, it'll be a surprise, just as i think it will be if Barça doesnt lift the cup this year. CL is full of surprises, so it may be another team to win the trophy underdog like

I was referring to Inter being the favourites to beat Man Utd at the San Siro, but the actual tie Man Utd may well be the favourites, I reckon its probably even.

 

[Mendes]

I was referring to Inter being the favourites to beat Man Utd at the San Siro, but the actual tie Man Utd may well be the favourites, I reckon its probably even.

United has proven stronger than Inter, but Mourinho is a tactician in these kind of matches, I'd love to see that match... but I think my fanboyness will make me watch Aguero-Porto today... Go FCPorto!!! A miracle pleeeeease xDDD

 

[KnuckleheadedNinja]

I don't think Sir Alex will go for a win at San Siro, i think he will try to play for a draw there and then a win at Old Trafford. It will be hard for us to get a win at San Siro. I fear how our backfield is going to do, with all the damn injuries and Vidic been suspended.

Also i'm hoping for Atletico to beat Porto, they are my second team in this tournament.

 

[Mendes]

I don't think Sir Alex will go for a win at San Siro, i think he will try to play for a draw there and then a win at Old Trafford. It will be hard for us to get a win at San Siro. I fear how our backfield is going to do, with all the damn injuries and Vidic been suspended.

Also i'm hoping for Atletico to beat Porto, they are my second team in this tournament.

I think M Utd vs Inter in the 2 hand will be a truly stunning match. As for Porto, you may be surprised, we're not that weak

 

[Saintz0r]

I bet on a 2x0 to Inter xD
Julio's in top form and Adriano might give Inter a 'hand' Vidic is suspended and Evans is good but not as good as him
I just wonder if Ferguson will put Rafael or Neville to play, it'd be interesting to see how Rafael reacts in a decisive match. He has some talent but I guess I'd go with the experience for CL

 

[Lelo]

lol your kidding right?
i know man u are leading epl at the moment, but barca's form has been impeccable

What about Man U's form, on both offense and defense. They haven't allowed a goal in like 20 hours of play until that last game. And as of now they are the defending champs, so u cant say Barcas the best until Barca beats them.

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Speaking of Inter vs ManU, you guys remember Rooneys goal in stoppage time to win it. That was ridiculous. I remember me and my family going nuts. Let's hope we seal the deal early this time

 

[Imperium]

Arsenal - Roma - Roma's incompetence in defending is only matched by arsenal's incompetence at finishing. God, how we only managed to win 1-0 is simply beyond me.