Arena "The Beautiful Game" - The Official JCC Football (Soccer) Thread.

Because it was reported, by pretty much everyone, that his agent was trying to get him a move.
Romano said as much and he's pretty in the know about transfer business.
He wanted to leave, United were happy to let him go if they could get a fee for him.

Chelsea were interested, so were Napoli and some other clubs, but ultimately because he wouldn't lower his wage demands nobody agreed to take him.

The question is, was he promised more game time by ETH than he has received? Is he mad because he was promised stuff that was then not delivered or is he just whining because he's on the bench (which is fair, he hasn't been very good when he's played)?

It's a sad end for a legend of the club, one of the all time greats who has often been praised for his professionalism and commitment. He'll be remembered for the great things he did in the past, but this does soil his legacy a bit

 

And I thought he could still do that this season, but it's obvious right now that he can't (or the changes to the team required to get him to do it aren't worth the effort) and that's why he's on the bench.
He should be smart enough to know his own limitations instead of blaming other players in the team when he wastes numerous chances to score

 

So…

who is everyone’s favorite to win the World Cup?

 

United have called the lawyers in on Ronaldo and it looks like his return will be over before the world cup is


Leaving the club was obviously his intent with the Morgan interview and in all honesty, I don't think Ten Hag or the team will miss him.



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I think it'll be between Argentina or Brazil. Would love for Messi to win the World Cup so I'd be happy with them winning.

I'd also quite like the Dutch to have a good crack at it for Van Gaal.

 

The Netherlands have a good team but lack the strikers they used to have so that will probably hurt them

 

Ronaldo has been sacked by Utd. If I were a United fan, I'd see this as a good thing - it's clearly what he wants, anyway.

 

It would be typical if the Netherlands finally won the World Cup at a tournament many will boycott & protest at.

That stuff will probably overshadow & undermine what should be a joyous moment for the winner

 

Folks have continuously underestimated Ecuador, but they’re a good team. Surely they are favorites to go 2nd in the group after Mane got injured for Senegal

 

Ronaldo leaves Man United with immediate effect.

Outcome that surprises no one

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Ritchie gonna be on the phone to Jim Radcliffe now.

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Sounds like what FSG said.

Ratcliffe is interested for sure, but given the price he has previously been quoted plus the cost of repaying the debt & infrastructure works it may be off-putting.

I expect some kind of consortium will need to buy the club, either that or it'll be a Man City/Newcastle Arab oil state which is not ideal

 

He needs to just go to MLS and rule it like a king. Homer in front of the donut feeding machine as the demon shouts “Have all the free kicks in the world!” or something.

 

Wouldn't be good for him, he barely scores free kicks anymore.

Glazers apparently want £6billion for United, which will limit who can buy the club given it'll probably be nearly £10billion once infrastructure costs are factored in.
A new/revamped stadium, new training ground and improved facilities are needed to keep the club competitive.

I doubt a guy like Ratcliffe could afford that, so it's probably down to the Arab investors or possibly an Indian billionaire

 

very happy to see the back of the glazers

slightly nervous who will buy. most people who can afford us is almost surely gonna be **** somehow

 

(Language warning)

 

Pelé has apparently been moved to end of life care. Probably a matter of days or even hours, at this point.

 

How in the hell do we not have a reliable Aussie posting in this thread to blame/demand an explanation from?

 

Personally I blame a massive influx of French migrants from Lyon.