Champions League 2021 - 2022

[shadow_operative 15932]

27 minutes ago, Cheeseweasel said:

And how would you propose they break said tie?

keep playing. 

[pied06 228]

21 minutes ago, shadow_operative said:

keep playing. 

for how long?  Golden goal or no?

 

PKs a great way to decide a winner you think?

[MoJames 8244]

7 minutes ago, pied06 said:

for how long?  Golden goal or no?

 

PKs a great way to decide a winner you think?

 

I was looking for a forever gif but came across this, thought I'd post it instead.

[pied06 228]

8 minutes ago, MoJames said:

 

I was looking for a forever gif but came across this, thought I'd post it instead.

Forever or ~30 seconds?

[shadow_operative 15932]

29 minutes ago, pied06 said:

for how long?  Golden goal or no?

 

PKs a great way to decide a winner you think?

yes, golden goal. allow 5 subs, allow an extra sub once you get into OT, whatever you need to do to settle it on the pitch. penalties are exciting, but it's a shitty way to decide matches, and i say that as an Arsenal fan who's seen his team win two FA Cup semifinal shootouts.

[Jive Turkey 12598]

3 hours ago, Napoleon said:

Who is the hostess today replacing Kate Abdo on the panel?

Fairly easy on the eyes as well.

(Can't see her body, but cute face & hair... which is important when discussing fútbol.)

Jules Breach.  never heard of her before today.  is Kate part of Champions League coverage still?  this was a CBS production.  i thought Kate was tied to Fox Sports now.  but then Kate still does Paramount Plus work on CONCACAF World Cup qualifying.  who knows.  maybe Kate has COVID.

 

Edited February 16, 2022 by Jive Turkey

[TexArcher 37774]

19 hours ago, shadow_operative said:

penalties are exciting, but it's a shitty way to decide matches, and i say that as an Arsenal fan who's seen his team win two FA Cup semifinal shootouts.

As a Chelsea fan who's seen his team win a Champions League Final on PK's, I agree, and lolarsenal.

[ztejas 43450]

Cold and wet in Milan. Fun atmosphere - even with 50% capacity. 

[ztejas 43450]

Oh man that was almost brilliant. A couple close calls on either side already. 

[shadow_operative 15932]

fun match so far. 

[Captain Ron 12876]

Salzburg just scored to go up 1-0 on Bayern.

Edited February 16, 2022 by Captain Ron

[Captain Ron 12876]

Damn Aaronson just put a solid shot on frame that needed a really nice save.

[ztejas 43450]

4 minutes ago, Captain Ron said:

Salsberg just scored to go up 1-0 on Bayern.

I'm sure Bayern will win 4-1 but we can dream. 

[Captain Ron 12876]

On the goal Aaronson with the assist.

 

[ztejas 43450]

Nvm - thought Aaronson was on the right. Lucky that ball got through but it counts just the same. 

Edited February 16, 2022 by ztejas

[Jive Turkey 12598]

Bayern was embarrassed over the weekend 4-1 by Bochum.  this might not be a fluke.

[ztejas 43450]

6 minutes ago, Jive Turkey said:

Bayern was embarrassed over the weekend 4-1 by Bochum.  this might not be a fluke.

Yeah their recent form hasn't been great. Granted they're in Austria today. Salzburg probably needs to tack on a couple more. 

[MoJames 8244]

15 minutes ago, ztejas said:

Yeah their recent form hasn't been great. Granted they're in Austria today. Salzburg probably needs to tack on a couple more. 

Ah yes, the important away goals.

[ztejas 43450]

1 minute ago, MoJames said:

Ah yes, the important away goals.

Hmm? Just mean that playing in Munich isn't easy. You'd expect BM to net a couple at home. 

[mdmost 43001]

24 minutes ago, Jive Turkey said:

Bayern was embarrassed over the weekend 4-1 by Bochum.  this might not be a fluke.

They'll still win the Bunde by double digits. That said, go Salzburg. 

[Cheeseweasel 26438]

11 minutes ago, MoJames said:

Ah yes, the important away goals.

I thought we decided on Golden Goal?

[shnsajax 3591]

Aaronson looking gassed at times, but then finds again when it’s needed.

[ztejas 43450]

Wicked header. Almost against the run of play - Inter had been looking dangerous. I'd say the score is fair though. 

[Jive Turkey 12598]

Salzburg soooo close to going up 2-0.

[ztejas 43450]

Oh man. That's just terrible, Inter. 

[mdmost 43001]

Vidal is the perfect depiction of a soccer douche. Thanks for helping assist on that 2nd goal, though. 

[Jive Turkey 12598]

Bayern equalizes in the 90th minute.  fuck.

[Captain Ron 12876]

10 minutes ago, Jive Turkey said:

Salzburg soooo close to going up 2-0.

 

Just now, Jive Turkey said:

Bayern equalizes in the 90th minute.  fuck.

 

So disappointing with Salzburg not being able to get that 2nd goal.

[Napoleon 8680]

 

[ztejas 43450]

Kate lookin fine as shit today. 

[Captain Ron 12876]

BTW, given the geopolitical situation of the world, they are moving this shit, RIGHT?!?!

[maninblack 7974]

The Olympics weren't moved

[Captain Ron 12876]

China wasn’t invading another country. 

[maninblack 7974]

1 hour ago, Captain Ron said:

China wasn’t invading another country. 

Genocide is still kind of a bummer

[mdmost 43001]

Qatar quickly inches through the room. 

[Cheeseweasel 26438]

UEFA always makes a stand (when it benefits them financially)

[Captain Ron 12876]

I'm not trying to downplay China or Qatar. Both are doing horrible things. But Russia is currently getting hit with sanctions over Ukraine. There is a reason to pull the game out of St. Petersburg.

 

And I think the sanctions give UEFA an out. "Our hands are tied, we have to move the game." And that is that.

Edited February 23, 2022 by Captain Ron

[Cheeseweasel 26438]

Hey UEFA. I see your hand has no rubles in it. What if your hand were to have many rubles in it. Would this change your mind?

[Captain Ron 12876]

Grace with a nasty burn

 

 

[Speedtrucker 2071]

Nice, I like that sick burn!

[Longhornfan1024 1707]

What a bad call in Man U's favor.  That would have been a great opportunity for Aleti to get their second.  

[Longhornfan1024 1707]

Aleti being Aleti and doing everything they can to piss off Ronaldo.  

[ztejas 43450]

We'll win the final wherever y'all want. 

[Jive Turkey 12598]

of all people, Elanga equalizes for United.

[mdmost 43001]

We're corrupt but we're not that corrupt

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[Captain Ron 12876]

Well the handful of rubles isn't worth that much today.

[Cheeseweasel 26438]

30 minutes ago, Captain Ron said:

Well the handful of rubles isn't worth that much today.

[Napoleon 8680]

Champions League final moved from Saint Petersburg to Paris, UEFA announce

Paris will stage the 2022 Champions League final after UEFA stripped Saint Petersburg of hosting rights for the showpiece fixture following Russia's military invasion of Ukraine.

Russian troops continued their advance on Ukraine on Friday, which has caused widespread condemnation and sanctions from world leaders.

The decision to move the game to the Stade de France, which last hosted the Champions League final in 2006 when Barcelona beat Arsenal to lift the European Cup for the second time, was confirmed during an extraordinary meeting of UEFA's Executive Committee on Friday.

The governing body said in a statement: "The UEFA Executive Committee today held an extraordinary meeting following the grave escalation of the security situation in Europe.

"The UEFA Executive Committee decided to relocate the final of the 2021-22 UEFA Men's Champions League from Saint Petersburg to Stade de France in Saint-Denis. The game will be played as initially scheduled on Saturday, 28 May at 9 p.m. CET [3 p.m. ET].

"UEFA wishes to express its thanks and appreciation to French Republic President Emmanuel Macron for his personal support and commitment to have European club football's most prestigious game moved to France at a time of unparalleled crisis.

"Together with the French government, UEFA will fully support multi-stakeholder efforts to ensure the provision of rescue for football players and their families in Ukraine who face dire human suffering, destruction and displacement.

The Krestovsky Stadium was due to host the final on May 28 after initially being awarded the game in 2021, which was later postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Despite the prospect of Paris Saint-Germain playing in this season's final -- PSG travel to Real Madrid for the second-leg of a round-of-16 tie next month with a 1-0 advantage from the first game at Parc des Princes -- UEFA have selected Paris as host venue due to the French capital's ability to host a potential influx of 100,000 travelling supporters.

*UEFA also announced that Russian and Ukrainian clubs and national teams competing in UEFA competitions will be required to play their home matches at neutral venues until further notice.

*The decision will impact Spartak Moscow, who are scheduled to take part in next month's Europa League round of 16.
 

https://www.espn.com/soccer/uefa-champions-league/story/4601689/champions-league-final-moved-from-saint-petersburg-to-parisuefa-announce

[Captain Ron 12876]

 

[Captain Ron 12876]

Actually surprised to not see this yet