European Football Thread

by Fernando Sat Aug 10, 2013 6:30 am

First topic message reminder :

To be used for discussing European transfers and matches from Anywhere but the PL

La Liga
Bundesliga
Ligue 1
Seria A etc

The Bundesliga & Ligue 1 start today with Big Spenders PSG in Action as are German Champions Bayern Munich

by Duty281 Mon May 05, 2014 5:51 am

Spanish football as a whole will struggle to progress on the racism front until heavier punishments are made; punishments that UEFA/FIFA are too scared to hand out.

by Guest Mon May 05, 2014 5:57 am

Sad thing is Duty it'll never go away, in any country.

by kingraf Mon May 05, 2014 5:58 am

#morebananaselfies

by Guest Mon May 05, 2014 6:06 am

Yeah banana sales must be at an all time high.

by kiakahaaotearoa Mon May 05, 2014 6:23 am

The guy who threw the banana was arrested. That'll hopefully make the idiots think twice... or at all.

by kingraf Mon May 05, 2014 6:24 am

It's a great pity. I eat five bananas a day, always have, and suddenly people think I'm making a stance against racism. Do monkeys even eat bananas more than other foods, I

by Guest Mon May 05, 2014 6:28 am

Bananas are the undisputed king of fruit. Does anybody not like bananas, in the world, ever?

by Duty281 Mon May 05, 2014 6:29 am

Oh I love Bananas.

Wait...are we still talking about fruit? Wink

by Fernando Mon May 05, 2014 6:29 am

FreekShow wrote:Bananas are the undisputed king of fruit. Does anybody not like bananas, in the world, ever?

I know someone who doesn't

Madrid struggling to break down Valencia so far. Valencia should be ahead Parejo denied by a quality save by Diego Lopez.

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Mon May 05, 2014 6:33 am

Prefer a big old cucumber myself

by Guest Mon May 05, 2014 6:35 am

I can eat cucumbers for fun and tomatoes, Freek loves tomatoes but hate's ketchup. Weird I know.

by Duty281 Mon May 05, 2014 6:35 am

That's it Olly; in the right frame of mind before the trip to Brighton next season!

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Mon May 05, 2014 6:38 am

Duty281 wrote:That's it Olly; in the right frame of mind before the trip to Brighton next season!

Always like to take in a little of the local culture Duty monkey

Its why I've got that inflatable sheep in preparation for Cardiff next season... censored

by Fernando Mon May 05, 2014 6:41 am

Olly wrote:
Duty281 wrote:That's it Olly; in the right frame of mind before the trip to Brighton next season!
Always like to take in a little of the local culture Duty

Its why I've got that inflatable sheep in preparation for Cardiff next season...

You should do the Annual London to Brighton bike ride Olly. At least then by the end of the night you won't be the only one in Brighton with a sore bumhole drumroll

by kingraf Mon May 05, 2014 6:43 am

Haven't had a cucumber in a while. Still prefer bananas. So consistent.

I don't eat ketchup either, but I do love me some tomatoes

by Fernando Mon May 05, 2014 6:45 am

Real Madrid 0-1 Valencia - Jeremy Mathieu

#Tank

by kiakahaaotearoa Mon May 05, 2014 8:04 am

2 - 2 final score.

Madrid still 2 points behind Atletico.

Apricots on the other hand are like Larry David terms: a low percentage fruit. Maybe 1 in 100 is good.

by The Special Juan Mon May 05, 2014 8:09 am

FreekShow wrote:Bananas are the undisputed king of fruit. Does anybody not like bananas, in the world, ever?

I can't stomach them for some reason.

by GSC Mon May 05, 2014 8:20 am

Absolutely outrageous by Ronaldo

by kingraf Mon May 05, 2014 8:22 am

Congratulations Kia. Much deserved.

by Guest Mon May 05, 2014 8:23 am

Yeah that Ronaldo goal was just wow.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Mon May 05, 2014 10:45 am

I'm happy for him, Cristiano that is, that hes been able to take the title of best player in the world again. I shouldnt like Real Madrid, but I genuinely want Ronaldo to win every game he plays.

by socal1976 Mon May 05, 2014 4:31 pm

Mad for Chelsea wrote:
J.Benson II wrote:
NickisBHAFC wrote:Bale OMG!

3rd best player in the world, without question.

Without question?
As much as I like Bale, Suarez is better and there is an argument for 2 or 3 others too.

he meant after Hazard and Suarez, obviously

I'd rather have Suarez over bale, but I would rather have Bale over Hazard. Bale is a big strong kid that physically overmatches Hazard. Hazard has better technique but Bale also has a very good technique and touch that he doesn't get credit for.

by GSC Thu May 08, 2014 7:46 am

Valladolid equalise against Real.

Is it Atleticos year

by GSC Thu May 08, 2014 7:51 am

Also, rather improbably, if it stays as it is this weekend, Barca will head into the final round knowing they'd win the title by beating Atletico. If I understand the H2H rule after Atletico and Barca drew 0-0

by Fernando Thu May 08, 2014 7:51 am

Valladolid 1-1 RM FT

by Fernando Thu May 08, 2014 7:53 am

Shall be an interesting end of season there.

Malaga vs Atletico is the key game.

Elche should lose to Barca but their awkward at home.

by GSC Thu May 08, 2014 7:53 am

Quite a shot in the eye to his critics if Martino can win the title

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Thu May 08, 2014 7:57 am

GSC wrote:Quite a shot in the eye to his critics if Martino can win the title

Don't even understand all the criticism, he had as good a record as Guardiola over his first 50 odd games, and has been decimated by injuries at the worst time

by kiakahaaotearoa Thu May 08, 2014 8:06 am

First thing is a win against Malaga. Then if Barcelona draw or lose against Elche - not an easy away game by any means - then the title is Atletico's already before the last match.

Have a feeling though, tonight's result will galvanise Barcelona after their limp display against Getafe.

by Guest Thu May 08, 2014 9:42 pm

I see Barcelona eventually winning this. It's been a crazy year of football & it would not surprise me to see a below par Barcelona & the heavily criticised Martino winning it. To me, it looks like the two surprise packages of Liverpool & Atletico have messed up their best chances of a title in years. Of course, Atletico still might win it but a galvanised Barcelona will be difficult to stop now.

by GSC Thu May 08, 2014 9:46 pm

Atletico have drawn at the Nou Camp already this season.

Real will be eliminated with a loss or Atletico win; or Atletico draw and Barca win.

by kiakahaaotearoa Fri May 09, 2014 1:13 am

They drew in the Calderon 0-0. Not in Camp Nou.

by GSC Fri May 09, 2014 1:19 am

by kiakahaaotearoa Fri May 09, 2014 1:26 am

I see. They have faced each other also in the Super Copa: all the games have been draws this year.

by Nakatomi Plaza Sun May 11, 2014 7:50 pm

Last night saw one of the greatest imports in Italian football play his last game in Serie A. Javier Zanetti ended his Inter career with a 4-1 win over Lazio. The word legend is overused in football, but Zanetti deserves this moniker.

by Duty281 Mon May 12, 2014 12:32 am

Another disgraceful banana-throwing incident in the Atalanta-Milan game today by the home fans.

That was followed by persistent whistling at the player in question for the rest of the game.

UEFA really need to take action.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Mon May 12, 2014 4:46 am

Real Madrid go a goal down

by Guest Mon May 12, 2014 5:07 am

Line up isn't great really, there just thinking about the Champions Lge final.

Still 0-0 for Atletico, sense nerves seeing this title out.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Mon May 12, 2014 5:20 am

2-0 down are Real

1-0 to Malaga at Atletico.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Mon May 12, 2014 5:20 am

Commentators curse on Courtois. They've been up his arris for 5 mins and hes just had a mare

by Guest Mon May 12, 2014 5:28 am

The lack of experience & know-how has probably cost Liverpool/Atletico titles this year. Tough to see out winning your first titles.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Mon May 12, 2014 5:28 am

MASSIVE GOAL

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Mon May 12, 2014 5:29 am

1-1 Atletico

by Guest Mon May 12, 2014 5:31 am

Barcelona still 0-0

by kiakahaaotearoa Mon May 12, 2014 6:10 am

Jesús wept. Draw still gets Atleti home. Bitter disappointment leaving the stadium. 2 chances to close it out and rest before CL.

by Fernando Mon May 12, 2014 7:43 am

I honestly thought it was done when Adrian hit that shot in the 92nd minute. Literally a fingertip save.

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Mon May 12, 2014 7:45 am

Fernando wrote:I honestly thought it was done when Adrian hit that shot in the 92nd minute. Literally a fingertip save.

Yeah was a great save by Willy, he really extended very well, showed great stamina making such a great save late in the game.

Really came through for his side

Cool

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Mon May 12, 2014 7:48 am

You'll feel right at home down Nick's next year

by Fernando Thu May 15, 2014 8:20 am

Europa League Final going to pens on ITV 4

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