⚽️THE FOOTY THREAD: Leicester v City, Lyon v Brest, Troyes v PSG, Sandhausen v Leipzig, Wiesbaden v BVB

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Aubameyang might be out for a while too - Arsenal really might be in a relegation battle. Crazy.

 

[rolaholic]

i heard she wasn't getting any playing time....is this true?

I know she gave birth earlier this year so she was probably out of action for a while but not really sure about her playing time with Spurs.

Would be weird if they weren't playing her much if she was ready.

Always thought the whole reason some of the other USWNT stars went to England over the summer was to get some consistent playing time in after the long pandemic layoff

 

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Oh **** Wolves are on right now.

 

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Wolves are playing an American kid from New York, Owen Otasawaie. I know nothing about him.

 

[rolaholic]

For all the jokes about Lannisterinho, he legit is one of maybe a handful players active right now still regularly keeping that joga Bonito style alive

Feels like nowadays the main thing is about being technically sounds while maintaining possession, moving the ball fast and not really looking to take as many risks with the ball in the pursuit of results. You rarely see players who consciously make the effort to regularly try tricks and other stuff in game for fan enjoyment. Makes me cherish those who do that much more, still my favorite playing style. It's art/poetry in motion

 

[theafricandream]

 

[HNL HI]

sorry but who's disrespecting Bruno? definitely no one who watches games

 

[rolaholic]

sorry but who's disrespecting Bruno? definitely no one who watches games

Def seen folks online calling him a pen merchant, like Ron in the past , but always thought it was more bantz than anything.

It's hard for even the biggest rivals to deny his influence on the pitch when you watch him though

 

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Wolves are so finished. We miss Raul so much

 

[fluid hips]

For all the jokes about Lannisterinho, he legit is one of maybe a handful players active right now still regularly keeping that joga Bonito style alive

Feels like nowadays the main thing is about being technically sounds while maintaining possession, moving the ball fast and not really looking to take as many risks with the ball in the pursuit of results. You rarely see players who consciously make the effort to regularly try tricks and other stuff in game for fan enjoyment. Makes me cherish those who do that much more, still my favorite playing style. It's art/poetry in motion

Neymar too stiff for me(pause)

Not as fluid as Ronaldinho

 

[flyeed]

For all the jokes about Lannisterinho, he legit is one of maybe a handful players active right now still regularly keeping that joga Bonito style alive

Feels like nowadays the main thing is about being technically sounds while maintaining possession, moving the ball fast and not really looking to take as many risks with the ball in the pursuit of results. You rarely see players who consciously make the effort to regularly try tricks and other stuff in game for fan enjoyment. Makes me cherish those who do that much more, still my favorite playing style. It's art/poetry in motion

Vini tries but isn’t as fluid or effective for whatever reason seemed to be more slick with it his first season at Real before the season-ending injury.

 

[theafricandream]

Neymar too stiff for me(pause)

Not as fluid as Ronaldinho

Post to screen-name & avy checks out.

Agreed - I never been a big Neymar fan though.

 

[rolaholic]

Neymar too stiff for me(pause)

Not as fluid as Ronaldinho

Word, think it might have to do with his more lanky frame. Dinho was a bit more put together so his moves always looked smoother and more natural in motion.

Still glad that style hasn't fully died out yet, it's part of what made me love the sport in the first place so I definitely appreciate the guys still trying to put on a show when they can

 

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Wtf is this

 

[jape]

The difference with dinho is he was strong af
He would shrug off so many defenders...it wasn’t just his skill. He could put his foot on the ball and hold off anyone. Meanwhile Neymar goes flying with minimal contact.

but dinho’s touch was heaven sent. I’ve seen him control 50 yard passes with his thigh running full speed. He made it look like the ball was flat. Dinho could have zero assists and zero goals but you would leave the game in awe and being fully satisfied. Every touch, flick, back heel, no look pass was just so aesthetically pleasing but it also made sense in the context of the match. Neymar on the other hand feels kind of forced at times

 

[rolaholic]

Vini tries but isn’t as fluid or effective for whatever reason seemed to be more slick with it his first season at Real before the season-ending injury.

Yea there's definitely a lot of Brazilians who can still pull of sexiness with the ball at their feet but not really as regularly.

Young Douglas Costa used to pull off madness a few times a game when he was at Shaktar and Bayern.

 

[jape]

I would also like to point out that there was a director at Real Madrid who said ronaldinho was too ugly to be a galactico. They signed Beckham

 

[rolaholic]

The difference with dinho is he was strong af
He would shrug off so many defenders...it wasn’t just his skill. He could put his foot on the ball and hold off anyone. Meanwhile Neymar goes flying with minimal contact.

but dinho’s touch was heaven sent. I’ve seen him control 50 yard passes with his thigh running full speed. He made it look like the ball was flat. Dinho could have zero assists and zero goals but you would leave the game in awe and being fully satisfied. Every touch, flick, back heel, no look pass was just so aesthetically pleasing but it also made sense in the context of the match. Neymar on the other hand feels kind of forced at times

Legit thought he was an alien when I was younger the way he made other grown men look foolish so effortlessly in every game

The fact he was doing it against some of the greatest defenders of all time was silly and it was never on some arrogant **** trying to show people up. Was just a pure expression of joy on the pitch and he always had that trademark smile on his face just having fun like he was playing in his neighborhood with friends

You knew you were in for something special every time out when he was at Barca and the best in the world. I still love the game now but it's a bit too serious at times imo and coaches too often drill fear into players to discourage that kind of risk taking.

Like I think most fans don't necessarily want perfection, just some good entertainment. Its called the beautiful game for that reason instead of the perfect game

 

[swerve]

Oooo Thiago Silva

 

[rolaholic]

I would also like to point out that there was a director at Real Madrid who said ronaldinho was too ugly to be a galactico. They signed Beckham

Love Becks but Dinho and busted *** grill was at least twice the player at their peak

Madridistas recognized and acknowledged that with their own eyes even when he was busting their *** at the Bernabeau

 

[theconqueror]

For all the jokes about Lannisterinho, he legit is one of maybe a handful players active right now still regularly keeping that joga Bonito style alive

Feels like nowadays the main thing is about being technically sounds while maintaining possession, moving the ball fast and not really looking to take as many risks with the ball in the pursuit of results. You rarely see players who consciously make the effort to regularly try tricks and other stuff in game for fan enjoyment. Makes me cherish those who do that much more, still my favorite playing style. It's art/poetry in motion

Ronnie was/is the best I've ever seen in the 25+ years I've been watching footy. Dude was on another level and it seemed like he wasn't even trying. He was FILTHY.

 

[Sinner]

Damn.

 

[sonoftony]

Whew that was close

 

[theafricandream]

Come on Timo.

We haven’t really looked threatening at all. We lack creativity and play-making ability...Ziyech needs to come back ASAP.

West Ham have had some chances. We need another goal to be comfortable.