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[Rogue219]

This is the absolute business. Boss and proper football club. Love it.

 

[notredomer23]

Puma dropped the ball with their third kits for Citah, PSV, AC Milan, Marseille, Dortmund, and Monchengladbach:

Straight from reddit with some translations:

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The new PSV third kit and some comments

1st comment: not really a fan of these types of kits. The logo should always be included IMO

2nd comment: ugly

3rd comment: will there be a fourth kit to make up for this?

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Personally, I think it straight up sucks too. Since I have some time on my hands, I decided to check out the IGs of the other teams that were presented with the same line of third kits. Here's a little summary:

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Man City fans are not happy either

Neither are AC Milan fans

1st comment: It looks like a fake shirt you win at the fair. (someone help me with this translation)

2nd comment: shit

3rd comment: but what is this, pyjamas you buy at the supermarket?

Marseille fans react as well

1st comment: scandalous

2nd comment: it looks like a décathlon t-shirt

3rd comment: puma go eat your dead (apparently it's an expression, thanks u/Alarow!)

BMG fans also don't want to see their team in these kits.

1st comment: I first thought this was a normal t-shirt

2nd comment: unfortunately, pure disappointment

3rd comment: A jersey without diamond (BMG logo) on the chest is really the worst thing ( translation credit u/Andi_Ommsen)

Finally, I checked out the pumafootball IG, whose admin was very proud to present the new kits. Again, people are not happy.

Yeah they messed up big time with this release

The city one looks like a training top. All around horrendous. It looks like one of the knock off jerseys that you win at the boardwalk or a carnival.

 

[Whiskeyjack]

Lewangoalski looking for another challenge. Klopp reunion ? Lol.

First, I will be crushed if Lewa leaves Bayern.

Second: "Erling Haaland, Mr. Kahn is holding for you on Line 1."

 

[Rogue219]

I am not one for caring about uniforms and jerseys, but I get that Oregon Football caused this frenzy and the new generation loves the swag. However, I really think that these teams should keep it simple, be it world football clubs across the pond or college football programs.

These Puma shirts are so ugly that in 15 years they'll probably be some kind of collectors item.

 

[Rogue219]

Two matches into the burn:

1. #OleOut trending today.

2. Multiple blue checkmarks calling the Premier League a two team race between Citah and Putin FC.

3. Arsenal Fan TV is better than ever. I have had some tough times as a supporter of Liverpool, but what Arsenal is experiencing right now I don't think I can say has ever been as bad for me. The relegation battle is the race to watch this season and they might be a part of it.

4. Evertonians. Stay you.

5. Harvey Fucking Elliott.

 

[NorthDakota]

Two matches into the burn:

1. #OleOut trending today.

2. Multiple blue checkmarks calling the Premier League a two team race between Citah and Putin FC.

3. Arsenal Fan TV is better than ever. I have had some tough times as a supporter of Liverpool, but what Arsenal is experiencing right now I don't think I can say has ever been as bad for me. The relegation battle is the race to watch this season and they might be a part of it.

4. Evertonians. Stay you.

5. Harvey Fucking Elliott.

I find it very comical that there is no hype around Pool by blue checks. They are going to be in the running here.

 

[Rogue219]

I find it very comical that there is no hype around Pool by blue checks. They are going to be in the running here.

Simply put, they didn't spend enough money this summer, so they're being ignored. They got Konate right when the window opened and he's a center half.

People don't realize how good Elliott is going be. Everyone is healthy now. The front 4 are ripped and hungry.

Write them off at your own peril. Guess we'll see how they look against Chelsea, who have been awarded half of the title already, on Saturday.

 

[Rogue219]

https://www.skysports.com/football/...signs-contract-extension-until-summer-of-2026

Another LFC contract extension. Andrew Robertson on the books until 2026.

Mane, Henderson, Salah still to go.

 

[IHateMarkMay]

Hey Rogue, how do you feel about LFC not letting Salah play for/in Egypt for WC qualifiers? Do you think Salah is okay with it, or will it put a rift between him and the franchise?

 

[Rogue219]

Hey Rogue, how do you feel about LFC not letting Salah play for/in Egypt for WC qualifiers? Do you think Salah is okay with it, or will it put a rift between him and the franchise?

It is my understanding that this is due to Covid restrictions and Egypt being on a "red list" as it pertains to England. I think he already had Covid in November, though.

I hate international duty and over the years I have been amazed at the amount of Liverpool players who return injured (especially English ones). As a supporter, I'm fine with it, because I support Liverpool and don't really care what Egypt does in their cups.

He's in form and I'd rather he not miss any games due to quarantine. They're going to need every possible point if they intend to contend for the title. Especially since most have handed it to City and or Chelsea already.

I don't know what Salah feels about it, but it isn't Liverpool vs Egypt, it's a diplomatic situation and unless players can be exempted from quarantining upon return it will have to be. I believe Salah can play in Egypt away fixtures in nations on England's good list but he can't play home matches in Egypt.

I hope he scores against Chelsea and they win, more than anything.

 

[IHateMarkMay]

It is my understanding that this is due to Covid restrictions and Egypt being on a "red list" as it pertains to England. I think he already had Covid in November, though.

I hate international duty and over the years I have been amazed at the amount of Liverpool players who return injured (especially English ones). As a supporter, I'm fine with it, because I support Liverpool and don't really care what Egypt does in their cups.

He's in form and I'd rather he not miss any games due to quarantine. They're going to need every possible point if they intend to contend for the title. Especially since most have handed it to City and or Chelsea already.

I don't know what Salah feels about it, but it isn't Liverpool vs Egypt, it's a diplomatic situation and unless players can be exempted from quarantining upon return it will have to be. I believe Salah can play in Egypt away fixtures in nations on England's good list but he can't play home matches in Egypt.

I hope he scores against Chelsea and they win, more than anything.

Thanks for the insight. I thought I read that Salah and the Egypt FA have been at odds for a while now, but can't seem to find where I read it.

Sounds like this is going to a higher power as the Premiership won't release players to play in "red list" countries:

https://www.espn.com/soccer/english...e-red-listed-players-for-world-cup-qualifying

 

[Rogue219]

Due to Brexit paperwork and visas, any major transfers happening in Europe probably need to happen in the next 48 hours.

 

[Rogue219]

Reports of a Real Madrid bid to PSG for Mbappe. $160M.

Sounds like this is credible. I don't know how they can afford it since they're broke, but then again, none of that seems to matter anymore.

Mbappe has rejected three PSG contract extension offers.

 

[Cackalacky2.0]

Seargent scored twice and had an assist against Champ Side Bournemouth. He was lucky to get the second goal but he was in a good spot and touched it home. His other front man was on a hat trick and played the selfless pass which he Josh was able to put away. I like that. Good stuff.

 

[Rogue219]

Harry Kane says he's staying at Tottenham.

The lesson for all the young stars out there is to sign an extension that isn't in your best interests, then when you want to leave go about it in a weak passive aggressive manner, then you wind up staying at your current club.

My assumption is that Pep was telling the truth and City really can't afford a striker. The blew the money on Grealish's calves.

 

[Cackalacky2.0]

I didnt see him as a fit at MC anyway.

 

[Rogue219]

https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/atletico-signs-brazilian-forward-matheus-cunha-from-hertha/

Great signing by Athleti. Bobby Firmino type of player.

 

[Rogue219]

I didnt see him as a fit at MC anyway.

He does seem to be more like a United player to me than City. The constant diving would be remarkable to watch with Bruno behind him in the midfield.

 

[notredomer23]

US roster should be released tonight or tomorrow for WCQ. All players in all countries available. La Liga and EPL are largely screwing over Argentina, Brazil, and Mexico (and Egypt) though as they are on the red list. You really hate to see it.

I do feel bad though for countries that have done a fine job at mitigation and vaccination like Uruguay. Gonna be without more than half their usually XI

 

[Rogue219]

US roster should be released tonight or tomorrow for WCQ. All players in all countries available. La Liga and EPL are largely screwing over Argentina, Brazil, and Mexico (and Egypt) though as they are on the red list. You really hate to see it.

I do feel bad though for countries that have done a fine job at mitigation and vaccination like Uruguay. Gonna be without more than half their usually XI

Other than injuries, the team should really pick itself. Midfield in particular.

 

[Rogue219]

England League Cup draw was all that I knew it would be and more.

 

[Rocket89]

Levy will 10000% price Kane out of the market this summer, especially to an EPL team. Negotiations starting at $180 million. Even City won’t splash that much money after Covid devastated all of Europe’s pocketbooks.

Kane has 3 years on his contract, too. I think it’s far more likely he grits it out for a couple more years and is sold for a reduced fee in January 2024 or leaves on a free 6 months later.

Aaaand this is exactly what has happened (so far).

Any City offer would be a "low-ball" offer for a chairman unwilling to sell. Levy could've taken a $140 million bid (rumored City's highest bid) and added $30 million to it through negotiations, but he had no intention to even start the process and got all the fans to turn on Kane and City for playing games. I think deep down City knew this would be the outcome which is why they took Grealish so early in the process.

We're likely back in this same drama next summer. The odds of Kane staying more than 1 year just went up today (he'll be turning 29 and 2 years left on a deal with still very little leverage) but Tottenham have pushed a lot of money to next summer with loans with obligations to buy and cashing a huge check from an outgoing transfer seems likely. Will City still be interested? I've always thought Liverpool would be a great fit if he stays in England. .

 

[Rogue219]

Aaaand this is exactly what has happened (so far).

Any City offer would be a "low-ball" offer for a chairman unwilling to sell. Levy could've taken a $140 million bid (rumored City's highest bid) and added $30 million to it through negotiations, but he had no intention to even start the process and got all the fans to turn on Kane and City for playing games. I think deep down City knew this would be the outcome which is why they took Grealish so early in the process.

We're likely back in this same drama next summer. The odds of Kane staying more than 1 year just went up today (he'll be turning 29 and 2 years left on a deal with still very little leverage) but Tottenham have pushed a lot of money to next summer with loans with obligations to buy and cashing a huge check from an outgoing transfer seems likely. Will City still be interested? I've always thought Liverpool would be a great fit if he stays in England. .

I don't think there is a chance that FSG will spend nine figures on Kane. He turns 29 next summer and is essentially a forward who can only play forward. If you want a forward that doesn't play on the wings and you're going to break the bank for him, may as well go for Haaland.

I think Kane ends up in Manchester. Depends on who he's playing for.

 

[Rogue219]

Rough draw for Manchester United.

Liverpool get to play Norwich away. Again. Away fans will surely enjoy that trip from hell. Again.

 

[IHateMarkMay]

I don't think there is a chance that FSG will spend nine figures on Kane. He turns 29 next summer and is essentially a forward who can only play forward. If you want a forward that doesn't play on the wings and you're going to break the bank for him, may as well go for Haaland.

I think Kane ends up in Manchester. Depends on who he's playing for.

From everything I've read, United is Haaland or bust next summer. They are thinking the Ole connection from Molde is going to be big. Not holding my breath, as I don't think any team has an advantage at this point. I almost feel like United might need to play a 442 to make it work with him, Greenwood, Sancho, and Rashford. I don't see Martial being at the club after next summer.

That may change if he is swiped up early in the off season, though.

 

[Rocket89]

I don't think there is a chance that FSG will spend nine figures on Kane. He turns 29 next summer and is essentially a forward who can only play forward. If you want a forward that doesn't play on the wings and you're going to break the bank for him, may as well go for Haaland.

I think Kane ends up in Manchester. Depends on who he's playing for.

Maybe, but Haaland will be 22 next summer with 2 years left on his BVB deal. He'll likely cost 2x* as much as Kane.

*That is if Tottenham actually negotiate, which may be unlikely.

 

[CTIDANDREW]

Maybe, but Haaland will be 22 next summer with 2 years left on his BVB deal. He'll likely cost 2x* as much as Kane.

*That is if Tottenham actually negotiate, which may be unlikely.

I am not sure if it has ever been "publicly" acknowledged, but it fairly well known that Haaland has a release clause that will kick in next transfer window. Every top club in Europe will be in play, at the price that has been reported for the release clause, It will just come down to whomever, probably pays his agent Mino Raiola the biggest fee (my guess would be United or Madrid). https://www.90min.com/posts/erling-haaland-transfer-news-dortmund-release-clause-update-

 

[Rocket89]

I am not sure if it has ever been "publicly" acknowledged, but it fairly well known that Haaland has a release clause that will kick in next transfer window. Every top club in Europe will be in play, at the price that has been reported for the release clause, It will just come down to whomever, probably pays his agent Mino Raiola the biggest fee (my guess would be United or Madrid). https://www.90min.com/posts/erling-haaland-transfer-news-dortmund-release-clause-update-

Yeah, true forgot about that rumor. It's apparently $91 million which if true, yeah he's gone. Big oof for BVB as that was signed less than 2 years ago but I guess that's the gamble you make sometimes.

 

[CTIDANDREW]

City have a long history of missing out on their top transfer targets all the way back to Kaka when the takeover first happened. (RVP, Maguire, Messi, Frankie De Jong, Sanchez, Van Dijk...just to name a few.) It's a tough business, and hopefully they have some contingency plan in place so that they don't go into a 60-70 game season without a recognized number 9. Cristiano Ronaldo may be that back-up plan, we shall see what comes of that this week. They also have been linked with Dušan Vlahović, but I think that is most likely transfer rumor mill misinformation. .

Harry Kane not coming, does make this a wide open title race. Chelsea @ Liverpool is going to be fantastic, thank god NBC didn't put it on Peacock.

 

[IHateMarkMay]

Looks like Pep is leaving in 2023 (when his contract expires), taking a break, then eyeing international coaching.

https://www.espn.com/soccer/manches...rdiola-plans-to-leave-manchester-city-in-2023