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MrJokerRager said:
They care more about the right wing racist and based chuds of culture celebrating this loss, than why did their chosen whores lose lol.
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I see no one saw fit to attach their name to this 9 "paragraph" article. so it's safe to assume everyone at TMZ feels exactly the same way about the issue. Let's see what we can take from this.

>and if you can believe it ... there are many here in the States who are celebrating their defeat, all because of politics.

Don't start no shit, won't be no shit (DSNSWBNS).

>For anyone who wants a true sense of how divided the USA is right now, go ahead and hop on Twitter

I'd rather grind broken glass into my taint, but you do you.

>A ton of people -- mostly conservatives, it seems -- are crapping on the USWNT and arguing that the team, at large, is reaping what they've sown here ... citing political stances some have taken, including how they handled the National Anthem at the start of the tournament.

DSNSWBNS.

>You'll recall ... several starters for Team USA stood in silence during the 'Star-Spangled Banner' during their opening match against Vietnam

DSNSWBNS.

>Of course, there were also comments Rapinoe made last year about trans athletes in women's sports -- which she unequivocally supported in fiery statements.

DSNSWBNS.

>This is a snapshot of where America is right now ... where culture wars dominate pretty much every aspect of pop culture, which are getting uglier and more contentious by the day.

Remind me again which side of the culture wars decided "the personal is political"?

>On an objective level ... there are also some saying Team USA just wasn't up for going the distance this year, evidenced by their level of play and lack of effective offense

Well, there's that. I guess if you're gonna suck anyway, you may as well piss off damned near every fan of the sport in the entire fucking world along the way.

>actively rooting against your own country's team feels like a step too far

If they had felt the same way about their country the way that every other team in the tournament felt about theirs, we wouldn't have been rooting against them. That they insisted upon repeatedly displaying arrogance and ingratitude to the country that saw fit to pay them to show up and play like utter shit on the biggest stage they could means that we are quite justified in cheering for their failure.

And yes, TMZ: they got paid for that shit. This wasn't a high school tournament where being true to your school is just the right thing to do.

At least the wokescolds aren't blaming the cishet white male coach. Yet.
 
CNN's comparison of Rapinoe and Alexi Lalas

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Never mind the gulf in standard between the men and women but imagine comparing a forward and a defender in this manner lmfao

https://old.reddit.com/r/ussoccer/comments/15lga7w/cnn_comparing_megan_rapinoe_and_alexi_lalas_world (Archive)
 
Lopetegui is out at Wolves. Seems like the portuguese agent has gotten bored with his play toys and is trying to cash out. Valencia went to shit and now it seems like Wolves is on their way down. And at this point, why bother? Just get some talented players in Portugal to show well in Champions League and then sell them to Saudi Arabia. Could probably retire before that league collapses


Time for predictions since the season is about to start. Just want it on record to show how terrible I am at these lol

1. Man City
2. Arsenal
3. Liverpool
4. Man United
5. Newcastle
6. Brighton
7. Brentford
8. Spurs
9. Aston Villa
10. Chelsea
11. Fulham
12. West Ham
13. Crystal Palace
14. Bournemouth
15. Sheffield United
16. Nottingham Forest
17. Burnley
18. Wolves
19. Everton
20. Luton Town

City are still the best in the league but not as strong as last year. I think over the year, they will show their quality and not have as bad of drop offs. Especially not having a slow start. Arsenal are still the second best in the league but injuries could hurt them since the depth isn't that much better. I think Newcastle make a Champions League push and Liverpool pull Arsenal from last year and ignore Europa league. Brighton are probably staying around the top of the league until their scouting network and manager get picked off. Brentford are my surprise team of this year with Aston Villa dropping off with fixture congestion. Spurs are probably going to have issues with Kane and the new system so they are probably a year away from potentially being back (see Kane conspiracy below). Chelsea are still in the process of completely rebuilding their squad so Poch will need another year or 2 before they are competitive again. 11-14 are pretty interchangeable so I wouldn't put too much stock in those. I have Sheffield and Burnley surviving but teams from the Championship who play a more possession style tend to struggle in the premier league so that's why I have Sheffield higher. Nottingham look like they will survive as well now that they have a year under their belt. Wolves will have the same issues as Valencia but not have some shitty poverty club in the top flight to save them. I can't see Everton pulling off a miracle 3 years in a row and they won't fix their issues even with Dyche. I would bet that they start getting attracted to another manager halfway through the season and fire Dyche for some possession style manager and just become a clusterfuck. Luton Town seems like a team that would either finish 9th on a fairy tale story or pull a Derby and just suck all year. Can't wait to get 2 of these teams correct




Kane conspiracy, Levy doesn't want to accept the 100 mil from bayern for other reasons. If it was just Bayern or Bayern and PSG then he would probably have sold at 100 mil or even less. However, he is concerned about United coming in for the same amount. Levy doesn't want to sell Kane to United, even at 100 mil so he doesn't want to accept bids from other countries. I think there is some truth here but I don't know how much truth is there
 
DSP's Tax Lawyer said:
However, he is concerned about United coming in for the same amount. Levy doesn't want to sell Kane to United, even at 100 mil so he doesn't want to accept bids from other countries. I think there is some truth here but I don't know how much truth is there
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He's pretty dumb if that's the case because he's taking a giant risk of him going to United for free next year.
 
DSP's Tax Lawyer said:
Kane conspiracy, Levy doesn't want to accept the 100 mil from bayern for other reasons. If it was just Bayern or Bayern and PSG then he would probably have sold at 100 mil or even less. However, he is concerned about United coming in for the same amount. Levy doesn't want to sell Kane to United, even at 100 mil so he doesn't want to accept bids from other countries. I think there is some truth here but I don't know how much truth is there
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Accepting an offer from bayern doesn't mean he has to accept the same from United though. Sure, they may come in with an offer at the same price but if he doesn't want to sell to Utd he can tell them to fuck off all he wants.

I still think he'll probably take the money though eventually, if Kane made them a shoe in for the CL I'd have seen the value in keeping him, but I don't think they'll make it in anyway.
 
Not At All A Lizard said:
I still think he'll probably take the money though eventually, if Kane made them a shoe in for the CL I'd have seen the value in keeping him, but I don't think they'll make it in anyway.
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If Kane leaves Tottenham I doubt they even make the top half of the league. Levy could've decided on Kane a month ago, got 80-100m to spend on new important signings and help the manager integrate them into the squad before the start of the season. I have a feeling they'll maybe try for Ivan Toney when his ban's lifted in January and either try and pawn off Kane to Bayern at the same time or just prep for his departure in the summer.

Predictions -
Top 4:
1. Manchester City
2. Arsenal
3. Manchester United
4. Newcastle United

Bottom 3:
18. Bournemouth
19. Wolves
20. Luton

Dark Horse: Aston Villa (predicting a top 8 finish)
 
If we're doing predictions:

1. Man City
2. Arsenal
3. Liverpool
4. Man United
5. Newcastle
6. Spurs
7. Chelsea
8. Brighton
9. Aston Villa
10. Brentford
11. West Ham
12. Bournemouth
13. Fulham
14. Crystal Palace
15. Everton
16. Nottingham Forest
17. Burnley
18. Wolves
19. Luton Town
20. Sheffield United

Manchester City have continued to profit from youth talent and rotation players, whilst using these funds to amend aging positions. I hate Pep and I hate City, but they are always pragmatic about ensuring that the squad maintain a consistent level of fitness and age. Arsenal I don't think will skyrocket to second until late into the season, purely as they still lack a true attacking elite up front. Saka is not it. Liverpool tactically still have the edge over United and with a lot of dead-weight removed, seem to be mentally have recovered from the dire start last season.

I do think that Brighton, Villa and West Ham will suffer partly due to European football. All of the squads here lack the respective depth to get the job done without suffering in other cups. Hammers league form took a nosedive in favour of European glory. Are they willing to risk that again without Rice? As I've made clear, I am a Bee's fan. I realistically think Brentford will get 13th even without Toney, however when I reflect on the teams in the division... I do hope we get at least top ten again. Chelsea have done amazing work in the transfer window to thin the squad, refine weakened positions and will aim for European football again. I think they'd be content with Europa Conference after missing out on a years worth of income (plus it would help with the FPP rules looming)

At the bottom of the table, I think we're going to see a lot of mid performances from borderline mid-table teams. I am expecting more draws than ever. Palace is being held together by the bones of Woy' and Everton exist purely to spite others. Fulham will need whatever Tony snorts before his AEW conferences, because they lost the best attacking option to the Saudis. I foresee Luton having a run like Blackpool did back in 03' I think it was? Amazing underdogs that overperform and run out gas by the half way point. No fucks given to Sheffield; they broke multiple FFP rules to even get second place. Burnley is the only side that has been logical with it's ins and outs. Wolves is the unlikely victim thanks to them fucking with FFP rules (spent £80mil + and than the manager leaves when he wants to spend more, lol. They spent more this window on firing the manager than new talent) and having to fire sale talent to rivals. Thanks for the defender btw.
 
Transfer rumors and round up before the first week starts

Ross Barkley to Luton Town
Gary O'Neil has taken over for Wolves. He was the one who saved Bournemouth last year
Fulham are close to signing Callum Hudson-Odoi from Chelsea
Weghorst is on a season long loan to Hoffenheim
Matt Turner has officially transferred to Nottingham Forest for 10 mil
Man City want Lucas Paqueta from West Ham. City have bid 80 mil but West Ham want 90 mil but are working down to 85
Oxlade-Chamberlain is going to Besiktas
Lewis Hall is on a full season loan to Crystal Palace from Chelsea
Al-Nassr are exploring the option of signing Laporte from Man City
Bayern are exploring the option of signing Kepa from Chelsea. No idea if this is real
Douglas Luiz is potentially looking to move from Villa. Tottenham and Arsenal are linked
Monaco's 40 mil bid for Balogun was rejected but they are planning another bid
Arsenal have agreed a deal with Brentford for David Raya. I assume this is done due to the fact Turner has left
Tottenham have signed Alejo Veliz from Rosario Central. The 19 year old is signing a 6 year deal
Kyle Walker is about to resign a contract with Man City
Barca is starting their stupid financial decisions by trying to work a deal for a Saudi club to sign neymar and loan him to Barcelona. I swear the shit they make up in their heads...
Nkunku had surgery on his knee and may be out for 16 weeks
Micky van de Ven has moved to Tottenham from Wolfsburg for about 50 mil plus add ons. Signing a 6 year deal
Tino Livramento has signed for Newcastle. Transfer about 32 mil from Southampton
 
Reports that we're using the Maguire money to sign Pavard from Bayern. This is slowly slipping into one of United's best transfer windows for clean-ups and incomings.
 
algern0n said:
Reports that we're using the Maguire money to sign Pavard from Bayern. This is slowly slipping into one of United's best transfer windows for clean-ups and incomings.
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They were also interested in signing Jean-Clair Todibo from Nice as a replacement


Isco signed for Real Betis
Apparently Luis Enrique met with these players and told them to find new clubs- Verratti, Neymar, Ekitike, Bernat, Renato Sanches
Iniesta has signed for Emirates Club in UAE
Burnley signed Sander Berge from Sheffield United
Charlie Patino should soon be signing a season long loan to Swansea
Barca have sold Franck Kessie to Al-Ahli for 12.5 million euros. FFS can Barca just make up their mind on whether they want to be sly financial geniuses or complete morons already?
Ekitike, after being told to scram by PSG, is being pursued by Frankfurt, West Ham, and Everton who have made a 35 million euro bid with 5 mil in add ons
David Raya has a 3 mil loan deal for the season to Arsenal with an additional 27 mil option to buy
Eric Bailly has agreed to terms with Besiktas. He will be negotiating the termination of his contract with United soon
 
Anchors-Away said:
I would like to hope Arsenal will honor that sale. Otherwise we've gone peak retard this transfer window with our outbound departures.
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Based on how this deal seems to be done, it would be dependent on how Raya looks with the team and how Ramsdale will look in 2 years. Can't imagine they will spend 30 million on a back up goalkeeper like this when they just had a good back up with Turner. The entire purpose of spending money in the transfer market is to improve the squad and Arsenal's only improvement would be to win the league so why waste time on a back up goalkeeper?
 
DSP's Tax Lawyer said:
Based on how this deal seems to be done, it would be dependent on how Raya looks with the team and how Ramsdale will look in 2 years. Can't imagine they will spend 30 million on a back up goalkeeper like this when they just had a good back up with Turner. The entire purpose of spending money in the transfer market is to improve the squad and Arsenal's only improvement would be to win the league so why waste time on a back up goalkeeper?
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I'd guess because Raya fits the model of keeper that all the other big teams are using now in terms of being more of an outfield presence and relying on accurate long passes which Ramsdale doesn't do as well as him. As good as that'll be for them, it feels to me like it's going to bite them in the ass this season if your defenders have no idea what type of keeper is going to be fielded each week. Even if you give Raya the league cup games and Ramsdale the league/UCL games it's still juggling two different styles of play and messing with consistency.
 
Bayern Munich and Tottenham have agreed a deal in principle for England captain Harry Kane worth more than 100m euros (£86.4m).

Kane, 30, has one year left on his contract with Spurs and must now make a decision about whether or not to leave.
The forward is Tottenham's all-time top scorer with 280 goals in 435 appearances.

Kane was linked with Manchester United earlier this summer before Bayern made him their main target.
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I feel like Spurs have spent so long cocking around they've basically fucked themselves for this season if he goes. Either they don't get a replacement, or they probably end up stuipidly overpaying for one since everyone knows now they have cash to spend, and not a lot of time to do so.
 
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