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cypocryphy said:
Seems like San Marino are doing something that I always wondered why they never did...a friendly against a CONCACAF or OFC minnow (Even Asia and Africa have some they might have a chance against...) Anyway, they play against St. Kitts & Nevis.
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San Marino lost 3-1. Try Montserrat next time instead.
 
Kruger said:
That is so dumb
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Yeah, its really stupid. And the fact that they are going after Everton and Nottingham Forest while City keeps going unscathed is really not endearing them to the public. If someone gets relegated because of something that happens after the season ends, England could potentially burn.

Come to think of it, that might be awesome. Lets go bureaucracy
 
Shitting out that superugly away jersey for the Euro Cup that has, if you want to believe Adidas, become the best selling away jersey of all time in Germany and dabbing on all the mean haters didn't help Adidas bc their deal with the DFB has not been renewed.
After 70 (!) years Nike will take over from 2027 on.
 

Leicester City have been charged by the Premier League with allegedly breaking spending rules during their last three seasons in the top flight.

Leicester have been referred to an independent commission for breaching profit and sustainability rules (PSR) and failing to submit audited finances.
If found guilty the Championship high-flyers could face a points deduction.

The Foxes are also subject to a separate financial probe by the English Football League (EFL).

Leicester, who were relegated at the end of last season, said they were "surprised" and "disappointed" by the timing of the Premier League's actions, when the club is not in the top flight.

The club added they would "defend" themselves "from any unlawful acts by the football authorities, should they seek to exercise jurisdiction where they cannot do so".

"LCFC remains willing and eager to engage constructively with the Premier League and the EFL to seek the proper resolution of any potential charges, by the right bodies, and at the right time," the Foxes said.

Leicester are yet to make their accounts for their last season in the Premier League publicly available, but in the 12 months up to May 2022 they lost a club record £92.5m.

A year earlier, in the season when they lifted the FA Cup for the first time, the club reported a pre-tax loss of £33.1m.

Top-flight rules permit clubs to make losses of £105m over a three-year period, or £35m per campaign, before facing sanctions.

Leicester the latest club to be charged​

Both Everton and Nottingham Forest have faced similar charges relating to their accounts up to 2022-23, with the latter found guilty and hit with a four-point deduction on Monday.

Everton were docked 10 points in November - which was reduced to six on appeal - for previous PSR breaches, and are waiting on a potential second punishment relating to the assessment period ending with their 2022-23 accounts.

Both Premier League clubs were required to submit their accounts by 31 December - under new rules designed to speed up the reporting process and ensure any penalties are imposed during a season when alleged transgressions take place - but Leicester were not required to do so after dropping out of the league.

And because Leicester were not part of the Premier League when the new 'standard directions' were adopted, which also prescribe a timeline when cases should be heard, the independent commission will set the timescale.

It means that the case, including any appeals, could run beyond the end of this season and may see sanctions, if applicable, enforced next season.

Leicester are now involved in dealing with two financial investigations, with the club the subject of an ongoing EFL inquiry into a possible breach of PSR rules relating to the ongoing season.

The club were forecast to breach loss limits for the ongoing three-year term.

Leicester say they have "repeatedly demonstrated [their] commitment to the [profit and sustainability] rules through [their] operating model over a considerable period".

In 2018 the club had to pay the EFL £3.1m after settling a Financial Fair Play dispute from the 2013-14 season when they won the Championship.

When could any potential punishment take effect? - Analysis​

Nick Mashiter, BBC Sport senior football news reporter

Leicester's referral to an independent commission for alleged PSR breaches has clearly frustrated the club but there is a lot for them to consider.

The Foxes have underlined their commitment to co-operating in the process, something which benefited Nottingham Forest who had their penalty reduced by two points.

Leicester are second in the Championship and any penalty this season would have huge ramifications in the promotion race.

But there are just over six weeks until the end of the Championship campaign and, given any appeal would also need to be factored in, it is hard to see this situation being wrapped up by then.

The Premier League wants to move forward but it is out of their hands now Leicester have been referred to the independent commission.

As the Foxes were relegated last season, before the introduction of the top flight's new 'standard directions', the 12-week time frame - something used in Nottingham Forest's case - does not apply.

The directions are designed to ensure any charges are dealt with swiftly and any punishment is applied in the same season.

Instead, Leicester's case could follow a similar timescale to Everton's first charge before the new rules - although all parties would want a swifter resolution.

Everton were initially referred to a commission last March with their case eventually concluding in November when the Toffees were hit with an initial 10-point deduction, reduced to six on appeal.

Depending on what, if any, potential punishment is handed down - and this is still an alleged breach - the Foxes could start next season's Premier League season on minus points if they are promoted.
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At this rate I fully expect every team who've ever even been in the PL to be charged before City's gets dealt with
 
USA miraculously beat Jamaica 3-1 in the Nations League Semi-final after a Jamaican own goal in stoppage time to go to extra time. We looked like pure ass for 90 minutes. God must really love Gregg Berhalter. I didn't even want us to lose late in the match because US Soccer aren't going to fire that weirdo.
 
East_Clintwood said:
At this rate I fully expect every team who've ever even been in the PL to be charged before City's gets dealt with
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I fully expect them to hit every mid to lower table EPL team to make sure the big 6 never get challenged again.


cypocryphy said:
USA miraculously beat Jamaica 3-1 in the Nations League Semi-final after a Jamaican own goal in stoppage time to go to extra time. We looked like pure ass for 90 minutes. God must really love Gregg Berhalter. I didn't even want us to lose late in the match because US Soccer aren't going to fire that weirdo.
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I wonder who Gregg has pictures of to keep this going
 
DSP's Tax Lawyer said:
Yeah, its really stupid. And the fact that they are going after Everton and Nottingham Forest while City keeps going unscathed is really not endearing them to the public. If someone gets relegated because of something that happens after the season ends, England could potentially burn.

Come to think of it, that might be awesome. Lets go bureaucracy
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Part of the problem is the scope of the city allegations. It will take a lot more time to go through all the charges than Everton or Forest BUT the perception is that nothing is being done because we don't hear anything. It certainly feels like nothing I'd happening to city.

ETA. Big game tomorrow next weekend ( :,( ) City v Asrenal. My money (as in, that is in my weekend accumulator bet) is on a draw but I'd give the edge to City
 
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Kruger said:
Part of the problem is the scope of the city allegations. It will take a lot more time to go through all the charges than Everton or Forest BUT the perception is that nothing is being done because we don't hear anything. It certainly feels like nothing I'd happening to city.
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They also have zero time frame on these allegations. UEFA dropped their case because of the time limit to bring charges but the premier league has none. So it will keep seeming like nothing is happening.



Kruger said:
ETA. Big game tomorrow next weekend ( :,( ) City v Asrenal. My money (as in, that is in my weekend accumulator bet) is on a draw but I'd give the edge to City
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City will probably win. A draw would really benefit Arsenal and Liverpool though
 
Turns out Ingurland does play well when they don't depend solely on niggers and on Harry Kane.

Then again, they are playing against Brazil, who needs some fine-tuning in the defense and striking areas, but are otherwise heavily improved from last year. Not a high bar to surpass, but they're doing damn fine from what I've seen.

EDIT: And they are losing. Englistan, I mean. And it was the very first goal scored by our newest wunderkid Endrick for the main NT.
 
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Canada and Costa Rica each won their Copa America playoff, so the groups for Copa America '24 are set. With Euro 2024 going on at the same time it'll be a fun Summer.
 
cypocryphy said:
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Canada and Costa Rica each won their Copa America playoff, so the groups for Copa America '24 are set. With Euro 2024 going on at the same time it'll be a fun Summer.
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Early Predicitons

Group A
Winner Argentina
Runner Up Canada

Group B
Winner Ecuador
Runner Up Mexico

Group C
Winner Uruguay
Runner Up USA

Group D
Winner Brazil
Runner Up Colombia



Quarters
Argentina beats Mexico
Canada beats Ecuador
Uruguay beats Colombia
Brazil beats USA

Semis
Argentina beats Canada
Uruguay beats Brazil

Finals
Brazil beats Canada for 3rd
Argentina beat Uruguay.



Take all this with a massive grain of salt lol
 
DSP's Tax Lawyer said:
Early Predicitons

Group A
Winner Argentina
Runner Up Canada

Group B
Winner Ecuador
Runner Up Mexico

Group C
Winner Uruguay
Runner Up USA

Group D
Winner Brazil
Runner Up Colombia



Quarters
Argentina beats Mexico
Canada beats Ecuador
Uruguay beats Colombia
Brazil beats USA

Semis
Argentina beats Canada
Uruguay beats Brazil

Finals
Brazil beats Canada for 3rd
Argentina beat Uruguay.



Take all this with a massive grain of salt lol
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There's no way Canada does the best out of all the Concacaf teams, they'll be lucky to make it out of their group.
 
It was nice to see England field some players that don't usually play but are actually good. Some really good passages of play.

DSP's Tax Lawyer said:
Ahh we are back into the part of the season where everybody reads way too much into these international friendlies
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But I agree. Still a little surprises to see Germany beat France.
cypocryphy said:
Canada and Costa Rica each won their Copa America playoff, so the groups for Copa America '24 are set. With Euro 2024 going on at the same time it'll be a fun Summer.
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I always feel the USA make it into international competitions (football and rugby) because there is literally no one else in their region. Maybe I'm just biased though, willing to admit that.
 
Well, the hardest World Cup qualifying is CONMEBOL, always the same 10 teams home and away. Everywhere else has the big names seeded and kept away from one another. It's not like Germany, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, and France will be in the same group.
 
DezNat1896 said:
There's no way Canada does the best out of all the Concacaf teams, they'll be lucky to make it out of their group.
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They aren't that great but they are set up to go the furthest. The US is probably playing Brazil and Mexico is probably playing Argentina. I doubt my bracket will be accurate but thats what I see so far.


Kruger said:
But I agree. Still a little surprises to see Germany beat France.
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I will wait until an actual competitive game before I decide how good Germany is (or the final games leading up to the Euros). These friendlies are just pointless and ruin the flow of the leagues


Kruger said:
I always feel the USA make it into international competitions (football and rugby) because there is literally no one else in their region. Maybe I'm just biased though, willing to admit that.
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Concacaf is so hard to judge. The teams suck ass so teams like US and Mexico will end up winning the groups but those away games are such a shit show. Those teams are perfectly fine playing in swamps while their fans can just semi abuse the team all night. Then you watch those games and players are just hacking each other to death until they get a yellow card (which takes forever to come). So European teams and South American teams def would qualify for tournaments but it would be a lot tougher than you would think.
 
DSP's Tax Lawyer said:
Ahh we are back into the part of the season where everybody reads way too much into these international friendlies
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That may well be true but it won't calm me down at all after watching Soule's goal against Mexico. (u23 game but still)
Getting Allegri out of my once great club has never been more urgent. Chiesa, Yildiz and Soule playing behind Vlahovic could turn us into one of the more formidable attacking units in Europe overnight. It's actually a disgrace that Allegri wasn't fired after the last result but I won't start sperging out about that right now.
 
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