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 May 29 2012, 01:23 PM
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The brightest sun is the purest gun  Group: Full Members Posts: 26,848 Joined: 23-June 06 From: Albania Member No.: 2,008  |
QUOTE Italy-Luxembourg friendly cancelled!
(IMG:http://www.football-italia.net/sites/default/files/imagecache/main_photo/[type]/[nid]/italy-scarf-490_5.jpg) Italy’s friendly against Luxembourg has been called off after an earthquake struck the country this morning. After a 5.8 magnitude tremor which originated in nearby Modena, the decision has been taken to cancel tonight’s match at Parma’s Stadio Tardini. The Italian Football Federation met with city officials on Tuesday where it was agreed that the game should not take place. Players and staff in the team hotel felt the tremor this morning during breakfast. Udinese striker Antonio Di Natale was in the lift at the time. The squad will return to their Coverciano training base this afternoon. |
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May 29 2012, 02:20 PM
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Prima Squadra  Group: Moderators Posts: 39,655 Joined: 6-January 06 From: Malta Member No.: 1,109 |
Damn was really looking forward to seeing that one tonight. Can't they just play it in another stadium...
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May 29 2012, 02:25 PM
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Giovanissimi Nazionali Group: Full Members Posts: 3,601 Joined: 22-February 10 Member No.: 7,230 |
QUOTE (han2503 @ May 29 2012, 03:20 PM)  Damn was really looking forward to seeing that one tonight. Can't they just play it in another stadium... Dude, at least 10 people died, and you thinking about a friendly match? This post has been edited by CHU-LIP: May 29 2012, 02:26 PM |
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May 29 2012, 02:48 PM
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The brightest sun is the purest gun Group: Full Members Posts: 26,848 Joined: 23-June 06 From: Albania Member No.: 2,008 |
QUOTE (han2503 @ May 29 2012, 03:20 PM) Damn was really looking forward to seeing that one tonight. Can't they just play it in another stadium... It's not about the venue, but about the tragedy that's befallen Italy. Ten people are dead and dozens are missing. Who cares about a friendly match at the moment? |
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May 29 2012, 02:56 PM
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Prima Squadra Group: Moderators Posts: 39,655 Joined: 6-January 06 From: Malta Member No.: 1,109 |
QUOTE (X-Offender @ May 29 2012, 02:48 PM) It's not about the venue, but about the tragedy that's befallen Italy. Ten people are dead and dozens are missing. Who cares about a friendly match at the moment? Ahh... Didn't know that it was that bad. I'm sort of out of the news loop |
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May 29 2012, 06:38 PM
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Berretti Group: Moderators Posts: 12,004 Joined: 1-August 05 From: Torquay Member No.: 90 |
QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ May 29 2012, 08:40 AM) Interesting thing on Panorama about the racism trouble in Poland and Ukraine, disturbing footage. I can't hate on the BBC anymore, the way they basically send out a huge F U to FIFA and UEFA all the time is brilliant. That's the main thing it seemed to be. Some of it was horrible and I'm not condoning it anyway, but I can't help but think they went pretty out of there way to go to the worst areas in the country to get this kind of footage. To be honest if the Olympics weren't being held in England Panorama would have had a 30 minute special on the London Riots and fear-monging about how dangerous it is here. You could easily turn that moment where an asian guy covered in blood gets robbed and make that come across as purely racial. It's bad, obviously still but no country is perfect as the BBC love pointing out (unless it's the British Isles). |
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May 29 2012, 08:55 PM
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Smoking Bianco Group: Helpers Posts: 14,039 Joined: 15-August 05 From: KWT Member No.: 191 |
QUOTE (Milan Are Brilliant @ May 29 2012, 08:38 PM) That's the main thing it seemed to be. Some of it was horrible and I'm not condoning it anyway, but I can't help but think they went pretty out of there way to go to the worst areas in the country to get this kind of footage. To be honest if the Olympics weren't being held in England Panorama would have had a 30 minute special on the London Riots and fear-monging about how dangerous it is here. You could easily turn that moment where an asian guy covered in blood gets robbed and make that come across as purely racial. It's bad, obviously still but no country is perfect as the BBC love pointing out (unless it's the British Isles). Well said Ash |
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May 30 2012, 07:37 AM
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Smoking Bianco Group: Helpers Posts: 14,039 Joined: 15-August 05 From: KWT Member No.: 191 |
So where is Gourcuff now? Almost three years ago there were venomous posts towards Galliani and Co for not keeping our rising star.
More like fallen star (IMG:style_emoticons/default/innocent.gif) |
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May 30 2012, 08:35 AM
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Prima Squadra Group: Helpers Posts: 30,194 Joined: 11-March 07 From: Birmingham, England Member No.: 3,660 |
QUOTE (Milan Are Brilliant @ May 29 2012, 06:38 PM) That's the main thing it seemed to be. Some of it was horrible and I'm not condoning it anyway, but I can't help but think they went pretty out of there way to go to the worst areas in the country to get this kind of footage. To be honest if the Olympics weren't being held in England Panorama would have had a 30 minute special on the London Riots and fear-monging about how dangerous it is here. You could easily turn that moment where an asian guy covered in blood gets robbed and make that come across as purely racial. It's bad, obviously still but no country is perfect as the BBC love pointing out (unless it's the British Isles). I think the most worrying thing is not actually the violence. What is disturbing is that when the Ukrainian fans were quite clearly doing Nazi salutes, the FA were saying "No, no, they were pointing to opposition fans". It's like they're scared to do anything, they actually defend/choose to ignore this kind of behaviour. I agree regarding the London riots. But I don't think our committee or government has ever shyed away from pointing out that the Olympics is being held in a relatively poor area, if anything they glorify it saying it's being held where "real" people live. I don't think you'd get them saying "No, no, they weren't rioting, they were just misplaced bonfires" or any other retarded excuse. Though their foreign ministry spokesman said this: QUOTE "Nazi symbols can be seen at any match in England, but does it mean that fans should not come to London for the Olympics?," I have been to over 500 Premier League, FA Cup and League Cup games in England. I have never seen a single Nazi symbol. This post has been edited by kurtsimonw: May 30 2012, 08:50 AM |
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May 30 2012, 09:12 AM
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Berretti Group: Helpers Posts: 13,937 Joined: 26-February 08 From: Always Around Member No.: 3,736 |
QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ May 30 2012, 12:35 PM) I have been to over 500 Premier League, FA Cup and League Cup games in England. I have never seen a single Nazi symbol. True, but that doesn't mean you can't in the future. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) Someone might just sneak up with one! |
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May 30 2012, 10:33 AM
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Prima Squadra Group: Helpers Posts: 30,194 Joined: 11-March 07 From: Birmingham, England Member No.: 3,660 |
I never said there can't be in the future, but it still doesn't mean what he said was right.
"Nazi symbols can be seen at any match in England" - It's a complete lie and we ought to seek compensation for them making untrue comments in order to harm our reputation. At least with our racism/violence claims in Ukraine, they can be backed up. |
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May 30 2012, 10:50 AM
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Berretti Group: Helpers Posts: 13,937 Joined: 26-February 08 From: Always Around Member No.: 3,736 |
While I agree, I took his statement as "Nazi symbols could be seen at any match in England". (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) However, if he meant it as they have been, yes, he's completely wrong and well totally out of touch.
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May 30 2012, 11:41 AM
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Primavera Group: Moderators Posts: 23,206 Joined: 20-November 05 From: Athens, Hellas Member No.: 911 |
QUOTE (Rossoneri7 @ May 30 2012, 09:37 AM) So where is Gourcuff now? Almost three years ago there were venomous posts towards Galliani and Co for not keeping our rising star. More like fallen star (IMG:style_emoticons/default/innocent.gif) and Milan have moved on to acquire so many better players... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) I'm sure Galliani and co. don't care about Gourcuff anymore... well not right now anyway, we just let a title slip through our fingers... but yeah there's that disallowed goal that justifies things... let's focus on our new addition, Pato, with so few games played last season he's practically a brand new signing! / the previous rant was brought to you by... months of keeping a distance... and is not meant to be against you / |
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May 30 2012, 12:13 PM
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Allievi Regionali B Group: Full Members Posts: 6,098 Joined: 24-February 10 From: Lebanon Member No.: 7,239 |
QUOTE (Rossoneri7 @ May 30 2012, 09:37 AM) So where is Gourcuff now? Almost three years ago there were venomous posts towards Galliani and Co for not keeping our rising star. More like fallen star (IMG:style_emoticons/default/innocent.gif) Who knows maybe he would have developed into one.I'd much rather kept then see the likes of Emmanuelson play in the attack midfield |
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May 30 2012, 12:17 PM
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Primavera Group: Moderators Posts: 18,833 Joined: 5-April 06 From: Croatia, Zagreb Member No.: 1,564 |
He isn't mentally right so I'm glad we parted way early.
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