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 Aug 22 2017, 11:00 PM
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Allievi Regionali B  Group: Full Members Posts: 6,098 Joined: 24-February 10 From: Lebanon Member No.: 7,239  |
What do you guys think of that rule by the way? It's great because I believe these are the 4 best leagues out there. But, it's kind of hypocritical in a way because no other leagues can advance and gain more places no matter what they do.
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Aug 22 2017, 11:22 PM
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The brightest sun is the purest gun Group: Full Members Posts: 26,834 Joined: 23-June 06 From: Albania Member No.: 2,008 |
QUOTE (William405 @ Aug 22 2017, 11:00 PM)  What do you guys think of that rule by the way? It's great because I believe these are the 4 best leagues out there. But, it's kind of hypocritical in a way because no other leagues can advance and gain more places no matter what they do. Aside from the French league to an extent, no other league can compete with those four. So it's quite legit for me. |
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Aug 23 2017, 01:01 AM
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Allievi Nazionali Group: Full Members Posts: 9,420 Joined: 14-August 09 Member No.: 6,730 |
QUOTE (X-Offender @ Aug 22 2017, 10:55 PM) Hmm, Balotelli played from the start. And there were no cards whatsoever in the game. No, I mean he went off with injury and there was a delay getting him back on. Goal was conceded during this time. |
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Aug 23 2017, 01:02 AM
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Allievi Nazionali Group: Full Members Posts: 9,420 Joined: 14-August 09 Member No.: 6,730 |
QUOTE (X-Offender @ Aug 22 2017, 11:22 PM) Aside from the French league to an extent, no other league can compete with those four. So it's quite legit for me. *frames* (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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Aug 23 2017, 01:02 AM
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Allievi Nazionali Group: Full Members Posts: 9,420 Joined: 14-August 09 Member No.: 6,730 |
QUOTE (X-Offender @ Aug 22 2017, 10:54 PM) They will have four regardless. UEFA passed new rules that Italy, England, Spain and Germany will each have four teams going straight into the group stages starting from next season. In other words, if we finish 4th this season we won't have to go through any play-offs. I was actually thinking from the POV of winning UEL and getting the auto slot from that but yes, that too is valid. |
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Aug 23 2017, 07:58 AM
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Primavera  Group: Moderators Posts: 18,833 Joined: 5-April 06 From: Croatia, Zagreb Member No.: 1,564 |
Oh well, the Champions League needed some changes. The less teams like Maribor, Astana, Rijeka, etc. play on this level the better the competition will look. I think automatic qualification will enormously help the likes of Napoli, Monaco, Roma, Leverkusen, etc. because it will provide stability and security to make bolder steps forward.
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Aug 23 2017, 09:28 AM
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Loves Greek Women esp Fay Group: Moderators Posts: 14,924 Joined: 19-May 06 From: Bangalore,India Member No.: 1,865 |
QUOTE (X-Offender @ Aug 23 2017, 05:25 AM) Hmm, Balotelli played from the start. And there were no cards whatsoever in the game. Nah, there was some fuss about him needing to tape up jewelry or something. |
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Aug 23 2017, 10:04 AM
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The brightest sun is the purest gun Group: Full Members Posts: 26,834 Joined: 23-June 06 From: Albania Member No.: 2,008 |
QUOTE (Danny @ Aug 23 2017, 01:02 AM) *frames* (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) To an extent I said. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) |
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Aug 23 2017, 11:06 AM
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Prima Squadra Group: Moderators Posts: 39,622 Joined: 6-January 06 From: Malta Member No.: 1,109 |
QUOTE (Danny @ Aug 22 2017, 10:50 PM) Watched some of this - Napoli benefited from a dreadful delay in getting Balotelli on. I think Nice were down to 10 men. That made it 0-1. You really think Balo would have helped in anyway considering he walked it for 90 minutes? One of the laziest displays I've seen from him in a while QUOTE (Danny @ Aug 22 2017, 10:51 PM) Depending how this season goes they could well have four next season. No need, it's already in the bag (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) QUOTE (William405 @ Aug 22 2017, 11:00 PM) What do you guys think of that rule by the way? It's great because I believe these are the 4 best leagues out there. But, it's kind of hypocritical in a way because no other leagues can advance and gain more places no matter what they do. Who cares? Germany took away one of our spots by doing well in the UEFA Cup/EL while we had teams winning the thing. The fact that the UEFA Cup/EL give the same coefficients for wins/draws as the CL was already a f@cked up system. At least now the quality of the tournament will be elevated at Fillipo said. It made no sense that you had teams like Milan and Inter sitting out while obscure teams from obscure leagues got into the group stages. This ensures more TV money for UEFA anyway QUOTE (Danny @ Aug 23 2017, 01:02 AM) *frames* (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Well with PSG in there they have to be considered, but really, is the league in general that much better than the Portugese one if you take PSG out of it? Look at Nice vs Napoli. Shows the gulf in class between what Italy has to offer and what France does very accurately imo QUOTE (Danny @ Aug 23 2017, 01:02 AM) I was actually thinking from the POV of winning UEL and getting the auto slot from that but yes, that too is valid. Hmmm, interesting point there. I think what would happen would be the same as what happened in England with Man U. Italy would get 5 spots if we were to win the EL and miss out on top 4 that is |
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Aug 23 2017, 12:17 PM
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Allievi Nazionali Group: Full Members Posts: 9,420 Joined: 14-August 09 Member No.: 6,730 |
I was in the process of replying then realised my walrus needed cleaning.
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Aug 24 2017, 05:04 PM
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Prima Squadra Group: Moderators Posts: 39,622 Joined: 6-January 06 From: Malta Member No.: 1,109 |
QUOTE (Danny @ Aug 23 2017, 12:17 PM) I was in the process of replying then realised my walrus needed cleaning. Is it clean now? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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Aug 24 2017, 06:02 PM
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Allievi Nazionali Group: Full Members Posts: 8,029 Joined: 4-May 08 From: Pakistan Member No.: 3,873 |
Group A
Benfica, Manchester United, Basel, CSKA Moscow Group B Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, Anderlecht, Celtic Group C Chelsea, Atletico Madrid, Roma, Qarabag Group D Juventus, Barcelona, Olympiakos, Sporting CP Group E Spartak Moscow, Sevilla, Liverpool, Maribor Group F Shakhtar Donetsk, Manchester City, Napoli, Feyenoord Group G Monaco, Porto, Besiktas, RB Leipzig Group H Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, Tottenham Hotspur, APOEL |
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Aug 24 2017, 06:21 PM
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Prima Squadra Group: Moderators Posts: 39,622 Joined: 6-January 06 From: Malta Member No.: 1,109 |
QUOTE (CrazyMilanFan @ Aug 24 2017, 06:02 PM) Group A Benfica, Manchester United, Basel, CSKA Moscow Group B Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, Anderlecht, Celtic Group C Chelsea, Atletico Madrid, Roma, Qarabag Group D Juventus, Barcelona, Olympiakos, Sporting CP Group E Spartak Moscow, Sevilla, Liverpool, Maribor Group F Shakhtar Donetsk, Manchester City, Napoli, Feyenoord Group G Monaco, Porto, Besiktas, RB Leipzig Group H Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, Tottenham Hotspur, APOEL Roma... United always with the easy draw. |
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Aug 24 2017, 07:33 PM
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The brightest sun is the purest gun Group: Full Members Posts: 26,834 Joined: 23-June 06 From: Albania Member No.: 2,008 |
QUOTE (han2503 @ Aug 24 2017, 06:21 PM) United always with the easy draw. Came here to say the same thing. |
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Aug 24 2017, 08:27 PM
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Giovanissimi Nazionali Group: Helpers Posts: 4,373 Joined: 25-November 05 From: East Sussex Member No.: 932 |
QUOTE (han2503 @ Aug 24 2017, 10:21 PM) Roma... United always with the easy draw. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) |
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