The on topic thread 4.0

[RPCB]

Fun to watch haha.
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Nice touch from the match was both clubs had women playing.

 

[Frank Bunn]

Odegaard out until mid-November with a knee injury. I don't think they'll miss him too much if Zubimendi and Rice can stay fit.

Martin Odegaard injury: Arsenal midfielder out until mid-November with knee problem

Arsenal midfielder Martin Odegaard will not return to first-team action for the Gunners until after November's international break.

www.bbc.com

 

[DBAH0]

Oops.

 

[RPCB]

Oops.

I wish we would just delist him already.

 

[Art Vandelay_]

Happy to have him back.

 

[Aussie in exile]

Serie A game to be played in Perth
Como: Italian club say overseas game v AC Milan an essential 'sacrifice' for Serie A 'survival' - BBC Sport

 

[RPCB]

Serie A game to be played in Perth
Como: Italian club say overseas game v AC Milan an essential 'sacrifice' for Serie A 'survival' - BBC Sport

Five replies in: “Almost every single problem in football could be solved by paying players less.”

Yep.

 

[Aussie in exile]

Five replies in: “Almost every single problem in football could be solved by paying players less.”

Yep.

That applies to more or less every team sport.

 

[RPCB]

That applies to more or less every team sport.

Yeah, pretty much.

 

[Zidane98]

I wish we would just delist him already.

How long until his contract is up?

 

[RPCB]

How long until his contract is up?

End of this season.

 

[Zidane98]

End of this season.

Wonder what he does next. Maybe easy money in Saudi.

 

[RossFC]

 

[Bradesmaen]

What is it with West Ham players and pets.

 

[glenferry23]

The brave and innocent individual involved also came forward to give his harrowing account of such a dangerous incident.

 

[RPCB]

The brave and innocent individual involved also came forward to give his harrowing account of such a dangerous incident.

It looks like a normal day for his wife. She doesn’t even flinch.

 

[Art Vandelay_]

 

[UnitedWarrior93]

Spurs are welcome to sign him.

 

[Art Vandelay_]

Odd response.

 

[Zidane98]

Lol

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[RPCB]

Lol

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The security guard thinking he doesn’t get paid enough.

 

[Zidane98]

Not sure if anyone is aware but J-League is transitioning to a European calendar as of next season:

J.League season timing to transition from 2026/27 season | News | J.LEAGUE

Following the board meeting held today on Tuesday, December 19th, 2023, the J.League has decided to implement a seasonal transition from the 2026/27 s

www.jleague.co

That means finishing this season in December, starting again in Aug 2026. 38 game season.


This appears to be an attempt to compete directly against the European leagues as a genuine alternative to them.


Unlike the likes of the Saudi League Japan has 3 division of professional teams, large population bases to draw support from. Japan is actually a desirable destination to reside in, players are not paid unsustainable amounts like the Saudi Pro League is.

Japan is also a favored and known destination for South American footballers which is a big advantage.

 

[Hamingja]

That means finishing this season in December, starting again in Aug 2026. 38 game season.


This appears to be an attempt to compete directly against the European leagues as a genuine alternative to them.

More like so they can sell their players to Europe in July without it screwing their season

 

[TheGreatBarryB]

Looks like Perth Serie A game could be in doubt ..

Infantino says playing games outside their countries is a big risk! But playing in Saudi no probs

Plans for Milan’s Serie A match in Perth thrown into serious doubt

The Asian Football Confederation has come under pressure not to sanction the game, while Barcelona v Villarreal in Miami has already been called off

www.theguardian.com

 

[largebus]

Sad it's come to this but in the long run it'll mean the clown of an owner is gone.

They've been docked 12 points