***Official 2021-22 Soccer Thread***

Originally posted by corona55569:

Originally posted by 4ML:
I know summer is almost here and with that - all the absurd rumors that'll never come to fruition. Reports suggest Lewandowski is not happy at Bayern and wants to play for Xavi. Im not getting too hopeful on that - but IF IF IF they turn out to be true and if Barca can get him - they'll be massive. It'll mean that they're going for it and will figure out a way to keep Dembele - and Dembele and Lewan will be one of the most lethal combos in all of football.

There is also talk of Barca selling Frankie - which I'd hate but if that's the only way to bring Lewandowski and keep Dembele - I'll do it - but ONLY if that is possible. I've dreamt of Frankie, Pedri, and Gavi midfield - but I'm not passing on the best striker in the game paired with Dembele - who could potentially become a top 5 winger with Lewan.

Fati —- Lewan —- Dembele
——Pedri ———Gavi——

Inject every ounce of that in my veins. Unlikely to happen but what a move that'll be.

Would be a great pickup for Barca !
my Arsenal would take back Aubameyang

I think Barca will likely keep Aubameyang to limit the workload for Lewy. Dembele is likely gone though. With crude above 100 - it's free money for PSG Sheikhs. Can't compete with them and they want Dembele and Mbappe on the wings.

That's terrifying with the way how Dembele has played over the last 6 months under Xavi.

Originally posted by 4ML:

Originally posted by corona55569:

Originally posted by 4ML:
I know summer is almost here and with that - all the absurd rumors that'll never come to fruition. Reports suggest Lewandowski is not happy at Bayern and wants to play for Xavi. Im not getting too hopeful on that - but IF IF IF they turn out to be true and if Barca can get him - they'll be massive. It'll mean that they're going for it and will figure out a way to keep Dembele - and Dembele and Lewan will be one of the most lethal combos in all of football.

There is also talk of Barca selling Frankie - which I'd hate but if that's the only way to bring Lewandowski and keep Dembele - I'll do it - but ONLY if that is possible. I've dreamt of Frankie, Pedri, and Gavi midfield - but I'm not passing on the best striker in the game paired with Dembele - who could potentially become a top 5 winger with Lewan.

Fati —- Lewan —- Dembele
——Pedri ———Gavi——

Inject every ounce of that in my veins. Unlikely to happen but what a move that'll be.

Would be a great pickup for Barca !
my Arsenal would take back Aubameyang

I think Barca will likely keep Aubameyang to limit the workload for Lewy. Dembele is likely gone though. With crude above 100 - it's free money for PSG Sheikhs. Can't compete with them and they want Dembele and Mbappe on the wings.

That's terrifying with the way how Dembele has played over the last 6 months under Xavi.

Where will Neymar and Messi end up for PSG, the bench ?

Originally posted by corona55569:

Originally posted by 4ML:

Originally posted by corona55569:

Originally posted by 4ML:
I know summer is almost here and with that - all the absurd rumors that'll never come to fruition. Reports suggest Lewandowski is not happy at Bayern and wants to play for Xavi. Im not getting too hopeful on that - but IF IF IF they turn out to be true and if Barca can get him - they'll be massive. It'll mean that they're going for it and will figure out a way to keep Dembele - and Dembele and Lewan will be one of the most lethal combos in all of football.

There is also talk of Barca selling Frankie - which I'd hate but if that's the only way to bring Lewandowski and keep Dembele - I'll do it - but ONLY if that is possible. I've dreamt of Frankie, Pedri, and Gavi midfield - but I'm not passing on the best striker in the game paired with Dembele - who could potentially become a top 5 winger with Lewan.

Fati —- Lewan —- Dembele
——Pedri ———Gavi——

Inject every ounce of that in my veins. Unlikely to happen but what a move that'll be.

Would be a great pickup for Barca !
my Arsenal would take back Aubameyang

I think Barca will likely keep Aubameyang to limit the workload for Lewy. Dembele is likely gone though. With crude above 100 - it's free money for PSG Sheikhs. Can't compete with them and they want Dembele and Mbappe on the wings.

That's terrifying with the way how Dembele has played over the last 6 months under Xavi.

Where will Neymar and Messi end up for PSG, the bench ?

Messi is false-9.

They're trying to sell Neymar. And depth is never a bad thing - especially with how often Neymar and Dembele are injured.

Courtois was the difference in the final.

Originally posted by 190836:
Courtois was the difference in the final.

Ridiculous performance from him. Have to say - RM has been just amazing in CL over the last 8 years. They have won it 5 times. Just insane. Gotta tip your hat to them.
Benzema has been the best striker this year. So many late goal scoring performances.

Now, they're armed with 200M to add to this team after Mbappe snubbed them.

Originally posted by 190836:
Courtois was the difference in the final.

Yep

That was quite a game. Bummer for Ukraine and their fans

Originally posted by Hoovtrain:
That was quite a game. Bummer for Ukraine and their fans

Originally posted by TheGore49er:

Originally posted by Hoovtrain:
That was quite a game. Bummer for Ukraine and their fans

I mean it's cool for Wales who haven't been to a WC in like 60+ years, but would have liked it more for Ukraine with all the s**t going on. Was tough watching their fans reactions

4 goal game for Ferreira. Damn

Levi's chosen to host games at 2026 World Cup.

lol if true - apparently he had to sigh at a lower salary than offered in December. As Jerry Seinfeld would say - This is how you negotiate in bizarro world.

Originally posted by 4ML:

🚨🚨✅| Ousmane Dembélé stays at FC Barcelona. His contract renewal is DONE. @sport

— Managing Barça (@ManagingBarca) July 9, 2022

lol if true - apparently he had to sigh at a lower salary than offered in December. As Jerry Seinfeld would say - This is how you negotiate in bizarro world.

His salary to output ratio has always been ridiculously lopsided. It was time for him to accept that he isn't healthy enough to earn that much.

Originally posted by Janitor:

Originally posted by 4ML:

🚨🚨✅| Ousmane Dembélé stays at FC Barcelona. His contract renewal is DONE. @sport

— Managing Barça (@ManagingBarca) July 9, 2022

lol if true - apparently he had to sigh at a lower salary than offered in December. As Jerry Seinfeld would say - This is how you negotiate in bizarro world.

His salary to output ratio has always been ridiculously lopsided. It was time for him to accept that he isn't healthy enough to earn that much.

Yea - in 4 years - he had been healthy for 6-7 month stretch once - and that was this year. Talent - never an issue but gotta do it for longer than half a season.

Dembele was asking for crazy. Even PSG - was like - you crazy mf! He wanted $40M signing bonus and $25M in salary per year. Freaking drama queen. Love that Barca only signed him for 2 years. It's prove it or gtfoh contract.

Now, waiting for Lewy.

Reading Barca has made a 50M offer for him. Hopefully that gets it done. Healthy Dembele and Lewy connection is gonna be something special.