Yeah, the ref has had to deal with theatrics from both sides, and has done an impressive job staying in control.
2014-15 Champions League: the Quixotic Quest to Qualify
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It's not the full Phil Jones Experience without the facial expressions, though.teddykgb said:
I don't think it's possible for Messi to go full Phil Jones. You never go full Phil Jones anywaySoxFanInCali said:
Juventus is really lucky with this ref. A different ref and they might be down to 9 men by now. Maybe 8.
Pogba's combination of speed and power is really impressive. He doesn't seem to know how to dominate a match yet but there's so much there as a player
Every 1 goal CL final should start at 6 minutes of extra time and go from there. I don't want this season to be over
I'm not a Barcelona supporter!teddykgb said:Come on guys the ridiculous part of Jays statement was that he had no dog in the fight
That's such a great example of why they have been insane this year. Pedro could have shot that, most strikers would especially ones who don't get much time, instead it slides sideways for the easier shot. Barcelona has been so good at getting star strikers to be unselfish.
After that early wobble Barcelona just put it all together. They were the best team in Europe this season
It helps when Messi works so hard to create opportunities for other players. Suarez does as well, as he did for Liverpool.Cellar-Door said:
Love the Barca assistant's clothes. Denim button down shirt, untucked, with a nice pair of jeans. The Canadiens would be so proud.
Xavi with the game ball and the trophy. No better way to go out.
767 games played for Barca. Wow.
767 games played for Barca. Wow.
So, with the news Pirlo might consider a move to MLS after next season....
How old do you think he'd have to get before he stopped being one of the best players in MLS?
45?
50?
How old do you think he'd have to get before he stopped being one of the best players in MLS?
45?
50?
Pirlo just wants to live in New York, eat at three star restaurants every night, be the most stylish bearded man in town, and fuck a thousand models. I give him three years tops before he can't be bothered to even go to practice anymore, let alone stay in some semblance of shape.
Fucking thousands of models will keep one in pretty good shape.Morgan's Magic Snowplow said:
i was rooting hard for Juve all night, but selfishly it was great to see Evra exposed and downright bad at times. The flip side was seeing Neymar jump around like he'd been kicked in the ribs even more so than he normally does, and my hockey-esque rants about his conduct got a few laughs I guess. Definitely sad to see Pirlo go out like that, and to see Vidal/Pogba not play up to their best (though a ton of credit has to be given to Busquets, Iniesta, and Alves for that).
Echoing the praise for the referee - in that environment, he did as well as could have been expected. There were a couple of calls here and there that I thought were not 100%, but nothing egregious was missed, and most importantly he did not change the game.
Next is to wake up in 6 hours to get to Tegel :nsmith: fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
edit: I don't care how Luis Suárez treated LFC on his way out, I love the guy and his jubilance at winning the CL was a joy to watch
Echoing the praise for the referee - in that environment, he did as well as could have been expected. There were a couple of calls here and there that I thought were not 100%, but nothing egregious was missed, and most importantly he did not change the game.
Next is to wake up in 6 hours to get to Tegel :nsmith: fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
edit: I don't care how Luis Suárez treated LFC on his way out, I love the guy and his jubilance at winning the CL was a joy to watch
Do Milan and Rome (or Turin) have wild nightlife scenes anyway? Haven't visited Milan or Rome in over 10 years but I didn't get the impression that they are anything like New York City in that regard.
Turin probably not (though it's an hour and a half drive to Milan so players probably get a driver and go there). As for Milan the clubs are open until 4, and probably for a rich celebrity the nightlife experience in NYC and Milan isn't all that different, I mean most athletes and other celebs go to the trendy clubs with a VIP those are pretty similar anywhere.theapportioner said:
Got your wish.cjdmadcow said:
Edit: last 15 min were slow, as Juve tired out and Suarez got in some naps on the turf. Other than that, fun to watch. Goals were earned, and both goals off deflections were great shots to start, forcing a deflection across the goal. Buffon had some excellent saves as did ter Stegen on that shot in his bottom left corner.
Suarez/Messi/Neymar on the break with two trailing teammates, versus three defenders, is as scary a moment as there is.
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Perhaps he is, and he made some great saves today, but I think Timmy Howard (or Claudio Bravo, more to the point) doesn't give up a rebound straight to Suarez on the game's decisive kick.
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He's either hanging out with this guy, or he IS this guy:
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