Football (Soccer) Thread

[Liep]

Luis Figo is out of the race for FIFA presidency. He did not have kind parting words.

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/32826308

"I travelled and met extraordinary people who, though they recognized the value of much that had been done, also concurred with the need for change, one that cleans up Fifa's reputation as an obscure organization that is so often viewed as a place of corruption," he said.
"But over the past few months I have not only witnessed that desire [for change], I have witnessed consecutive incidents, all over the world, that should shame anyone who desires soccer to be free, clean and democratic.
"I have seen with my own eyes federation presidents who, after one day comparing Fifa leaders to the devil, then go on stage and compare those same people with Jesus Christ. Nobody told me about this. I saw it with my own eyes.

[celedhring]

Good. I know he was fighting the good fight, but he's still Luís Fucking Judas Figo. May he rot in hell while an army of devils fondle his testicles with hot irons.

[The Larch]

Somebody is surprised that there's gambling going on in this establishment.

[Liep]

Good. I know he was fighting the good fight, but he's still Luís Fucking Judas Figo. May he rot in hell while an army of devils fondle his testicles with hot irons.

Is this also your opinion about our national treasure Señor Laudrup?

[Barrister]

So we don't keep score in kids U6 soccer, but I'm pretty sure even 4 and 5 year olds can tell that we're getting blown out by about 20-0 in every game.  I think my team has scored 2 goals in three games so far.

[Duque de Bragança]

Good. I know he was fighting the good fight, but he's still Luís Fucking Judas Figo. May he rot in hell while an army of devils fondle his testicles with rusty forks.

Bah, switching from Barça to Real, who cares in this football mercenary age. Dealing with the likes of José Sócrates or Kadyrov (nice watch can I have it? Da!) should have taught him a thing or two about rotten politicians. Guess he found the next level with Blatter and the like.

PS: he does not recall being a "friend" of Sócrates anymore. A friendship bought by Sócrates for popularity reasons. Still Figo is right about FIFA.

[celedhring]

Good. I know he was fighting the good fight, but he's still Luís Fucking Judas Figo. May he rot in hell while an army of devils fondle his testicles with hot irons.

Is this also your opinion about our national treasure Señor Laudrup?

He was forced out, so he gets a pass. Signing for Madrid tarnished his image, so he hasn't been inducted into our altars like Koeman or Stoichkov have, but he isn't hated.

[Josephus]

So we don't keep score in kids U6 soccer, but I'm pretty sure even 4 and 5 year olds can tell that we're getting blown out by about 20-0 in every game.  I think my team has scored 2 goals in three games so far.

Fifa Women's world cup break might be a blessing.

[Ed Anger]

LOL, Liverpool

[Ed Anger]

LOLZ

[Liep]

Oh dear.

[FunkMonk]

They should try to get Klopp because lol Rodgers lmao

[Josephus]

Yup I guess this was his last game for Liverpool. And I don't mean Gerrard

[jimmy olsen]

Ten FIFA officials arrested in Switzerland for bribery charges relating to the World Cup in Qatar.

http://screamer.deadspin.com/reports-justice-department-brings-the-goddamn-hammer-d-1707109298

[celedhring]

Man, if the yanks end up saving football. There'll be no end to it.

I hope they go all RICO on FIFA tbf.