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Yeah, I agree 100%. But just to clarify, the European Cup was re-named the UEFA Champions League in the early 90s (1992 or 1993, I can't be arsed to look it up now) But for me, the real change which made it far tougher than ever before, was when in 1999/2000, the top leagues were allowed to...

I hope you are proven right, I really do. But given enough time, money will have its inevitable impact. Continental leagues need some kind of response to the EPL cash-cow and fast. They can't be shit forever with all that money.

I am a Barca fan by the way, but pretending that Real Madrid do not have a great history (Franco or no Franco) is bordering on intentional myopia. And no, the European Cup was not a Mickey Mouse Cup back in the day. Was it easier than it is today? Sure it was, but still. If we start dismissing...

OK. What's the cut-off point for counting European Cups/Champions Leagues according to you?

Can you think of many clubs with 10 European Cups in their cabinet?

Well, all evidence suggests that the EPL is not superior to La Liga in any department (in terms of quality) Also, the term "competitive" is extremely vague. What matters is the overall quality, and despite the massive financial advantage that the EPL has over the Primera, the European results of...

Well, if they would be playing with lesser teammates they would be scoring less in La Liga as well, so I don't get the point of claiming that Messi-Ronaldo would score less in the EPL. As for CR-Suarez. CR is a better finisher than Suarez and also plays for a better side than Liverpool...

I don't know how much Messi would score in the EPL, but if Suarez could score that many with Liverpool, or Aguero average a goal a game in the last two seasons, and Harry Kane could score so much with Spurs etc etc etc, then we all get the picture I guess. I heard people say that since Chelsea...

Dnipro are a great underdog story, but hey, let's keep those European trophies flowing into Spain. :xavi:

Even if they were playing with their current teams? Seems to happen every single season, to varying degrees but the same old tendency is always there.

Still remember that tough game vs Malaga, and that genius pass from Xavi. Xavi was indeed god-like in those years. Has anyone heard about the rumors of the Qataris loaning Xavi to their pet project in Paris...

I love all of the recent tennis greats, I can't find a reason to be so partisan in tennis. But Rafa has been my main man.

Rafa's heroic style of play has finally caught up with him. Very sad to see the great colossus on his final legs.

Welcome aboard! Red Star or Partizan?

Qatar is vile. Qatar is also the only major natural gas exporter (with reserves that can last for decades) that the West isn't at odds with. Hence Qatar = massive economic and strategic asset. Sad, but also true.

0-4 Messi x2, Nerman, Suarez.

:worthy: That pic is with Spanish NT btw.

Or any other for that matter. People on the internet have managed to convince themselves about several extremely debatable issues (or even downright lies in many cases) One of these "common wisdoms" on the internet is that Benitez is a horrible manager, which is as bizarre as the ludicrous hype...

Benitez has won: 2 La Ligas (with Valencia) 1 Champions League (with Liverpool) 2 Europa Leagues/UEFA Cups 1 FA Cup 1 Coppa Italia Also, two promotions to the Primera with Extremadura (!) and Tenerife. Also, another time finalist with Liverpool in the Champions League.

Read what I said again. I said that given how things have turned out this season, losing the final under current conditions, would be a disaster. It is precisely because winning the treble (especially the Champions League) is so tough that the opportunity to do so should be seized. This is more...