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That's true, but the problem is you cannot remain competitive for incomings without being a big wage giver. It's a lose-lose situation in that sense. Barca are lucky that La Masia is so fruitful, though.

Yes the club have overspent on wages. Partly why they struggle to sell and are not able to spend the money they have in revenue (cos of the PSR rules or whatever).

In four years he will be 32. Probably still good. I know players are playing longer, and midfielders tend to be the fittest of the lot, but it's a very demanding position. Anything longer than four would be a mistake and lack long-term planning, imo. Not a reflection on the player, just his...

Hahaha yes - if Kairat make it it means four teams have a hell of a lot of travel in the group phase. Though they could draw teams from Eastern Europe which wouldn't be quite as bad, lol. I suppose look at it from their perspective too - they have to do loads of travelling all the time to...

Also, is AFC too big? Should it be more regionalised? Look at the distance between Japan and Jordan

I was reading about Australia participating in AFC all these years (something I am not entirely sure I agree with, and have reasons why) and read this quote: 'Population isn't a driver for being a successful footballing nation (see India and China).' This guy is technically right but also...

True, fair point. It's nice to have options anyway. So much can happen through a season so will have to wait. Injuries, performances, formation shifts can all affect it.

I agree with your general point, but to be fair Conor McGregor is the last person you wanna take advice from on having a good, rounded personality and being down to earth, lol.

Do you guys think he's likely to get many starts this season? What's the likelihood he takes Raphinha's spot in important games? It would require a regression from Raph and improvement from Rash.

He's doing well but could be a purple patch as @zanela says. Sample size of about half a season is a little small. We have seen many many times in football players having a little burst of form then reverting to type. However, I will give him the benefit of the doubt. I believe he can maintain...

Wrap it up mate.

Reading andresitos link. Astana is closer to Tokyo than it is Lisbon. And Lisbon is closer to new York than Astana Wow.

That makes sense as Portugal is the furthest west European country and I believe Kazakhstan is as far East as any of these technically Asian but play in uefa nations are.

Meant to say that's a round trip by the way. It's about 3000 to 4000 miles each way

It doesn't make as much difference now that every team gets two teams from each pot anyway, including their own - as compared to the previous system - but yes, I see your point. Seems harsh a team can do well in EL and another struggle in CL, but the EL team is rewarded more when they make CL.

7000 miles Celtic need to travel next week. Almost to China..wow

@ThwiX Just looked up your home mate. Your town is about the same population (bit smaller) as the town I live in on the outskirts of Glasgow in Scotland. Bodø (pronounced [ˈbûːdøː] ⓘ,[4][5] Lule Sami: Bådåddjo)[6] is a town[1] in Bodø Municipality in Nordland county, Norway. The town is the...

As for the Celtic game, please blow the final whistle, game is awful.

True will be good to watch them there. I am pleased for you and them.

Was surprised mate. Sturm graz are a respectable European team yet bodo hammering them