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  1. khaled_a_d

    8 - Pedri

    I am going to say this, but hindsight with Xavi and Iniesta is strong right here. They weren't that dominant or that sure to be all time great when they were y3oung. When Xavi was almost 2 years older than Pedri, he was part of Spain's Olympic team that Cameroon was toying with them whole 2nd...
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    8 - Pedri

    Gavi is 17 with a contract until 2023. He can't sign a contract longer than 3 years until he is 18 which happens next 5th of August. Looking at Illaix situation this, suggested move is huge risk unless we secure long term contract from Gavi days after his birthday.
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    African Football

    Carlos Queiroz will be Egypt new manager.
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    It's Us Vs Them... The Big 3 Vs Super League

    FIFA actually supported it as long as clubs accept the world cup. They had the least resistance to the idea but weren't going to go against Nations that vote for them
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    FC Barcelona Finances

    If amortisation is included in the 80% , that is brilliant news tbh
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    Abel Ruiz

    Starting for NT as they play in few minutes
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    Lionel "The Greatest of All Time" Messi

    Paco was like our 8th attempt to get an attacker, not sure whom choice he was but he was just a last resort option, Gomes had R.Fernandez print all over it but maybe Lucho was an advocate
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    Lionel "The Greatest of All Time" Messi

    Pep brought Chyrgynsky and Ibra himself. Coaches are bad sporting directors, and if you give them the keys to hand-pick players then you have yourself to blame. AFAIK, Lucho only done that in 2015 when he picked Arda and Vidal, during a time when we didn't have a true SD
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    Memphis Depay

    tbf his fit with Messi was always very questionable, I think if we knew that Messi is leaving it is another story
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    Lionel "The Greatest of All Time" Messi

    Many people here considered me EV lover, but I have been a big fan of Lucho. For me it wasn't one or either, as Lucho did great job with the team in his disposal, with bad form hitting in wrong time in 2016 made him look a bit underachiever (especially when RM had Zidane's success) EV OTOH had...
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    20 - Dani Olmo

    He has massive potential IMO, but we aren't in a position to go for expensive potential
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    24 - Eric García

    That is for sure, but there is also an element of weight in the strength discussion. I think this is something we can agree with. For a 20 years old player, I think it is normal to not in best strength, that is my point. For his age, he is at a good point, I think he probably has the lowest body...
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    24 - Eric García

    Umtiti was an athletic freak for sure, one of the main reasons that he was never able to regain half of his form after injury as he was someone reliant on his athletic ability more than technique and smartness (although injury can screw any player anyway). I was just comparing the strength...
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    24 - Eric García

    There is a room in football for those who aren't elite in both technique and physique, actually those who are elite in both aspects are usually the very very best, the top 5-10 players in their position Eric is actually same height as Umtiti and is one kg heavier, and no one ever has accused...
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    Camp Nou

    Link isn't working, but is it 75k in attendance or sold tickets? I remember we once had a problem with attendance of season ticket holders, most tickets sold but not attendance
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    Joan Laporta

    Even if we could technically sign him an extension, that was the wrong financial decision tbh. Audit takes months for new board, and it ended in July. They were gonna be stupid if they signed Messi an extension when they don't know where the club stand financially in full details
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    Antoine Griezmann

    Defense is a lot more than "running back to defense" and actually more than simple act of defending. Ability to keep the ball, ability to pressure the fullback and prevent him from running freely is as important. Griezmann did neither of those, which allowed other teams to pressure us and...
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    Antoine Griezmann

    There is an official statement from the club that says it is mandatory. So I have 2 questions: 1-Why people still believe reporters over official announcement (which has been transparent this year btw) 2-Why anyone still give this guy credibility? He said a lot of nonsense this year
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    Joan Laporta

    Atletico couldn't do Griezmann deal without Saul going out, and the later moved out in same minute of Griezmann. I don't think there is any conspiracy theory behind it, it was just patience to get the best possible deal.
  20. khaled_a_d

    FC Barcelona Finances

    With 10 months till end of fiscal year, this is really premature reporting tbh. I highly doubt we will end up with a loss at the end of the year tbh.

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