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1  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Germany League - Bundesliga Prediction Thread on: May 24, 2024, 05:49:10 PM
I think Leverkusen have prepared for this match well, but fatigue has occurred in their players who played at full strength until towards the end of the season until finally being careless and experiencing defeat. There is no perfect club that has not experienced defeat in one season because there are still clubs from other leagues who will break their unbeaten record. that is, if the opposing club underestimates the opposing club too much and thinks its opponent is easier to beat even though in fact we cannot predict surprises in football beforehand because both clubs have the same ambition to win this prestigious trophy. There is no such thing as underestimating each other because Atalanta is also not a bottom club in the domestic league so you should be careful.

Yes, this defeat made Xabi Alonso realize that his club must be able to learn an important lesson that to achieve success it must be accompanied by hard work and not to be arrogant if they underestimate their opponents. Leverkusen must use this defeat as a lesson to correct their mistakes and perform better next season. Leverkusen still have one DFB cup final game to play and once again they should not underestimate their opponents even though they look weaker.
The disappointment of losing the Europa League final and ending their unbeaten record in such a manner is unpleasant for Leverkusen.  Not being able to grab the UEL trophy and at thesame time conceding three goals without a goal in return only makes the talk of the defeat wild.  The final goal to conclude the loss scored in the dire minute of the game and at a crucial time of the season for Leverkusen only increases the level of disappointment and will be a definite reoccurrence in the mind of the team as a whole.

 Despite the huge loss, Leverkusen's overall season performance remains remarkable. Even having failed in the final, their achievements throughout the season shouldn't be looked away. However, the game of two nights ago gives them the importance of addressing weaknesses and staying vigilant, as other teams will undoubtedly take note of Atalanta's successful tactics and seek to exploit Leverkusen's vulnerabilities in future encounters. This loss serves as a learning experience, motivating Leverkusen to regroup, refine their strategies, and strive for even greater success in the seasons to come.

 It's definitely a huge lesson to be learnt by the German side. Really they were put at a spot they shouldn't have been so vulnerable to be and at thesame time Atalanta used that game to gain victory and confidence. The German side are hardworking no doubt and I personally still have a good level of conviction in them. They should learn from the mistakes of the loss, remarkable feat they've attained. It's safe to commend them greatly. Both teams literally deserves good commendation.
2  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: UEFA Europa League 2023/24 Season on: May 24, 2024, 05:39:10 PM

I think if the opportunities that Leverkusen have can actually become goals and there are no blunders, then the enthusiasm of the Leverkusen players will be brighter and they can play much better to catch up.
At least if they can catch up and maintain draw then the decision will be penalty shootout and it will be possible for Leverkusen to win and win the Europa League title this season.
But everything has happened and I will not talk much about Leverkusen performance in yesterday final match because clearly the results did not match expectations and Leverkusen did not play as expected to be able to win over Atalanta.

Opportunity to get treble winner has been lost due to failure in the Europa League and now there is only 1 DFB Cup final match remaining against Kaiserslautern, this match should be victory for Leverkusen and they will have at least 2 titles.
The match between Leverkusen and Atalanta was already foreseen to be competitive, but Leverkusen got so vulnerable at the earliest moment of the game after the first goal was netted. Despite expectations for Leverkusen to bounce back and exert pressure on Atalanta, they got disorganized, allowing Lookman to exploit gaps and secure a crucial goal for Atalanta. This initial setback seemed to cost Leverkusen dearly, seen in Xabi's panic as they were behind by two goals before the injury time. The mounting pressure from Atalanta increased Leverkusen's struggles, giving them the ability to take control of the match.

 Leverkusen has shown resilience in previous matches by series of comebacks, their efforts were broken and condemned by Atalanta's solid defense and Lookman's three winning goals in the game. Leverkusen's performance throughout the match was lacking in several areas with their attempts to outrun Atalanta's defense proving ineffective. The just were unable to break through Atalanta's resilience and it was a part of the numerous challenges they faced and it also contributed to their defeat. Despite the disappointment, Xabi's efforts to lead Leverkusen to this stage should be appreciated and honored too.

 In conclusion, Atalanta's victory over Leverkusen was a significant achievement, breaking Leverkusen's unbeaten record and demonstrating their feats on the field. Leverkusen's lackings in the match gave them areas for improvement, particularly in maintaining composure under pressure and breaking through resistive defenses. While the defeat is a huge loss, it's not the end for Leverkusen, and they can use this experience to regroup, learn, and come back stronger in future matches. Congratulations to Atalanta for their well-deserved victory, and for proving themselves as a formidable opponent throughout the match. Leverkusen definitely should be looking forward to their DFB pokal encounter and I'm certain it'd be an easy win for them. There and then they'd be crowned with two trophies.
3  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Italian League Prediction Thread (Serie A) on: May 24, 2024, 05:31:55 PM
I think currently Gian Piero Gasperini is confused because a higher club has offered him a contract to coach that club, of course this is good to increase his experience as a manager by trying a new challenge coaching an elite club but maybe he will feel a lot of pressure because he has to bring Napoli to achieve better performance but that is the coach's job if he wants to coach a big club. Even under pressure if he has smart tactics then it will make Napoli perform better because to build a club there must be a good strategy to build the club's performance Gian Piero Gasperini has provided unexpected surprise this season.

Gian Piero Gasperini proved to be intelligent because he was able to read the tactics used by Xabi Alonso and Jurgen Kloop when other coaches had difficulty reading Xabi Alonso's tactics. He was able to read them and made his club perform extraordinary by scoring 3 goals with only relying on 1 player and Leverkusen seemed to have difficulty keeping up. Atalanta's game, even Leverkusen's shot did not result in a goal, while Atalanta was able to turn it into a goal, it is said that the coach's tactics were very effective.
Gian Piero Gasperini's potential move to Napoli will be a significant career opportunity. Napoli, being a historically prominent club with a strong fan base and resources, could give Gasperini a platform to showcase his managerial skills at a higher level. The prospect of leading Napoli to greater and better heights and competing in top-tier competitions like the UCL could be enticing for Gasperini, offering him a chance to solidify his reputation as one of the top managers in Europe. However, Gasperini would certainly face immense pressure at Napoli to deliver results consistently and meet the lofty ambitions of the club and its supporters.
 
 The transition from coaching Atalanta to a club like Napoli would require him to adapt his full tactical approach, man-management skills, and overall strategy to a new environment with different dynamics and demands. Ultimately, Gasperini's decision to move to Napoli balls down to a number of factors, including his personal ambitions, loyalty to Atalanta, and assessment of the opportunities and challenges presented by Napoli.
 
 While the zeal of coaching a club like Napoli may be strong, Gasperini has the will to carefully weigh his options and consider the potential impact on his career too. Whether he chooses to accept Napoli's offer or remain at Atalanta, Gasperini's intelligence and tactical prowess are essential assets that could continue to shape his coaching career and influence the impact made in whichever club he stays at.
4  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2023/24 on: May 24, 2024, 05:23:30 PM
There is no other choice now if they really want the conditions to remain the same where Madrid can continue to dominate the midfield then indeed they must find a successor for Kroos who has indeed decided to take a break forever in the professional football career he has run.

Although his current juniors in midfield such as Camavinga, Valverde and Tchouameni and even talented youngsters such as Arda are ready to fill the midfield position, there is still a gap where the absence of Kroos could have an impact on the supply of the ball because we know that Camavinga and Valverde are fighter-type midfielders which is different from Kroos who is a groove maker with a direct pass that we no longer need to doubt his abilities.

I think Madrid can find some players as coatings so that losing Kroos next season will not affect Madrid's midfield too much.
Real Madrid's midfield was and still is very much solid, they've got good hands in charge, the likes of Luka, Bellingham, Kroos and others. Luka and Kroos have been older in the team and they've mastered all the tactics and techniques of Ancelloti. They're more or less the leaders and they're coordinating other bodies well. They're literally a good example too. They've been able to be the support the young players need to push and forge further.

 This makes it sad that Kroos would be exiting the team. He's been an immense support to the team's major successes. Of all times with the team, regardless of the situation, he's always had a way to pull out a string from the toughness to be in a more comfortable form for the squad. He's had beautiful moves made, good encounters, assists and goals with the team. We can't exhaust all his right deeds for the Spanish side even if we wish to list them on and on. He's a special part of the team too.
 
 The squad has been groomed to adapt to core changes and absences too. Yes, his exit will be felt but definitely there's always a young player ready to take in the mantle. He's passed on to the younger midfields good abilities and techniques and for me that's actually what the team needs to keep going. He also would miss the team due to lots and lots of feat he's attained with them but the journey for exploration still continues to give room for rising stars. Good luck to him too.
5  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: ⚽ Football Transfers Speculation, Odds and Predictions on: May 24, 2024, 02:22:29 PM
Roman Abramovich held Chelsea for almost 20 years and in that period of almost 20 years Chelsea managed to win 21 titles in total and this was Chelsea true glory era, at that time there were still many star players there who played very well.
Moreover, the way of leadership during the time of Roman Abramovich and Todd Boehly was very different, just look at how Abramovich built and maintained Chelsea stable performance.
Now Chelsea is only inhabited by mostly young players who have just been brought in, some old players have actually been thrown away and are not included in the Chelsea squad, this is the start of very significant decline in Chelsea performance.
Of course, we will all really miss Chelsea when it was still held by Abramovich and it looks like we won't be able to repeat those glory days if Chelsea condition in the future is still like this.
Personally, I think Chelsea's problem began during the Russia-Ukraine breakout and it really affected them because they had plans to gather for themselves players that are very much effective in performances but the whole incidence caused a few financial setbacks with the new boss Boehly finding suitable survival means for the club, trying to bounce back into proper financial stability and also gather up means to generate and acquire funds for proper team management.

 Abrahamovic had big plans for the club in terms of player acquisition and while he was at the team, testifyingly, it was evident that the old boss was aimed solely at his team growth and he invested huge in getting good players and team heads that gave him proper results he needed. Boehly actually had a rough beginning with the team though, he was also determined for the club as every boss would be but situations caused the default which resulted that they acquire less players to sort of manage their way through the team and the season too and it's indeed costing them huge at this moment in the league and in competitions they've played.

 Will Chelsea ever be able to get out of this predicament. They were once a vibrant team and they really didn't have to stay less at this point they are now but they just can't be blamed though. Not withstanding, as a team, they ought to try to find better solutions to correcting these players and managerial errors they've made so far. Hopefully this summer would be different and Boehly will develop thesame eagerness and zeal Abrahamovic had for the London side as their glory just needs to be restored back and very fast too. They're a competitive and high placed team and they have to bounce back and cover up this season's lapses too.
6  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Premier League Prediction Thread 2023/2024 on: May 24, 2024, 02:16:36 PM
In conclusion, Man City has long been part of a team that was always well managed by the previous coach and when Guardiola arrived there brought bigger changes with more perfect player management.
as said by @DaNNy001, since Mancini and Pellegrini coaching period, Man City has looked better, it's just that at that time Man City needed an attacking strategy but still defended consistently and when Guardiola arrived, Man City became the team that had the greatest striker in the EPL and even in terms of consistency and the strategy that Guardiola uses, it is very difficult for opponents to predict.
so Guardiola plays an important role in improving the stable performance that Man City has had for a long time and I think Guardiola is likely to get a long contract with Man City.

last season's UCL title is proof that Guardiola is one of the best coaches out of the many coaches who have served as coaches at Man City and now this season failed to get the UCL title but that is not a failure because nothing is easy in the UCL competition.
even the strongest team in the world will not be able to dominate the UCL title because every season there are always changes.
at least Guardiola still has a chance to win the EPL title and one more title to be won in the FA Cup.
Man United is not the right opponent for Man City because it is a guarantee for City to get the title.
Man City since the Eastern are investors came in have really improved and you can’t fail to recognize the improvement from Maccini and Pellegrini. That in mind, you’ll know they laid the foundation that Pep is building on already. ⁠Pep came and brought perfection to the general City team in the sense that he brought an attacking style of football.

 Not just the attacking style but also he was able to bring a strong defensive pattern to the teAm and I think these 2 factors have been able to make the team real fierce. He’s been able to not just build a fierce team but also a very consistent team that have been consistent in winning trophies also. The UCL title win he finally gave the club is one that showed how much work he’s been able to put in The team to breed success.

 Yes this season he wasn’t able to go past the Quarterfinals but success in the EPL alone was a big one. ⁠With this level of growth it won’t be bad if he still extends his contract at the club, as he’s doing a real incredible job. I don’t think their rivals or neighbors Man United have anystand close to this City club right now based on both form and also tactics. So the FA Cup final could end up in hands of City again.
7  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: French Soccer League Predictions and Discussion Thread (Ligue 1) on: May 24, 2024, 01:56:43 PM
Losing Mbappe from the PSG squad will of course leave Enrique with few options for their front line next season, Currently, Enrique continues to say that without Mbappe of course their squad would still be very strong to compete in the championship, what Enrique said is true because without Mbappe in PSG in the future, PSG will still be able to compete in the domestic league, but in the Champions League next season of course that will be very doubtful, so far with Mbappe in the squad, PSG still failed to win the Champions League even though Mbappe is their mainstay player also has the status of the club top scorer and also Ligue 1, of course we can imagine what would happen to PSG if next season they only competed with the current squad without Mbappe.

Like it or not, of course it is mandatory for Enrique and the PSG owner to immediately find another player who can become a star and also a mainstay for PSG next season, in my opinion, with the amount of money that PSG currently have, of course it is not difficult for them to buy new players,but, it seems like it will be difficult for them to get a forward player who is truly of high quality and will make PSG able to compete for the Champions League trophy in future, Previously there were rumors that Osimhen would be Mbappe replacement, but it seems like the news is starting to fade, or maybe there are other players,PSG targeting him as Mbappe successor next season?
Well of course, we know what it means when a club loses it’s key player, it always create a huge gap in the team which is hard to always fill. Now in the case of Kylian, you can begin to imagine how hard it will be for them especially in the UCL where even with Kylian they’re still struggling. ⁠Of course, Enrique will always want to give the team hope but how possible will it be with the Absence of Kylian who happens to be the club’s top scorer.

 In the Ligue 1 to an extent they mat still be that top team but much of the worry will be how much it’s going to be possible for them to replicate top performance in the UCL. ⁠PSG will have to let out lots of finance in order to be able to sign a huge replacement for Kylian and that wouldn’t be just one player. Of course Victor Osimhen is a strong choice to replace him proven his track record of success while at France and when he moved to Italy.

 ⁠PSG need to be very quick in their approach because as they say, time waits for no man and they should bear in mind that other clubs could be eyeing those players too. They must be able to go for players who can help them achieve their European goals as I think that should be ther centre of any replacement they’re picking for the club.
8  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: UEFA Champions League 2023/24 Season on: May 24, 2024, 01:40:17 PM
After winning the Champions League in 1996 of course the last achievement they can achieve is only reaching the final round, for this season they have a great opportunity to be able to increase the number of Champions League trophies if they are able to beat Madrid in the final match later, Dortmund journey has been experiencing ups and downs in competing in Europe, sometimes they can appear very impressive but on the other hand they actually perform so badly that they often have to Eliminated early in the Champions League championship so far, the inconsistency they have experienced so far is none other than the frequency they sell their star players to other clubs and ultimately make the club experience instability so far.

This season they also did the same, after selling Haaland, this season they also sold Bellingham to Madrid and now they have to face Madrid in the final and their former star player, Dortmund journey to the final this season is beyond our expectations, this season Dortmund is a team that has never been underdog because of their poor performance in the league,  But it was quite surprising when they were even now able to reach the final, what you said is true, after Leverkusen defeat to Atlanta, of course now people are starting to think again about underestimating non-seeded teams in the final including Dortmund.
This season has been one very great one for Dortmund as they have been able to fight through to all matches to have a place in the final. This season I think their performance to an extent have been real better than the past performances as they happen to exit earlier in other past editions. Yes you can as well blame their bad performances on them always selling their key players for financial gains which is very understandable.

 This season has been pretty different as they have shown resilience and be able to dish out results even when the odds are against them and I think them having a place in the finals is a very big one for them. ⁠the match against Real Madrid won’t be an easy one and of course the odds are against them again owing to the huge experience of this Real Madrid side and also their former player, Jude Bellingham.

 I’m trying to imagine the chances of Dortmund in the finals against Real Madrid side because Real have the experience and quality to win. ⁠In as much as Real will definitely be winning this, I don’t think Dortmund team this season will be forgotten especially because of their great resilience. I will love to see them play great in the finals but that could real be impossible.
9  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Portuguese League - Liga Portugal 2023/24 on: May 24, 2024, 01:16:00 PM
Sporting have become champions and this is the Portuguese League which always takes turns winning every season, each team that always dominates can take turns achieving success every season and is one of the reasons why the Portuguese League has its own interest for some football fans.
In 10 season, the only team that was able to defend the title was Benfica and in these 10 seasons only Benfica and Porto won the most titles, Sporting itself was only able to win two titles.
In the future, if Sporting is still able to maintain its good and stable performance like this season, there is possibility that they can defend the title, but still Porto and Benfica will always try to surpass Sporting.

Congratulations to Sporting for their success in maintaining the top of the standings and successfully finishing as champions this season, Benfica themselves finished as runners-up.
The Portuguese leagues can’t be termed a farmers league because the competition in that league is real tough and you can see it match in and out, how predicting the winner is really wild. In the past 10 years we’ve had the Championship being divided between Benfica, Porto and Sporting Lisbon. This is an indication that the league is real one tough one and you have to keep a high level of performance to still be top in the league.

 ⁠Sporting have been able to win the league this season and that shows how they have been able to maintain high standards performance week in and out to be able to challenge Benfica.
Defending the title next season will be really tough as they have to maintain this standard and seek to improve it because of course you wouldn’t expect the likes of Befica and Porto to remain silent. You can see that Benfica were able to finish 2nd this season and that shows how relentless they can be in terms of performance.

 Porto on the other end will not be silent next season, rather they will want to also be seen as a top team next season and as such you can imagine how the competition next season will look like. Sporting have been real excellent this season and I think them winning the league is a very big indication for their team top performance this season. With these 3 teams having top performeances next season, you can be so sure that the league will be one very interesting one for the fans of the clubs. especially.
10  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Saudi Professional League 2023/2024 on: May 24, 2024, 12:49:46 PM

Permit me to talk a little bit about Ten Hag especially as he was kinda instrumental in the failure of the Manchester United to a large extent. How comes will a manager of an elite team like the Manchester United will be biased or beef against a star player like Cristiano Ronaldo when he's meant to utilize his present in the team. Now that Cristiano Ronaldo is back to the Saudi Pro League and Al-Nassr is making good of him already.

Since Ronaldo joined the Al-Nassr club, it has successfully scored 62 goals out of 68 matches he has featured in for the Al-Nassr. Making him the most prolific goal scorer in the league and the world at large.
Erik has just been at the club in over 2 years and his time at the club has shown he isn’t able to mAnage the big name players because if not, what would you say was the cause of the rift with Ronaldo. As a good manager, you’re supposed to be able to take charge of all the players in your squad, knowing they are all great talents and can offer varieties to the team. The way he was treated while at Man United was another reason he departed.

 ETH wasn’t able to take control of the young players attitude towards Ronaldo and as such that affected him and made him to leave the club.⁠Ten Haag wasn’t able to take charge of the sqaud and as such, the younger players weren’t willing to play with Ronaldo. This made Ronaldo leave the club because those younger ones prefer not to give him the pass to get the goals. They preferred their own success as against team’s success.

 ⁠This alone is a big disadvantage or a big hindrance to growth. When he left and the players felt that they could try to prove a point that he was the main issue, well I think he proved a better point with his success at Al-Nassr which is a team that has a room for respect and discipline unlike Man United.
11  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: ⚽ Premier League 2023/2024 Discussion Thread ⚽ on: May 23, 2024, 08:50:19 PM
Actually, the heavy burden is not only for Rashford but for all players, it's just that there is a situation where Rashford is considered as that because he is one of the young players who is quite potential. It's just that for now if you look at the situation that happened actually this season Rashford also played not too well and inevitably we have to admit that.

Rashford's performance is more constrained and actually not very good when compared to before and in fact this season Rashford's ego is even much bigger than before which makes the decline in his performance very pronounced.
Hopefully with the pause now although we don't know what future Rashford will take whether to stay at Manchester United or move he regains the momentum to make him worthy of being labeled as one of the young players who has great potential.

Sincerely this has been one very bad season for Rashford and yes he is receiving most of the criticism because of his age and how this club happens to be his boyhood club. It’s understandable if the fans want to see him leave because he’s not displaying or playing good football and we shouldn’t be surprised if we see his career ending soon. ⁠Yes because at this age you can’t keep having bad performances and still expect to remain at the top with the big guns of the game.

 This season hasn’t been one great one not just for Rashford but the entire players at Man United but like I said he’s receiving the criticisms because it’s his boyhood club and he is younger. ⁠His performance has real declined when you compared to past years when he just got his debut amd started coming to limelight. One notable fact is that he’s also added more pride and the fans are not going to stay quiet and watch him ruin their dear club. At this point, he has to take a decision that could help his career.

 Yes he either stays and improve himself which will be a win for him and his career and a win for the club and fans too or he leaves the club to where he can play whatever he likes.  I think now he’s away from Euro, he should use this time to try to improve himself as that will help him revive his career and put him back on the limelight.
12  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Premier League Prediction Thread 2023/2024 on: May 23, 2024, 08:42:42 PM
The advantage that Manchester City has is that apart from the resources they have from middle-eastern investors who are undoubtedly financial, they also have a very great coach. We don't need to doubt how Pep works because during his time coaching at several clubs such as Barcelona, Bayern and now Manchester City we already know that he is one of the good coaches and his abilities cannot be doubted.

That is the advantage that I think makes Manchester City a great club now because in the end if resources alone are emphasized as a benchmark without a great coach in it then indeed the club's performance will also not be too good. We can take the example of Chelsea in the last 2 seasons or the current EPL richest club, Newcastle, where for the problem of resources they are not lacking, it's just that because the coach and the composition of players are sometimes not up to standard, it makes their performance ordinary even though a lot of money has been poured.

Pep since his time at Barcelona and Bayern has been one coach who transforms a club and with Man City. He had the investment from investors and was able to recruit great players for almost all positions of the pitch thereby making the club a formidable one. ⁠You can see how traditional big 6 like Man United and Chelsea are struggling meanwhile City are still been challenged by the likes of Liverpool and Arsenal.

Those challenges are what makes the EPL still remain its stand as being competitive because else Man City continous victory of the league would have made it look like a Farmer’s league. I think City must be grateful for the Arabian Investors as they help them get whatever player Pep feels he needs to get his continuous Victories. Though we know that alone isn’t the sure way to succeed as you must also have a very good coach who’s sound tactically else you will suffer the same fate as Chelsea or even Newcastle.

 Pep Guardiola and Manchester City is a good example of money
well Spent  because they sign the needed players, there’s a sound coach who can use those players to achieve great desired results. I think this is what makes Pep stands out and keeps standing out across Europe, cause the has the ability to manage his players properly and bring out the best in them, he transforms and average player into potential world class one.
13  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: UEFA Champions League 2023/24 Season on: May 23, 2024, 08:34:01 PM
yesterday's match in the European League made some bettors more careful in deciding to bet on the most comfortable option because surprises could happen.
but for me in the UCL it will be very different because the differences in the European league can be seen from the experience of the two teams, whereas here in the UCL, Real Madrid has many advantages and not only experience but also quality players.
what you say might come true if Madrid will lose the best player that Madrid has when Toni Kroos leaves, who has to choose to retire from football and this will be the last prestigious match for him which must be achieved to provide the most beautiful memories before he leaves Madrid.

honestly, as a Madrid fan, I feel very sad when I see the news that Toni Kroos has to retire too soon, leaving Madrid after a decade with Madrid who has always made a very good contribution and I am sure that even though many people are sad to see the departure of this player, Toni Kroos will prove in the last match against Dortmund that he will get the UCL title and be one of the last gifts for Madrid as a farewell sign from Toni Kroos.
I expected this though that after yesterday’s match, there will be lots of talk on the unpredictability of football. Well it’s allowed as to an extent I saw Atalanta being able to give Leverkusen some tough battle and they did and they got the prize which is the trophy. It is surprising how many relate this to the UCL. ⁠yes because the UCL is so different as it has to do majorly with experience first and the team performance. Yes your team performance must be above excellent to be able to win the Ucl. And when you look at this Real Madrid squad, they’re a full definition of a UCL winning team.

  Real Madrid's squad have the experience and they have also got very talented players who have been able to partner and blend with the experienced players over time. With this blend, you expect nothing leas than a master class performance from Real Madrid in the finals. Also, I think the departure of Kroos will be one that the Madrid team will take so serious and will want to give a perfect goodbye gift, the UCL trophy.

 ⁠Kroos himself will take this match so seriously as he will aim to make sure he delivers his team and give the fans one fond memory to remember when he leaves because sincerely most of the fans are still surprised he’s leaving before Modric. For this reason, I think Real Madrid will sure get the victory and claim the trophy at the end of the day and I can’t wait.
14  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: French Soccer League Predictions and Discussion Thread (Ligue 1) on: May 23, 2024, 08:23:09 PM
PSG will suffer next season most especially in champion league, psg have already lost Mbape because we all know that Mbape is not going to play for PSG next season, psg will also lost some players because there are some players that will be out of contract and they don’t want to renew their contract, I also heard about Hakimi the defensive right back of psg that he will not renew his contract and he will leave the team, PSG is going to lose many players this season and the team need to do something about it, I know that PSG can get a better players to fix the problem of the team but it will be different from when Mbape is in the team, PSG still have a lot to do because losing a player that always help them will be very difficult for them to be in a good position.

This is why it is not good for a team to depend on a player, PSG really depend on Mbape that is why even when he wants to leave the team the president of the team is not happy about it, the leaving of Mbape also lead to the hate from the president because they didn’t even give him a good celebration before leaving, Mbape and his brother will leave PSG at the end of the season, according the the rumours is that Ethan Mbape will not longer be in the team after His brother leave the team.
Of course when a team lose it’s key players for years, you will sure expect a decline in their football style. And you can already predict PSG suffering to extent in the UCL especially as Kylian Mbappe’s departure is imminent. I also just confirmed that some other great players will be leaving. ⁠The likes of Hakimi whom his contract expires at the end of the season, is set to leave the club as he doesn’t want to renew, and I feel this kind of player leaving will further weaken the squad more.

 Well psg have the finance and i think they should better do some good signings else they will be suffering a lot this season and might even struggle in the league too. The loss of Mbappe should be a lesson on why clubs shouldn’t create a stule where they depend solely on one player for the team’s success.

 Now I think it’s time for PSG to rebuild again and get players in almost every position, not just players but quality players that are ready to give their all. I think. Enrique is a great coach and can offer a lot so he cm be trusted to handle this rebuilding phase. They need to act fast before other clubs sign the good and better players out and they’re left behind
15  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Saudi Professional League 2023/2024 on: May 23, 2024, 06:11:37 PM
Yes, this season, Al Ittihad will most likely not be able to rise again to 4th place. The reason is that currently Al Ittihad has a 4 point difference with Al Taawon who is in 4th place in the Saudi Arabian League. Even though the difference is not too big, if for example Al Taawon can win this week's match against Al Feiha, then Al Ittihad will no longer be able to catch Al Taawon in terms of points. Although in the remainder of this season Al Ittihad was able to wipe out all matches with a win. Apart from that, I don't think Al Ittihad will be able to wipe out all the remaining matches with a win. The reason is that in Al Ittihad's last match this season they will face Al Nasr which will most likely make it difficult for Al Ittihad to win the match.

So, if for example this prediction is correct, then Al Ittihad will certainly only finish in 5th place in the Saudi Arabian League. Apart from that, initially I personally thought that Al Ittihad would not experience a setback like now, because in the transfer market last season, Al Ittihad was able to bring in quite good players, such as Benzema. Then last season, Al Ittihad was able to become champions of the Saudi Arabian League. However, it turns out that Al Ittihad is much worse than last season. In essence, what I see is that the players and coaches at Al Ittihad don't have good chemistry. Because of the big example, we already know that Benzema always has problems with the Al Ittihad coach. And this is clear evidence that the chemistry between Al Ittihad players and their coach is not good. So for that reason, I am not surprised that Al Ittihad's performance is poor this season.

And maybe it's true, next season Al Ittihad must be able to fix all these problems, because if it continues like this, Al Ittihad will definitely continue to be left behind by its rival teams, Al Nasr and Al Hilal.
This season has been one challenging one for Al-Ittihad and though they have still struggled to come out to battle for top 4 as they remain in 5th place. The point gap between them and 4th place Al-Taawon is looking pretty small but when you check the remaining fixtures of the season, you’ll understand why it could be a pretty difficult challenge for Al-Ittihad. Al-Taawon just needs 3 points and they’ll be fully confirmed to finish 4th place this seaso.

 You can say this because Al-Ittihad still have Al-Nassr later this season which a draw or loss there means they will sure be finishing in 5th place this season. Al-Nassr are a stronger team compared to Al-Ittihad who have been struggling to find their feet since the beginning of the season. This struggle affected them real bad and now they’re faving the consequences which is to finish in 5th place. A lot was expected from them especially after winning the league and also getting Benzema to the club and Kante, expectations were high but I feel those expectations have now been cut short.

 You can say the players and the coach aren’t relating well and that alone is more than enough reason for the team to struggl. To the new season, the board needs to come in and fix things up else this team will probably ve suffering more and mot be able to compete amongst the other clubs in the league. The SPL is now getting competitive and no team should be left behind in terms of performance and I feel Al-Ittihad board should take this to serious consideration.
16  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: UEFA Europa League 2023/24 Season on: May 23, 2024, 05:00:27 PM
I'm sure many people thought Leverkusen would win, including me, but in the early minutes I felt Leverkusen appeared nervous, it looked like they weren't really focused on the match, until Lookman was able to appear from behind suddenly and welcome the ball which could ultimately be a first goal for Atalanta, I thought Leverkusen would put more pressure on Atalanta but in reality it wasn't until the first half that Leverkusen was two goals behind. Of course, with Leverkusen already two goals behind, Xabi panicked. And also, in my opinion, here Leverkusen is more pressured by Atalanta.

and I think Leverkusen can turn things around by making a comeback like previous matches that happened like this, they were behind in the first half but they could turn things around in the second half. However, it turned out that in the second half Lookman scored another goal in the 76th minute with a strong left foot kick which allowed Atalanta to add another goal. and indeed I think Leverkusen's performance last night was a mess, they could barely penetrate Atalanta's defense. And I congratulate Atalanta on the victory, for Xabi himself I don't think this is the end of everything, he has tried well to be able to bring Leverkusen to this point. Once again congratulations to Atalanta. Because Atalanta is a team that can beat Leverkusen throughout Leverkusen's matches and has broken Leverkusen's unbeaten record.
The match between Leverkusen and Atalanta was indeed anticipated to be competitive, but Leverkusen's early nervousness seemed to affect their performance. Despite expectations for Leverkusen to exert pressure on Atalanta, they appeared disorganized, allowing Lookman to exploit gaps and secure a crucial goal for Atalanta. This initial setback seemed to cost Leverkusen dearly, seen in Xabi's panic as they were behind by two goals in the first half. The mounting pressure from Atalanta further compounded Leverkusen's struggles, giving them the ability to take control over the match.

 While Leverkusen has shown resilience in previous matches by series of comebacks, their efforts were thwarted by Atalanta's solid defense and Lookman's second goal in the 76th minute. Leverkusen's performance throughout the match was lacking in several areas with their attempts to breach Atalanta's defense proving ineffective. The inability to break through Atalanta's resilience showed the challenges Leverkusen faced and also contributed to their defeat. Despite the disappointment, Xabi's efforts to lead Leverkusen to this stage shouldn't be overlooked, and the defeat serves as a learning opportunity for the team.

 In conclusion, Atalanta's victory over Leverkusen marks a significant achievement, breaking Leverkusen's unbeaten record and demonstrating their feats on the field. Leverkusen's shortcomings in the match Gabe them areas for improvement, particularly in maintaining composure under pressure and breaking through resistive defenses. While the defeat is a setback, it's not the end for Leverkusen, and they can use this experience to regroup, learn, and come back stronger in future matches. Congratulations to Atalanta for their well-deserved victory, and for proving themselves as a formidable opponent throughout the match.
17  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Germany League - Bundesliga Prediction Thread on: May 23, 2024, 04:21:35 PM

This was quite a disappointing result for Leverkusen because they had to end their unbeaten record and that happened in the final which meant they failed to become champions of the Europa League this season. They also had to lose by a fairly heavy score of 3 goals without reply, so that made them suffer a painful defeat in this match.

This is something they have to fix, because now it seems that other teams are also aware of the weak points that they can exploit, so Atalanta is the first team to be able to do that. I think other teams will also learn what Atalanta did in this match so that they will apply it when they face Leverkusen next season.

However, even though they lost and failed to become champions, it did not reduce their extraordinary performance for a full season, it was just a bit of disappointment because they failed to give their best to make them achieve the treble winners this season.
The defeat for Leverkusen serves as a reality check, reminding them that success in football is earned through hard work and perseverance. Their previously undefeated strides, particularly showed by dramatic late equalizers, may have created a sense of invincibility, but this loss to Atalanta proves the fact that no team is immune to defeat. The match was a wake-up call, discarding any thoughts of divine intervention and highlighting the need for continuous effort and improvement.

 The disappointment of losing the Europa League final and ending their unbeaten record in such a manner is unpleasant for Leverkusen. Falling short of clinching the championship and conceding three goals without reply shows the frustration of the defeat. The finality of the loss, occurring in the dire moment of the season, increases the sense of disappointment and will be a strong reminder of the challenges inherent in competitive football.

 Despite the setback, Leverkusen's overall season performance remains remarkable. While they may have failed in the final, their achievements throughout the season shouldn't be diminished. However, the defeat shows the importance of addressing weaknesses and staying vigilant, as other teams will undoubtedly take note of Atalanta's successful tactics and seek to exploit Leverkusen's vulnerabilities in future encounters. This loss serves as a learning experience, motivating Leverkusen to regroup, refine their strategies, and strive for even greater success in the seasons to come.
18  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2023/24 on: May 23, 2024, 04:14:36 PM
Even though he is quite old, Lewandowski is still very fit to play with Barcelona next season. Even though Lewandowski's goal productivity has decreased this season, I also don't consider this a decline. Because it cannot be denied that the competition in Laliga this season is much more difficult than last season. For example, Girona suddenly appeared in table 3 of the LaLiga standings and several other teams also experienced a very significant increase in performance. Therefore, it is natural that Lewandowski will have more difficulty scoring as many goals as the previous season. The reason is that the La Liga competition this season is indeed fiercer.

Apart from that, for next season, I don't think Barcelona needs to bring in new players. Because actually, currently Barcelona already has players who have quite good abilities and skills. So in essence, Xavi just needs to organize and match the players that Barcelona currently has in order to achieve pretty good results. Because in my opinion the problem Barcelona is currently experiencing is that their players have not found the right position. So with the limited costs that Barcelona is currently experiencing, I think this is a pretty good way to make Barcelona perform better next season.

Because if, for example, Barcelona sells several of its players next season, in my opinion that is also too risky. Because, the risk is that Barcelona will not necessarily get better players than the current players. So in my opinion, utilizing existing players is a way out of the problems Barcelona is currently experiencing.
Lewandowski is a great striker. He's still got the fuel in him to net in more goals. He's agile, skilful and his goal scoring abilities are at the peak. Although age is calling gradually but he's still got a bit of time in him to show his worth in the public and projected games too. Although like Ronaldo, even at the age he is, he still kept the zeal on. I don't think Lewandowski's case would be any different.

 Let him still use the ample of his time left to do exploits. He's got European cups and tournaments to journey through and in him, there's all that it'd take. Age is still favourable to him and he doesn't look like he'd slack in a few years to come, so for the mean time, he's got to enjoy his playing time before thinking of retiring back to the Arab league or quit football generally.

 The striker can still be a useful asset to the Spanish side. Despite the ups and downs, he's managed to stay in form and shape, he still does well to net in goals when he's got the chance to and so far his rate of play isn't really any need for alarm. The club themselves know how advantageous he is and also how difficult it is to get an active striker in the market now. So they've just got to stick to appropriate terms with him and also try to work with him as he strives to do his best in being relevant in the team too.
19  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: ⚽ Football Transfers Speculation, Odds and Predictions on: May 23, 2024, 04:01:34 PM
After being fired by Chelsea it seems that Manchester United management is starting to become interested in Mauricio Pochettino because if you look at the statistics, it is clear that Chelsea has experienced quite good improvement by finishing in 6th place in the standings, but the club apparently decided to end its collaboration at the end of the season with Mauricio Pochettino, which became news good for Manchester United who are confused about whether to keep Erik Ten Hag or let him go because Manchester United has experienced a bad decline this season and was even overtaken by Chelsea and Manchester United had to finish in 8th place this season, I think Manchester United will make a decision after Seeing Manchester United's performance in the FA Cup match, if they win and beat Manchester City, I think Erik Ten Hag will stay at the club, but if not, I think he will be fired by the club.

I think that with Chelsea's improvement, Mauricio Pochettino can handle Manchester United, but he still needs time to build the club. At first, Chelsea was not consistent when being coached by this coach, but over time, Chelsea experienced good improvement, meaning the coach has started to find his rhythm, but unfortunately the club did not want to keep him at the club and fired him, this was quite surprising news.

Most Man United fan are so passionate on wanting the boss to still keep his job at the club. During his first season at the club he was able to make som huge impact and that is the confidence most of the fans have for him to still be able to remain in charge at the club. He was able to win the club a UCL ticket and also be able to take the team to success in Carabao Cup; moreover you can’t fail to ignore he took them to the finals of the FA Cup though they lost but it’s a notable achievement.

 With the competitive nature of the epl, a team with injury crisis will sure be in crisis and missing most of his players last season has forced him to bend his tactics which most times don’t usually work for the team. I feel there should be a balance and there should be proper understanding that Erik Ten Hag couldn’t be the problem though because he’s achieved quite some good records in his first season. I think the overall rating should be considered before speaking ill of a manager. For Ten Hag, I think circumstances at the club is what’s making it challenging for him to be able to do well at the club.

 The FA cup final against City will definitely be a decider on the manager's fate at the club. While the game is pending and anticipated, the board has scouted for Pochettino following his loss of job with the London side. Well for me I'll say, it's more safer to scout outside because, judging from Pochettino's time with Chelsea, even though towards the season end they tried to go above United, the man doesn't really offer anything different from what Ten Hag offered. An option outside the two is more preferred to be considered.
20  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Italian League Prediction Thread (Serie A) on: May 23, 2024, 03:52:39 PM
Roma has indeed experienced rapid progress after De Rossi replaced the coaching chair in the middle of this season. Even though he had only been Roma coach for half a season, De Rossi was immediately able to bring Roma back from adversity. Maybe, for example, Roma still keeps Mourinho in the coaching chair, I think Roma will definitely finish in the middle of the Serie A standings this season. However, under De Rossi's guidance, Roma now has the opportunity to finish in 6th place in Serie A and has the opportunity to enter the UCL. So the progress that Roma is currently experiencing will be excellent preparation for next season. It could be that, for example, De Rossi is able to consistently make Roma develop at the end of this season, then next season Roma's performance will most likely be even better. For example, like Leverkusen, when Xabi Alonso arrived in the middle of the season as coach, he immediately made Leverkusen progress quite rapidly, even though at that time Leverkusen was in a slump. Then in the following season Leverkusen was able to become the unbeatable team it is today. So next season Roma could have the same fate as Leverkusen, because if you think about it, Roma's journey is almost the same as Leverkusen. So we'll see what Roma will be like under De Rossi next season. Will it get better or will it get worse?

Apart from that, it is true that Roma management has not been optimal in spending funds on the team. So basically every coach will definitely have a little difficulty recruiting the players they want. But I'm sure De Rossi will definitely have a way for Roma to develop with funds that are not too large. Because De Rossi's plan to make Roma develop is next season. So this season could be said to be just an introduction for De Rossi. And even though it's still quite a long time, I can't wait to see Roma's performance next season.
The situation of Roma before De Rossi's arrival put them in a situation where they have to fix a bit of loops and come on top. Before now, Mourinho has had the  responsibility to ensure good league game results and I won't blame him much for the times of loss because their opponents, their opponents in some situations have been too title contenders and personally wouldn't embrace a loss based on the goal they have for themselves.

 De Rossi has been given time to show himself. They're playing the league games and as well as the European games, their attention is on 2 trophies, European trophy will be a bit difficult for them and I don't think that currently De Rossi would be able to scale through all the clubs that will be presented to him to face in each advancement phase of the tournament. Even in the Serie A, it'll be difficult for them to gain the top stand so it's just best that they focus their strength and struggle to maintaining a good result that'll see them scale through to the European cups next season.

 De Rossi can still make a great team from Roma. The club is eager to see this man take them to better heights next season. They did well in staying up until the semi finals stage of the UEL and also staying ahead till the last minutes of the game against Leverkusen last week. It wasn't much of a good game for them but it's commendable still so far as they've performed in their season's endeavors.
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