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1201  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Saudi Professional League 2023/2024 on: January 03, 2024, 09:08:21 PM
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Al Hilal got Neymar and Mitrovic because they trust their partnership and they needed both of their strengths to be able to surpass other clubs in the league. It’s unfortunate that Neymar got out due to injury and It’s a pity it turns out to be long termed. Both Benzema and Firmino haven’t been able to get their grounds yet but I think if their respective teams get some good signings from Europe to help on the strikers this will be a boost for the players and the team and make the SPL more competitive.

 Now he’ll have to be taken off the squad list so that the Saudi club can bring in a foreign player who’ll strengthen their attack for the 2nd half of the season. It’s so crazy that even without Neymar’s presence Al Nassr haven’t been able to catch up with them yet. Mitrovic has stood out and other European stars also making this team a class team.


If I'm not mistaken, Al Hilal wants to increase its slots for defensive players. but so far, I haven't heard any further development of this rumor. but what is certain is that Neymar has been dropped from the list this season, meaning that Al Hilal is serious about bringing in a new player from Europe. I tried to interpret the hopes of Al Hilal management that their squad would be more complex and competitive. starting from the goalkeeper, defense line, midfielders and also their strikers. and so far, Al Hilal is quite calm in its position at the top of the Saudi Pro League standings. in fact, it's still too soon to predict that Al Hilal will win the Saudi Pro League trophy this season, even Al Hilal management is still thinking about bringing in a newcomer to replace the slot filled by Neymar. which means, they don't want anything undesirable to happen. that's why Al Hilal has prepared its squad as ready as possible. moreover, this team is a squad that has a winning mentality.

As for Benzema, it's a shame that his presence in this competition doesn't get much attention. I can understand it from the start, starting from the previous Al Ittihad coach and the lack of equal service to help him when building attacks and breaking down the opposing team's goal. maybe what happens to the Al Ittihad squad will be a consideration for the club in bringing in the players they need. another unique thing is Firmino, when he debuted he was able to score a hat-trick. but so far he has not been able to score another goal, even though Firmino doesn't always play badly. to be honest, I don't know why he is having problems, or maybe Firmino is having difficulty adapting. despite all that, currently Al Hilal is still firmly at the top of the Saudi Pro League standings.
1202  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Germany League - Bundesliga Prediction Thread on: January 03, 2024, 08:44:13 PM
Harry Kane is definitely one of the best strikers in the World right now. Some might argue that he is the best. And when you are playing in a big team like Bayern Munich, you are bound to perform. But the luck he had in Spurs is very unfortunate. He was so close to winning the Premier League one time but he became 2nd. He pulled the Spurs a lot. But now I think they will win this season a trophy and will win the first real trophy of his career. It is very outrageous that a world class player like him did not win a trophy in his career.

Lewnadonski lost his touch in Barcelona. But he was doing very well in Bayern Munich. I think the blame is on Barcelona's management.

Duke

Kane, has become a very productive player in the Bundesliga competition. now, he is the temporary top scorer by scoring 21 goals. it's really not in vain that Bayern brought him from Spurs even though it was a fantastic transfer fee. however, Kane paid for it with his excellent performance, plus he also often contributed with his assists. the Bundesliga competition still has a lot of matches left, which means Kane can add to his goal collection in this competition. also, in the Champions League if Bayern can go as far as possible. currently Bayern Munich is 4 points behind Leverkusen, the squad coached by Xabi Alonso. being 4 points behind should not be a significant obstacle for the German League champions. Bayern is an established team and has a winning mentality in the Bundesliga. that's why, maybe Kane is more interested in joining Munich than teams from the Premier League. plus, Kane also has a dream of winning various titles with Bayern Munich.

This season, they can make it happen. even though they are 4 points adrift of Leverkusen, Bayern has 1 postponed match and 1 meeting at BayArena against Xabi Alonso's squad. in this match, Bayern has the potential to increase the point difference or at least equalize the temporary points tally. what is certain is that if Leverkusen runs smoothly in every match, then there is one way to stop it when these two teams meet. and Bayern Munich has a chance for that, even though the first meeting ended in a draw. the problem is, now Bayern is much tougher. and it is possible that Tuchel will increase the strength of his squad by bringing in new arrivals. in essence, Bayern Munich remains the favorite to defend its title in this competition. and this is a challenge for Leverkusen.

As for Lewandowski, it is very natural for him to choose to leave because he wants to experience competing in another league. it's just that, the problem is, Barcelona often experiences problems, whether it's injured players or a lack of effort by Xavi as Barcelona's head coach. btw, this is just a personal opinion for Barcelona.
1203  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: UEFA Europa League 2023/24 Season on: January 03, 2024, 08:16:59 PM
You are right, when the match starts both teams have the same chance even though in terms of quality there are differences because within 90 minutes many things may happen such as players getting guarded, red cards or also the opposing team being considered weak making different strategies that are difficult to penetrate by the favorite team.
Last season in the European league there was Barcelona who was predicted to be champions but failed because they lost to Manchester United as well as Manchester United was the favorites but were also eliminated because they lost to Sevilla who eventually became champions that season, so even though Liverpool were the favorites it didn't mean they would have easy can get it and it is even very possible to be eliminated because they lost to a team that was not considered capable of doing it, but any team will face a very difficult match when facing Liverpool who are on fire at the moment.

In the normal 90 minutes, each competing team will apply the system instructed by the coach. with different team strengths, of course there will be differences based on the level of play and the course of the match. likewise in terms of opportunities, and all kinds of things. as the competition progresses, something unexpected can happen. one of them, as you said, is for example getting a red card, being fouled at the penalty spot, a player experiencing or getting injured, all of this has the potential to happen to the two teams playing the match. last season Barcelona were favorites, unfortunately several of their players were injured. even though he didn't play too badly, in the end Manchester United was able to overthrow him. at that time, United was also in a positive trend phase. in the match against Sevilla, many United players were injured. plus, several blunders were made by United's defense and De Gea. United collapsed, even though they were predicted to win the title in this competition.

And this applies to Liverpool when they play their match later, especially since Klopp is focusing more on the Premier League. Klopp is well aware that his players cannot suffer injuries, especially the players who are his mainstay. even though Liverpool are favourites, that doesn't mean they will automatically win this trophy. apart from that, there are other teams that are just as strong. plus, they don't have as busy a schedule as Liverpool. or maybe, Brighton is a team that is not the favorite to get to the final of this competition. it could also be Marseile, Leverkusen and even Galatasaray. so far, nothing is certain, especially since the playoffs haven't started yet. I prefer to enjoy everything that is presented, especially crucial matches, rather than predicting something that may not yet happen. I mean, this competition hasn't reached the final stage yet. so, let's just enjoy it.
1204  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2023/24 on: January 03, 2024, 07:52:28 PM
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Girona has a good form that can't be underestimated, they actually did looked like they took everyone unaware as almost nobody expected such form from them this season and how they gradually got the top of the table and literally solidified their position there is really interesting and somehow surprising as they weren't given much attention till they got to the top.

Atletico isn't a weak team either and I don't expect an easy game between these two, I'm very certain it's going to be an interesting and entertaining game and I personally don't have a favorite for this game because I consider both team equally strong and a little above average so I would just expect the best team wins but Girona have got the home advantage and that for me it's an edge upon which they can capitalize to further climb to the top of the table but then I still believe strongly Real Madrid is most likely to win the trophy by the end of the season than girona does.

IMO, firstly, what makes Girona able to perform so far is because they don't have a busy match schedule.  Thus, Michel only focuses his squad on La Liga. as for the Copa de Rey, this match does not really drain the energy of the team and coach. plus, the newcomers that Girona brought in were able to maximize their potential when playing their matches in La Liga. apart from that, the system implemented by the Girona coach does not only focus on their pure stirker. which means, every player is allowed to score a goal if they have the opportunity. it has been proven that in 18 matches Girona has been more productive in terms of scoring goals than the other teams competing in this league. Girona is currently ranked 2nd in the standings below Madrid, while Madrid is currently playing its match against Mallorca. whatever the result, between the Madrid vs Mallorca match. Girona still has to get full points when they host Atletico Madrid, in order to maintain their position or shift Madrid's ranking.

Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid has a mission to get full points at Girona headquarters. none other than, to narrow the difference in points between Girona and Real Madrid. especially if Madrid is held to a draw by Marllorca, this will be a big motivation for Diego Simeone's squad. if I refer to the predicted composition of these two teams. it seems like both teams will use the same system pattern. or, Girona played more defensively. referring to the betting odds, it seems that the bookie does not favor either of these two teams. the reason is, their odds are the same as @2.55. my question is, will this match end in a draw, I'm not sure.  except, if one of these teams plays defense. well, my estimate is that Atletico Madrid will win this match. betting options can be on 1x2, or a 0:0 handicap. so, let's wait for the results.
1205  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: UEFA Champions League 2023/24 Season on: January 03, 2024, 07:21:52 PM
Are you not wrong when you say Real Soceidad have no chance of beating Paris Saint Germain? I disagree with what you say because I see them having a chance even though it may not be greater than Paris Saint Germain.
In the Champions League, everything is possible and with the current form of Paris Saint Germain they also still have weaknesses that can be exploited, so they are still very beatable. The truth is that Paris Saint Germain have a poor record in the Champions League, and of course for a club of their size that is something very unsatisfactory. Almost every season they try to win the title but every season they always get repeated failures.

Just like Manchester City, who always try to become champions in this competition, in the end they were able to, even winning the treble winner. the same is true for Paris Saint-Germain. unfortunately, City and PSG have many differences. City started by building the foundations early, while PSG with a big star mega project. maybe they think that having star players with big names can bring PSG to achieve its dreams and missions so far. unfortunately, PSG is not supported by a coach who has a track record in this competition. plus, relying too much on the front line. even though, there are several positions that are lacking and what they need.

Now, PSG is handled by a coach who has experience in this event. it's just that Luis Enrique's squad has not yet achieved the game the coach wants. we can prove this simply, if Luis Enrique always tries to rotate and change the pattern of his system. which means, what he implemented was not according to his wishes. plus, the players they have haven't played at the level the coach wants. so, it's natural that Mbappe remains his mainstay. also, Enrique needs some newcomers to complement his needs. now, we are talking about the PSG vs Real Sociedad match. in theory and on paper, PSG is far superior to its opponents. apart from playing at the Parc des Princes, PSG's headquarters. Luis Enrique's squad is also more favored based on the betting market. even though it is temporary, it shows that PSG has a higher probability than Real Sociedad in the next match. whether you win or not, all of that will be determined when this match is held. so, let's wait.
1206  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: ⚽ Football Transfers Speculation, Odds and Predictions on: January 03, 2024, 06:50:47 PM
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If Xabi can win either Bundesliga or Europa League, it's better for Manchester United to hire him and kick the bald guy. Manchester United already lose their legacy as one of toughest team in Premier League. They need to find a good coach who can able to develop the whole team, just like Xabi who wasn't sign many players, but he develop the existing players with a new strategy.

If Xabi ends up bringing Leverkusen to one of the titles, whether it be the Bundesliga or the Europa League, it is certain that he will not necessarily be able to take United in a better direction. if only, Xabi Alonso became the boss at Manchester United. problems that occur at Manchester United, it is often seen that Ten Hag's side is blamed for their team's squad. notification, I'm not a fan of The Red Devil. based on my personal point of view, what is happening at Kudu United is very complex. starting from injured players, limited spending budgets in the last summer transfer market, player and coach disputes, inconsistent players, egoists in the game who want to perform well themselves, and so many problems that Ten Hag has to fix. apart from that, Ten Hag made several blunders by rotating and implementing his system. since the acquisition of United, this team has been hit by a storm of injuries and other problems. for me, as a neutral fan, it's actually not Ten Hag's fault. just like Liverpool last season, where The Red Drop played very badly. now, problems have befallen The Red Devil.

Well, now we are talking from the content of Xabi Alonso. since Alonso took charge of Leverkusen, his name has increasingly become the center of attention, with several clubs wanting his services. one of them was Madrid before Ancelotti extended his contract. also, it is rumored that Alonxo will be targeted by Bayern Munich if Thucel fails this season. for young coaches, Xabi Alonso is able to show that he is competent to be a reliable coach. but Leverkusen and Real Madrid are different, as are The Red Devils. the coach's job is not only to prepare players, implement systems and strategies, but also to be a leader both on the field, outside the field and most importantly in the dressing room. and problems at United, one of which is in the dressing room. we can see that there are several players who put their own ego first. so, Ten Hag's task in the future is to be a firm leader. and in several matches, he has done this by leaving Marcus Rasford on the bench. so the point is, even if Alonso becomes United coach. if the problem is the same, then it will be difficult for this team to get back on track. btw, this is just my personal point of view.
1207  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Premier League Prediction Thread 2023/2024 on: January 03, 2024, 06:20:04 PM
The competition for the Premier League title is becoming more and more exciting! Manchester City is showing incredible form in their recent matches, and I can clearly see their determination to succeed. The top four teams, especially Liverpool, are not giving up either. Aston Villa is putting in a commendable effort, making the points difference not as significant.
Manchester City always has a surprise at the end of the season, that's why whoever is at the top of the standings, don't rejoice first because in the end it is Manchester City who will win the title this season. If you really want to win the EPL title from Manchester City, of course Liverpool can maintain their consistency until the end. season and play as best as possible to stay on the winning path until the end of the season.

Arsenal's failure last season is an important lesson, not long ago Arsenal always played well and consistently but for some reason they failed to get a win from the last two matches they lost in a row which made them lose points and fall from the top of the standings, that is what Arteta must learn that Arsenal need lots of good players to be able to play to replace injured key players. The competition for the top four is very tight which is why this season looks very interesting to me.

With Kevin De Bruyne's recovery, Pep can now be a little relieved to present his full squad in the various competitions they will compete in. as usual like last season, City will start getting serious in the middle of the season towards the end of the competition. being in 3rd place in the Premier League standings, will not discourage the TheCitizen squad. in fact, it looks like Pep Guardiola's squad will be increasingly challenged to displace teams above their ranking. both Liverpool, who are now at the top of the standings, and Arsenal must be wary if City has the potential to become a team that is hungry for victory like last season.

Liverpool's side, it will be a serious challenge for them to maintain their ranking at the top of the standings. the reason is, Liverpool still has matches against City, Arsenal and several other teams which might hinder them from maintaining their position. which means, Jurgen Klopp must keep his team on track.
Arsenal is one of my favorite teams in the Premier League, recently their consistency has dropped quite drastically and they are having difficulty getting back on track. even though in reality, they haven't played that badly in the last 5 matches in particular. I hope that Arteta can correct his team's shortcomings and weaknesses and at the same time, bring in new arrivals, especially pure stirkers that they need. well, because the Premier League still has a lot of matches left, the competition in the top 4 standings is quite competitive so far. the reason is, the points between first and fourth place do not have a significant gap. so, isn't this more exciting and fun? Let's just follow it, until the end of this season.
1208  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Germany League - Bundesliga Prediction Thread on: January 02, 2024, 09:23:59 PM
Leverkusen has a big chance of getting a ticket to appear in the Champions League next season, I am very sure they can get it from the Bundesliga because it is enough to finish in the top four of the standings. One more ticket can be won from the European League competition, but with the condition that Xabi Alonso must be able to bring Laverkusen to become champions. Talking about maintaining consistency and the challenges that Xabi will face in the future, I think this is very conditional, in the sense that ups and downs in a team performance will definitely happen. As a manager, Xabi really understands the level of competition and challenges he will face in the future, and we have seen his performance with Laverkusen in the first half of the season, Xabi was able to do very well.

Leverkusen even has the possibility of winning the Bundesliga trophy, they just need to hold Bayern to a draw at the BayArena in the next meeting. moreover, if Xabi Alonso's squad is able to overthrow Bayern Munich, that would be even better. but with the condition that every match they will play must be achieved with perfect results. in other words, Leverkusen continued with its positive trend without defeat until the end of the season. thus, this means that Bayern Munich's dominance so far can be broken by a team that does not have many stars in its squad. unfortunately, to make this a reality, Xabi Alonso and his squad have to pay with hard work in every match they play. and it's not easy at all, in fact there will be many obstacles ahead as the competition approaches the end of the season. apart from that, Xabi must maintain the fitness of his players, especially avoiding things that lead to player injuries. because if that happens, I'm not really sure if Leverkusen will continue to perform at a high level. but at least, their chances of getting Champions League tickets are greater than hunting for the Bundesliga trophy.  because defending champion Bayern Munich will not allow their title to be taken over by another team, including Bayer Leverkusen. however, at least Xabi Alonso is one step ahead of Bayern Munich by being at the top of the Bundesliga standings temporarily. they have taken the first step well, without even experiencing defeat. now, new challenges will be waiting for them to maintain their consistency. and the competition will be even more exciting for us to enjoy. although in truth, I still have confidence that it is only a matter of time for Bayern Munich to return to the top of the standings. but we'll see, because in football it's unique and anything can happen.
1209  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Saudi Professional League 2023/2024 on: January 02, 2024, 08:38:13 PM

Al hilal is feeling so mad with neymar and neymar will never play for al hilal again. Reports indicate that al Hilal has chosen to terminate his contract and remove him from their squad. Al hilal does not even need him right now caused by the club has mitrovic and savic as the key centre of al hilal's gameplay.
Ronaldo is still having very good fitness even though he was not young anymore, but he can still score a lot in the saudi pro league. benzema's performance is so horrible and he cannot compete with ronaldo.

The only worthy competitor for ronaldo is mitrovic which was playing for al hilal. You can see the gap between ronaldo and mitrovic is quite small. Im thinking that if benzema may be feeling even worse by playing in the non conducive team.
I hope mitrovic will able to surpass ronaldo soon. It will be making ronaldo to have real challenge against mitrovic like once he played in real madrid that had messi as the main competitor in scoring as many goals as possible to created the record.

Mitrovic is still on fire and he has another chance to perform even better than ronaldo soon.

I tried to find the latest information regarding Neymar, especially as you said that Al Hilal was very angry with Neymar who never played anything else. unfortunately, I didn't get the information I needed. as far as I know, no player wants to suffer a prolonged injury like what happened to Neymar. after all, Neymar was injured while defending his Brazilian national team. so, what happened to Neymat was out of scenario. referring to past news sources, according to Saudi Arabian media, Arriyadiyah, Al Hilal will have Neymar back in its squad next season.  However, Al Hilal will remove the Brazilian star from the list to bring in other non-Saudi players. regulations state, that each league team can only have eight foreign players in the squad. it is very clear that Neymar will return next summer. even if there is other news, unfortunately I couldn't find it even though I tried looking for it in several searches. referring to transfermarkt, Neymar is still an Al Hilal player.

In fact, even without Neymar, Al Hilal is still very difficult for Ronaldo and his team Al Nassr to compete with. Al Hilal couldn't use Neymar's services much this season, but they still managed to maintain a safe distance from their rivals, Al Nassr. even though Neymar was absent for a long time, Al Hilal performed well because other stars were able to shine. Mitrovic was the player who shone the most on the front line with his 17 goals, and was only 3 goals behind Ronaldo. apart from that, Yassine Bono, Malcon, Milinkovic Savic, Ruben Neves and one of the local Al Dawsari players, could also be the backbone of the current Al Hilal team squad.

As for Benzema, I don't know exactly what the obstacles are in the Al Ittihad squad. however, it seems that Al Ittihad needs several newcomers, especially those who are able to support Benzema on the front lines. likewise with Al-Ahli, even though they are in 3rd place in the standings, the fact is that Firmino has not been able to show his capacity so far. currently, the Saudi Pro League competition is in a pause phase. and this is good for the teams competing in this League, to carry out evaluations.
1210  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: UEFA Champions League 2023/24 Season on: January 02, 2024, 07:11:50 PM
It will be hard for Paris Saint-German to win the Uefa Champions League trophy. Paris Saint-German has built its team around Mbappe, and if Mbappe is not in form Paris Saint-German will not perform well.

Maybe most of what we see only focuses on Mbappe, even though Enrique actually plays a game of collectivity and teamwork. so far, in the PSG camp, Mbappe is the player who is truly an established player, especially as he is a goal bomber. even if Enrique relies more on him, it would be very natural because Mbappe is the one who has so far been the focus of the team. with the scenario, he can provide a lot of experience to other players, especially those on PSG's front lines. I think gradually, if Ramos and Kolo Muani are able to adapt quickly and reach a level in their game. these two players can be as dangerous as a sharp sticker to break into their opponent's goal.

Talking about winning trophies this season, I'm sure Luis Enrique is very aware of the squad he is currently coaching. in other words, PSG is not in the capacity to target the Champions League trophy. just imagine, when PSG play matches in the group phase, sometimes they have difficulty in away matches. I am also sure that his current team is not as ideal as he had hoped for. that's why, it seems that PSG will bring in several new arrivals this January. in other words, Enrique wants to patch up the weaknesses and shortcomings of his team. however, this team will not immediately become a strong team with instants. what is certain is that a process is needed and as a coach he is very aware of that. so, the task of Enrique and his squad is now to play as hard as possible as far as they can do it. or at least, PSG should be able to beat Real Sociedad in the round of 16. the rest, let them answer with the matches they play.
1211  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2023/24 on: January 02, 2024, 06:44:17 PM
It seems João Félix had a poor performance and his performance was weak enough to make Xavi mad at this player. Before João Félix joined Barcelona he said how loved this team and he wanted to play for Barcelona but this player mostly couldn't have good performances since he started playing for Barcelona,
In the game between Barcelona and Almería, the performance of João Félix was weak enough to make Xavi not use this player in the best squad in the game against Las Palmas.



For me, Felix is ​​the differentiating player at Barcelona at the moment.  Even though he didn't score a goal in every match, his role at Barcelona was quite good. let's just look at the statistics, Felix has started 13 of the 15 matches as the main starter for Barcelona. even though he only scored 3 goals and 2 assists, so far he is better than Ferran Torres. yeah, we can refer to the statistics that Joao Felix underperformed in the match against Almeria, but that is not a fair benchmark for what he has done while playing for Barcelona. after all, if a player experiences ups and downs in his performance, this is very normal. the most important thing is not to play badly as long as he plays with Barcelona. however, I agree that Joao Felix's performance cannot be said to be stable. and maybe, he needs more time to reach his playing level. for the Barcelona vs Las Pamas match, if I refer to several statistical predictions, Felix will still be included in Barcelona's starting eleven.

Well, by the way, Barcelona actually has a quite competitive squad. be it Joao Felix, Lamine Yamal, Gundohan, Joao Cancelo and other players, they can be really relied on. well, this is where Xavi's role is to show that he is a competent coach who is able to bring his team back to the right track. even though there are several players injured, and all of that is important for Barcelona. but still, as head coach Xavi must find the ideal formula with the available players. now Barcelona has a wonderkid from Brazil, Vitor Roque, and to be honest, I'm very curious about his performance. anyway, Barcelona still has lots of opportunities in the La Liga competition, at least there are still lots of games left until the end of this season.

1212  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Premier League Prediction Thread 2023/2024 on: January 02, 2024, 05:55:01 PM
How this season is progressing I believe Liverpool will win the Premier League because they are in real great form this season, whereas Arsenal is not in great form and is losing matches, which is why football can be predicted. When Arsenal started this season new, many people predicted that they would win the trophy because they were winning matches and even defeating Manchester City, who were giving them a headache in the competition. However, they are currently losing to minor clubs that no one expects they will do that.

I hoped they would do well in the Champions League versus Porto, because Porto are in terrific form and have more Champions League experience than Arsenal, who use to qualify every season. So I think Arteta needs to tighten his bet and improve his players performances, but I don't think they'll win a trophy this season because they've missed their chances. I think they'll have another chance to top the league table if Liverpool misbehaves, but that won't be an easy task because I don't believe Liverpool will lose any points now.

Remember, there are still at least 18 games left until this season ends. along the way, the ups and downs of a team are sometimes unavoidable. yeah, like Arsenal who were able to beat City, but fell to a team that was far below their ranking, either based on player depth or based on standings. and this is football, sometimes it's hard for us to guess. plus, it's not uncommon for the coach to make a mistake by underestimating his opponent. against Fulham, we really regret Arsenal's defeat. moreover, Arteta did not play his core line-up. but that fact doesn't apply, after all Arsenal lost at home for the first time. City is currently in 3rd place with 40 points, 5 points behind Liverpool. but City have one game postponed which they might use in good time to get full points. plus, City has one meeting at Anfield, Liverpool's headquarters. this match is a crucial match that can widen the point gap between the two. moreover, the competition in the top four currently still looks exciting because the difference in points is not significantly different. which means that if Liverpool slip up in the next two matches, this will give the team below them a chance. talking about Arsenal's match against Porto in the Champions League, actually this match still has a time lag. so, Arteta will prepare his team and try to find his opponent's weak points. based on the temporary odds provided by the bookies for these two teams, Arsenal is superior to the home team. at least, we have some idea for now about both teams. although usually, before the match, what the bookie offers has the potential to change. let's just follow and enjoy everything Arsenal does. moreover, this squad is my favorite team in the premier league.
1213  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: ⚽ Football Transfers Speculation, Odds and Predictions on: January 02, 2024, 04:48:30 PM
FCBInside, a site that is usually very well informed about FC Bayern, reports that Xabi Alonso is to succeed Thomas Tuchel after Real Madrid extended Angelotti's contract. Although Alonso still has a contract with Leverkusen until 2026, he would be free to leave the club if he could move to one of his former clubs. It could be as early as the summer if Tuchel does not achieve the goals that are expected of him.

Source: https://fcbinside.de/2023/12/31/trainer-beben-in-muenchen-xabi-alonso-will-offenbar-zum-fc-bayern/

That's going to happen only if xabi will be agreed to join in the bayern munich but it's not yet clear whether alonso was willing to leave from leverkusen before his contract will end. Im doubting xabi to leave from leverkusen earlier if he will able to get a lot of achievements with leverkusen.
So, bayern has prepared itself to sack tuchel once he will not be able to deliver for the club this season? that's a harsh hand from bayern. Tuchel may be in a very big pressure at this moment. It seems his position is not yet safe at all.

Did kane's transfer give another burden to him? I meant since bayern has spent a lot of money and the club needs the manager to deliver more for bayern. Another big challenge is awaiting him.

Referring to the link report shared above, I did not find any official statement that Xabi Alonso will replace Thomas Tuchel. on the same page, the big boss of Bayern Munich only included Xabi Alonso's name on their wish list. that's the scenario if Thomas Tuchel fails to bring Bayern Munich to a title, especially the Bundusliga title which he usually has in recent years. so, I think this is just an ordinary rumor which is not necessarily true. if that is the case, it is not certain that Xabi Alonso will be willing to become head coach at Bayern Munich next summer. although, actually Xabi has an agreement with Leverkusen that he can move at any time according to the agreement with the club.

From the same source, it seems this rumor is circulating after Don Carlo extended his contract at Santiago Bernabeu. then, BILD reported that even though Alonso has extended his contract with Leverkusen until 2026, it is not impossible that he will leave the club at the end of the season. well, things like that could happen, especially if Thomas Tuchel fails to make Bayern Munich better. regarding Kane, I don't think that's the situation. in fact, previously, the club really wanted Kane's services to join Bayern Munich. maybe it could be due to other factors, or the most logical thing would be if Tuchel failed. but I still have great confidence that in the end Bayern will return to the top of the Bundesliga standings. I'm sure it's only a matter of time, so let's wait and enjoy as football fans.
1214  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Should mentally unstable people be allowed to gamble? on: January 02, 2024, 01:42:49 PM
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My question now is are there any moral, ethical or legal obligation to bar a person from gambling after physically observing that he is mentally unstable?

There is a saying, don't judge a book by its cover. so you see, what you see does not necessarily reflect what you actually think. so, remember that thinking like that is not true. personally, I have encountered many characteristics of people like what you said in this thread. although not in the exact situation and conditions as you say, I mean not like the case we are discussing. A person can style according to what he wants, even though he looks like he has mental problems. but we never know for sure, especially since the man acted like a normal person. unless you really know the person. in this thread, you say, the gambling shop claims that he is a regular customer and he has never behaved badly.

My question is, what should we debate with this person, isn't he/she has the right to what he/she wants? in fact, many people have mental disorders. even people like us who look neat, but have personality problems. many also have another side with mental problems, especially those related to gambling. IMO, referring to what you said, it seems there is no written obligation for the shop to ban it because of its appearance problem. on the contrary, your moral obligations will be questioned first, by welcoming them well and then asking about several things. if winning doesn't indicate a mental problem, why ban someone. physical appearance does not determine a person's identity, in fact we cannot judge based only on our eyes. the problem is different, if this man comes to a top casino which requires its customers to dress appropriately and in accordance with the regulations implemented by the casino. if it's just a gambling shop and the person is able and willing to risk his money, then that's his right. as long as it's not disturbing, as long as it doesn't violate the rules, everything is fine.
1215  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Gambling for fun, is it a lie that we tell ourselves? on: January 02, 2024, 11:48:23 AM
I know for sure that if we take periodic account of how many times that we gamble, maybe weekly, monthly or yearly, we'll find out that the loses are far greater than the winnings, so I sometimes wonder how we can be indulging in something that we lose far more than we gain, in the name of having fun. I know that it's human nature to want to conquer, defeat, control and be the leader, yet we go into gambling knowing that the system doesn't give us a fair advantage of achieving these aims, yet we're happy to go back and likely be defeated again.

Perhaps deep down in our conscience, somewhere that we don't like to listen to, it still tells us the truth that the reason why we're going to gamble is to hopefully win money, not really to have fun.

I know that it's said that you should gamble the amount that you can afford to loose, but will you call it a true fun when you know that there's a higher probability of losing your bet?

Well, actually I really understand what you said in this thread. however, it seems there is a different meaning and essence between me and you. first of all, I want to say first, what I said does not mean I am comparing. so, please understand. the title of your thread, is really very interesting to me. I will quote him, "Gambling for fun, is it a lie that we tell ourselves?". there is a big question that you seem to be struggling with, especially regarding gambling and the idea of ​​having fun. at this point, many people actually have the same questions as you think. however, both you, me, we, have different definitions regarding what gambling is. first, what does pleasure mean to you? so, what does this have to do with the gambling you do? you can answer it, but keep your answer to yourself. for me, pleasure has a broad meaning depending on how I respond to it and condition it to the situation and conditions. now, what is gambling to you? for me, gambling is expensive entertainment and contains a lot of risk. then, what allows us to have fun and get pleasure. yeah, the answer depends on each individual.

So you see, the idea of ​​having fun doesn't have to be what you mean in the title of this thread and neither does what you say in this post. before we gamble, either you or I, must first spend capital as a medium for playing and betting. at this point, you are willing and aware to do it. the question is, are you thinking about something bad instead of having fun? Of course it's not like that. besides, it doesn't mean that with the idea of ​​having fun we don't expect to win. as you said, even if you say it seems like we are lying to ourselves and this is where the difference lies. pleasure doesn't have to be winning, even in situations where you lose, you can learn lessons in the form of pleasure. for example, I bet on Arsenal "football" a team that is my favorite. then, the fact is that Arsenal lost the match.  meaning, I also lost. however, because Arsenal played the game very well, neatly and impressively, I enjoyed it even though they lost. even though I lost, psychologically I got the game I wanted and the results from the bets I made. and this, is a form of pleasure. so each gambler can define his own pleasure, and it depends on how he reacts to it. so, we don't need to lie to ourselves. regarding winning or losing, isn't that part of the risk of gambling? well, enjoy it according to your own version.
1216  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Gambling and health concern on: January 02, 2024, 11:00:00 AM
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My question is :
Do you know the status of your health while gambling and what do you do if you happen to suffer a mild or hard stroke?

This is why I make it a point to open my messenger and have my loved one that I can contact in case, whenever I'm playing alone.


Actually, I don't know where to start commenting, but what is certain is that I don't know the person and don't know for sure what really happened. I mean, before he gambles and after he wins. at the same time, he had a heart attack. in fact, if we try to trace it, cause and effect, maybe the initial trigger didn't actually come from winning some money at the casino. in the world of medicine, there is a diagnosis. however, this is not my field so I don't dare to speculate. and based on what you said, this person has a history of the disease he is suffering from. the fact is that this person likes gambling, maybe he forgot to prepare to take his medicine before doing his activities. whatever the activity, whether in work, entertainment and so on. so, it's not just because of gambling. however, because of the situation, he was gambling, and by chance won a very large win, his hypertension was high and uncontrolled. in the end, he had a heart attack like the story in this thread.

I'm trying to conclude if the man or woman we are discussing in this thread is elderly, anyway this is just a personal assumption. referring to your question, in fact I never thought about such things. however, it can be a reminder for us if our condition is not fine. it would be better to rest and not do any activities before completely recovering. overall, especially the content of the title of this thread, "Gambling and health concerns". once again I say, a situation like the one you describe can happen to anyone, it doesn't have to refer only to someone who likes to gamble. so, prioritizing health is an important part. and gambling should entertain us and not bring problems to all of us.
1217  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: What's Your Feeling After You Finish Gambling. on: January 02, 2024, 09:41:02 AM
Gambling whether you play it online or offline is a mental game there are a lot of mixed emotions going on while you play
Excited when you're winning, anxious when you're chasing your losses, ecstatic when you won a big amount but have anxiety about cashing out.

It's a roller coaster ride when we are playing in casinos whether online or offline that is why we always come back to gamble because we feel alive and we have mixed emotions.

But after finishing the game what's your overall feeling how did you overcome this feeling and how many hours or days did it last?

Be honest with yourself and vote on the poll on What's Your Feeling After You Finish Gambling?

Honestly, I like what you have to say in this thread. for me, what you say is purely based on what you feel without any interests or anything else. the point I like the most is, we feel alive because we have emotions like a roller coaster, going up and down without even planning it beforehand. most people rarely learn from the sensations we get in gambling. this is not just about winning or losing, chasing losses, or so on as you mentioned in this thread. our adrenaline rushes rapidly when we play, especially in situations that we don't expect. we get all the feelings in just one moment of the betting session, regardless of winning or losing. now let's discuss what you asked in this thread, "What's Your Feeling After You Finish Gambling".

Honestly, how should I answer it because in each session we sometimes get different experiences. except, if the question you ask is more specific. for example, how we feel after we finish gambling in a situation where we lose big.  or it could be the other way around, when victory is approaching us. but okay, I'll try to answer what was asked in this thread. firstly, I cannot answer specifically and definitively. because, it all depends on the situation and conditions. but let's just say I lost, if I say I'm happy it's the same as lying to myself. on the other hand, when I win, I don't need to tell you because we can guess it I guess. so what's the point, there is no other word than I move on to do other activities regardless of the situation after the gambling session. or, I can rest with the remaining time. so there is no definite answer for me to your question, because for me it is complex and difficult for me to say with just words. in essence, I have to neutralize whatever it is and get back to doing what I have to do.
1218  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: UEFA Europa League 2023/24 Season on: January 01, 2024, 09:49:29 PM
Personally I don't consider Liverpool team as favorite for Europa League because Premier League title is very difficult to win. They have to compete with Manchester City and Arsenal for the Premier League title. If they lose a point in any match, they will be relegated. Liverpool have underperformed in the Premier League in the last three seasons. This is why they will try their best to win the Premier League title this season. And I've seen teams like Barcelona and Liverpool win the Europa League in the past.
  However, Liverpool are still favorites for the Europa League title.

I agree with what you said, that the important point is to win the Premier League trophy. more precisely, how does Klopp keep his team on the right track and continue to maintain its ranking on the Domestic League standings. the reason is, competition in January will be even tighter. City will be more serious about playing their matches, especially if several of their players have fully recovered from injuries. apart from that, City has 1 match which will face Liverpool at Anfield. this match will not be easy, especially if City plays with its full core of players. apart from that, Arteta will also study and improve his squad so that it remains able to compete in the race for the Premier League trophy. the Premier League competition will become increasingly difficult in terms of competition for trophies, especially as we approach the end of the season. which means, each team will try as hard as possible to avoid losing even minor points. well, will Klopp be serious about continuing to target this trophy? if yes, their focus will be divided, especially as the crucial rounds approach and at the same time the competition in the Premier League will become tighter. in fact, we know that Liverpool has been fasting for a Premier League title for quite some time. so what they have achieved so far, reaching the top of the standings in the Premier League, will not be wasted, especially for Klopp as coach. as for this competition, no one can deny that Liverpool is one of the strong challengers in the race for the Europa League trophy. however, we cannot confirm with certainty which team will win the Europa League competition. there is no other choice but to always take part in every match presented by this competition.
1219  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: French Soccer League Predictions and Discussion Thread (Ligue 1) on: January 01, 2024, 09:19:57 PM
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Because the club owners have a lot of money, they were able to put together a front line that was quite dangerous in the previous few seasons. But in reality they are not able to provide anything different and that is not about Ligue 1 but other competitions that are much higher. Other clubs don't have the finances like PSG so not many can afford to buy quality players and when that can't be done then PSG will continue to dominate Ligue 1 without such strong competition.

PSG needs to build a more solid squad and maybe not just talk about a number of quality players because the previous season they had quite good strength. Now long-term projections need to be developed where Luis Enrique must be different from the previous coach and this will be a difficult job that Luis Enrique needs to do.

As far as I know, Paris Saint-Germain is a club supported by Qatar.  If I'm wrong, please correct me. it would be very natural if they had unlimited financial conditions. referring to what you said, yeah, PSG was able to bring in the players they wanted, especially on the front line. just like last season, PSG has a mega project of top stars to realize their dream of winning the Champions League trophy. unfortunately, there are several factors that become obstacles for them to realize their club dreams. the problem is, it's not just great players that they need. but, a competent trainer. able to handle his squad both on the field and in the dressing room. moreover, PSG's problems last season were quite complex from my personal point of view.  Neymar's injury was one of the factors. the coach's lack of experience, and the coach not having complete control over his players. in other words, everything has been arranged in such a way by PSG management or the big boss of Paris Saint-Germain.

Now PSG is in the hands of the right coach, that's how it should be. so, the problem this time is whether the club is willing to fully involve Enrique either in terms of recruiting players or other things and so on. but at least, PSG's philosophy this season has changed. it seems like they are starting to follow in the footsteps of Manchester City. btw, this is just my personal assumption. regarding other teams, as you said, almost most of their financial conditions are not like Paris Saint Germain. so it would be very natural that the competition for trophies would be very difficult to break the dominance of the French League giants in this competition.
1220  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Saudi Professional League 2023/2024 on: January 01, 2024, 08:55:09 PM
Last night was a victory that Al-Shabab really missed because in the last 6 matches in the Saudi league, Al-Shabab have never tasted victory again. They did this when they hosted al-Wehda at home and the win with a narrow score of 1-0 allowed Al-Shabab to breathe a sigh of relief to be able to move away from the relegation zone again. Abdullah Radif was a hero for Al-Shabab's victory in this match and if he had not scored a goal in the 86th minute then it is certain that the two teams would only be tied for 1 point.

Al-Shabab is indeed one of the teams that has experienced a drastic decline this season and they are very doubtful of being able to return to the top flight. But if they close this season without being relegated, that would be the best achievement they could do.

After the 2023-24 season is held, one of the strong teams that competed in last season's competition. in the competition, the minimum was to finish in the top four, experiencing various obstacles. in fact, in the last three seasons, Al Shabab has always been in the top four of the Saudi Pro League standings. unfortunately this season, Al Shabab is the team that stands out the most in terms of a very significant decline in performance. now, Al Shabab is in 11th place after overthrowing Al Wehda by a narrow score. at least, for the time being Al Shabab is in a safe position. this team's performance is really fluctuating, which last season was able to provide competition. this season they were only able to win 5 of their 19 matches in the Saudi Pro League. 6 draws, 8 with losses. even though, this team is not an ordinary team. I mean, Al Shabab has a pretty good financial condition. however, to compete with the other 4 clubs, it seems that it will be difficult and requires hard work apart from spending money to bring in several top European players.

Speaking at the Al Wehda match, Al Shabab was able to end its bad results after not winning in its last 6 matches. even to overthrow Al Wehda, which incidentally Al Shabab is playing at home, they have to work hard to win even though they have many opportunities. in fact, this competition still has a lot of matches left. however, it seems that it will be difficult for Al Shabab to finish in the top four until the end of the 2023-2024 season. at the very least, the Al Shabab coach must continue to correct weaknesses and improve the quality of his players.
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