Lewandowski, Messi or Ronaldo's fitness is still excellent. And I wouldn't be surprised if they play until 38/39. I agree with you that Lewandowski can easily play until 38. But I don't think he will be effective at 38 for Serie A or Premier League. If Lewandowski can maintain his fitness, he can stay with Barcelona for a long time. Barcelona are going back to their old tiki taka tactics. And so I think if Lewandowski's fitness is good, he can stay with Barcelona until he is 38 and continue his good performances.
Capello said that in Qatar we saw the final death of tiki taka. I am inclined to trust him, because I came to the conclusion that even in it golden years, this strategy was nonsense and gave results only due to the highest skill of the performers. I don't think that Xavi will last long in Barcelona and that tiki taka will be relevant there (although it would be good since I'm a Real Madrid supporter). But in general, this will not prevent Lewandowski from playing until the age of 38-39 - La Liga is not as intense as the Premier League. Tiki taka was an impressive tactic in its time, but for now many coaches and teams can anticipate their moves and make their defenses difficult to penetrate. This tactic might bring the team to control the match, but just mastering the match is not enough if you cannot penetrate the opponent's defense and score goals. I don't mean to be dismissive and consider this tiki taka useless, it's just that innovation has to be developed with the dominant ball possession they get. |
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Mbappe and other players are returning quickly than expected for psg training some days ago
They are looking very serious like who wants to activate and achieve the Champions League at the end of the season next June
No doubts on Mbappe, other players like Parades, Messi and Hakimi represented very well during the World Cup.
That come back will forever be remembered in the history of the world Cup impressive display.
The ability and enthusiasm they showed in the Champions League will hopefully bring them to Paris Saint Germain to make Paris Saint Germain's dream of winning the Champions League come true. Almost all the players who competed in Paris Saint Germain's World Cup played very well, so when at club level they don't show the same thing or even tend to decline, then I think there is something wrong with their coach because they can't take advantage of all the abilities of the players they have . |
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I also think that he’s most likely to continue playing for PSG. But if he actually wants to see some success in his life, he has to move away from PSG. Because PSG is absolutely spoiling him.
Mbappe cannot leave psg now, he has a big contract with them and i feel he is also happy staying in his country France while playing for psg. Mbappe is one of the most valuable footballers today, so for a team to buy Mbappe right now they have to pay a very huge amount of money, and many teams are not going to pay that, Madrid were so close to signing him last summer, but it was easier for them because he was at the end of his contract, now that he has a new contract with psg i don't think they will let him go, and even if they will sell him, it will be for over 150 million pounds, and i don't know the team that will want to spend that much. He is already having success in psg by the way, and even if they do treat him in a special way, he is getting spoilt because he chose to himself. It is very difficult to get Kylian Mbappe out of Paris Saint Germain, apart from the amount of money that must be spent by the team that wants to sign him, Paris Saint Germain will definitely try hard to keep a Kylian Mbappe, and I think they will do everything possible for that. We all saw that Mbappe's failure to become a Real Madrid player was also because Paris Saint Germain offered him privileges so Mbappe decided to stay in France. It's true now that Mbappe wants to leave, but I don't think that will happen. |
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As we know that Cristiano Ronaldo ended his contract early at Manchester United, it was because of the interview he had with Piers Morgan. After terminating the contract made by Manchester United against Ronaldo, there were rumors that he would play in the Saudi Arabian league at Al Nassr, and not only Al Nassr, even Cristiano was also rumored to be joining Chelsea or Eintracht Frankfurt.
So, how do you respond to these rumours? which one makes more sense in your opinion? join Al Nassr and end career there or join top european clubs and continue his great career?
If a European team is ready to sign him, then I'm sure Cristiano Ronaldo would prefer to play in Europe. But if no team is ready to propose to Cristiano Ronaldo and going to Saudi Arabia is the only option then he will have to accept the offer made by Al-Nassr if he still wants to play. There is no definite news about where Cristiano Ronaldo will join, because until now there are only lots of rumors about him. |
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Looking at Everton playing against the wolves, I have a bad feeling that Everton might lose against wolves. The Wolves were defeated by Arsenal in their last game before the world cup, so I have a feeling that they won't want to lose another game. Given that Everton has a 2.34 odd and the wolves have a 3.30, and the Wolves are tough when it comes to playing against anyone, and that west ham is an additional bonus for arsenal to use to count for extra points, with arsenal giving about 6 odd.
I don't think so, because Everton still have a chance to win, moreover this will be a match that will be held at their headquarters. They have the advantage of being home, as they will get a lot of support from the fans. And also Wolves FC can't be said to be better than Everton now if you look at their position in the standings. Everton have a better defense than Wolves FC and also they are better at scoring goals. |
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I don't know what really happened, even a player like Benzema was "knocked out" while in his national team. The problems that occurred with the player prevented him from having many opportunities, even though he deserved that opportunity. Benzema is one player who feels that way. I also hope he gets a good environment for himself, at least at club level, (Real Madrid), at the moment.
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Winning one more cup in Europe and winning a golden boot in Europa League are not bad for Lewandowski before he ends his career.
Robert Lewandowski is 34 years now. IMO, he has at least 3-4 years of quality football left in him. So it is too early to talk about his retirement. Ronaldo is performing exceptionally at the age of 37. The same can be said about some of the other players such as Goran Pandeev and Luka Modrić. Nowadays, players are able to maintain optimal form well in to late 30s. Lewandowski has scored 13 goals from 14 La Liga matches for Barcelona so far in 2022. That shows the sort of form he is in. And during the previous year, he scored 35 goals from 34 appearances in Bundesliga. 2020 was even better, with 41 goals from 29 matches. Don't we realize that players who have entered the end of their careers actually show very good performance and even become a mainstay for their team. There are many names on my list, including Lewandowski, Messi, Ronaldo, and many more. Players who have been considered "finished" can still show that they are still worthy of being a mainstay on their team. These players are like saying that "age is not a barrier". |
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The last thing you want is to get your good players injured in a friendly match. Roma and Mourinho are unlucky in this regard. Lorenzo Pellegrini is an important name. It has a structure that directs offensive organizations. For Roma, the injury is a significant loss. I hope he gets better soon and takes his place in the team. In Serie A, while there is already an important race for the top positions, it is a nightmare for the teams to get injured.
It is an issue of major concern to every team, when you lose top players it weakens the team and sometimes changes the tactics and strategies of the manager so it is normal for every manager to seek their player's protection from injuries. Roma have a huge task ahead this season to compete for the top positions in the seria A and to attain this objectives they will need all hands on deck and fully fit after the world cup break. That is why a team must have substitutes of the same quality, so that when one main player is unable to play due to injury or whatever it is, the team doesn't lose its balance too much and can still be stable. What every player fears is injury, because that will keep him out of the game even for quite a long time. Especially if the injury is obtained at the level of preparation or practice, which is very detrimental. |
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Likewise with Tottenham, because Harry Kane is predicted to leave maybe this winter or it could be in the transfer window next summer. but what is certain, if Kane leaves in January, it will be detrimental to Tottenham's sharpness. We can review it later, after December is over. So far, both clubs will focus more on their respective domestic leagues.
Will Harry Kane really leave Tottenham? He has received offers from many renowned teams in the past. But he is very loyal to the Tottenham club. Despite receiving offers from many bigger clubs, he did not leave Tottenham. But Harry Kane will have to leave Tottenham if he wants to win the title. However, if Kane leaves Tottenham in the winter transfer, their performance will decline. Tottenham must find a suitable replacement for Kane. He will still be retained by Tottenham, but the decision is in his own hands as to which team he will play for. You are right, if Harry Kane wants titles then he has to leave Tottenham, because it will be very difficult for him to get titles with Tottenham. I don't mean to belittle Tottenham, but we all know the competition in the Premier League is very tough, and it will be even tougher when they play in the Champions League. |
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It wasn't all easy for Chelsea when the war started. That was quite a hassle with banking when Ibramovic was still the official owner of Chelsea. That is of course the disadvantage if you do banking with foreigners. And since Brexit, trading has not become any easier for the clubs in England. The competition in England has only gotten stronger in recent years and the influence of owners in this country has also become enormous. Just look at the influence of the Newcastle United owner.
The last two tears have been difficult times for Chelsea, counting from the Russian sanctions that resulted to a change of ownership of the club followed by departure of the clubs head of recruitments which saw Chelsea not been able to get the right players early in the summer and Tuchel being sacked this season. Indeed a lot have been going and with the heightened level of competition it is fair to say the club is going through tough phases and will come out stronger in the end. Chelsea has made a lot of changes within the club since the start of this season. And so the club is still not stable. At the same time, every team in the Premier League is trying to increase their strength, but the Chelsea team is still far behind. Perhaps they will try to get their favorite players in the next winter transfer window. I don't think Chelsea's performance will continue this season. The Chelsea coach should now focus on trying to stabilize the team and qualify for the Champions League. Firing Thomas Tuchel and replacing with a new coach did not make Chelsea's performance better than before. Yes, they have to stabilize the team first before talking about even higher things like the championship, for example. Like it or not, they have to bring in several more players, because the player material they currently have has in fact not enabled Chelsea to be optimal in every game they play. |
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In the 2020/2021 season, Atletico were champions, in the 2021/2022 season they entered the top three after Real and Barcelona, and this season they are only two points apart from third place, and it will not be difficult for them to reduce this gap. So I don't understand what you are talking about, what do you think is wrong with Atletico, they achieve everything you said, and apparently Semione is doing his job well since he is still in his post. With the funding that is available to him, the results can be said to be excellent.
Some fans just want to see their teams be champions back to back and constantly. It looks like the trajectory is not like that but down. First they were champions, then they were third, and now they are not even that even if they are close. This means if they finish fourth or lower that is a trajectory that shows worsening, like what if this year they are fourth and next year fifth? Will we wait for them to just get better? Or just give them credit because they were champions a year before? Of course not, that is not going to be acceptable and that is why I believe that some fans want some changes that will take the team to a better place all over again. I agree with you that fans want changes to their proud team. None of the fans saw his team run in place or anything beyond that drop. And what happened to Atletico Madrid at the moment is a decline. It is certain that everyone realizes that there is still a chance for them to do even better in the remaining league which is still very long. But usually fans want good things to come very quickly. |
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Perhaps a little too early, but an outgoing transfer from Messi is now also coming after this season. Already won everything he wants in his career. If he wins the CL title with PSG, I think he will leave PSG and look for another club. I don't know if it will then become a European (sub) top club. He could also choose to continue his career in Argentina and then end it there. Ronaldo's transfer is still not complete. I am disappointed that Ronaldo is now costing the big money. Will he still have sporting ambitions? For his own reputation, I don't think this is a great choice to play football in the Middle East.
He is still enjoying the euphoria after winning the trophy that has been a dream in his career, so talking about his future with Paris Saint Germain is unlikely to happen in the near future. His contract with Paris Saint Germain will expire in the summer of 2023, according to reports Paris Saint Germain is trying to extend his contract, but due to the World Cup regarding these talks had to be postponed. |
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I want to see if Lens can maintain their point difference with Paris Saint Germain or not, while waiting for Paris Saint Germain to slip and Lens will take advantage of it to be more detailed with them. But on the other hand, to be honest I am pessimistic that Lens will be able to close the distance with Paris Saint Germain and in the end the point margin between them will continue to widen. In Ligue 1 5 points is a wide gap, especially in front is Paris Saint Germain, which is very difficult to beat.
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incredibly Juventus managed to beat Arsenal,
In the first half, we saw players from the second team and in the third half players from the third team, many of these young will make their way to top teams.
Excellent training for both teams and certainly an unexpected victory for the young Juventus players.
This friendly match or practice can actually be made not serious by Arsenal and of course they save all their energy for the real game because if only in a friendly match they know that there is no need to make a full contribution in that match because maybe the opponent will know the strategy to be used in an actual match. It is foolish to judge the strength of teams by looking at the results of friendly matches. Teams do not give their full effort in friendly matches. Players don't want to get injured. At the same time, most of the time the important players of the team are absent in these matches. And so many renowned teams lose against weaker teams. And so Arsenal may not perform well in friendly matches. But I believe they will be able to continue in the Premier League. Usually friendly matches are not used as a serious match, but they make this match a place of preparation for a real match. Of course a friendly match like this is not a benchmark that their game is the same as a real competition, but this can be an illustration of how their form of play will be in the domestic league or higher competition. |
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I think France will win the tournament. Messi is a great player (nowhere near of being the greatest of all times though) but football is a game of team play and France simply have a better team than Argentina's national football team. I'll probably make a bet on France's victory in a few hours. They deserved to win this tournament.
My score prediction is 3-1 France. There won't be any goals in the first half.
somehow I also seem to have the same thought when talking about solidity in teamwork. France from the qualifying round has shown a game with good teamwork. also has a very fast attack. But when talking about individual abilities. I myself see that the Argentine players have an advantage in this regard. I will predict that Argentina will be the winner in the match. the score I predict is 1-0 in the first half over the superiority of France. and 1-2 in the second half over Argentina's advantage until the final minute. I want to hear score predictions from others? But the problem is now that France is reported to have been attacked by a virus that has attacked some of its players. I haven't heard any updates on this yet, but it's sure to be a problem for them before their match in a few hours time from now. It's actually very difficult to predict the outcome of this match, besides they have high motivation now, they will also give their all to win the match. Moreover, the dealer offers very tight odds between the two. |
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In width, the EL has become stronger this season compared to last season. And then you also have a few remarkable matches with the current draw. It's a pity that a few good clubs are going to die now, but it gives the lesser teams the opportunity to move on to the next round. Last year the final in the EL was certainly not stronger than the one in the CL, that will be different this year. I can't even remember if Barcelona ever won the EL because they always play CL usually?
What I know is that Barcelona have never even won the UEL trophy, Barcelona always appear in the Champions League and very rarely fail in the group stage. The last two years have been unlucky seasons for Barcelona, they failed to advance to the Champions League knockout rounds and had to go down to UEL. The Barcelona vs Manchester United match is presented too quickly in UEL, one of them will definitely fall, whether it's Barcelona or Manchester United. The UEL final this time is like the UCL final, because this season there are more big teams at UEL. Arsenal, which has performed well this season, is one of the favorite teams besides Barcelona, Manchester United, Ajax and Juventus. Yes, Barcelona is one of the teams that often plays in the Champions League, and I agree that recently it might have been unlucky for them to be knocked out of the Champions League because they failed in the group phase. Disappointment, of course, for those who frequently appear in the Champions League to have to go down to the Europa League. This is the second season for Xavi Hernandez to bring Barcelona to the European League. Actually these were the pros and cons for him because on the one hand he managed to improve the team's performance, on the other hand he failed in prestigious competitions. |
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Overall City can get the tittle again I agree with you. City still be EPL title favourites, the previous season City could win the title with a good record one point from Liverpool, the slight difference is like dejavu 2018-2019 in 2021-2022 we can see the same club sitting in the same position from top six to top one. I don't doubt City in the Premier League, they are still the biggest threat to a club in the top four.
No doubt Man City are the favourites. They are the best team of the EPL at the moment. Haaland's arrival supported them very well for the EPL champions. But you have to know at the moment Arsenal are also in very good shape. One loss in 14 games is a pretty good record. The 5-point gap makes them quite breathable from Man City's chase. So I believe these 2 teams will be strong candidates for the championship this season. Who can perform well and survive with the best game then they will be champions. Manchester City has become a team that has successfully maintained their appearance in recent seasons. If we compare with Liverpool, who last season were their toughest competitors, Liverpool have actually declined this season with their unstable appearance. But Manchester City are still solid, I even see them being more prepared than last season. The recruits they brought in are currently the most successful in the Premier League. Erling Haaland answered what Manchester City needed last season, which made them look even stronger. |
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I see the German league to be a very competitive league just like la Liga. I know so many minds are with Bayern Munich, but a clear look at the Bundesliga table could tell that there is still much work left for the teams to do in other to protect and hold their position in the table firmly. Seeing that the point difference between two close teams in the table is not up to 5, meaning that one can be kicked out of his position just for two match losses. I presume the Bundesliga table will have a different face by march.
True, this is not talking about the two strong Bundesliga clubs Bayern Munich or Dortmund, there are several new teams that are starting to enliven the standings such as SC Freiburg, Eintracht Frankfurt, RB Leipzig and Union Berlin, all of which have the chance to win the Bundesliga this season. It seems that the competition on the top 5 board is very exciting to watch, especially Bayern Munich which is not as great as the previous season which can provide up to 10 more points for its competitors. Actually this is not a new sight in the Bundesliga, but they are only enlivening for the position of fighting for the top 4 or towards the European League at least. The dominating team that I have seen so far is only one, namely Bayern Munich. The teams mentioned such as Freiburg, Leipzig and others always enliven, but they are still below Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. |
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Real Madrid isn't a club who want to waste their money, as you can see Real Madrid always bought a young potential players in able to achieve the best result during their prime. This is why Real Madrid sold Ronaldo, they didn't extend his contract since Ronaldo isn't in prime condition again.
How do we explain with the quite sensational signing of Endrick from Palmeiras, this player even had to wait two years to defend Real Madrid, that means they are investing in young players who are not sure what will happen in the future. Although many say that Endrick has the abilities that Romario and Ronaldo have, the problem is that this young player has not been tested at all, even Real Madrid is willing to pay dearly for the player even though they have to wait two years to join them. Cristian Ronaldo was sold due to a decline in form, but the fact is that he was still able to adapt at Juventus at that time and gave satisfactory results for two seasons before moving to Manchester United. Actually this will also happen to players who have experience, I mean even though players who already have minutes to play in the first team, it is not a guarantee that they will play well. Likewise with what Real Madrid is currently doing, they are trying to invest in players who are seen to have great potential in the future. That's why they tried to sign him early to monitor the progress of this player. |
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A lot of new signing is on the way after the world cup and the transfer window open up, I am hoping that some of the young players who have showcased their talent during the World cup will finally get signed to reputable clubs where they can continue to build their career. La liga next season will witness new vibes from those players that are produced from the current formations
Of the few players who have had very good performances during the World Cup, I'm very concerned about the issue regarding Gvardiol in the upcoming transfer window. The last information I read, Real Madrid and Barcelona have an intention to bring this young Croatian defender to their team. Especially Barcelona, they are likely to have more focus on getting Gvardiol's contract due to the lack of players for their defensive line. Even so, it looks like Barcelona will not have an easy journey to get Gvardiol, because apart from their rival (Real Madrid), 3 big EPL clubs also want Gvardiol in their team, these teams are Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea. It won't be easy to get this player with such fierce competition, even from big teams. They need to be more convincing in order for these players to be more interested in them. Who moves faster to speak intensively, I think they will be more in front to get his signature. The World Cup is a special attraction and is a stage for players to show their qualities so that the big teams get the attention of them. |
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