BitcoinNews.com's UEFA Champions League Football Preditor Pool Discussion thread

[DeathAngel]

^  National and everything below them.  I don't think they could do it with League 2 and up.  But then again it's possible that they have no idea what they're gonna do.  Lolol.

I think the CL & EL could ‘potentially’ be cancelled but I do think the top European Leagues will be completed.

[big_daddy]

^  National and everything below them.  I don't think they could do it with League 2 and up.  But then again it's possible that they have no idea what they're gonna do.  Lolol.

I think the CL & EL could ‘potentially’ be cancelled but I do think the top European Leagues will be completed.

there will be enough time to play all remaining games during the summer, the euro2020 is postponed for the next year, so, my opinion is that there is no need to cancel anything

[tokeweed]

^  National and everything below them.  I don't think they could do it with League 2 and up.  But then again it's possible that they have no idea what they're gonna do.  Lolol.

I think the CL & EL could ‘potentially’ be cancelled but I do think the top European Leagues will be completed.

I'm hearing talks that there are some EPL clubs that want to end the season even if it means denying Liverpool of their first title after 30 years.  Seems unfair imo.

[big_daddy]

I'm hearing talks that there are some EPL clubs that want to end the season even if it means denying Liverpool of their first title after 30 years.  Seems unfair imo.

it has to remain only talks... the tournament can restart this summer, I don't see any obstacle to restart after this covid crisis, not at this point
there will be a month of panic, than the sun will shine again

[tokeweed]

^  I'm with you...  But we'll see.  It's really looking like it's just getting started and won't be slowing down in just 'a couple of months.'.  This thing could be a wake up call.

[slaman29]

^  National and everything below them.  I don't think they could do it with League 2 and up.  But then again it's possible that they have no idea what they're gonna do.  Lolol.

I think the CL & EL could ‘potentially’ be cancelled but I do think the top European Leagues will be completed.

I think all the big leagues will go for this too. They're all friends and they all want to make money and nobody wants the season to be a farce. Especially not Manchester City maybe who hold the lead over Real Madrid. Or PSG who progressed. They both desperately want to end their CL wait.

[hilariousetc]

^  National and everything below them.  I don't think they could do it with League 2 and up.  But then again it's possible that they have no idea what they're gonna do.  Lolol.

I think the CL & EL could ‘potentially’ be cancelled but I do think the top European Leagues will be completed.

Those are the tournaments that could be finished be more quickly because of how few games there is left, but the issue is obviously the international travel which is almost impossible right now and could lead to more disease being spread. My only hope is within a few months time things start to die down and I'm hoping we look back at all this as an over-reaction.

^  National and everything below them.  I don't think they could do it with League 2 and up.  But then again it's possible that they have no idea what they're gonna do.  Lolol.

I think the CL & EL could ‘potentially’ be cancelled but I do think the top European Leagues will be completed.

I'm hearing talks that there are some EPL clubs that want to end the season even if it means denying Liverpool of their first title after 30 years.  Seems unfair imo.

Well of course the ones who's interests it's in to do so will want this, but the most logical thing is just pause the league indefinitely and restart it as soon as they are able. If they cancel the league there will be lawsuits by numerous clubs, especially from Liverpool and teams that will be relegated and ones not promoted from the lower leagues. Obviously football is going to be gone forever so just resume the league as soon as they can and then nobody can complain. When that's finished have a short break or even just carry on the next season like it's just another round of games.

[buwaytress]

Well of course the ones who's interests it's in to do so will want this, but the most logical thing is just pause the league indefinitely and restart it as soon as they are able. If they cancel the league there will be lawsuits by numerous clubs, especially from Liverpool and teams that will be relegated and ones not promoted from the lower leagues. Obviously football is going to be gone forever so just resume the league as soon as they can and then nobody can complain. When that's finished have a short break or even just carry on the next season like it's just another round of games.

Yeah, I think if we start removing all the thinking about profits, TV deals, partnerships, etc, that's the most obvious and logical thing to do. But if we start thinking about them, even legally, litigation would be far more costly than paying off contractual obligations (plus surely they've got insurance).

P.S. Anyone read tThe talk emerging about players not being fit after so long not playing, well, that's also really silly. If players aren't keeping fit on their own, they shouldn't be paid salaries.

[DeathAngel]

I’ve said repeatedly that the season will resume when it’s safe to do so. It’s a legal minefield if they stop it, many teams would be very upset. I have seen reports in the last few days that the remaining 9 games will be played throughout June & July hence why the Euro’s was cancelled/postponed.

[buwaytress]

In case anyone wants to relive classic moments from their favourite team/game, here's a collection of UEFA games free to watch on UEFA TV:
https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuro-2020/news/025b-0f07234151fa-fe167d581509-1000--watch-classic-games-on-uefa-tv/

Favourite watch for me so far is the highlights of Liverpool's 4-3 Dortmund escape. Forgot how young Coutinho looked. And wow our defenders scoring haha. The list actually doesn't have the Istanbul final so you could say I'm aggrieved =p

[hilariousetc]

Well of course the ones who's interests it's in to do so will want this, but the most logical thing is just pause the league indefinitely and restart it as soon as they are able. If they cancel the league there will be lawsuits by numerous clubs, especially from Liverpool and teams that will be relegated and ones not promoted from the lower leagues. Obviously football is going to be gone forever so just resume the league as soon as they can and then nobody can complain. When that's finished have a short break or even just carry on the next season like it's just another round of games.

Yeah, I think if we start removing all the thinking about profits, TV deals, partnerships, etc, that's the most obvious and logical thing to do. But if we start thinking about them, even legally, litigation would be far more costly than paying off contractual obligations (plus surely they've got insurance).

P.S. Anyone read tThe talk emerging about players not being fit after so long not playing, well, that's also really silly. If players aren't keeping fit on their own, they shouldn't be paid salaries.

I know people who play five a side almost every day of the week. Some of them are 'ringers' and even get paid to play ie if a team is missing a player then they will get a call and get paid by the five a side venue to fill in and play so they don't miss out on the revenue from the entire game being scraped. Are you telling me that these supposed professional athletes couldn't play a game of football at the drop of a hat tomorrow if they were asked to? If they can't then I would certainly question their fitness. Sure, they might not be at the top of their game or in peak physical fitness 100% but all the teams are in this situation and have to make it happen. They'll soon get back into the swing of things but professional footballers should be able to do an hour or two or exercise every single day, and they probably train 3 times a week in addition to the game so I can't see why they need much time to get themselves ready. There really shouldn't be any excuses here as all teams are going to be in this scenario and these games need to get played asap so they've better be keeping themselves fit and match ready. If teams come out with this bullshit as an excuse not to play I hope they get called out on it.

[LTU_btc]

I'm hearing talks that there are some EPL clubs that want to end the season even if it means denying Liverpool of their first title after 30 years.  Seems unfair imo.

Probably these teams in relegation zone, MU and Man City want to cancel season to stay in the league and that Liverpool wouldn't become Champions. Offcourse it would be unfair.
@hilariousandco, I think that if quarantine will be long , player won't be ready to play after it. Yes, they still practice at home, but it's not same as regular training on pitch with a ball and and other stuff. I think that after quarantine, teams should be allowed to play 1-2 friendly games, for example against their reserve teams. Otherwise I think we will see low quality football and risk of injury will be big.

[hilariousetc]

I'm hearing talks that there are some EPL clubs that want to end the season even if it means denying Liverpool of their first title after 30 years.  Seems unfair imo.

Probably these teams in relegation zone, MU and Man City want to cancel season to stay in the league and that Liverpool wouldn't become Champions. Offcourse it would be unfair.
@hilariousandco, I think that if quarantine will be long , player won't be ready to play after it. Yes, they still practice at home, but it's not same as regular training on pitch with a ball and and other stuff. I think that after quarantine, teams should be allowed to play 1-2 friendly games, for example against their reserve teams. Otherwise I think we will see low quality football and risk of injury will be big.

As I said before, every team is going to be in the same boat here so it's fair across the board in my opinion. I'm sure they're keeping themselves active right now at home and if they aren't then they should be because what's going to happen if games do get to restart sooner rather than later. I'm sure they will be given at least a weeks notice for when the season will resume so they can get their training sessions in or play friendless amongst themselves, but these are extraordinary circumstances right now but the games need to be played and teams really shouldn't be having any excuses when that time comes. I'm sure fans would rather see the season completed than a few lacklustre games or excuses as to why a team isn't performing as they should.

[big_daddy]

is our superbru pool on pause, waiting the tournament to restart right?

[hilariousandco]

is our superbru pool on pause, waiting the tournament to restart right?

Yes. Not much else we can do but wait. In the unlikely even that it's cancelled I'll probably just pay out the positions as they are now, but I think it's unlikely that they'll scrap it.

[big_daddy]

is our superbru pool on pause, waiting the tournament to restart right?

Yes. Not much else we can do but wait. In the unlikely even that it's cancelled I'll probably just pay out the positions as they are now, but I think it's unlikely that they'll scrap it.

the CL has to be finished, I think that will be played after all major leagues will finish their remaining legs (late summer)
it will be a mess predicting those remaining matches after the covid s'''', it will be fun, I think that my leading position is catchable more than ever  

[Mbitr]

Back of the net!

Champions League quarter-finals to be played August 12-15 (Lisbon)

Man City/Real Madrid vs Juventus vs Lyon
RB Leipzig vs Atletico Madrid
Barcelona/Napoli vs Bayern Munich/Chelsea
Atalanta vs PSG

Champions League semi-finals to be played August 18-19 (Lisbon)

Man City/Real Madrid or Juventus/Lyon vs Barcelona/Napoli or Bayern Munich/Chelsea
RB Leipzig/Atletico Madrid vs Atalanta/PSG

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL

Winner of semi-final 2 will be the 'home' team for the Champions League final on August 23.

This season's quarter-finals, semi-finals and final will be played as a straight knockout tournament in Lisbon, Portugal in August.

All these ties will be single-leg fixtures.

The games will be split between Benfica's Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica, which will host the final, and Sporting CP's Estadio Jose Alvalade.
Taken from sky news
https://www.skysports.com/football/live-blog/11095/12024785/champions-league-draw-live

ANYONE OFF TO PORTUGAL ON HOLIDAY 

[big_daddy]

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ANYONE OFF TO PORTUGAL ON HOLIDAY 

The matches will be played behind closed doors right? so watching the game on my TV or on some Portugal's TV is almost the same

The single-leg fixtures is something new for this stage of the tournament, but it will be very interesting to see how they will be prepared for this kind of final legs

[Mbitr]

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ANYONE OFF TO PORTUGAL ON HOLIDAY 

The matches will be played behind closed doors right? so watching the game on my TV or on some Portugal's TV is almost the same

The single-leg fixtures is something new for this stage of the tournament, but it will be very interesting to see how they will be prepared for this kind of final legs

Yep , no fans in the stadium but if you’re in Portugal - it’d be worth going to a pub/bar outside the stadium.
Anyway big_daddy , can anyone knock you off top spot ? I doubt it .

[LFC_Bitcoin]

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ANYONE OFF TO PORTUGAL ON HOLIDAY 

The matches will be played behind closed doors right? so watching the game on my TV or on some Portugal's TV is almost the same

The single-leg fixtures is something new for this stage of the tournament, but it will be very interesting to see how they will be prepared for this kind of final legs

I’m not keen on the single leg format, it gives the more favoured team in each tie the advantage. I’d love to see an underdog like Atalanta make the final. It could be possible over a home & away format but not in a one off game imo.