International Champions Cup 2019 - Discussion thread

[buwaytress]

Be careful betting on this little competition guys. There are lots of surprises in pre season, coaches use it to get players fit & try different formations etc. It’s not really about winning ultimately so there will be weird results. Just be careful, little warning.

You heard him, guys. So, unless you're an experienced sports bettor (like @buwaytress), I'd recommend to stay away from betting on this cup, or at least don't risk too much money.

Now back to tonight's game, Bayern usually trashes Arsenal in official competitions. Against Bayern, The Gunners have a record of 3W-1D-7L, but interestingly enough, the last time both teams met was in a friendly (first time both teams faced each other in a friendly), it was in the 2017 International Champions Cup, the game ended with a draw in FT but Arsenal won in the penalty shootout. Maybe we'll see the same story later today?

I always bet small on every game really, the real betting money I put on is generally on a few teams, and a few games throughout a season. And I'd definitely not consider myself super experienced, as I don't have the insight nor the knowledge a lot of other tipsters do. If you don't believe me, look at my performance in the BCT superbru pools. Right at the bottom.

Oh but hey, Arsenal did win

[FanEagle]

Be careful betting on this little competition guys. There are lots of surprises in pre season, coaches use it to get players fit & try different formations etc. It’s not really about winning ultimately so there will be weird results. Just be careful, little warning.

Tottenham was crowned the winner of last year tournament which I actually lost my bet when I thought that my favorite team would win, but I think I am all in for this year’s bet man, and I am no scared of placing my bet again on real Madrid even if it means me betting with my last money, real Madrid to me has proven themselves ready to win this tournament and I know that they will sure do.

Their first match is on the 20th of JULY against Bayern, and who is Bayern for them to give the first defeat of the tournament and I think this is where I will start rolling in so much money because I have already placed my bet for this match too which I am certain that real Madrid will win.

[BitcoinGirl.Club]

It's already started!
I was bore AF 🤪

No Liverpool less fan LOL


Anyway, back to the discussion - three upcoming match and my rough prediction:

Man Utd vs Inter Milan : Man Utd
Benfica vs Guadalajara : Benfica
Arsenal vs Fiorentina : Fiorentina or possibly a draw.

[tomahawk9]

Oh but hey, Arsenal did win

Well, congrats on your win (:

Anyway, back to the discussion - three upcoming match and my rough prediction:

Man Utd vs Inter Milan : Man Utd

I don't know man...As crazy as it sounds, Ashley Young and Phil Jones are still part of the Man Utd squad (lol), and that defence against Conte's new team might get exposed. Although, it is true that the Inter players are still adapting to the manager's tactics so Man Utd could capitalize on that. As of now, bookies are favoring Man Utd.

[BitcoinGirl.Club]

I don't know man...As crazy as it sounds, Ashley Young and Phil Jones are still part of the Man Utd squad (lol), and that defence against Conte's new team might get exposed. Although, it is true that the Inter players are still adapting to the manager's tactics so Man Utd could capitalize on that. As of now, bookies are favoring Man Utd.

I would not be surprised if Man Utd do not win this match. Coach will definitely take this opportunity to experiment his players before the major league starts however if we consider the record and recent performance then Man Utd should win this match.

[Juggy777]

Oh but hey, Arsenal did win

Well, congrats on your win (:

Anyway, back to the discussion - three upcoming match and my rough prediction:

Man Utd vs Inter Milan : Man Utd

I don't know man...As crazy as it sounds, Ashley Young and Phil Jones are still part of the Man Utd squad (lol), and that defence against Conte's new team might get exposed. Although, it is true that the Inter players are still adapting to the manager's tactics so Man Utd could capitalize on that. As of now, bookies are favoring Man Utd.

Manchester United will definitely win their match against Inter Milan, as they have a stronger team which includes superstar Pogba. Young and Jones certainly won’t start they’ll be on the bench, I’m excited to see Manchester United new players on the pitch it’ll be their first real test of the season. Inter Milan defenders will be under lots of pressure tomorrow as they’ll not be able to handle the raw pace of Rashford, Greenwood, Martial and James.

[BitcoinGirl.Club]

Manchester United will definitely win their match against Inter Milan, as they have a stronger team which includes superstar Pogba. Young and Jones certainly won’t start they’ll be on the bench, I’m excited to see Manchester United new players on the pitch it’ll be their first real test of the season. Inter Milan defenders will be under lots of pressure tomorrow as they’ll not be able to handle the raw pace of Rashford, Greenwood, Martial and James.

We will find out in the next few hours. Man Utd vs Inter is starting in less than three hours. I do hope the Utd will win this.

I may not be able to see the other two matches. Benfica vs Guadalajara and Arsenal vs Fiorentina. As I said before that Benfica may get a win from this match but the next match will be challenging. I would like to see how Arsenal performs.

[coinlocket$]

Side note, teams will have around 13M € each, from this competition.

That's why they will go on Asia to play 

[BitcoinGirl.Club]

Side note, teams will have around 13M € each, from this competition.

That's why they will go on Asia to play  

Not sure if this is a lot money for a football club but for sure this is a lot of money for us individuals 🤪

Come on bitcoins! Land in the moon!!

[DeathAngel]

Side note, teams will have around 13M € each, from this competition.

That's why they will go on Asia to play  

Not sure if this is a lot money for a football club but for sure this is a lot of money for us individuals 🤪

Come on bitcoins! Land in the moon!!

Yeah, they could just stop being greedy & give us the 13 big one’s couldn’t they
For real though, these tournaments are more for exposure & to get more fans in that part of the world, think of all the merchandise etc that a whole continent of fans can buy. I think that will be a lot more than 13 million euros per year.

[Ulven]

I think the Real Madrid team will win the title, Now Real Madrid has the human qualifications to win, Coach Zidane has enough experience in running matches. Real madrid vs bayern
I think the Real will beat Bayern with a big share. What do you think?

[tomahawk9]

Just finished watching Man Utd vs Inter, pretty fun game.

Few things about Man Utd: I think 90% of the starting XI will be the main squad next season, so fans can rest assured that Wan Bissaka will be the starting RB. Kinda odd that Lukaku didn't play today, maybe he's injured? Or his transfer to Inter is pretty much done deal and Solskjaer doesn't care about playing him. And Greendwood looks like the new Red Devils gem, hope he gets minutes in this pre season.

Looking forward to some games tonight, Fiorentina vs Arsenal could be fun, but my main focus will be my RM and Hazard's (and others) debut against Bayern Munich. I might go for my first bet in this pre-season, RM win @2.30 looks pretty good 

[Harkorede]

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I have not being following up with ICC much this year as I have been very busy in RL, but I'll see the next few games Real Madrid vs Bayern, most importantly. I'd live to get a glimpse of what Madrid potentially has in store for the upcoming season.

[coinlocket$]

Yeah, they could just stop being greedy & give us the 13 big one’s couldn’t they
For real though, these tournaments are more for exposure & to get more fans in that part of the world, think of all the merchandise etc that a whole continent of fans can buy. I think that will be a lot more than 13 million euros per year.

Yeah, if you also count the merchandising and the marketing from this tour I guess the money will be around 20m €.

They do a special meeting with players where they sell an infinite amount of items.

Even if they sell "only 10000" Tshirts is 1 extra million.

[BitcoinGirl.Club]

As expected Utd won but I was expecting Fiorentina to win against Arsenal. I was not watching the match but looking at the score it seems Fiorentina was beaten easily.

I had a small thee fold and lost it LOL

my main focus will be my RM and Hazard's (and others) debut against Bayern Munich. I might go for my first bet in this pre-season, RM win @2.30 looks pretty good  

If you had the bet for RM then sorry for your lose.



Juventus vs Tottenham in an hourish. Not sure who will win.

[Sharon121212]

This is just a fitness enhancement matches most clubs do not take them seriously they field in players they want to keep an eye on and the important players would be cautious of getting injured ahead of the new season about to start.
Betting on a tournament as this one is not my thing upsets really do happen

[Harkorede]

As expected Utd won but I was expecting Fiorentina to win against Arsenal. I was not watching the match but looking at the score it seems Fiorentina was beaten easily.

I had a small thee fold and lost it LOL

my main focus will be my RM and Hazard's (and others) debut against Bayern Munich. I might go for my first bet in this pre-season, RM win @2.30 looks pretty good  

If you had the bet for RM then sorry for your lose.



Juventus vs Tottenham in an hourish. Not sure who will win.

Real Madrid's performance didn't go as I expected, maybe because I have had a huge expectation prior to game. They barely show any resistance to Bayern's dominance, it's just a Pre-season, yeah. but there is really a lot of work to be done ahead.

I don't think Juventus vs Tottenham will be an interesting game though, but I might tune in later in the second half.

[BitcoinGirl.Club]

I don't think Juventus vs Tottenham will be an interesting game though, but I might tune in later in the second half.

Juventus vs Tottenham is just about to start.

wOW! Just notice din flashscores that yesterday there was a friendly match in between Dortmund and Liverpool and Liverpool lost LOL 3 - 2 goals.

These club friendlies and small tournaments like this are too hard to predict.

[coinlocket$]

Juventus vs Tottenham is just about to start.

wOW! Just notice din flashscores that yesterday there was a friendly match in between Dortmund and Liverpool and Liverpool lost LOL 3 - 2 goals.

These club friendlies and small tournaments like this are too hard to predict.

Saw the match, well Spurs are in better shape with 1-2 more weeks of training.

Need a lot of works for Juventus to learn the Sarriball.

One of the best players for Juventus was Higuain, are we sure that he will leave?

[tomahawk9]

my main focus will be my RM and Hazard's (and others) debut against Bayern Munich. I might go for my first bet in this pre-season, RM win @2.30 looks pretty good  

If you had the bet for RM then sorry for your lose.

Yep, first bet, first loss, it is what it is  At least Kubo, Rodrygo, and Vinicius didn't let me down, these youngters look really promising. On the other hand, Isco and Asensio, I mean, 'fat boy' and 'one-season wonder', were a whole different story.

So, De Ligt lost to Spurs in his last game with Ajax with a late minute goal. Today, he lost in his debut with Juventus against Spurs with a brilliant late minute goal by Kane. De Light...u ok, buddy? LOL