July 13, 200619 yr Since Fionavar has closed down the World Cup topic, this has become the new place to discuss soccer issues on these forums... Edited July 13, 200619 yr by The Architect
July 13, 200619 yr Good thinking, Architect. Have those scandalous Italian teams been relegated to Serie B yet? (or Serie C2 in Juve's case) :D That'll teach them for cheating!
July 13, 200619 yr Good thinking, Architect. Have those scandalous Italian teams been relegated to Serie B yet? (or Serie C2 in Juve's case) :D That'll teach them for cheating! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The fate of the four teams embroiled in Italy's match-fixing scandal has not been revealed yet. IMO, only the individuals who were involved in the match fixing scandal should be punished, not the clubs. It's not fair to the fans, they shouldn't relegate any of the four clubs involved in the match fixing scandal, because it's not like everybody involved with Fiorentina, Lazio, AC Milan and Juventus were involved in the scandal, there's only a select few. Well, the fates of these four clubs lies in the hands of the 'Italian Football Federation'. If the clubs are relegated, well, expect the level of interest that is already in this years transfer market to skyrocket, as I'm sure the likes of Barcelona, Real Madrid, Chelsea, Manchester United, etc will be very interested in signing some of the players that will be looking for new clubs if they are relegated.
July 13, 200619 yr You know who's the most royally screwed from the trials if they do get relegated? The Serie B/C teams. I mean, they don't have a hope in hell of being promoted for the next 2 years of the Juve Comeback. Let's Play: Icewind Dale Ironman (Complete) Let's Play: Icewind Dale II Ironman (Complete) Let's Play: Divinity II (Complete) Let's Play: Baldur's Gate Trilogy Ironman - BG1 (Complete) Let's Play: Baldur's Gate Trilogy Ironman - BG2 (In Progress)
July 13, 200619 yr You know who's the most royally screwed from the trials if they do get relegated? The Serie B/C teams. I mean, they don't have a hope in hell of being promoted for the next 2 years of the Juve Comeback. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Tell me about it! Only the league winners get automatic promotion. The rest have to go through the dreaded play-offs.
July 13, 200619 yr Thats assuming the players all stay with the teams.Word. - When he is best, he is a little worse than a man, and when he is worst, he is little better than a beast.
July 13, 200619 yr FIFA\Coca Cola World Ranking as of July 2006: 1 Brazil 2 Italy 3 Argentina 4 France 5 England 6 The Netherlands 7 Spain 8 Portugal 9 Germany 10 Czech Republic 11 Nigeria 11 Cameroon 13 Switzerland 14 Uruguay 15 Ukraine 16 USA 17 Denmark 18 Mexico 19 Paraguay 20 C
July 13, 200619 yr Thats assuming the players all stay with the teams.Word. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The cheating clubs in question trying to set it up so that they loan out all their superstars (without having to sell them on the cheap), with the condition that they return when the get promoted back. Panic button, anyone?
July 13, 200619 yr FIFA\Coca Cola World Ranking as of July 2006: 1 Brazil 2 Italy 3 Argentina 4 France 5 England 6 The Netherlands 7 Spain 8 Portugal 9 Germany 10 Czech Republic 11 Nigeria 11 Cameroon 13 Switzerland 14 Uruguay 15 Ukraine 16 USA 17 Denmark 18 Mexico 19 Paraguay 20 C DENMARK! It appears that I have not yet found a sig to replace the one about me not being banned... interesting.
July 13, 200619 yr How the crap is England 5th? I'd put my money on the Czechs over England. * South Korea being demoted 27 places. Togo, who lost all three of their matches, including a defeat to the Koreans, rise fourteen places to be ranked ahead of the Koreans. Pretty amusing, even if I am Korean. It's not like we're a semi-final team yet anyway, but I hope we can be a regular knockout round-goer in the future. They didn't have to rank us right below Angola, though. I mean, hey, we did draw with France. Let's Play: Icewind Dale Ironman (Complete) Let's Play: Icewind Dale II Ironman (Complete) Let's Play: Divinity II (Complete) Let's Play: Baldur's Gate Trilogy Ironman - BG1 (Complete) Let's Play: Baldur's Gate Trilogy Ironman - BG2 (In Progress)
July 13, 200619 yr The US deserved to drop a lot, but 16 is a bit too much. Heck we did tie Italy, that's at least saying something. Now once we get the German coach we should be rocking! Life is like a clam. Years of filtering crap then some bastard cracks you open and scrapes you into its damned mouth, end of story. - Steven Erikson
July 13, 200619 yr The Italian teams may sell but I think they'll just loan a lot of their players out, to return when they're back up. I'm not sure if they'll be able to participate in the CL. Money'll be tight. Spreading beauty with my katana.
July 13, 200619 yr No CL, Atreides, so their revenues will drop, yes. Let's Play: Icewind Dale Ironman (Complete) Let's Play: Icewind Dale II Ironman (Complete) Let's Play: Divinity II (Complete) Let's Play: Baldur's Gate Trilogy Ironman - BG1 (Complete) Let's Play: Baldur's Gate Trilogy Ironman - BG2 (In Progress)
July 14, 200619 yr It's a great chance for "skint" clubs like Arsenal, MU and Liverpool to sign good players on the "cheap", at least on loan. Spreading beauty with my katana.
July 14, 200619 yr The fate of the four teams embroiled in Italy's match-fixing scandal has not been revealed yet. IMO, only the individuals who were involved in the match fixing scandal should be punished, not the clubs. It's not fair to the fans, they shouldn't relegate any of the four clubs involved in the match fixing scandal, because it's not like everybody involved with Fiorentina, Lazio, AC Milan and Juventus were involved in the scandal, there's only a select few. That would be the just way to do it. However, corporate punishment is admittedly more effective, as it places the fate of the whole group on each person's actions, so it is hoped that each person is less prone to cheating, and discouraged to by their peers.
July 14, 200619 yr That would be the just way to do it. However, corporate punishment is admittedly more effective, as it places the fate of the whole group on each person's actions, so it is hoped that each person is less prone to cheating, and discouraged to by their peers. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> True, it would get the message across if there all relegated...
July 14, 200619 yr Italian match fixing results No surprises really. Just because you're a bit thinner than your even fatter mum it doesn't mean you're in excellent physical shape, if you could fit through the door and view the normal people you'd notice that cheeseburger boy. Squid suck.
July 15, 200619 yr Italian match fixing results No surprises really. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Dirty Juve stripped of the last two titles too!
July 15, 200619 yr True, it would get the message across if there all relegated... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Right... Anyway, your sig blows away the K3 suggestion thread.
July 16, 200619 yr Right... Anyway, your sig blows away the K3 suggestion thread. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks
July 20, 200619 yr Zidane banned for 3 games. Just because you're a bit thinner than your even fatter mum it doesn't mean you're in excellent physical shape, if you could fit through the door and view the normal people you'd notice that cheeseburger boy. Squid suck.
July 20, 200619 yr Zidane gets to keep the golden ball, I wouldn't have though so really. But y'all know what's really sweet? "Materazzi's suspension will keep him out of Italy's opening two Euro 2008 qualifiers against Lithuania on 2 September and France on 6 September." Serves them right, I can only hope Denmark and Sweden will get a chance to kick Italy out again at the next Euro championship. Edited July 20, 200619 yr by Lucius DENMARK! It appears that I have not yet found a sig to replace the one about me not being banned... interesting.
July 23, 200619 yr More match fixing. This time it's those crazy Turkish guys. The Turkish Football Federation is investigating claims that Denizlispor offered to pay opposing players to help them avoid relegation. Reports in the Turkish press claimed that officials from Denizlispor offered to pay three Malatyaspor players to throw a match against Gaziantepspor. The game was on the final day of the season and Malatyaspor lost 1-0, suffering relegation as a result. Denizlispor deny the allegations but if found guilty, they may face relegation. The officials involved can be suspended for up to one year should the TFF rule against the club. Denizlispor club president, Ali Ypek, was suspended for one month by the TFF at the end of the season after telling reporters he knew of match-fixing. Since his club avoided the drop into the Turkish second division, he chose not to speak, and was suspended for making unfounded accusations. The new season is due to kick off on 4 August, with a verdict expected before that date. Link Just because you're a bit thinner than your even fatter mum it doesn't mean you're in excellent physical shape, if you could fit through the door and view the normal people you'd notice that cheeseburger boy. Squid suck.
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