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Finals > Semi finals > Quarter finals
the guy in the gif has got a penis on his brain it is only natural that i now have penis on my brain
LFMartins86
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World Cup > Euro > Champions League
And he scored a penalty on the Quarter Finals against England on 2004 when he was 17.
World cups are so overrated
Awesome Animals
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I don't know about the other two listed, but Ronaldo didn't miss the penalty last night, Neuer stopped it.
Give credit where credit is due.
Now Ramos, he missed.
Give credit where credit is due.
Now Ramos, he missed.
LFMartins86
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Champions League is so overrated. We all know the best football can be found on the A-League.
Kermit has taught us well
LFMartins86
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The Barcelona one he missed it, the Moscow one was saved.
Conference is where it's at. So much competition in there. Hobos scrapping to get into league football.
He doesn't turn up to big games.
Vivalaraza
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It's ironic but I don't think you can read much into it. That the first penalty he's missed in 25. It's not like it was a bad penalty, if he did what Ramos did or something it would have been questionable. Wasn't perfect either but it was a good hit, Neuer saved it well.
He did score a penalty earlier on in the semi also, one which probably had more riding on it than the one he missed against Barca in the 08 semi.
He did score a penalty earlier on in the semi also, one which probably had more riding on it than the one he missed against Barca in the 08 semi.
Broder Salsa
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Well, people shouldn't forget he also scored the two goals before missing that one, saying he doesn't turn up for the big games is kind of silly after yesterday. Missing a penalty happens to everyone, it's hilarious that Ramos thought he should take one though. Neuer was just brilliant with his saves.
Mentioned earlier that Liverpool were rumored to have a TV show lined up at FOX.
Looks like it's gone official
http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/latest-news/lfc-to-star-in-tv-world-first
Looks like it's gone official
http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/latest-news/lfc-to-star-in-tv-world-first
Ronaldo was missing for most of the game to be honest, he scored a pk and a tap in.. which is all well and good but then he didn't show up much again
Eh, 'world first'? There was something very similar with QPR lately and Premier Passions is pretty much EXACTLY what this Liverpool show sounds like and was done well over a decade ago.
mocolostrocolos
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Ronaldo's pen was saved by Neuer.
Ramos missed the pen. There's a big difference, imo.
Ramos missed the pen. There's a big difference, imo.
Vivalaraza
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Ronaldo will always have the "big game flop" tag. It's just one of those things which he's been labelled with and for most people it will stick unless he plays incredible in every big game. He's okay in big games, he's not terrible and he's not great, that's it really.
There are very few players who actually go up a level and rise to the occasion in the biggest games. Zidane was the best at this in my experience, he was so good at it and even made those around him play better it seemed.
There are very few players who actually go up a level and rise to the occasion in the biggest games. Zidane was the best at this in my experience, he was so good at it and even made those around him play better it seemed.
Ramos didn't miss if you think of him aiming at a bird in the sky.
Yep, and I doubt this show will be given half the access that QPR documentary was.
Vivalaraza
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Seems JT can lift the cup if Chelsea win, there's no rule against it in the first place.
Another reason to support Bayern?
mocolostrocolos
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He thought that goals outside home had double value
The prophecy has been written. JT is lifting that cup even if he has to beat up UEFA officials in the way.
Vivalaraza
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Haha, I guess.
Reminds of Keano in 99 when he decided to stay away from the presentation. Said he didn't feel he deserved it, even though he pretty much got us to that final on his own. Terry's tale is oh so different.
Still, both twats.
No, I was very surprised. Especially when Madrid had the likes of Marcelo, Higuain and Granero who hadn't yet taken a kick.
He's had some great big games and some poor ones too. Levels out for the most part.
Do you have proof that he's a twat? Was he ever tried and proven guilty of being a twat in a court of law? No?
WELL THEN!
Thanks for reminding me to have a sick bag at the ready upon hearing the final whistle. If the gods are kind...I will not need it.
Awesome Animals
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He still scored two goals. And the entire offense was missing for most of that game because of the tactics. Plus, it was pretty clear they were tired.
mocolostrocolos
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Pretty much this, if it wasn't for Ronaldo, we would have been destroyed much earlier.
I did mention the two goals... and yes the Madrid tacticts were terrible, then again Munich outplayed them and earned it. I was very confused by the lack of ambition of Madrid playing at home
Jose's tactics screamed "we don't want to win this". I know they were tired but it was disappointing to see them give possession to the away team. :/
mocolostrocolos
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Mourinho is trying to prove that there's no need of possesion to win trophies.
Vivalaraza
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Madrid could have played better but really sometimes it's just not meant to be. Bayern were great and just so determined to get it done.
Mourinho's team have been incredible this season. They've dominanted La Liga, raising the bar to a whole new level. From what I've seen they've been the best team in Europe this term.
It's a shame for them they won't the CL but that's just the way it goes. A bit of luck and they might have been in the final.
Mourinho's team have been incredible this season. They've dominanted La Liga, raising the bar to a whole new level. From what I've seen they've been the best team in Europe this term.
It's a shame for them they won't the CL but that's just the way it goes. A bit of luck and they might have been in the final.
Fixed. Ramos, what the hell was that man...
If I was Mourinho I would make him shave his head as punishment.
Vivalaraza
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It was a shit penalty but we don't know why it came to him to take it.
Its possible that there wern't enough people willing to take one and he put himself forwards.
With pens I always think if somebody says they want to take one you should let them, it's all about the confidence. It seems Ramo's confidence was misguided but what can you do. Still think Higuain should have been taking it, maybe he didn't want to though.
Does anybody know whether you can change order/takers after you've put forward the list of 5?
Vivalaraza
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Rossel-Guardiola to hold a joint press-conference after tomorrow morning's training session.
Mourinho tried to play it safe by trying to defend the score. Teams like Chelsea and Inter have/had the defensive players to accomplish that, I don't think Madrid do. Madrid have technically great defenders, but all of them like to get involved offensively as well (hence why I guess Ramos tried to take the penalty before Higuain). Madrid's players don't allow for this tactic to work well.
Casillas once again had something to say about Mou's tactical decisions though (in Spanish): El Pais
Casillas once again had something to say about Mou's tactical decisions though (in Spanish): El Pais
Contract renewal.
You are at home and you don't try to win it? I dont think you need to go all out attack to try to score a goal.. Bayer kept trying to score the whole time.
Vivalaraza
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Apparently the Spanish media think it's more likely to be a resignation. No way of knowing till tmrw though I guess. Will be a real shame if he steps down.
I think they were just knackered tbh.
PLEASE BE A RENEWAL
Though I think a press conference doesn't happen for renewals, does it?
Vivalaraza
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Could be right but there's so much speculation that there would be a massive fuss about it until a decision was announced.
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