I think Boca and River still struggle to retain players in a way that a lot of Brazilian clubs don’t seem to. I think this also helps their negotiating position, and a reason why they’ve managed to gets fees that dwarf those of the Argentine clubs.

comment by Cinciwolf-----JA606 NFL fantasy champ 2023 (U11551)
posted 32 minutes ago
Sure Millionarios are the richest?
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in Serie C, Sorrento r on a grate run of 4rm n r uptoo 4st in thetable!

big game v h8d local rivals Avellino this weakened who r in 5rd

In D, Ischia who had bean strugglin wun lassed 2 game n r cumfartbubble in 10rd plaice

Ischia beat Amalfi atweekend witch wuz cebelrated vehemussly

I love you Forza

comment by #4zA (U22472)
posted 9 hours, 59 minutes ago
In D, Ischia who had bean strugglin wun lassed 2 game n r cumfartbubble in 10rd plaice
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Livorno are on a roll. Early days, but looks like they might just make it up to C this year.

Over in the Brasileirão, with only two games to go Gremio and Atl Mineiro are still in with a shot of making the Libertadores qualification stages but also in still danger of being relegated.

Criciúma and RB Bragantino who occupy the last two relegation slots, could both still qualify for the Copa Sudamericana.

comment by Ruben The King Amorim Tim Tagi Dim (U10026)
posted about 13 hours ago
I think Boca and River still struggle to retain players in a way that a lot of Brazilian clubs don’t seem to. I think this also helps their negotiating position, and a reason why they’ve managed to gets fees that dwarf those of the Argentine clubs.
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Probably a question of TV deals. On the basis of population alone, I'd presume Serie A collects juicier domestic broadcasting revenues, and I'd imagine that having so many big name clubs probably makes it more appealing internationally too.

That said, MLS has apparently surpassed all of the other leagues in the Americas now in terms of revenues.

Over in the LigaMX, Cruz Azul are the only one of the top four seeds to make the semis of the Torneo Apertura playoffs, and that only by the skin of their teeth after levelling the aggregate (3-3) after beating eighth seeds Tijuana 3-0 in the return game. Cruz Azul go through by virtue of their better regular season placing.

No.2 seeds Toluca went down 0-2 at home for a 4-0 aggregate against no.7 América. This is only an upset of sorts, since América - the biggest club in Mexico and current title-holders - had picked up form in the latter part of the season after a terrible start.

No.3 Tigres went out with a whimper after a 0-0 draw against San Luis (6) in the return leg (0-3). Club legend 'Dédé' Gignac, who turns 39 this week, missed a second half penalty to get Tigres back in the tie.

Finally, Monterrey (5) came out on top of an 8-game thriller, beating no.4 Pumas 3-5, including goals from former Liga stars Lucas Ocampos and Óliver Torres.

Semifinals:
San Luis - Monterrey (5th & 8th Dec)
América - Cruz Azul (6th & 9th Dec)

I see Besiktas sacked van Bronckhorst. Their form fell off a cliff in October and November. They had a couple of Europa League wins, I guess that's why they were holding on, but it looks like the defeat to Maccabi was the final straw.

They host Fenerbahce next Saturday. Mourinho's rabble beat Gaziantep 3-1 last night to close the gap to Galatasaray down to 3 points at the weekend. The leaders were held on Sunday to a shock home draw to Yorkshire upstarts Eyupspor.

comment by it'sonlyagame (U6426)
posted 3 hours, 8 minutes ago
comment by #4zA (U22472)
posted 9 hours, 59 minutes ago
In D, Ischia who had bean strugglin wun lassed 2 game n r cumfartbubble in 10rd plaice
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Livorno are on a roll. Early days, but looks like they might just make it up to C this year.
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Gettn promote frumb D too C is very triffycult

Eye no. Butt there saylin sew phar.

Barça putting Madrid to shame: nine Spaniards in the starting XI and another nine on the bench.

comment by it'sonlyagame (U6426)
posted 1 minute ago
Barça putting Madrid to shame: nine Spaniards in the starting XI and another nine on the bench.

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Nobody expects the Spanish starting positions

comment by Pun #Pogues4Life (U21588)
posted less than a minute ago
comment by it'sonlyagame (U6426)
posted 1 minute ago
Barça putting Madrid to shame: nine Spaniards in the starting XI and another nine on the bench.

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Nobody expects the Spanish starting positions
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Olé (means acknowledged in Spanish)

I thought Olé was the person at the wheel

Only in the phrase "Olé al volante"

Raphinha's on fire. Only figuratively though.

comment by it'sonlyagame (U6426)
posted 9 hours, 15 minutes ago
comment by Ruben The King Amorim Tim Tagi Dim (U10026)
posted about 13 hours ago
I think Boca and River still struggle to retain players in a way that a lot of Brazilian clubs don’t seem to. I think this also helps their negotiating position, and a reason why they’ve managed to gets fees that dwarf those of the Argentine clubs.
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Probably a question of TV deals. On the basis of population alone, I'd presume Serie A collects juicier domestic broadcasting revenues, and I'd imagine that having so many big name clubs probably makes it more appealing internationally too.

That said, MLS has apparently surpassed all of the other leagues in the Americas now in terms of revenues.
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Yeah I’ve heard that’s a big reason. Think they may have some clubs with different ownership models that allow for more private investment, but I’m not certain on that.

Barsle Owner one five won

Peks in the mud

comment by it'sonlyagame (U6426)
posted 3 minutes ago
Barsle Owner one five won

Peks in the mud
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Only figuratively in the mud though.

If it's only figuratively, we may as well say he's gay wrestling in the mud, he'll like that.