The Official Soccer, Football, Futbol, and Footie Thread

[biggfoot17]

After a terrible week, a Liverpool performance like this was much needed. Don't care if it was against a weak starting XI for Swansea. Hopefully this carries over to Zenit as it would be nice to still have a chance at silverware

[nosurprises12]

That was a good win for Liverpool yesterday - the second half performance was incredible. Wish I could say the same about my team...

Also, check out this belter from Paul Pogba; United's loss is Juve's gain I suppose:

[gswhooper]

That was a good win for Liverpool yesterday - the second half performance was incredible. Wish I could say the same about my team...

Also, check out this belter from Paul Pogba; United's loss is Juve's gain I suppose:

Damn. Beautiful angle on that gif. I was watching this game and ordered Pogba's jersey as soon as he made that goal.

FORZA JUVE!

[downingthief]

Arsenal, you are such a tease. Fun game to watch, though.

[nosurprises12]

So close yet again; I thought we looked great tonight, but Bayern were sleepwalking throughout almost the entire 90 and that helped us a lot. Hopefully this result has the same impact that the 2nd leg game against Milan did last season by giving us that bit of confidence needed to get back into 4th (or even 3rd) spot in the PL.

[biggfoot17]

Or perhaps the exit from the CL will demoralize them for the rest of the season, opening the door for the resurgent Liverpool squad

[nosurprises12]

You guys really did us a favor by beating Spurs this past weekend, and if you could also beat Chelsea on the 21st of next month that would be a big help too.

[daneskiiiz]

Or perhaps the exit from the CL will demoralize them for the rest of the season, opening the door for the resurgent Liverpool squad

This.

[biggfoot17]

I'm still riding the high from that win. All joking aside though, it doesn't seem unlikely that LFC will slip into that 5 spot. Whether they're replacing Arsenal or Chelsea is yet to be seen, but I won't be surprised if they're able to pass both. Arsenal faces top 10 competition 5 of their last 10 matches, including on the road against Swansea, West Brom, and Fulham (granted, the latter two matches aren't as tough), and a huge match at home against Man U. Meanwhile, Chelsea have 4 straight matches against top 7 teams, facing Spurs at home, Liverpool at Anfield, Swansea at home, then making the trip to Old Trafford.

On the other hand, Liverpool's two toughest matches are both at home (Chelsea (who they should have beat at Stamford Bridge) and Everton), with Fulham being the only other top 10 team they face. The remaining six matches are against teams 12th or lower. Liverpool has been manhandling teams who are currently below them since Dec 30, outscoring opponents 20-2 and going 5-0-1, with the lone loss to West Brom accounting for the only two goals against. I admit, the top 4 is still a long shot for my Reds, but they have looked more than capable of making a magic run to end the season.

[biggfoot17]

Well, so much for that

[downingthief]

Funny 'ol game, innit?

[nosurprises12]

I'm still riding the high from that win. All joking aside though, it doesn't seem unlikely that LFC will slip into that 5 spot. Whether they're replacing Arsenal or Chelsea is yet to be seen, but I won't be surprised if they're able to pass both. Arsenal faces top 10 competition 5 of their last 10 matches, including on the road against Swansea, West Brom, and Fulham (granted, the latter two matches aren't as tough), and a huge match at home against Man U. Meanwhile, Chelsea have 4 straight matches against top 7 teams, facing Spurs at home, Liverpool at Anfield, Swansea at home, then making the trip to Old Trafford.

On the other hand, Liverpool's two toughest matches are both at home (Chelsea (who they should have beat at Stamford Bridge) and Everton), with Fulham being the only other top 10 team they face. The remaining six matches are against teams 12th or lower. Liverpool has been manhandling teams who are currently below them since Dec 30, outscoring opponents 20-2 and going 5-0-1, with the lone loss to West Brom accounting for the only two goals against. I admit, the top 4 is still a long shot for my Reds, but they have looked more than capable of making a magic run to end the season.

Well, so much for that

[algunz]

Watching the second half of Mexico vs. US.

[nosurprises12]

The US played well all game and thoroughly deserve the point they earned tonight.

[algunz]

Amen, but that last 3 minutes was stressful.

[nahuatldream]

Maybe. Give an assist to the ref. Still, Mexico was sloppy, particularly Dos Santos.

[biggfoot17]

I hope this is the last time I have to watch Beasley at left back

[jgafs]

How does Edu get on the field? Horrible first touche and always gives costly fouls. Lucky El Tri didn't have a PK towards the end there.

[unit300021]

I hope this is the last time I have to watch Beasley at left back

Considering his early yellow and really lack of experience at left back or defense in general I thought he played pretty decently. But yeah overall he has no business being back that.

Also might have just found the center back combo for the next 8 years with Gonzales and Besler.

[Dede' Arneaux]

How does Edu get on the field? Horrible first touche and always gives costly fouls. Lucky El Tri didn't have a PK towards the end there.

because he's a Glasgow Rangers legend

this 92nd minute screamer from 1 yard made me £50 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqwAeNi0G34

[nosurprises12]

The first legs of the Champion's League quarter-finals start today; I'm really looking forward to Juventus v Bayern this afternoon, as well as Malaga v Dortmund tomorrow.

[downingthief]

Some intriguing match ups, for sure. Don't forget the Big Swede facing his old club today, too.

[nosurprises12]

How could I forget about The Zlatan?! PSG are great going forward but their defense is rather suspect - although the same could be said for Barca in recent weeks too!

[gswhooper]

Did anyone else just see Borussia Dortmund score 2 stoppage time goals to beat Malaga in the CL?

[gergoh]

Pickup game happening today?

[biggfoot17]

Bitey McGee's last play of the season was a remarkable one. There's no way Suarez wins POY now.

[citizenerased]

amazing.

[gswhooper]

Bitty McGee's last play of the season was a remarkable one. There's no way Suarez wins POY now.

I didn't get this at first. I litterally googled it and everything.

Fuck Suarez though. He is the biggest piece of shit in the sport.

[algunz]

It's just weird.

[biggfoot17]

I didn't get this at first. I litterally googled it and everything.

Fuck Suarez though. He is the biggest piece of shit in the sport.

I suppose Bitty wasn't correct. It's hard to defend the guy after that. Amazing player, but totally daft. It looked like he was just waiting for his opportunity to bite down. He and Ivanovic were going back and forth all game, so it wouldn't be surprising if he planned it.

I'd probably hate him if he were on any other team. With that being said, I'm still not sure I'd sell him