Inter threatens transfer boycott

Two in one day? And on a Saturday?? And before 7 AM??? What is going on.....

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I love to see socialism in sports leagues.

I think this type of thing can make a league more competitive by sharing funds evenly as well as providing a bigger incentive for the smaller clubs from the lower divisions to spend money on their team to get them into the higher divisions.

It also has teams fighting to stay up more. More money to the little guys is better for the league, but probably going to cause problems for European competitions.

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Originally posted 10:19 AM ET  05.14 by RHuss FIRE!!!

I love to see socialism in sports leagues.I think this type of thing can make a league more competitive by sharing funds evenly as well as providing a bigger incentive for the smaller clubs from the lower divisions to spend money on their team to get them into the higher divisions.It also has teams fighting to stay up more. More money to the little guys is better for the league, but probably going to cause problems for European competitions.

You sure it would be a problem?? I think it takes care of two birds with one stone. It forces clubs to not get TOO crazy with their transfer policies especially if real parity develops in domestic leagues and ultimately European qualification.

You referring to revenue sharing correct? I know there's at least some over on this side of the water (I'm looking at you MLB) that wishes they could share like they do in Spain and subsequently only 4 or 5 teams that are able to win a WS every year.

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Originally posted 12:46 PM ET  05.14 by Geezus

You sure it would be a problem?? I think it takes care of two birds with one stone. It forces clubs to not get TOO crazy with their transfer policies especially if real parity develops in domestic leagues and ultimately European qualification. You referring to revenue sharing correct? I know there's at least some over on this side of the water (I'm looking at you MLB) that wishes they could share like they do in Spain and subsequently only 4 or 5 teams that are able to win a WS every year.

Where it hurts the big teams out of Italy is that they now are down revenue (since they are used to taking most of the TV payouts), which means they have less money to spend on the team. This is spread even in Italy, so it doesn't necessarily set them back against anyone else in the league, but in Europe- they now are at a disadvantage with other teams who they compete against for the UEFA Champions League who don't have to worry about declining TV revenue.

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Originally posted 12:59 PM ET  05.14 by RHuss FIRE!!!

Where it hurts the big teams out of Italy is that they now are down revenue (since they are used to taking most of the TV payouts), which means they have less money to spend on the team. This is spread even in Italy, so it doesn't necessarily set them back against anyone else in the league, but in Europe- they now are at a disadvantage with other teams who they compete against for the UEFA Champions League who don't have to worry about declining TV revenue.

isn't this why they broke away and created their own Premier League structure? They can't have it both ways.

I love that big teams in Italy and Spain think they would continue to exist without their domestic leagues. They need to realize that it's in their best interests to have a competitive domestic league.

Damn, almost 11 am on the Best Coast and no sighting of Pootie and no mention of United officially becoming Champions and no mention of Merc City ending their 36-year trophy drought? What the hell is wrong with you guys???

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Originally posted 01:10 PM ET  05.14 by ozymandias

I love that big teams in Italy and Spain think they would continue to exist without their domestic leagues. They need to realize that it's in their best interests to have a competitive domestic league.

It's about poor management more so than lack of revenue. Valencia was on the verge of bankruptcy despite being a regular top 3 league side with regular CL play. You could increase their revenue by an additional 15% per year and they'd still find a way to blow it.

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Originally posted 01:44 PM ET  05.14 by TLVG

Damn, almost 11 am on the Best Coast and no sighting of Pootie and no mention of United officially becoming Champions and no mention of Merc City ending their 36-year trophy drought? What the hell is wrong with you guys???

Sorry, actually had a busy morning. Congrats on #19. Gotta feel good considering Chelski was unofficially crowned back in Oct...

Not sure if anyone caught the Dortmund match this morning, but three thoughts:

#1--Herr Bayern was correct, the 11-12 Dortmund shirts are attrocious
#2--BvB's 1st goal was absolutely brilliant. Backheel halfway across the box and the shot against the grain. Don't remember either who set it up or who finished, but damn was I impresed.
#3--Goetze is the real deal.

QUOTE(#13):

Originally posted 01:44 PM ET  05.14 by TLVG

Damn, almost 11 am on the Best Coast and no sighting of Pootie and no mention of United officially becoming Champions and no mention of Merc City ending their 36-year trophy drought? What the hell is wrong with you guys???

My words on #19 are on FB.

Sadly, it looks like the Valdano v. Mou feud continues out of the public eye as it's now widely rumored that Jorge will step down at the end of the season to be replaced by another club legend Hierro.

I'm going with Seattle 2 - Portlan 0 tonight.

I'm hoping for 0 violence.

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Originally posted 02:12 PM ET  05.14 by Geezus

My words on #19 are on FB.

UNITED.

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Originally posted 02:19 PM ET  05.14 by PootieTang.

Sadly, it looks like the Valdano v. Mou feud continues out of the public eye as it's now widely rumored that Jorge will step down at the end of the season to be replaced by another club legend Hierro.

+1

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Originally posted 02:22 PM ET  05.14 by RHuss FIRE!!!

I'm going with Seattle 2 - Portlan 0 tonight.I'm hoping for 0 violence.

Pootie's MLS Quinella

Toronto 1-1 Chicago
DCU 2-1 Colorado
NWE 1-0 Vancouver
Dal 1-2 Philly
RSL 2-2 Hou
LAG 3-1 KC
SJ 2-2 Clb
Sea 2-1 Port

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Originally posted 02:25 PM ET  05.14 by Geezus

+1

I knew what we signed up for with Mou when we brought him in, and I was willing to take it if he brought success. Now CdR isn't La Liga, and it sure isn't La Decima, but I can't say that the first year has been a total failure. They're definitely a more cohesive and competitive squad. That being said, Valdano is class, and seeing him on the verge of leaving is terribly disappointing. This puts even more pressure on Mou to win, and if you don't see results next year (a La Liga title and at least making the CL final even if they don't win), you'll see a change the following year. My early predictions (although always subject to change):

Ancelotti 5:2
Michel 3:1
Capello (that's right) 5:1

Oh, and I stand by my assertion made 2 years ago that Ricky Rubio = Fraud

His stats in Euro League this year:

6.5 ppg
3.5 apg
3.3 rpg

Not exactly Maravich-esque...

I think it's going to be a competitive match tonight for the first hour but Sounders are so much better in the midfield and defense. Call it 2-0.