• Log InLog In
  • Register
Liquid`
Team Liquid Liquipedia
EST 19:27
CET 01:27
KST 09:27
  • Home
  • Forum
  • Calendar
  • Streams
  • Liquipedia
  • Features
  • Store
  • EPT
  • TL+
  • StarCraft 2
  • Brood War
  • Smash
  • Heroes
  • Counter-Strike
  • Overwatch
  • Liquibet
  • Fantasy StarCraft
  • TLPD
  • StarCraft 2
  • Brood War
  • Blogs
Forum Sidebar
Events/Features
News
Featured News
ByuL: The Forgotten Master of ZvT28Behind the Blue - Team Liquid History Book19Clem wins HomeStory Cup 289HomeStory Cup 28 - Info & Preview13Rongyi Cup S3 - Preview & Info8
Community News
Weekly Cups (Feb 16-22): MaxPax doubles0Weekly Cups (Feb 9-15): herO doubles up2ACS replaced by "ASL Season Open" - Starts 21/0258LiuLi Cup: 2025 Grand Finals (Feb 10-16)46Weekly Cups (Feb 2-8): Classic, Solar, MaxPax win2
StarCraft 2
General
Terran AddOns placement How do you think the 5.0.15 balance patch (Oct 2025) for StarCraft II has affected the game? Nexon's StarCraft game could be FPS, led by UMS maker ByuL: The Forgotten Master of ZvT Oliveira Would Have Returned If EWC Continued
Tourneys
PIG STY FESTIVAL 7.0! (19 Feb - 1 Mar) Sparkling Tuna Cup - Weekly Open Tournament SEL Doubles (SC Evo Bimonthly) WardiTV Team League Season 10 RSL Season 4 announced for March-April
Strategy
Custom Maps
Publishing has been re-enabled! [Feb 24th 2026] Map Editor closed ?
External Content
The PondCast: SC2 News & Results Mutation # 515 Together Forever Mutation # 514 Ulnar New Year Mutation # 513 Attrition Warfare
Brood War
General
Soma Explains: JD's Unrelenting Aggro vs FlaSh Recent recommended BW games TvZ is the most complete match up BGH Auto Balance -> http://bghmmr.eu/ ACS replaced by "ASL Season Open" - Starts 21/02
Tourneys
BWCL Season 64 Announcement The Casual Games of the Week Thread [Megathread] Daily Proleagues [LIVE] [S:21] ASL Season Open Day 1
Strategy
Soma's 9 hatch build from ASL Game 2 Fighting Spirit mining rates Simple Questions, Simple Answers Zealot bombing is no longer popular?
Other Games
General Games
Battle Aces/David Kim RTS Megathread Diablo 2 thread Nintendo Switch Thread Path of Exile Beyond All Reason
Dota 2
The Story of Wings Gaming Official 'what is Dota anymore' discussion
League of Legends
Heroes of the Storm
Simple Questions, Simple Answers Heroes of the Storm 2.0
Hearthstone
Deck construction bug Heroes of StarCraft mini-set
TL Mafia
Vanilla Mini Mafia Mafia Game Mode Feedback/Ideas TL Mafia Community Thread
Community
General
US Politics Mega-thread Things Aren’t Peaceful in Palestine UK Politics Mega-thread YouTube Thread Mexico's Drug War
Fan Clubs
The IdrA Fan Club The herO Fan Club!
Media & Entertainment
[Manga] One Piece [Req][Books] Good Fantasy/SciFi books Anime Discussion Thread
Sports
2024 - 2026 Football Thread Formula 1 Discussion TL MMA Pick'em Pool 2013
World Cup 2022
Tech Support
Laptop capable of using Photoshop Lightroom?
TL Community
The Automated Ban List
Blogs
YOUTUBE VIDEO
XenOsky
Unintentional protectionism…
Uldridge
ASL S21 English Commentary…
namkraft
Inside the Communication of …
TrAiDoS
Life Update and thoughts.
FuDDx
How do archons sleep?
8882
Customize Sidebar...

Website Feedback

Closed Threads



Active: 2408 users

2021 - 2022 Football Thread - Page 3

Forum Index > Sports
Post a Reply
Prev 1 2 3 4 5 156 157 158 Next
New Thread Is Live - Click Here
Dav1oN
Profile Joined January 2012
Ukraine3164 Posts
August 05 2021 09:36 GMT
#41
On August 05 2021 13:24 Bacillus wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 05 2021 13:00 Purressure wrote:
Waiting on the rumor to be confirmed a fact about Lukaku going back to Chelsea.

I guess it could be just rumor based on another, but Chelsea seem to be ready to sell Tammy Abraham to Atalanta. That would probably indicate another striker moving in Chelsea. Seems to click together quite nicely.

Same with Grealish saga, Villa confirmed Danny Ings deal from Southampton. Villa probably has the Ings budget anyway though and it doesn't seem like a direct 1-1 replacement with Grealish, but who knows... Some stuff should be confirmed today, I think.


Plus some rumors about Duvan Sapata moving from Atalanta to Inter to replace Lukaku - it all makes sense
In memory of Geoff "iNcontroL" Robinson 11.09.1985 - 21.07.2019 A tribute to incredible man, embodiment of joy, esports titan, starcraft community pillar all in one. You will always be remembered!
plasmidghost
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
Belgium16168 Posts
August 05 2021 14:47 GMT
#42
Incredible what's going on with Harry Kane. Absolute shitshow and I feel like he won't get what he wants in the end
Yugoslavia will always live on in my heart
gTank
Profile Joined January 2011
Austria2602 Posts
August 05 2021 14:49 GMT
#43
On August 05 2021 23:47 plasmidghost wrote:
Incredible what's going on with Harry Kane. Absolute shitshow and I feel like he won't get what he wants in the end


Hope he wont! Such behaviour is inacceptable imo.
One crossed wire, one wayward pinch of potassium chlorate, one errant twitch...and kablooie!
WombaT
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
Northern Ireland26301 Posts
August 05 2021 15:00 GMT
#44
I don’t think Kane signs that last contract extension without promises of Spurs being competitive and the gentleman’s agreement he can go at a reasonable price if they aren’t.

Kane’s lived up to his side of the deal, and is relatively underpaid too compared to some of his contemporaries.

I’m not a huge fan of going on strikes and forcing moves by any means, I don’t massively begrudge Kane on the other hand.

Also whoop, got Supercup tickets!
'You'll always be the cuddly marsupial of my heart, despite the inherent flaws of your ancestry' - Squat
Bacillus
Profile Joined August 2010
Finland2021 Posts
August 05 2021 15:46 GMT
#45
On August 06 2021 00:00 WombaT wrote:
I don’t think Kane signs that last contract extension without promises of Spurs being competitive and the gentleman’s agreement he can go at a reasonable price if they aren’t.

Generally speaking gentleman's agreements are a really, really bad idea. I think part of it falls down to Kane's brother being his agent and not necessarily being the most qualified professional around.

Once there are no details on paper, it comes down to what was said, what is considered reasonable compensation and so on and that's always going to be a massive mess.
Jockmcplop
Profile Blog Joined February 2012
United Kingdom9776 Posts
August 05 2021 15:49 GMT
#46
On August 06 2021 00:46 Bacillus wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 06 2021 00:00 WombaT wrote:
I don’t think Kane signs that last contract extension without promises of Spurs being competitive and the gentleman’s agreement he can go at a reasonable price if they aren’t.

Generally speaking gentleman's agreements are a really, really bad idea. I think part of it falls down to Kane's brother being his agent and not necessarily being the most qualified professional around.

Once there are no details on paper, it comes down to what was said, what is considered reasonable compensation and so on and that's always going to be a massive mess.


I honestly don't know what has happened but its a surprise to me as the one thing I heard about Kane (long before this issue) is that he has an impeccable professional attitude.
RIP Meatloaf <3
WombaT
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
Northern Ireland26301 Posts
August 05 2021 16:11 GMT
#47
On August 06 2021 00:46 Bacillus wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 06 2021 00:00 WombaT wrote:
I don’t think Kane signs that last contract extension without promises of Spurs being competitive and the gentleman’s agreement he can go at a reasonable price if they aren’t.

Generally speaking gentleman's agreements are a really, really bad idea. I think part of it falls down to Kane's brother being his agent and not necessarily being the most qualified professional around.

Once there are no details on paper, it comes down to what was said, what is considered reasonable compensation and so on and that's always going to be a massive mess.

That, plus I think it also comes down to Kane being a Spurs fan. That desire to win something at Spurs, presumably wanting to do right by the club and not fuck them over, or disappoint the fans probably comes into play more than most high profile deals these days,

Besides the pay rise, it’s a pretty damn beneficial deal for the club, Kane’s on a long term deal that preserves his value and is far enough away from his contract’s end that he can’t play hardball approaching the last year.

One should insist on things in writing, absolutely but plenty of gentleman’s agreements work out because of professional courtesy, or a general personal understanding. I’d imagine it’s rather difficult to negotiate with someone who’s previously done you right, with the slant ‘put it in writing i don’t want you screwing me’. Which as you say is why having a more ruthless agent is probably helpful.

Different calibre of player, good as Kane is but Ferguson handled Ronaldo’s exit pretty masterfully to get another good year out of him, and then let him depart to Madrid on good terms.
'You'll always be the cuddly marsupial of my heart, despite the inherent flaws of your ancestry' - Squat
evilfatsh1t
Profile Joined October 2010
Australia8812 Posts
August 05 2021 16:17 GMT
#48
kane should only blame himself for the mess hes in. he signed a SIX year extension. if he wanted to give tottenham a chance before deciding to move then 2-3 years is enough. signing six is just stupidity
gTank
Profile Joined January 2011
Austria2602 Posts
August 05 2021 16:33 GMT
#49
On August 06 2021 01:17 evilfatsh1t wrote:
kane should only blame himself for the mess hes in. he signed a SIX year extension. if he wanted to give tottenham a chance before deciding to move then 2-3 years is enough. signing six is just stupidity


This.

I wouldn't sign a 6 year contract if I know I dont wanna stay there 100% next season. Might be greed or false promises, kicking out managers, not stable work environment but you commit to 6 years still. The contract has to be fullfulled from both sides.
One crossed wire, one wayward pinch of potassium chlorate, one errant twitch...and kablooie!
{CC}StealthBlue
Profile Blog Joined January 2003
United States41117 Posts
August 05 2021 17:24 GMT
#50


Tension skyrocketing between #Messi and the #Barcellona after La Liga denied the ok to register the new contract.#Laporta asked the Argentine to consider a new reduction in his salary. We work to resolve but these are hot hours
@tvdellosport
#Barca
"Smokey, this is not 'Nam, this is bowling. There are rules."
plasmidghost
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
Belgium16168 Posts
Last Edited: 2021-08-05 18:09:53
August 05 2021 18:02 GMT
#51
Messi's actually going to lave Barca at this rate. I can barely believe it. Can't wait for him to come to Arsenal

Yugoslavia will always live on in my heart
evilfatsh1t
Profile Joined October 2010
Australia8812 Posts
August 05 2021 18:16 GMT
#52
what a mistake. he should be staying at barca even if he had to cut his salary by half. the wages he was on was ridiculous and he was absolutely a huge contributing factor to barca's financial issues. not even messi deserves 1m/week.
Sapaio
Profile Joined October 2017
Denmark2037 Posts
August 05 2021 18:32 GMT
#53
I think Messi will take that Mess will take that massive paycut, but he has reserved that for his return to childhood club Newell's old boys. Hope he goes there, and not for even more money in China or MLS
GO OG
RvB
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
Netherlands6267 Posts
August 05 2021 18:38 GMT
#54
Messi did agree to a 50% wage cut. It's just that they can't do anything due to the wage cap. Strictly enforcing the wage cap based on last year's revenue seems like a very poor decision by La Liga. United alone has already spent more on transfer fees than the whole primera division iirc and now they're also losing the best player in the world.
DropBear
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
Australia4392 Posts
August 05 2021 18:41 GMT
#55
It's on Barca's official website now that he will not be continuing at the club.

Do man city go for him? Who can afford his wages?
Sucker for nostalgia
WombaT
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
Northern Ireland26301 Posts
August 05 2021 18:41 GMT
#56
Aw man, hope he doesn’t end up at a PSG or whatever. Sigh.
'You'll always be the cuddly marsupial of my heart, despite the inherent flaws of your ancestry' - Squat
plasmidghost
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
Belgium16168 Posts
August 05 2021 19:02 GMT
#57
Pep gonna nullify Grealish's contract to get that Messi signing
Yugoslavia will always live on in my heart
gTank
Profile Joined January 2011
Austria2602 Posts
August 05 2021 19:03 GMT
#58
On August 06 2021 04:02 plasmidghost wrote:
Pep gonna nullify Grealish's contract to get that Messi signing


Thats exactly what I thought!

Also, no one will want Kane now :D
One crossed wire, one wayward pinch of potassium chlorate, one errant twitch...and kablooie!
haitike
Profile Joined June 2009
Spain2724 Posts
Last Edited: 2021-08-05 19:32:12
August 05 2021 19:30 GMT
#59
All the summer they kept saying that Messi would renew after Copa America

I don't want to believe it... Bartomeu really fucked the club. I will miss watching him weekly with us
Pandemona *
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
Charlie Sheens House51493 Posts
August 05 2021 19:37 GMT
#60
Yeah there have been some terrible owners in the past, shady owners ruining clubs in England with terrible decisions and false funds etc but Bartomeu has literally taken a worlds top club and put it in the shitter in the space of 3-4 years.....unbelievable really.

Aguero went to Barca on shit wages to play with Messi, he has yet to sign a formal contract supposedly...hope he bails on them cuz he deserves better money and end to his career, not fighting for top 4 in La Liga which i think even that is a struggle for Barca now lol
ModeratorTeam Liquid Football Thread Guru! - Chelsea FC ♥
Prev 1 2 3 4 5 156 157 158 Next
Please log in or register to reply.
Live Events Refresh
Next event in 8h 33m
[ Submit Event ]
Live Streams
Refresh
StarCraft 2
RuFF_SC2 87
StarCraft: Brood War
Sea 6719
GuemChi 654
Artosis 548
Shuttle 211
Dota 2
monkeys_forever51
LuMiX2
League of Legends
JimRising 614
goblin15
Counter-Strike
Fnx 1807
Stewie2K637
taco 570
Super Smash Bros
hungrybox2120
Heroes of the Storm
Khaldor267
Other Games
summit1g10457
gofns5932
Liquid`RaSZi1628
Maynarde192
C9.Mang089
JuggernautJason28
Moletrap0
Organizations
Other Games
gamesdonequick1276
Counter-Strike
PGL122
StarCraft 2
Blizzard YouTube
StarCraft: Brood War
BSLTrovo
sctven
[ Show 15 non-featured ]
StarCraft 2
• Hupsaiya 476
• AfreecaTV YouTube
• intothetv
• Kozan
• IndyKCrew
• LaughNgamezSOOP
• Migwel
• sooper7s
StarCraft: Brood War
• RayReign 28
• HerbMon 23
• BSLYoutube
• STPLYoutube
• ZZZeroYoutube
Dota 2
• masondota21882
League of Legends
• Doublelift4816
Upcoming Events
Replay Cast
8h 33m
Wardi Open
11h 33m
Monday Night Weeklies
16h 33m
Replay Cast
23h 33m
Replay Cast
2 days
Replay Cast
2 days
The PondCast
3 days
KCM Race Survival
3 days
Replay Cast
3 days
Replay Cast
4 days
[ Show More ]
CranKy Ducklings
5 days
Replay Cast
5 days
Sparkling Tuna Cup
6 days
Replay Cast
6 days
Liquipedia Results

Completed

Acropolis #4 - TS5
PiG Sty Festival 7.0
Underdog Cup #3

Ongoing

KCM Race Survival 2026 Season 1
Jeongseon Sooper Cup
Spring Cup 2026
WardiTV Winter 2026
Nations Cup 2026
ESL Pro League S23 Stage 1&2
PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026
IEM Kraków 2026
BLAST Bounty Winter 2026
BLAST Bounty Winter Qual
eXTREMESLAND 2025

Upcoming

ASL Season 21: Qualifier #1
ASL Season 21: Qualifier #2
ASL Season 21
Acropolis #4 - TS6
Acropolis #4
IPSL Spring 2026
CSLAN 4
HSC XXIX
uThermal 2v2 2026 Main Event
Bellum Gens Elite Stara Zagora 2026
RSL Revival: Season 4
NationLESS Cup
IEM Atlanta 2026
Asian Champions League 2026
PGL Astana 2026
BLAST Rivals Spring 2026
CCT Season 3 Global Finals
FISSURE Playground #3
IEM Rio 2026
PGL Bucharest 2026
Stake Ranked Episode 1
BLAST Open Spring 2026
ESL Pro League S23 Finals
TLPD

1. ByuN
2. TY
3. Dark
4. Solar
5. Stats
6. Nerchio
7. sOs
8. soO
9. INnoVation
10. Elazer
1. Rain
2. Flash
3. EffOrt
4. Last
5. Bisu
6. Soulkey
7. Mini
8. Sharp
Sidebar Settings...

Advertising | Privacy Policy | Terms Of Use | Contact Us

Original banner artwork: Jim Warren
The contents of this webpage are copyright © 2026 TLnet. All Rights Reserved.