the top Reddit posts from r/soccer for the past week
Latest posts:
[Fabrizio Romano] “Is the door closed for your possible return to Barcelona in the future?”. “Yes, door closed”, says Pep Guardiola.
Ancelotti: "FIFA forgets that the teams will not participate in the new Club World Cup. A single Real Madrid match is worth 20 million and FIFA wants to give us that amount for the entire tournament. We will decline the invitation."
Daily Discussion
Monday Moan
Jude Bellingham's response when asked to comment on people not acknowledging his game outside of scoring goals: "I could not give a shit really what people say."
[Official] Saint-Étienne did not leave their changing room in good condition after being promoted to Ligue 1. Metz are not happy with the treatment of their facilities.
Benedikt Höwedes on going bald during the 2014 WC: "I lost a lot of hair due to the stress. That hurt me. I became a pro footballer, earned decent money. Nevertheless, I have sensitivities that I have to deal with which are only natural and human. I simply wasn't ready to go bald in my mid 20s."
Naby Keita is voted the "biggest disappointment of the season" by fellow Bundesliga players.
[Cortegana] Real Madrid to sign Joselu on permanent transfer following successful loan spell
[Aykırı] Mourinho: "If Arda Güler wants to come, why not? If he loves Fenerbahçe, if he comes for free and if Real Madrid will pay 75% of his salary, we cannot say 'No'."
[Pubity] Thierry Henry: "Why didn’t I call Mbappé for the Olympics? The last time I received so many rejections was at the University.” “There have not even been negotiations. You go, you ask, they say no and you leave."
Ancelotti and squad once again recreate the iconic photo of cigar and sunglasses
Daily Discussion
Monday Moan
Spain's player list for the 2024 Euros
Thomas Müller on why his 2nd goal against Portugal at the 2014 WC is one of his favourites: "It's an example for all the experts who've asked themselves over the years: how does he do it? A little analysis software that works quickly. Maybe I've got a good chip up there." (full quote in comments)
[McGrath] Southampton are in talks with Adam Lallana over a stunning return to the club. Set to be their first *new arrival* after promotion to Premier League (Harwood-Bellis £20m obligation triggered after PlayOffs win)
[Atlético de Madrid] revert back to the pre-2017 badge
[John Percy] Enzo Maresca is Chelsea's No. 1 target as new head coach. Chelsea have today asked #lcfc for official permission to speak with Maresca over the job. Now appears v likely to happen this week.
[Matt Hughes] Roberto De Zerbi is a surprise candidate for the Man United job if Erik ten Hag is sacked - joining Kieran McKenna, Thomas Frank, Thomas Tuchel and Mauricio Pochettino on the shortlist