the top Reddit posts from r/soccer for the past week
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Liverpool Fans singing Gerrard’s name when Trent came on.
Xherdan Shaqiri first joined Basel in 2001 and left in 2012 to join Bayern Munich... 12 years on, he rejoined them and helped them win their first league title in 8 years. This is how they honoured him
Thierry Henry and Lamine Yamal meet-up after the match
(Official) Carlo Ancelotti will be the new manager of Brazil.
Barcelona could not believe the disgraceful refereeing by Hernandez Hernandez in El Clasico yesterday. Even though they won, the club think the refereeing situation in La Liga has reached a cracking point.
Sporting CP eyeing Cristiano Ronaldo as replacement for Viktor Gyokeres this summer. The move is becoming an increasingly real possibility in the club's offices. Cristiano wants to return to his home and Sporting are ready to welcome him back. He will be available for a free transfer this summer.
[Tavolieri] Napoli to send the first draft of the contract offer to De Bruyne soon. Around €7m/year. 2+1 contract, De Bruyne would like the 3rd year to be guaranteed
[David Ornstein] EXCL: Carlo Ancelotti appointed head coach of Brazil. 65yo Italian to leave Real Madrid after final La Liga fixture vs Real Sociadad + start new job on May 26. Contracts signed following cordial negotiations led by Diego Fernandes for CBF
Monday Moan
During the trophy celebrations, Gavi wore a custom-made flag inspired by Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar. The flag stated “Gavi or Bullets. Antimadridista”
After defender’s violent outburst in the final of the Copa del Rey: Rüdiger gets reprimanded by German football federation, no further sanctions at this time
Yesterday, Lecce was forced to play their match against Atalanta after their physiotherapist died on Thursday while they were on a team retreat. I took some time to translate their powerful message before the game.
Rasmus Hojlund's goal yesterday was his 10th shot on target in the Premier League this season. He has fired just 25 shots across 29 league appearances.
On this day 15 years ago, Inter Milan eliminated Barcelona and secured their place in the UEFA Champions League final."
Lothar Matthäus on Rudiger's Violent Outburst: “He went crazy, he was no longer in control. He's a German international, he should be an example. Yesterday he forgot all that. If he walks away with a four-week suspension, he can be satisfied. I expect a massive ban. Besides, he was on probation.”
Pedri: “Since Rodri won the Ballon d’Or, it has become clear that a player who controls the midfield and dictates the tempo of the game can win this award.”
Wojciech Szczęsny on Instagram after Copa del Rey final: "People warned me about life after retirement from football… I don’t think it’s that bad. Goodnight!"
Daily Discussion
Monday Moan
Osasuna and Barca both dont agree with the RFEF scheduling their game for March 27th and have/will file an appeal against the decision