the top Reddit posts from r/soccer for the past week
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[Dermot Gallagher] Cristiano Ronaldo should have had a penalty: "I was surprised this wasn't given. I think it's an easier decision to make to give a penalty. He dangled a leg, they adjudged he tried to take it away, but he'd already gone too far into the challenge, for me."
[Samuel Marsden] Six of Real Madrid's sixteen goals this season were scored after the 85th minute. Half of their six games this season have been decided by them scoring late goals: a draw vs Levante, a win vs Inter Milan, and a win vs Valencia
[Paul Joyce] James Rodriguez in Qatar for talks with a club as he looks to leave Everton and Everton look to offload him.
On this day 15 years ago, Xabi Alonso scored from his own half in Liverpool's 2–0 win over Newcastle at Anfield.
[Fabrizio Romano] - Matthijs de Ligt has a release clause into his contract with Juventus and this is why Raiola spoke about his future. It will be valid starting from summer 2022 for €150m - Juve are still hoping to keep him.
[Ornstein] 🚨 Exclusive: Qatar pushing for mandatory vaccination of all players at 2022 World Cup. Gulf nation strong in its stance but all sides keen to find amicable solution & avoid tournament losing stars who aren’t fully jabbed
[BVBBuzz] Mats Hummels on Jude Bellingham: "He is the most mature 18-year-old player I have ever seen. Jude is already someone who leads the way and he's also one of the loudest in the team. He's a great kid, I think I've told him about 25 times now that I just love him."
Pogba reaction to West Ham fans abuse
Monday Moan
Daily Discussion
Van Basten agrees with commentator that he's 18 times better than Timo Werner, at the very least.
Zidane was present in the VIP box at the Bernabeu last game. Despite a farewell letter in which he was forceful about the reasons for his goodbye, his presence shows that his relationship with the club continues to be, as in recent years, very cordial.
[Carragher on Twitter] (about Neville) "The Roman Abramovich of league 2, who wants an independent regulator to regulate the Glazers but not the class of 92, used his testimonial money to build a hotel for the fans (they still have to pay & Sat was his biggest taking...)"
[NEL Juniors] Jacob, who plays for our U14s Pumas, broke his wrist after a nasty fall. He ended up in hospital next to Harvey Elliott who despite his own injury gave his shirt and boots to Jacob! Who also happens to be a LFC fan! We wish you both a speedy recovery!
[OptaJose] 4 - Vinícius Júnior has scored four goals in his last four LaLiga appearances, as many as he did in his previous 46 league games for Real Madrid. Inpired.
Ibrahimovic stops tying his shoes and scores the goal against Lazio
[David Ornstein] Exclusive: Paul Pogba leaning towards signing new Manchester United contract. Saturday had major impact on 28yo’s thinking over future. Many factors to consider but now a genuine chance that once talks resume an extension may follow
Most Goals & Assists Each Season (Europe's T5 League's, UCL, Europa League, National Cup)
Monday Moan
[Simon Stone] Aleksander Ceferin on World Cup every two years: "More is not always better. FIFA's jewel of the WC has value because of its rarity. Every two years would mean less legitimacy and dilute the WC itself."