That's less than an hours work for him (which in itself is ridiculous, but I digress). He's not going to notice this which means no change in behaviour, so a rather pointless pro forma penalty really. As often, evokes the idea that stars can get away with any behaviour. Would have been nice to see a suspension honestly.€20K for the ball grabbing, no suspension. As expected.
A suspension for that gesture would have been ridiculous in both Ronaldo and Simeone’s case.That's less than an hours work for him (which in itself is ridiculous, but I digress). He's not going to notice this which means no change in behaviour, so a rather pointless pro forma penalty really. As often, evokes the idea that stars can get away with any behaviour. Would have been nice to see a suspension honestly.
And yeah, would have gone for the Atletico trainer as well, who earning over €20 million supposedly, won't have felt that either. If you look at a speeding ticket for comparison, you'd be looking at 5-10% of a regular person's average monthly salary. So for a salary of over €20 million, or more than €1.6 million a month, you'd be looking at a €83K penalty or so to make it comparable by ratio and then it'd still be felt far less as you can do much more with the remainder.
Taking a card on purpose gave Ramos an added match suspension. He'll remember and feel that for the coming years if not longer, as he'll be reminded of its consequences often enough. It'll be part of his legacy, a dark stain on his captaining Madrid. It's a blow to his ego. I very much doubt he'll do it again unless he's that stupid.
That's pretty much the only way you can make these people feel it at this point, as even a fine worth millions would be shrugged off in annoyance.
Ah well.
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Exactly, frankly even charging and fining them was stupidA suspension for that gesture would have been ridiculous in both Ronaldo and Simeone’s case.
A suspension for that gesture would have been ridiculous in both Ronaldo and Simeone’s case.
Any sort of profanity and provocation of opponents or public is against the rules of acceptable behaviour.Exactly, frankly even charging and fining them was stupid
I don't think there's a manager brave enough in the world to tell Ronaldo he can't start a knockout CL game. He could have a broken leg & he'd still want to play.Starting. Never in doubt.
At least there’s one positive so far tonight!SIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
At least there’s one positive so far tonight!
Right back that can cross? What is this magic?
Great run/header.
Young would have make sure that attack ended with the ball in the right place (with the fans).Right back that can cross? What is this magic?
Great play though, and another crucial goal for Ronaldo! Incredible.
Pretty sure Young needs a guide dog to cross the road.Right back that can cross? What is this magic?
Great play though, and another crucial goal for Ronaldo! Incredible.
It was Suarez who got the assist for the Shaw OG.It was a header against Ajax. Messi unreal pass for the Barca goal against United was better
Big mistake from Blind there, letting Ronaldo free run to the box.
Great run/header.
Someone had to close Cancelo down... De Ligt tracked Bentancur, Veltman was (rightly) shitscared of a far post cross to Mandzukic... think De Jong should have been the one to track him but it’s not easy for him to see what was going on behind him.Big mistake from Blind there, letting Ronaldo free run to the box.
That's actually awesome. Though it'd be better if it didn't have the Juve shirt
Juventus doesn't have a team to go to the final, the midfield is weak we saw yesterday when Cancelo lost the ball a mile away from his goal and basically 2 players beat the midfield and defense.Don't think he's injured at all, seemed completely recovered. He was great when actually attacking, not easy to play as a forward when you spend 80% of the game in your own half though.
This Juve team is still missing something extra, they get dominated so easily by teams that can press and pass the ball around. All the injuries don't help though.
Loving these memesThat's actually awesome. Though it'd be better if it didn't have the Juve shirt
All they need to do is defend tight, which they can and create a few crosses for Ronaldo or even Mandzukic. They have the team to win it I think. Their biggest threat is Liverpool for me, Man City is so underwhelming in EuropeJuventus doesn't have a team to go to the final, the midfield is weak we saw yesterday when Cancelo lost the ball a mile away from his goal and basically 2 players beat the midfield and defense.
They are far from being the finished product and have clear weaknesses to be improved in the summer, that's true. They can still get to the final regardless though.Juventus doesn't have a team to go to the final, the midfield is weak we saw yesterday when Cancelo lost the ball a mile away from his goal and basically 2 players beat the midfield and defense.