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La Liga 2018/19
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik and Imran hold a long overdue conversation about United's awful league form with 1 win in 7. They discuss a disappointing draw at Bournemouth, a not so disappointing draw against Liverpool and a crushing defeat at Chelsea - Is time nearly over for Erik Ten Hag?
Then in a special second half of the pod, Nik welcomes Natalie ( https://twitter.com/natalie_17) to discuss the fortunes of Manchester United Women as they booked a place in the FA Cup Final after a historic first ever win vs. Chelsea.
Disgusting good from Messi. Still plenty of time for a free kick hatrick as well.
seems like Pele was right. one skill player.
I knew Juninho and Zico would be high, and I've seen that 79 figure given for the former a few times before. The number for Beckham seems too high to me though. That's not to take anything away from him as he was superb from set pieces, but I just don't recall him scoring that amount. I'd like to see reliable stats.
Anyway...it wouldn't surprise me if Messi finishes near the top of that list by the time he retires. His return from free kicks seems to have gone way up in recent seasons.
Gutted for Espanyol, that's what should have happened to Liverpool earlier . Why var so slow though, can see on TV offside by 6 inches within 30 seconds.
. Why var so slow though, can see on TV offside by 6 inches within 30 seconds.https://www.reddit.com/r/soccer/comments/a4enln/no_club_in_the_top_5_leagues_has_scored_more/
"No CLUB in the top 5 leagues has scored more direct free kicks than Messi (19) in the last four years. Juventus has 18 from 6 different takers."
"No CLUB in the top 5 leagues has scored more direct free kicks than Messi (19) in the last four years. Juventus has 18 from 6 different takers."
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His 37 goal from FK for Barca
Any idea how many he has for Argentina?
6 i think
Yeah, I'd doubt the accuracy of those numbers.The 1st post in that thread is so ridicilus
Ronaldinho 70 goals from fks?
Another player to consider is Ronald Koeman - he was crazily good from set pieces as I recall. Wonder what his total is?
Pretty closeThe 1st post in that thread is so ridicilus
Ronaldinho 70 goals from fks?
Thats crazy
Had him close to 50 thoughYeah I was surprised too. He did have a 17 years long career after all, his time in spotlight was just kinda short.Thats crazy
@GifLord it's the same for Beckham; he had at least 25 free kicks in his time at Utd alone... Add 7 for England that I could find with a quick Google and he's already half way there.
He scored 42 goals for Real Madrid, AC Milan and LA Galaxy; a fair guess that a lot of those would've been free kicks.
He scored 42 goals for Real Madrid, AC Milan and LA Galaxy; a fair guess that a lot of those would've been free kicks.
He has 6 for Argentina.
3-1 v Paraguay (H) WCQ (07.09.2012)
3-0 v Uruguay (H) WCQ (12.10.2012)
2-1 v Nigeria (N) World Cup (25.06.2014)
3-0 v Panama (N) Copa América Centenario (10.06.2016)
2-0 v USA (N) Copa América Centenario (21.06.2016)
1-0 v Colombia (H) WCQ (15.11.2016)
If Barca decide to play like they know and be motivated they are still one the best teams in Europe.
I smell a Barça Liga+CL double this season unless they face Juventus (they seem too strong this year for anyone). Or PSG (mainly for Mbappé).
I see some more strong opponents for Barca and for any side in the world. Liverpool and Dortmund are both still unbeaten in the league and have the players to hurt any side on the counter, plus they have two of the best managers in the world.
Man City didn‘t look good today, but with Aguero and De Bruyne back in the side and in form, they remain a huge challenge for any side to overcome. Having the best manager in the world helps with that, although his CL away record is not that great admittedly.
So who's gonna eliminate Juventus?
Thanks for posting both FKs. Freaking unreal! We are so lucky to have witnessed the incredible skill of this man over the years.
It's between them for the Champions League. City are still not up for it, seeing their performances in Europe.
Problem for Barca is defence still mediocre and CL away games killed you in recent seasons. I just don't think their style works much in knock out of CL anymore, you can't always turn around 3 or 4 goal defecits in Camp Nou.
I think Liverpool if they get through or Man. City would knock them out aswell.
Maradona scored something like 30 FK's for Napoli (25% of all his goals), worth checking that out.
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Odriozola really shaky. The guy looks nervous as hell when he receives the ball and more often than not gets nothing out of possesion. He did assist Bale though, but that's not going to fool me.
Not watching but are Real Madrid hanging on for dear life or something? You'd think an early goal v Huesca and they could go on to score 3-4 no problem.
They're certainly coming under the kosh a little. Time wasting etc. A Huesca goal certainly is on the cards.
Its what happens when you have Benzema as your main goal scoring threat.
Huesca all over them. Real Madrid can't get the ball.
Yeah looking at the stats Huesca had more corners and as many shots on target (3 each).
Feels to me when Real Madrid get a run of tough fixtures again they'll be regularly dropping points again.
Feels to me when Real Madrid get a run of tough fixtures again they'll be regularly dropping points again.
BTW 5 subs in this half, 2 minutes of injury time. That's one for the poster who was complaining about lack of injury time the other week in Man. United games.
Real Madrid survive, somehow.
Madrid's problem is that they can't score. They conceded a hatful under Zidane, but always had the potential to score 4 or 5.
Madrid's problem is that they can't score. They conceded a hatful under Zidane, but always had the potential to score 4 or 5.
Did i really watch Real struggling against Eibar? Tell me it was a joke because otherwise it is worrying. They can't survive for much longer.
Just a hunch but Eibar would beat them 3-0 on this form I reckon.
Huesca are bottom of La Liga, with 1 win in 14, the worst defence in La Liga and are 7 seven points off safety. Real are going to go trophyless this season
Courtois was a great signing for Madrid, has saved them at least 6 points this season.
He was the best player on the pitch tonight
He was the best player on the pitch tonight
So i should be really happy i missed the game then
Basically. Think a better team would have thrashed you.