I thought FFP was postponed for this Season. Have I heard this wrong?
Lionel Messi
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik @Rood and Imran @Annihilate Now! start with the good news by celebrating Manchester United Women's emphatic FA Cup win over Spurs at Wembley and the future of manager Marc Skinner.
Then it's the bad news and the ever worsening form of our Men with losses to Arsenal and Palace.
Finally the main debate - ETH Out now or keep him until the end of the season - if not longer. Are you Team Nik or Team Imran?
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And Arsenal. The papers have them as one of the clubs.
Messi is still the best player in the world though, and our direct rivals (City) might be favorites to get him if he leaves. If we get Messi, we could be favorites to win the title, that's his potential impact. Considering that Sancho is proving to be very expensive either, I think we should consider the Messi route seriously. The Sancho route can remain open.
Isn't he just looking for a pay rise?
City and PSG. I suspect he'll be going to City.
Even if its a million a week that's only 52 mil for a season, 104 for 2, 156 for 3. A lot of top clubs could afford 60m+ in a transfer fee +10 mil a year in wages so don't see why they wouldn't be able to find the money for one of the most prestigious transfers in football history.
If you can get the GOAT for free (no transfer fee i mean) then you should do whatever to sign him. Juve payed 33y old Ronaldo 100mil plus wages ffs.
Yes, Messi's wage is huge but he would be signing who would lift this club's reputation on maximum level again. Not to mention comercial impact. I am not talking about shirts of course. But our shares would go to the sky and we could get much better sponsor deals than we have. And he is still fantastic player.
Signing Messi is no brainer for any big football club. I never was his fanboy but watching the undisputed goat in your club....
Yes, Messi's wage is huge but he would be signing who would lift this club's reputation on maximum level again. Not to mention comercial impact. I am not talking about shirts of course. But our shares would go to the sky and we could get much better sponsor deals than we have. And he is still fantastic player.
Signing Messi is no brainer for any big football club. I never was his fanboy but watching the undisputed goat in your club....
It's interesting those reports from Spain came out a few hours ago about United being in for Messi then it all comes out about him officially asking to leave.
A man can dream.
A man can dream.
PSG bound.
Can’t see him wanting to move to a physical league at his age! Also can’t see him joining a club that is not the finished article. As such, he has got PSG written all over him
The long awaited question could be answered : Can Messi do it on a wet,windy night away to Stoke ?
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Why did they fall out
It's what he's always done before isn't it?
It’s probably a bit daft to even think about this scenario but I genuinely think from a squad building and progress point of view it’s the last thing United should even consider right now.
I realise it’s Lionel Messi we are talking about but a 33 years old who has played in a single team, league and effectively system his entire career, the risk he would present relative to the money he would cost is still too big for me.
I realise it’s Lionel Messi we are talking about but a 33 years old who has played in a single team, league and effectively system his entire career, the risk he would present relative to the money he would cost is still too big for me.
Is he good mates with Rojo? He might have some use after all.
Wouldn't it totally upset the wage structure of one player is getting 3 times more then anyone else?
I know he's the best player ever, but still, he can get away with it at Barca cos he is a club legend and basically is Barcelona... Other clubs don't have that luxury.
Melt down Ferguson's statue.
Can you imagine if he ends up at Inter - the thought of him threading intricate, inch-perfect balls into Lukaku and McTimberlands miscontrolling them into the opposition then blaming Messi with his arms out would be rather amusing.
I'd say he's looking for a raise, but he's already on monumentally stupid money which is bankrupting his club. So it can't be that.
Am thinking it's just a power play. Maybe he can be the first player/ CEO
Am thinking it's just a power play. Maybe he can be the first player/ CEO
There is absolutely no chance he’s coming to us. It will be Man City or nothing. I don’t think he will leave, he’s just trying to demand change in the hierarchy at Barcelona.
I see a bunch of people mentioning Tom Brady and comparing the situations. As an American who closely follows the NFL, this situation is way different. Brady is nearly 45 years old and way past his best. His list of suitors was tiny. Messi is still arguably the best in the world and will have a long queue of suitors. Brady essentially fell into the Glazers' lap. They didn't beat out 10 other teams by a massive show of ambition like they'd need to do here with Messi.
Ok while Messi may be one of the top 2 players in the world, could an argument be made that Barca would be better off rebuilding without him?
Ok it will probably hurt in the short term but removing his insane amount of power and influence off the pitch while trying to develop a more coherent team on it might not be the worst idea in the world?
Or he leaves/retires and they fall apart instead which is hopefully what happens.
Ok it will probably hurt in the short term but removing his insane amount of power and influence off the pitch while trying to develop a more coherent team on it might not be the worst idea in the world?
Or he leaves/retires and they fall apart instead which is hopefully what happens.
City signing Messi in the year that they ended Financial Fair Play, would certainly be one hell of a two fingers to UEFA.
Rojo's toasts for breakfast will be part of the offer.
Surely he'll have an idea of where he wants to go already?
I've always seen him at Inter but can't see how they afford his wages?
I've always seen him at Inter but can't see how they afford his wages?
It does feel like shit is going to go down massively at that club.
Lets all tweet Romano and ask him if were in for a chance
If he wants to come get him. He would instantly be our best player for the next 2/3 years. That is worth it. Also having the goat play for your team. Come on, a man can dream.
Don't think so. He earns crazy money at Barcelona, can easily continue to do so. He is at war with Bartumeu.
Finally!!, and after a 2-8. My bet would be Inter, but my heart only thinks about a Figo 
Long queue? Itll be tiny with the money involved
Yeah I reckon he'll move to a City, can't really picture him in a remote farming village personally. So that rules out PSG in my view.
Sancho is nice and all. But 30 years from now, nobody cares if he plays for United or not. But Messi playing for Manchester United, that echoes in eternity.
Do it, Woody.
Do it, Woody.
Hm, so now we see the real reason why the Sancho transfer has stalled, because we were keeping our eyes on the Messi situation. Woody playing 4D chess before our eyes
Exactly this. And he is magnet for sponsors. And he is still top player. People making too much fuss about his wage while clubs give 200k for "normal" players and pay 60, 70, 80 mil transfer fees for them.
Sign messi this year and not sign anyone for the next 2 years
Sign 3 middle/high tier players within this window and build a great squad
What would we do
Sign 3 middle/high tier players within this window and build a great squad
What would we do
Something about Messi undermining /disrespecting Pep... I swear I heard Sid Lowe talk about it years ago.
To be fair, could all be bygones by now.
I don’t think they’d have enough pigs in Barcelona if that’s happened!!Finally!!, and after a 2-8. My bet would be Inter, but my heart only thinks about a Figo
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