Pixelphish Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 2 minutes ago, Rafalove said: Wasn’t sure where to post this, and don’t normally like to indulge in what aboutery as the criticisms of Saudi are valid. It does seem though other sports get a bit of an easier ride in regards to sportswashing accusations than football. Maybe not golf, but certainly boxing and mma. Interview with Tyson Fury, where he goes out his way to praise Saudi and even MBS himself. https://youtu.be/KxDYUZ8FbTM?si=VxxnP7M9Q4ZOzuB9 Honestly I think it comes down to how massive football is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 15 hours ago, Pixelphish said: Honestly I think it comes down to how massive football is. Boxing is pretty massive as well like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 20 hours ago, TRon said: Boxing is pretty massive as well like. It’s not what it once was, though. I don’t think being heavyweight champion has the cultural cut-through that it once did. The heavyweight champion used to be one of the most famous people on Earth - not sure that they are now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggys First Goal Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 YouTubers ruined boxing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack j Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 38 minutes ago, Miggys First Goal said: YouTubers ruined boxing. They have ruined football fan culture as well. Cunts Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groundhog63 Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 42 minutes ago, Miggys First Goal said: The Hearns ruined boxing. tidied Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 (edited) Currently reading a book about LIV golf. Has a lot of anecdotes and info about H.E. Al-Rumayyan. A very ruthless man it seems who is scrutinised by those above him in Saudi to the point he has to be very mindful of his mobile devices. Seems like he won’t think twice about firing someone there’s any hint of failure in the numbers. Edited October 26, 2023 by Ronaldo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 1 minute ago, Ronaldo said: Currently reading a book about LIV golf. Has a lot of anecdotes and info about H.E. Al-Rumayyan. A very ruthless man it seems who is scrutinised by those above him in Saudi to the point he has to be very mindful of his mobile devices. Seems like he won’t think twice about firing someone there’s any hint of failure in the numbers. So any hint of foul play from Milan over the Tonali transfer and we will take legal action? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 (edited) It will be explored yes. I’d be surprised if someone on our side doesn’t lose their job over it should there be no legal case to answer. Edited October 26, 2023 by Ronaldo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloydianMag Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 On 19/10/2023 at 20:45, Stifler said: A salary cap won’t work unless every league is on board with it. Worth a read, if they try to bring in a cap I’m sure legal challenges will come. https://www.blackstonechambers.com/documents/PERSPECTIVES_-_Nick_De_Marco.pdf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groundhog63 Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 I bet these millionaire/billionaire owners would love a salary cap. Not for them, obviously, nor a dividend cap either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
80 Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 2 hours ago, Groundhog63 said: I bet these millionaire/billionaire owners would love a salary cap. Not for them, obviously, nor a dividend cap either. Spot on. The idea a wage cap will help anything is extremely foolish. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groundhog63 Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 11 minutes ago, 80 said: Spot on. The idea a wage cap will help anything is extremely foolish. Can understand the questioning why a bloke can get £250k a week for kicking a ball about BUT why shouldn't any employee share in the spoils derived from their own toil in an industry, seemingly, awash with money? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 1 hour ago, 80 said: Spot on. The idea a wage cap will help anything is extremely foolish. It could help but would be near impossible to enforce. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 On 26/10/2023 at 07:56, Ronaldo said: It will be explored yes. I’d be surprised if someone on our side doesn’t lose their job over it should there be no legal case to answer. I’ve read a lot about the chairman and agree he’s a ruthless man who’s constantly looking over his shoulder back in the kingdom. I doubt there’s a single person losing their job over the Tonali deal if there’s no legal challenge; I assume the club and PIF will test the reps and warranties in the deal with Milan to their fullest but regardless of the case - a very stern word with the club and likely some additional and unique background checking will be conducted on ALL future purchases. Now if this happens again…different story. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUHRLYASLEEVESUP Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 On 25/10/2023 at 11:25, TRon said: Boxing is pretty massive as well like. It is indeed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty66 Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 Probably the only photo of him not filming it on his mobile Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 Chuckling at the thought anybody would be surprised our sport loving chairman wouldn’t be front and center at a major event in Riyadh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 8 hours ago, RUHRLYASLEEVESUP said: It is indeed He’s bored to fuck, pining for St James’! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 Speculation in Canada that it maybe the Saudi’s who are going to take over the Canadian Premier League team York United in the next month. 777 were rumoured but seem to be dismissed, MLSE, the owners of Toronto FC, and Toronto Maple Leafs have also been speculated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bonk Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 40 minutes ago, Stifler said: Speculation in Canada that it maybe the Saudi’s who are going to take over the Canadian Premier League team York United in the next month. 777 were rumoured but seem to be dismissed, MLSE, the owners of Toronto FC, and Toronto Maple Leafs have also been speculated. Going to use David Edgar to find the next David Edgar. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 (edited) So Ben Jacobs has went full circle and is now Talkshite’s Saudi correspondent where he spends the weekend talking about the Saudi teams, defending them etc. Earlier this week he was saying how it’s good Saudi will host the World Cup, no such controversy this time with a winter World Cup or a MENA region country hosting because Qatar have already done it. Saying it’s only right that region gets to host the World Cup. Then going on to defend the non top 4 Saudi clubs getting poor crowds. Edited November 5, 2023 by Stifler Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucasol Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 24 minutes ago, Stifler said: So Ben Jacobs has went full circle and is now Talkshite’s Saudi correspondent where he spends the weekend talking about the Saudi teams, defending them etc. Earlier this week he was saying how it’s good Saudi will host the World Cup, no such controversy this time with a winter World Cup or a MENA region country hosting because Qatar have already done it. Saying it’s only right that region gets to host the World Cup. Then going on to defend the non top 4 Saudi clubs getting poor crowds. Defected. No longer BEIN Jacobs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 https://x.com/TeleFootball/status/1721526585545674861?s=20 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mighty__mag Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 He tries so hard, not sure if it's already been posted elsewhere? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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