Re: 2018/19 Calcio Saga

by S Sat Apr 13, 2019 7:29 pm

adun101 wrote:
Winter is Coming wrote:No talk about Qatar (QSI) wanting to buy Roma and make them PSG of Italy?

Post a link with details and we'll talk

Qatar has reportedly chosen AS Roma to become 'Italy's PSG'

L'Equipe are reporting that Qatar have AS Roma in their sights
The Qatari government is reportedly eyeing up Serie A side Roma as the next project to expand their European football strategy according to French newspaper L'Equipe.

According to the report, the club is proving enticing to investors because of its location in a major European capital and the potential for tourist and cultural influence that brings.

Qatar Sports Investment (QSI), a subsidiary of the state-owned wealth fund Qatar Investment Authority, acquired PSG in 2011 and has invested substantially in a bid to transform the Ligue 1 side into one of Europe's powerhouse clubs. They have succeeded, to an extent, having won the league in five of the last six seasons (soon to be six in the last seven). Despite this, Champions League success has continued to elude the club.

Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera appear to corroborate the story, stating that QSI’s representatives and other advisors to PSG president Nasser Al Khelaifi are seriously considering buying Roma and have already tabled a €450 (£388) million bid

However, James Pallotta, the club's American billionaire owner has denied reports that QSI have tabled a bid.

AS Roma already has ties with the country due to a €40 (£35.5) million sponsorship with Qatar Airways that they signed last year which runs until 2021. The airline has opened up a route to Rome from Hamad International Airport in Doha, Qatar.

Despite the heavy links to the club, any proposed takeover is complicated due to Uefa’s Article 5 Integrity regulations regarding ownership of multiple clubs.

The article bars teams owned by the same company or group from competing in its continental competitions, such as the Champions League and Europa League. However, QSI could potentially form a different company to bypass the law.

One major exception has already been granted by Uefa, who allowed Red Bull Salzburg and RB Leipzig to compete in the Champions League last season despite both being owned by energy drinks giant Red Bull.

If Roma become PSG of Italy, then I think the Milan clubs are basically doomed.

by Arquitecto Sat Apr 13, 2019 7:33 pm

McLewis:"Personally I could not give a rat's ass when the Qatari's buy us out and we purchase Mbappe considering my main concern is the quality of Polenta being handed out to the Roma Primavera, hindering their glycogen storage after De Rossi's rigorous training sessions"

by Robespierre Sat Apr 13, 2019 7:44 pm

Unreal stats but Lazio don't win against Milan at San Siro since 1989 hmm

by rincon Sat Apr 13, 2019 7:58 pm

There is little to discuss about those rumors of Qatar and Roma. Not worth it until there is actual solid news about it.

by Firenze Sat Apr 13, 2019 9:40 pm

as far as I'm concerned, Kessie (c) has to get the armband next season. The hero Milan deserve.

by Doc Sat Apr 13, 2019 9:43 pm

Is Kesse the player that KaLADin always had nothing positive to say about?

by Great Leader Sprucenuce Sat Apr 13, 2019 9:44 pm

Doc wrote:Is Kesse the player that KaLADin always had nothing positive to say about?

You need to be more specific tbh, you could be speaking about 15 Milan players with that description.

by Firenze Sat Apr 13, 2019 9:47 pm

Yes. In fact he always outright shit on him, yet every time I look at Milan results, he's the man there when it matters.

by Doc Sat Apr 13, 2019 9:48 pm

Great Leader Sprucenuce wrote:
Doc wrote:Is Kesse the player that KaLADin always had nothing positive to say about?

You need to be more specific tbh, you could be speaking about 15 Milan players with that description.

Nah, he's black so I'm thinking either Kesse or Bakayoko. But let's go with Kesse, to which, ES needs to apologise for his non-believing of Milan's future captain.

by Doc Sat Apr 13, 2019 9:51 pm

Firenze wrote:as far as I'm concerned, Kessie (c) has to get the armband next season. The hero Milan deserve.

Kesse: 6.98 (doesn't include match winning performances like today)

Current captain Romagnoli: 6.88
Donnarumma: 6.85

Kesse is clearly deserved of the captain's role.

by rincon Sat Apr 13, 2019 10:13 pm

Kessie (c) scoring the goal that gives Milan the CL. Always comes through for Milan, monumental goal.

by Robespierre Sat Apr 13, 2019 10:49 pm

Firenze wrote:as far as I'm concerned, Kessie (c) has to get the armband next season. The hero Milan deserve.

Agreed.

Great Leader Sprucenuce wrote:
Doc wrote:Is Kesse the player that KaLADin always had nothing positive to say about?

You need to be more specific tbh, you could be speaking about 15 Milan players with that description.

by adun101 Sun Apr 14, 2019 12:27 am

Lol, Kessie shouldn't even be a Milan player next season. At the most, he will be a back-up and back-ups don't get the armband.

by adun101 Sun Apr 14, 2019 12:33 am

S wrote:
If Roma become PSG of Italy, then I think the Milan clubs are basically doomed.

The Milan teams will be fine on their own (eventually). Roma are a "smaller" club, but I'm not sure they need a sugar daddy. I would prefer they go after someone like Fiorentina or Torino toi inject some juice in that rivalry.

Also, what is Qatar's play here? Are they trying to acquire political power or what's going on?

by Arquitecto Sun Apr 14, 2019 3:22 pm

https://twitter.com/ASRomaPress/status/1117118155346862082

El Shaarawy :bow:

Hope Roma acquire an attack-minded coach next season that exploits their creative talent.

by adun101 Mon Apr 15, 2019 12:14 am

Apparently, Kessie and Bakayoko are two very dumb human beings. Acerbi had said during the week that Lazio are better individually, Baka responded with "see you Saturday," they exchanged shirts after the match and Kessie and Baka went to the Curva and presented the shirt as some kind of trophy. Imbeciles.

by McLewis Mon Apr 15, 2019 1:24 am

Arquitescu wrote:McLewis:"Personally I could not give a rat's ass when the Qatari's buy us out and we purchase Mbappe considering my main concern is the quality of Polenta being handed out to the Roma Primavera, hindering their glycogen storage after De Rossi's rigorous training sessions"

Goddammit Arq, I should be charging you rent for living in my head Proud

by Robespierre Mon Apr 15, 2019 2:55 pm

Chievo in Serie B after 11 long years

FINALLY

by Warrior Mon Apr 15, 2019 6:06 pm

Imagine if Hellas comes back now Laughing

Buh bye Chievo you won't be missed cheers

Frosinone and Empoli will follow them, replaced by Brescia and Palermo.

by Arquitecto Mon Apr 15, 2019 8:02 pm

Hellas are always the more likeable, attacking and rather more historic team than the Flying Donkeys who are just excruciatingly irritating to see your team play against and by the time its 2036 and Di Carlo will have his 9th tenure there this wont change at all.

by Kaladin Mon Apr 15, 2019 8:06 pm

Shame, Chievo were always free points for us

by Sina Mon Apr 15, 2019 10:21 pm

2018/19 Calcio Saga - Page 13 D4OQvysWkAAfQgV

What the hell neymar

by Arquitecto Tue Apr 16, 2019 1:42 am

Gasperini described best.

It was a replica of their Europa League play-off vs Copenhagen. Chances and shots galore but failing to capitalise. (only to be beaten on penalties)

by Robespierre Tue Apr 16, 2019 10:22 am

Kaladin wrote:Shame, Chievo were always free points for us

That ' s true , have Milan ever lost against Chievo ? Surely the best score among big clubs
Bad memories just for a Pippo Inzaghi injury

I still remember when they were promoted in Serie A for first time in 2001.
They were welcomed as te fairy tale of Serie A, the sympathy team of the Italians, there were waves of poser Chievo fans in that period.

After 18 years they return to Serie B in a bad way and there is a general intolerance towards them

That Chievo almost genuine met on first period turned into a really annoying team quickly, no talent, poor public, ugly under every aspect.

A sort of Stoke-under-Pulis on pitch, old players to play ugly (but effective) football for years

I am not going to miss this

by rincon Tue Apr 16, 2019 11:45 am

Chievo is the worst regular Serie A club by far. Happy to be rid of them for at least a season.

by RealGunner Sat Apr 20, 2019 1:02 pm

Why did i just find out that castillejo is at Milan lol?

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