KenjiOgiwara Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 44 minutes ago, villa89 said: I'm just surprised the fines are that high. Anyone expecting any real punishment was living in cloud cuckoo land. What needs to happen is that the rest of the footballing world just boycott UEFA and their tournaments. If they think the fan groups of these clubs will carry the cash load alone, well good luck with that. The power lies with the masses, but like with all consumer power it's so incredibly hard to get people to act on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa89 Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 22 minutes ago, KenjiOgiwara said: What needs to happen is that the rest of the footballing world just boycott UEFA and their tournaments. There's no chance of that happening though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post El Zen Posted May 7, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 7, 2021 28 minutes ago, KenjiOgiwara said: What needs to happen is that the rest of the footballing world just boycott UEFA and their tournaments. Yes! And then form a breakaway league! That’d show them. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Silvers Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 Very quiet on twitter, wonder if Gary Neville will be complaining about how lenient the punishment is after saying throw the book at them all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 (edited) 9 of the clubs have accepted their slap on the wrist from UEFA, agreed to some sanctions and paid a £13m fine between them that will go to grass roots football, public apology blah blah blah Madrid, barca and juve refused so will get a bigger punishment If they don't accept then they won't be allowed back in to the CL next season... So they will accept at some point Edit - the guardian reporting the big punishment!!! They lose 5% of their revenue from UEFA next season... Edited May 8, 2021 by villa4europe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Silvers Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 33 minutes ago, villa4europe said: 9 of the clubs have accepted their slap on the wrist from UEFA, agreed to some sanctions and paid a £13m fine between them that will go to grass roots football, public apology blah blah blah Madrid, barca and juve refused so will get a bigger punishment If they don't accept then they won't be allowed back in to the CL next season... So they will accept at some point Edit - the guardian reporting the big punishment!!! They lose 5% of their revenue from UEFA next season... Absolute joke, game needs an independent investigation, if anyone was ever in any doubt that the highest levels of corruption have got hold of the game then this should do. Luckily we have an honest government in the UK that put the needs of the many first and will never, I say NEVER, be swayed by being bribed by crimials for their own gain, wait, hang on, nah, the game is so far gone, it's lost forever. Sad times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 It's why they had the balls to do it in the first place they know UEFA need them UEFA have also said they're going to look in to ways to help with the covid stuff which reading between the lines means how to make the CL more lucrative Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenjiOgiwara Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 11 hours ago, villa89 said: There's no chance of that happening though. Well, then the next time ESL is formed and they are all ****. They won't have a leg to stand on. You reap what you sow. Personally I'm done with it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 Honestly, did anyone expect anything else? I sure didn't. Still interesting to see how they handle the 3 remaining clubs Barca, Real and Juve. Slightly more of the same most likely but maybe UEFA feel they have to at least pretend they have a backbone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raver50032 Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 Can't wait to see what happens to the next club to fall into administration, break FFP, or field an ineligible player... oh wait, The Small Heath Females have been deducted a point for fielding an ineligible player in the WSL so their fans have been punished as that puts them back in the relegation scrap I believe. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Silvers Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 Next to no twitter on these lenient token punishments and it's now the 21st story on the sky sports main headline page, wheres Neville and his 'throw them out the league comments', not fair on the clubs and supporters my arse, the media are in on it and very much as bad as the scum12. As for comments like did we expect anything else, no, not really but times are changing and the abuses of power or acts of racism etc are now hit head on it would appear, good luck to those fighting for what's right. Football is just a game and incomparable for we still need a voice for good, it will come and these dodgy ***** will get what's coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 1 hour ago, KenjiOgiwara said: Well, then the next time ESL is formed and they are all ****. They won't have a leg to stand on. You reap what you sow. Personally I'm done with it all. They've made them sign up to something along the lines of do it again and you owe us £100m as a penalty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 (edited) Quote STATEMENT FROM BARCELONA, JUVE AND REAL In relation to the statement released by UEFA on the 7th May in respect of the Super League and the position taken by 9 of its founding clubs, Fútbol Club Barcelona, Juventus and Real Madrid Club de Fútbol state the following: (i) The founding clubs have suffered, and continue to suffer, unacceptable third-party pressures, threats, and offenses to abandon the project and therefore desist from their right and duty to provide solutions to the football ecosystem via concrete proposals and constructive dialogue. This is intolerable under the rule of law and Tribunals have already ruled in favour of the Super League proposal, ordering FIFA and UEFA to, either directly or through their affiliated bodies, refrain from taking any action which may hinder this initiative in any way while court proceedings are pending. (ii) The Super League project was designed jointly by its 12 founding clubs: a) with the aim of providing solutions to the current unsustainable situation in the football industry. The 12 founding clubs shared the same concerns -as other stakeholders in European football do-, particularly under the current socio-economic context, that structural reforms are indispensable to ensure our sport stays appealing and survives in the long-term. To that effect, on 18th April, they announced their willingness to create the Super League and establish a channel of communication with UEFA and FIFA, in a constructive spirit of collaboration between the parties, as it was so notified to each of them on such date; b) with the utmost respect for the current football structures and ecosystem. The founding clubs expressly agreed that the Super League would only take place if such a competition was recognised by UEFA and/or FIFA or if, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, it was deemed to be a competition duly compatible for all purposes with the continuity of the founding clubs in their respective domestic competitions. However, despite being aware of the above terms, UEFA and FIFA have so far refused to establish any adequate channel of communication; and c) to bring financial stability to the entire European football family, currently under the effects of a deep crisis that threatens the survival of many clubs. Testament of it, the announced commitment to establish annual solidarity payments for guaranteed annual amounts that materially multiply those distributed by UEFA, and the obligation to reinforce financial sustainability rules, through the creation of a clear, transparent and effective control system verified by experts. (iii) The 12 founding clubs also acknowledged that the Super League was a unique opportunity to offer fans around the world the best possible show and to reinforce global interest in the sport, which is not a “given” and is challenged by new generational trends. Moreover, one of its main objectives was to promote women's football on a global level, a tremendous, but currently underestimated, opportunity for the sector. (iv) We are fully aware of the diversity of reactions to the Super League initiative and, consequently, of the need to reflect on the reasons for some of them. We are ready to reconsider the proposed approach, as necessary. However, we would be highly irresponsible if, being aware of the needs and systemic crisis in the football sector, which led us to announce the Super League, we abandoned such mission to provide effective and sustainable answers to the existential questions that threaten the football industry. (v) We regret to see that our friends and founding partners of the Super League project have now found themselves in such inconsistent and contradictory position when signing a number of commitments to UEFA yesterday. However, given that the material issues that led the 12 founding clubs to announce the Super League weeks ago have not gone away, we reiterate that, to honour our history, to comply with our obligations towards our stakeholders and fans, for the good of football and for the financial sustainability of the sector, we have the duty to act in a responsible manner and persevere in the pursuit of adequate solutions, despite the unacceptable and ongoing pressures and threats received from UEFA. (vi) Mostly, we reiterate to FIFA, UEFA and all football stakeholders, as we have done on several occasions since the announcement of the Super League, our commitment and firm will to discuss, with respect and without intolerable pressure and in accordance with the rule of law, the most appropriate solutions for the sustainability of the whole football family. https://www.juventus.com/en/news/articles/statement-from-barcelona-juve-and-real Edited May 8, 2021 by sne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 I am happy for these 3 teams now to throw the other 9 under the bus. Come on Perez, surely you have something up your sleeve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 Those 3 teams needs a huge ban from European competition now. The brass neck of them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 2 year ban it is then, hopefully followed by financial collapse Utd fans are on social media calling for another protest for the rearranged Liverpool game, throw the book at them too, cancel the game, automatic 3 points to Liverpool, hefty fine for utd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rino8 Posted May 8, 2021 Visiting Supporter Share Posted May 8, 2021 I really wouldn't miss those clubs if they fall into financial ruin. Ideally they all turn really shit, not so shit that they get relegated but just finish 12th every year for a decade or so. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Zen Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 1 hour ago, sne said: https://www.juventus.com/en/news/articles/statement-from-barcelona-juve-and-real TL;DNR version: We’re a bunch of shameless words removed and will keep being shameless words removed no matter what anyone says, ‘cause we’re a bunch of shameless words removed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannedfromHandV Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 Balls back in UEFA’s court now then, let’s see how much backbone it actually has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Silvers Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 (edited) Yep, slight tweak and change of wording and them and the other 9 jump straight back in to the new super league with no shame. Edited May 8, 2021 by Phil Silvers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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