# Omnibus World Football Thread 2020-2022 (edited) **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Tags:** football-soccer-fifa\ **Created:** [August 16, 2020, 3:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-world-football-thread-2020-2022-edited/918264 "2020-08-16T15:38:55Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![EinsteinsHund](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/einsteinshund/32/8400_2.png) [@EinsteinsHund](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EinsteinsHund)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2020, 7:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-world-football-thread-2020-2022-edited/918264/41 "2020-08-25T19:04:42Z")
I’ve heard that Inter is interested, but I don’t know about their financial capabilities. ---
**Author:** ![madsircool](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/madsircool/32/3432_2.png) [@madsircool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madsircool)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2020, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-world-football-thread-2020-2022-edited/918264/42 "2020-08-26T16:14:41Z")
> **[Sources: Messi to City could include MLS clause](https://www.espn.com/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/4167274/man-citys-messi-contract-could-include-new-york-city-fc-clause-sources)** > > The deal would see Lionel Messi play for three years in the Premier League before moving to partner club New York City FC. If Man City pry Messi from Barca they might include a clause in his contract that he would come to the MLS in 3 seasons, when he will be 36. Im not sure he would be a good fit athletically at that age but who knows? ---
**Author:** ![madsircool](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/madsircool/32/3432_2.png) [@madsircool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madsircool)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2020, 4:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-world-football-thread-2020-2022-edited/918264/43 "2020-08-26T16:16:07Z")
> **[Chelsea sign Chilwell from Leicester for £50m](https://www.espn.com/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/4165838/chelsea-complete-deal-to-sign-leicester-citys-ben-chilwell)** > > Chelsea have secured the signing of Ben Chilwell after a long negotiation process. And the rich get richer… ---
**Author:** ![madsircool](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/madsircool/32/3432_2.png) [@madsircool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madsircool)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2020, 10:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-world-football-thread-2020-2022-edited/918264/44 "2020-09-01T22:47:22Z")
> **[LIVE Transfer Talk: PSG look to land Arsenal right-back Bellerin](https://www.espn.com/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/4171070/transfer-talk-lionel-messi-agrees-to-700m-euro-wage-deal-with-manchester-city)** > > Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly made a bid of £25m for Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin. Transfer Talk has the latest. Messi agrees to 5 yr 700 mil deal? Crazy for a 33 year old. ---
**Author:** ![EinsteinsHund](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/einsteinshund/32/8400_2.png) [@EinsteinsHund](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EinsteinsHund)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2020, 10:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-world-football-thread-2020-2022-edited/918264/45 "2020-09-01T22:55:40Z")
I don’t understand the deal ESPN is hinting at. All I’ve heard, 700 millions is the contractual transfer fee, so that alone wouldn’t fix a City deal with Messi, who’s been alleged to make 100 Millions a years at Barca. So what gives? ---
**Author:** ![madsircool](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/madsircool/32/3432_2.png) [@madsircool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madsircool)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2020, 4:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-world-football-thread-2020-2022-edited/918264/46 "2020-09-05T16:24:13Z")
England v Iceland on ABC now Croatia v Portugal next ---
**Author:** ![Red\_Wiggler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/red_wiggler/32/13190_2.png) [@Red\_Wiggler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Red_Wiggler)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2020, 9:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-world-football-thread-2020-2022-edited/918264/47 "2020-09-05T21:21:04Z")
Mock if you want but I am missing Euro more than any other cancelled (or postponed) sporting event since the pandemic began. What a fun tournament every four years. ---
**Author:** ![madsircool](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/madsircool/32/3432_2.png) [@madsircool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madsircool)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2020, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-world-football-thread-2020-2022-edited/918264/48 "2020-09-05T21:28:32Z")
It’ll be backnext summer and then the World Cup just 4 months later. Hopefully. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![madsircool](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/madsircool/32/3432_2.png) [@madsircool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madsircool)\ **Post date:** [September 6, 2020, 1:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-world-football-thread-2020-2022-edited/918264/49 "2020-09-06T13:39:55Z")
I highly recommend ESPN+. They have many domestic leagues and are airing every UEFA Nations League match. Im watching Faroe Islands v Andorra. Id never be able to watch a match like this over regular or cable TV. ---
**Author:** ![Red\_Wiggler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/red_wiggler/32/13190_2.png) [@Red\_Wiggler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Red_Wiggler)\ **Post date:** [September 6, 2020, 4:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-world-football-thread-2020-2022-edited/918264/50 "2020-09-06T16:32:44Z")
Hup Faroe! ---
**Author:** ![EinsteinsHund](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/einsteinshund/32/8400_2.png) [@EinsteinsHund](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EinsteinsHund)\ **Post date:** [September 6, 2020, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-world-football-thread-2020-2022-edited/918264/51 "2020-09-06T16:38:22Z")
> [@madsircool](#): > > Im watching Faroe Islands v Andorra. With all respect, that’s like watching Bumfuck FC vs. Real End Of The World. ---
**Author:** ![madsircool](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/madsircool/32/3432_2.png) [@madsircool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madsircool)\ **Post date:** [September 6, 2020, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-world-football-thread-2020-2022-edited/918264/52 "2020-09-06T16:43:10Z")
I disagree. Its two tiny countries that are playing one of their few winnable matches. They are playing positive football. This is my personal opinion but I really loved the Andorran stadium. It was tiny so I could see the beauty of the surrounding countryside. I could see traffic flowing. There were apartments with views of the pitch. How cool would it be to live in one and be able to watch matches? Yes, I would rather watch Germany v Switzerland but I loved the opportunity to watch football on a much smaller level. ---
**Author:** ![madsircool](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/madsircool/32/3432_2.png) [@madsircool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madsircool)\ **Post date:** [September 6, 2020, 8:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-world-football-thread-2020-2022-edited/918264/53 "2020-09-06T20:01:39Z")
Nice goal by Switzerland. Come on Germany and finally win a UEFA Nations match. ---
**Author:** ![madsircool](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/madsircool/32/3432_2.png) [@madsircool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madsircool)\ **Post date:** [September 6, 2020, 8:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-world-football-thread-2020-2022-edited/918264/54 "2020-09-06T20:18:01Z")
Why have Germany had such a hard time replacing Klose? They have maybe the best technical players and are a tall nation? Im a Germany fan but sometimes they frustrate me. ---
**Author:** ![Guest-starring\_Id](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guest-starring_id/32/21736_2.png) [@Guest-starring\_Id](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guest-starring_Id)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2020, 2:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-world-football-thread-2020-2022-edited/918264/55 "2020-09-09T02:26:31Z")
To avoid a legal brouhaha, Messi has ‘reluctantly’ decided to stay on at Barca for one more year. Awkward season coming up for him at the Camp Nou. Or at least maybe not the warmest of fuzzies goin on. > **[Lionel Messi now says he will remain with Barcelona 1 more year | CBC Sports](https://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/lionel-messi-ends-speculation-remain-barcelona-1.5712503)** > > Lionel Messi ended intense speculation about his future on Friday by saying he will remain with Barcelona for another year. Trivia tidbit: apparently Ronaldo is envious of Messi’s left foot! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![EinsteinsHund](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/einsteinshund/32/8400_2.png) [@EinsteinsHund](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EinsteinsHund)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2020, 6:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-world-football-thread-2020-2022-edited/918264/56 "2020-09-18T18:40:00Z")
Serge Gnabry just scored the first goal of the new Bundesliga season for Bayern (vs. Schalke). And it was a wonderful goal. Bayern are picking up the form they ended the last season with. ---
**Author:** ![madsircool](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/madsircool/32/3432_2.png) [@madsircool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madsircool)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2020, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-world-football-thread-2020-2022-edited/918264/57 "2020-09-18T18:41:34Z")
Im predicting a repeat Champions League win for Bayern. ---
**Author:** ![EinsteinsHund](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/einsteinshund/32/8400_2.png) [@EinsteinsHund](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EinsteinsHund)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2020, 6:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-world-football-thread-2020-2022-edited/918264/58 "2020-09-18T18:44:19Z")
It’s early in the season, but I’d love to see a Bayern-Liverpool final. That could be an epic match. ---
**Author:** ![EinsteinsHund](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/einsteinshund/32/8400_2.png) [@EinsteinsHund](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EinsteinsHund)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2020, 7:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-world-football-thread-2020-2022-edited/918264/59 "2020-09-18T19:08:12Z")
In the meantime, Goretzka and Lewandowski, 3-0 Bayern after 30 minutes. They are just relentless. ---
**Author:** ![Guest-starring\_Id](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guest-starring_id/32/21736_2.png) [@Guest-starring\_Id](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guest-starring_Id)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2020, 7:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-world-football-thread-2020-2022-edited/918264/60 "2020-09-19T07:20:41Z")
Wow what a 8-0 pistol-whipping. Youngest ever Bayern player scored - Jamial Musiala (why did he have to part from his academy-based Chelsea? ☹) at 17 years 205 days. (Actually Alaba holds the ‘youngest’ record) A recreational gripe, but will Lewandowski ever run straight into a penalty kick without any shimmy / stutter / delay dealie? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-world-football-thread-2020-2022-edited/918264.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-world-football-thread-2020-2022-edited/918264.md?page=4)