Champions League 2017/2018 (15 Viewers)
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Same in the UK, most Arabs I have met support either Real, Barca or Arsenal for some reason. I think they love Real Madrid because the whole Zidane being ethnically Arab thing.
But aside from that, here in the UK many look at Real and Barca as the only legitimate representatives of Europe because of SkySports.
Fucking disgusting shit clubs both of them.
The pk incident when Dzeko was onside is debatable to some extent but the one with the handball was insane, it was a very clear contact and the ball was going right into the net if the defender hadn't stopped it with his hands. Yet that Benatia push was penalized in the blink of an eye. This is absolutely disgusting and morale damaging.
Probably because Arabs have more in common with Latin culture than English culture. There is a strong Serie A fan presence in the middle east too but obviously it has declined compared to the past.
Lots of French players of African descent and African players represented Arsenal and Chelsea so that's the reason many Africans support them.
Lots of French players of African descent and African players represented Arsenal and Chelsea so that's the reason many Africans support them.
Florenzi: 'Different Final with VAR'
Football Italia
“I don’t know if the Final would’ve been Real Madrid-Liverpool” if the Champions League had VAR, said Roma star Alessandro Florenzi.
The Giallorossi won 4-2 on the night, but went out 7-6 on aggregate as Liverpool will meet Real Madrid in the Champions League Final.
Director of sport Monchi and President James Pallotta felt the absence of VAR in the tournament is “an absolute joke” after two clear penalties were not awarded today.
“The bitterness remains, especially for that penalty and what would’ve been a red card. We could’ve gone 3-2 up and attempt the miracle that we only grazed,” Florenzi told Mediaset Premium.
“It does make you angry to go out like that. We conceded seven goals over two legs, but without the first Mohamed Salah goal being offside, then the penalty on Edin Dzeko who wasn’t offside and the really obvious one with the handball…”
This comes 24 hours after Bayern Munich’s fury at a Marcelo handball that wasn’t spotted by the officials in the other semi-final.
“If there was VAR technology in the Champions League, I don’t know if the Final would’ve been Real Madrid-Liverpool. VAR takes away a lot of doubts and it can happen that a referee doesn’t see it in a split second, but in 10 seconds you can watch the footage and be sure.
“Roma could’ve achieved something extraordinary, which all of Rome was dreaming of. I think all of Italy is proud of us tonight. It has to be a starting point for us and not a finish line, as we must want to live these nights again.
“We are very proud of this jersey and I think our fans are proud of what we’ve done too.”
Football Italia
“I don’t know if the Final would’ve been Real Madrid-Liverpool” if the Champions League had VAR, said Roma star Alessandro Florenzi.
The Giallorossi won 4-2 on the night, but went out 7-6 on aggregate as Liverpool will meet Real Madrid in the Champions League Final.
Director of sport Monchi and President James Pallotta felt the absence of VAR in the tournament is “an absolute joke” after two clear penalties were not awarded today.
“The bitterness remains, especially for that penalty and what would’ve been a red card. We could’ve gone 3-2 up and attempt the miracle that we only grazed,” Florenzi told Mediaset Premium.
“It does make you angry to go out like that. We conceded seven goals over two legs, but without the first Mohamed Salah goal being offside, then the penalty on Edin Dzeko who wasn’t offside and the really obvious one with the handball…”
This comes 24 hours after Bayern Munich’s fury at a Marcelo handball that wasn’t spotted by the officials in the other semi-final.
“If there was VAR technology in the Champions League, I don’t know if the Final would’ve been Real Madrid-Liverpool. VAR takes away a lot of doubts and it can happen that a referee doesn’t see it in a split second, but in 10 seconds you can watch the footage and be sure.
“Roma could’ve achieved something extraordinary, which all of Rome was dreaming of. I think all of Italy is proud of us tonight. It has to be a starting point for us and not a finish line, as we must want to live these nights again.
“We are very proud of this jersey and I think our fans are proud of what we’ve done too.”
