sabremike Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 12 minutes ago, odessasteps said: If this is the default futbol stupidity thread now ... Sky Sport Italia suspends Paolo Di Canio after showing ‘dux’ tattoo They hired him because he is a batshit crazy lunatic, then they suspend him for being a batshit crazy lunatic. The guy is basically the crazed homeless guy you see on the street ranting about the illuminate, why did they not expect this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolfan in NYC Posted September 16, 2016 Author Share Posted September 16, 2016 US Soccer has issued a statement basically telling Megan Rapinoe to stand for the anthem, or else. Quote Representing your country is a privilege and honor for any player or coach that is associated with U.S. Soccer’s National Teams. Therefore, our national anthem has particular significance for U.S. Soccer. In front of national and often global audiences, the playing of our national anthem is an opportunity for our Men’s and Women’s National Team players and coaches to reflect upon the liberties and freedom we all appreciate in this country. As part of the privilege to represent your country, we have an expectation that our players and coaches will stand and honor our flag while the National Anthem is played. Rapinoe's response: Quote “Quite honestly, being gay, I have stood with my hand over my heart during the national anthem and felt like I haven’t had my liberties protected, so I can absolutely sympathize with that feeling.” This is going to get much worse before it gets better... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cristobal Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 I might be talking out of my butt here, but I feel like the American soccer fanbase (especially the part that also cares about the women's team) is less likely to side with USSF on that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odessasteps Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 I wonder how the American Outlaw types skew politically. If i had to bet, id say differently than the NYC intelligencia futbol fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReiseReise Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 So she isn't allowed to exercise freedom and bravery during an anthem that lyrically expresses both as American virtues? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odessasteps Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 New SI futbol pod had Russian expert talking about prospects and hurdles for WC 18. Pretty good listen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AxB Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 FIFA just disbanded their anti-racism task force. Because 'the job is done'. Bloody morons. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Death From Above Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 That would be so funny if it wasn't sad, though in fairness they've accomplished nothing. So might as well save the money, I guess? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReiseReise Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 You're right about the cost cutting part. Their reasoning however is most ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cristobal Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 It makes sense that FIFA would assume racism is fixed, after all so is FIFA. HI-YOOOOOO! Spoiler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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