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[Ca$anova Rumun @John_Deefa]

@Fanaticky_tisek @Hedoslav Podle čeho soudíš? V semifinále prohráli s Francií, to mi nepřijde, že je nějaký špatný, kor v roce 2018, kdy byla Francie skvěle organizovaná

[Cristiano Ronaldo @Cristiano]

ESTAMOS AQUI!

[Kylian's Kompany @someballfacts]

Let me be clear about Cristiano.
And I hope it's the last time I make such a declaration.

I am a lover of football first, foremost, and last.
I was never a fan of Ronaldo, nor did I ever really gravitate to his football aesthetically.

When your favorite players are Maradona / Zidane / Rui Costa / Figo etc - players who are collectivist and have a broader vision of the pitch - you just don't gravitate to Ronaldo.

However, I will say this. He is undoubtedly as great a player both in talent and achievement as any that has come before (or with) him. I prefer what Diego proposes with the ball. I don't think Ronaldo could ever replicate Diego's heroics in 86. But I don't think Diego could guarantee the inevitable goal against every opponent in the UCL and lead to a 3peat.

That is to say - Ronaldo is a pillar of our sport. There is no history of football without Ronaldo. Whether you like or dislike his football. Whether you like or dislike his personality. He has always been divisive - some of it is due to his personality and some of it due to an impossible and deepseated hatred in Anglo-media since 2006 that never let up and that we can all see. I have never seen a player travel to every stadium in England - even his own - and get booed for a year. And the scorn that he has had to face never let up - with vultures ready to pounce st the first sign of trouble.

Sport is about the human spirit. Teaching us to persevere against all odds. Consistency, discipline and courage when the going gets tough. THAT is the lesson sport imparts for our children. THAT is why some sportsmen are heroes.

What Ronaldo is doing at 41 is nothing short of an UNPRECEDENTED sporting achievement and act of singular heroism. The sheer amount of work necessary and the willpower to fight against the dying of the light to represent his country. An indomitable spirit. If that isn't enough to stir and inspire you - I don't what can. This is beyond commendable - it is inspiring. He has embarked on an impossible mission - to show us that the human spirit has no limits. Do we tell a an explorer NOT to attempt to travel to the moon? Because it is near impossible and fraught with risk? Or do we applaud and cheer on a man in his bravery? Food for thought.

But beyond that, the recent deluge of vitriol, wanton disrespect, and media pile-on is frankly disgusting and evil. It is evil because you are spitting in the face of a 150 year old tradition and culture that we call football. The culture we call home and brings together billions of people. Cristiano is football. And football is Cristiano. Whether you love, hate or are ambivalent about him. And for that, a modicum of respect as a fan of the game for OUR game is necessary.

To see charlatans and half-achievers and no-names aspire for clicks and media fame and buzz to keep their name going or out of some tragic, personal hate and dislike for a man is saddening. It is saddening because these people do not belong in the culture they desecrate. The culture they weaponize, utilize, and instrumentalize but provide nothing to. Today we reject these people. We won't accept them in our circle anymore.

Forza Cristiano. Against the dying of the light.

[Central @WestHam_Central]

European*

[Manchester City @ManCity]

Ten years that will live forever.

Thank you for everything, Pep 🩵

[Manchester City @ManCity]

"What a time we have had together." 🩵

[TobyWrites @tobyasky]

The difference between Pep and Sir Alex is that Pep did not only transform football as a manager, he produced protégés that turned into men, to take over from where he stopped, if he ever stops.

See him telling Arsenal to stick with Mikel Arteta 5 years ago. He gave Bayern Munich a go ahead to appoint Vincent Kompany after Uli Hoeneß called him.

Maresca also interned with him, and has already won the championship, conference league and club World Cup. Arteta interned with him also and has won the premier league and FA Cup. Xavi & Xavi Alonso have both spoken of how much they learned while playing for Pep, both have league titles, the influence Pep has is crazy.

Did you read recently where a League One coach was talking about how Pep has influenced them?

I don’t think Sir Alex left such legacy or possess such influence. In fact, when talking about influence, Marcelo Bielsa will even be ahead of Sir Alex (read about his history and coaches he’s tutored, including pep himself).

This is not in any way a disrespect to Sir Alex because I’m sure some folks will take this out of context. There are existing arguments on who the greatest manager is, and this is me setting Pep apart from the rest.

He’s the GOAT.

[Manchester City @ManCity]

Thank you, @KevinDeBruyne 👑

[عبدالرحمن 🇧🇪 @LuxKDB]

THANK YOU KEVIN 🩵👑

[Cristiano Ronaldo @Cristiano]

Meu irmão, que carreira incrível! Vivemos muito juntos, foram anos de conquistas, vitórias e momentos inesquecíveis. Mais do que um companheiro de equipa, um companheiro para a minha vida. Obrigado por tudo, amigo. Desejo tudo de bom nesta nova etapa da vida.

[Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 @realmadriden]

🥳 Dear @Cristiano, from Real Madrid, we want to send you our warmest wishes on your 40th birthday. Every madridista is proud of the legend that you are and what you represent for our history. Have a great day with your family and loved ones.

[Manchester City @ManCity]

Dear defenders 🖋️

[inthegear @inthegear]

"Germany for Germans"🇩🇪

During a minute of silence for the victims of the terrorist attack in Magdeburg, Germany, one of the spectators shouted a far-right slogan. And was drowned out by a crowd of thousands of spectators who shouted back "No to Nazis".

[Siglum @SiglumLXX]

@lucawya women

[Dobby Club @DobbyClub06]

Farmers: *crying because they have to chip into their millions to pay their fair share*

Also farmers:

[Ca$anova Rumun @John_Deefa]

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[internet hall of fame @InternetH0F]

😭 😭 😭

[AC Sparta Prague @ACSparta_EN]

𝑩𝒐𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈... ✈️🎟️

#acsparta | #UEL

[AC Sparta Praha @ACSparta_CZ]

Sparta v Lize mistrů. 🏆

#acsparta | #UCL