๐จ Jรผrgen Klopp has launched a scathing attack on the cooling breaks being used during this World Cup. ๐
"Football is being held hostage by executives sitting in air-conditioned offices.
These breaks are being presented as a shield for player welfare, a noble weapon against the heat. In reality, they are nothing more than a golden cage built for sponsors.
When I saw players standing around during cooling breaks while television timeouts dictated the rhythm of the match, I couldn't help but ask myself: who is the World Cup really serving?
The supporters? The players? Or the advertisers?
A World Cup match should flow like a river. Instead, we are building dams in the middle of it so commercials can be shown.
It's dangerous for the spirit of the game. Football used to be the main event, but it now risks becoming background music for an advertising show."
He didn't hold back. ๐๐
if youโre playing non league
one thing I would take with a pinch of salt
is that somebodies highlights will be 5 clips spread over 1-2 seasons
if you consistently produce output
relax
Full list here Lea.
Corrupt as hell.
Cunha penalty not given for United despite clear foul.
Dowman dive against Leeds given as penalty
Gabriel not sent off for hitting Woltemede in the face against Newcastle (scored the winner)
Gabriel handball against Newcastle not given as a penalty
Saliba foul on Barry not given as a penalty against Everton
Merino not sent off aganst Villa despite blatently pulling back Rogers while on a yellow card
Trossard penalty on Wirtz not given despite a blatent foul while already on a yellow for Liverpool
Timber not sent off against Forest for pulling back Anderson for a clear 2nd yellow.
Gabriel not sent off against Brentford for a clear 2nd yellow for fouling Outtara
Gabriel Jesus not given a red card for attacking Mosquera after the Wolves game
Gabriel not sent off for last man foul on Kolo Muani against Spurs.
Spurs goal disallowed for Gabriel dive for Kolo Muani's goal.
Brighton penalty not given for Martinelli foul on Wiefer
Penalty for Chelsea not given despite Rice hands around Joao Pedro's neck/handball (take your pick)
Penalty for Chelsea not given for Raya punching Joao Pedro in the head.
Timber winner against Chelsea came from a corner that was won from a free kick that was a clear dive.
Gabriel not sent off against City for a blatent Headbutt on Haaland
Wilson goal disallowed for West Ham despite multiple fouls by Arsenal players and a similar goal for Arsenal given against United earlier on in the season.
Havertz not sent off against Burnley despite clear red card challenge.
VAR to the rescue for Arsenal's season:
๐ฅ Havertz narrowly escapes a Red Card for a shocking tackle on Burnleyโs Ugochukwu.
โ Saliba's kick on Barry went unpunished, with Everton missing out on a penaltyโPGMOL later acknowledged this mistake.
๐ฅ Gabriel should have received a red for violent conduct after a head-to-head clash with Erling Haaland.
๐ฅ Once again, Gabriel should have been sent off for hitting Nick Woltemade with a fist to the face.
โ West Ham's hopes for an equaliser dashed in the dying moments as Rice and Trossard both rugby tackled opponents.
What else did I overlook? ๐ค๐ค