Are you an EA Sports FIFA die-hard fan?
I am and I am looking forward to connecting with other like-minds here.
I have been playing the FIFA series since FIFA 94 on SNES through to 1999 when it came out on PS1.
Let's connect, rub minds and discuss the beautiful game of e-soccer.

Just putting this out there, I have ADHD/autistic personality traits, so I already know that my views on "normal human interactions", are significantly different that most people's.
Growing up, me and my 2 younger brothers spent a lot of time hanging out with some of the other kids that lived near us, and now that we are adults, there are a few of us that have been getting together and having game nights every month or 2, and for the most part it is nice to see an old friend, and get time to hang out with my brothers (1 lives with me, but it is still nice to play games and just hangout). The problem is that there is one member of the group that I do not like. We'll call him 'Jack'
For context, this guy has never wronged me directly, in fact, he thinks that we are good friends. I have honestly never liked him, or considered him anything more than someone who is around/a friend of my brothers. I think it was just an age difference thing, at first, but as we got older I never found anything I liked about him. One of my brothers "dated" his older sister in grade school (He will be called 'Larry'), and 'Jack' instantly got very attached to him, seeing him like an older brother figure. That combined with him not having a super great home life, has lead to 'Jack' to try and overly include himself in my family over the years.
At first it was nothing, just hanging out at our place a lot, which wasn't bad, I just didn't interact with him directly unless I had to (I was never mean to him, but I didn't go out of my way to be his buddy). Then it started getting frustrating, 'Larry' wouldn't want to hang out, so 'Jack' would hang out with my other brother ('Nick'), and after a few minutes, he would spend more time trying to get 'Larry's' attention, and would just leave 'Nick' on his own, which pissed me off as I got older, and saw what was happening. At the time I did not mention anything, because I was just happy 'Jack' was leaving me alone. He also started calling himself "the 4th brother", or our mom's "4th son", which I have always found creepy, and I know my mom is not the biggest fan of him, or when he says that, but much like me, she does not say anything, because for some reason both of my brothers still consider him a friend (Both of my brothers are aware of how I feel about him, and also talk about how irritating and annoying they find him as well).
Cut to the last game night, it was me, 'Nick', another of our childhood friends, and 'Jack' ('Larry' had work, so couldn't be there). I do not know if it was lack of sleep the night before, if it had something to do with us being down one person so there was less people between me and "Jack', or if my tolerance for him being in my life has grown less and less over the years, but I was just having a bad time with him around. I played it up, and pretended to have a good time, chatting and hanging out like everyone else, but as soon as I got out of there, I was so exhausted, and almost regret the time I felt like I wasted.
I do not expect my brothers to not be his friend, because I dislike him, but this guy is the bane of my existence, and he literally gives me a head ache if I spend more than 5 minutes in a room with him. I don't know if I am just here to vent, but besides me finding a way to get out of these game nights, I cannot think of a peaceful resolution to this. I dread these game nights, and will complain about them the whole week leading up to them, because this 'Jack' guy rubs me the wrong way that much. I do not think he is a bad person, I just do not want anything to do with him, and have found myself in a situation where social niceties are almost forcing me to spend time with him.
I apologize for the epic novel, but if anyone has any advice on how I should approach this or how I could get out of this, I would appreciate it.

I just started a franchise where I am going to sim each game. I’ve notice whenever my offense is trying to do a screen the QB never gets the ball off in time and there’s always a 10 yard sack. Any way to account for this in the settings / sliders?
Also was hoping to do coach mode but it seems like my QB does much worse and doesn’t scramble on their own, the way the game has it set up. I haven’t found where you can truly call the plays and not be on the field?

Hey there! I’m teaching a class in Africa, i’m only a teenager but I need a week long “curriculum” where i’m not the “boring” teacher over there… It can be anything from calculus to hackey sack and want to have a fun and somewhat engaging class. One i’ve thought of was American pass times, kinda like yard games… Any ideas? Thanks!

Hey Guys,
i was a FIFA Career Mode Player since ever. I wanted to test FM for a while and decided to buy it.
I was extremely hyped until the First career went absolutely wrong. I started with bei Local Bundesliga 2 Team, KSC. Didnt have any chance on staying in the league. Didnt know what to do with no Money and didnt know what i should do because no one wanted to buy my Players.
New save with Ulm, first season went good. Second season got sacked with 0 wins in 16 Games.
New save with Hertha, 5 games in. Lost every match with 2 shots on goal.
Im losing the motivation to play the game, i could buy mbappe and haaland and my teams still wouldnt be able to bring a shot on target.
Please help a newbie on his first steps in this frustrating game. 😂

So basically from what I have found out playing the game you can't win a championship without premium. If you wanted to build some super team you won't be able to do it in 1 season so you would have to do it in like 5 seasons or more. Which means you gotta find young players with potential and sign them and then if you dont have premium you won't be able to keep them because they will start asking for 20/25m per contract and you can't make team like that because of the cap. On the other side I've tried to stack drafts and if I had #1 pick in 2041 I would trade it for #1 in 2042 and so on until I either find a good player on a draft or decide to make good team trading draft picks for players. In the end I was able to build a decent team with 86-88 overall and was able to afford +3 gear but that just wasn't enough. Best I was able to do is 2nd round and was destroyed 4-1 in that series even though I had good chemistry and better team I lost. That team didn't last long because I couldn't keep all the players and basically I had to get rid of one each season. Then also all finances i have built and everything I did was getting worse since results became worse and worse to the point I wasn't able to make it to playoffs to the negative results and in the end I went in huge debt and was sacked.

Also posted on the other GME sub:
"Stock warrants are options issued by a company that trades on an exchange and give investors the right (but not obligation) to purchase company stock at a specific price within a specified time period."
Reading through the GameStop filing on Friday, I believe I saw that one of the instruments available for the company to create and deliver would be warrants.
Now with two braincells to rub together, I wouldn't call it a theory, but merely speculation.
What if the company issues warrants as a dividend, in some form of particular ratio, say 7 for 1. The shelf offering seemed to upper limit at some higher number of shares than the 45 million shelf offer.
I feel that it would not be out of character for Cohen to reward shareholders with an instrument that not only doesn't dilute the stock, but that rewards those who've held with the right to own even more of their favorite company at an exceptional price. (Warrant issuer sets the strike for the warrant.)
What if the shelf offering is being made to current shareholders as opposed to offering the short positions an easy (if uncomfortable) out?
I may be conflating a few ideas here, but doing a little reading today I had a couple brain cells bump into each other and shocked the idea awake.
Would love to hear what others have in perspective on the idea, or to explore the idea further.
I buy, I hodl.

"Stock warrants are options issued by a company that trades on an exchange and give investors the right (but not obligation) to purchase company stock at a specific price within a specified time period."
Reading through the GameStop filing on Friday, I believe I saw that one of the instruments available for the company to create and deliver would be warrants.
Now with two braincells to rub together, I wouldn't call it a theory, but merely speculation.
What if the company issues warrants as a dividend, in some form of particular ratio, say 7 for 1. The shelf offering seemed to upper limit at some higher number of shares than the 45 million shelf offer.
I feel that it would not be out of character for Cohen to reward shareholders with an instrument that not only doesn't dilute the stock, but that rewards those who've held with the right to own even more of their favorite company at an exceptional price. (Warrant issuer sets the strike for the warrant.)
What if the shelf offering is being made to current shareholders as opposed to offering the short positions an easy (if uncomfortable) out?
I may be conflating a few ideas here, but doing a little reading today I had a couple brain cells bump into each other and shocked the idea awake.
Would love to hear what others have in perspective on the idea, or to explore the idea further.
I buy, I hodl.

Every time I join a game and try to learn I am almost instantly called a retard and kicked.
And every guide I find on how to learn is a 300,000 word tome that explains exactly which subpixel I need to be on in order for the optimal strategy to be used.
The only guide I found that was helpful said get a mic and ask your teammates for help. That being said it WOULD be helpful if my teammates spoke at all. Or if I spoke the same language as my teammates. In the end I just get cursed out in russian, or spanish, or romanian or some other language that I don't understand, called a slur in a language I DO understand, and ultimately get kicked.
So to sumarize: How the fuck am I supposed to learn what I am being kicked for if I can't spend hours at a time deciphering the dead sea scrolls of gaming guides and when everything that has been said in game falls into 2 categories. A slur, or something in a language I don't speak
Now for the inevitable comments that are gonna say "Oh JuSt GiT GuD ScRub LmAooOOoo" or "Oh oLd GaMEeS aRE AlWAYyS ToXIC HaAHhaHAhahHa"
1: How do you suggest that I 'Git Gud' if I am not given the opportunity to learn what the fuck I'm supposed to do
and 2: Re-read what I said and come back when you get something constructive to say you armpit of a human.
EDIT 1: To clarify I am not new to the game. I AM however new to versus. I've beaten all the campaigns on varying difficulties with differing weapons. So to anyone saying "Just do the campaign". I have, the issue is with the infected side. On that side I get instantly kicked. I do fine on survivor

Doing a mostly blind run of this game for the first time. For being 10 years old, this game still holds up really well. Combat is satisfying and fluid. Fighting other npc hunters feels like dumb anime bs in the best way.
Beat the two bosses in Central Yarnham, then made my way down to Old Yarnham which apparently is an optional area. After the Blood Starved beast I got killed by some lady with a bloody burlap sack. I was already plotting my revenge when I got a cutscene of being dragged into a place called Yahar’gul. The big sack ones still kick my ass but I can handle the smaller enemies just fine. Gonna explore this area more since I found the lamp.
Damn this game is incredible.

Since I was 5 I wanted to end this shit life. I was raped before I was 5. Taken from my family. Used as a pawn on family court. Told my entire life I was why my parents had to divorce. Because I was placed in a group home. I spent my entire k-5 locked in a small room. Do to undiagnosed depression and anxiety!
Back in the 80’s no one gave a fuck about mental health especially in children. Always told just deal with it. Everyone lives suck, we can compare notes if you’d like. I’ve made federal judges cry.
My entire life has been one fuck up after another. I got used by friends,family, bosses, courts.
Life was manageable. Meet my now x wife started a a little family. We just finished college. I was working in the automotive industry. Not making much but a start. Do that work for some shitty people. And start to get to the point I’m ready to start my own.
Well just a few months later I got hurt on the job. Had a life changing back injury. And lost everything over night even my tools. Which got stolen while I was recovering. 40,000.00 of my life savings y gone.
Few years later I find a note how my wife isn’t happy anymore and wants a co worker. I leave and get begged back. We were apart 9 months and we talked about trying for or family. We did for another 13 years till a new little one came.
This was my mental health breakdown. I raised my kids. When I worked I took care of them daily. My wife worked nights and slept till just before work. Feed the kids drop them off at daycare. And I didn’t want this life again. Was finally facing the fact I couldn’t work just before him I got my Ssdi. Before work comp is a joke!
I started pissing blood the day he was born. I tried to talk to her. And she just went to the same old just deal with it any time I had an issue. That was here response anytime I had a struggle with the children at night I’m at work deal with it. I tried for so long. Till I started saying I was done feeling this way. Just for her to put of the time on me. My pains never matched her.
I’d rub her back while my screamed in pain. While my leg trembled in pain. But that’s what you do. And I’d get everyone has pain if I brought mine up.
Well three later little one is now three and she starts coming home and going straight to her phone. And everything from dinner to how was work was a fight. I caught her cheating. She came home from work with an overnight bag in her truck. Said what’s that none of my business. Like yes it is! Well I’m leaving you. My suicidal tendencies started kicking in. And I tried that night with my dad in my truck. Telling me how life mattered not more then mine mf. We have history especially childhood abuse. Like I guess we both die today.
She told me she was done with him, for her to leave that Friday. Dropping my kids off at her mother’s. She lied about everything. Kicked me out well tried. Then took my two youngest kids three hours away and had my 15 year old daughter lie about where they moved. They both said only a 45 minute drive not three hours.
Now a year and half later still playing her games. She uses I have a girlfriend against me. I’m still married to her I’m low income. And been fighting you want this divorce me. Since that’s been what she wanted since the day I found out, she has left my son to go chase men in other states with his teenage sister. He’s none verbal.
I’m so over fighting for my family. 43 years and I’m tired of never having life go good. Tired of my kids being used by women. I been here before with my oldest son’s mother. She used everything I begged her not to do against me. And I’m so ready. I wake up every day from nightmares. Haven’t slept a full night in 14 years. I’m mentally exhausted. Sick of telling police I’m not going do it while I’m playing it out in my head.

Again thank you for to the fans it's a Saturday I'm you know essentially in bed you know struggling clinging on to life I got my James and Mike playlist on And I'm monitoring the interact with the community So I'm just going to go through some options here And try to have an open discussion when it comes to my thoughts on the dudes.
James:
Very to little vitality seems to be producing content less and less seems to be more and more disinterested in the current landscape of Gaming I seen flashes of excitement or Vitality in that new neighbor nerd series when they play games such as Super Mario World but other than that I mean it's just a long way away from what he wants was now when it comes to the excitement he can bring to fans I just feel it's almost becoming non-existent although I do feel there is some excitement when it comes to that Rex Viper project that they do.
Mike This is just a sad situation man in his 40s locked away hours at a time clearly looking not well streaming video games for money and I'm sure he is set for life when it comes to what he brought to the table in his early years but it just seems to me that his life is just falling apart essentially and what's wrong decided he's just boring I tried to get some deathbed Comfort by listening to his streams but they just have absolutely nothing to offer he just rants on as though everything he's going to say is going to be this big hit that inside fans are going to resignate with he just throws out ridiculous scenarios and questions to do with the games and he's just boring you know at one point I thought he could be that type of guy that you know has the interests like video games and movies and stuff like that but could go out to a restaurant and you know be a gentleman and have the waiter saying yes Mr mattei But as time goes on you know I just I don't really see that anymore
John
Now I feel at this time this is where the real energy is in the tunnel you know John you know I'd say somewhere around the 40s but seems to have a zest for life talks about barbecuing talks about going to concerts can talk about the past when it comes to video games like the Super Nintendo but can also celebrate the modern era certainly has a lot of enthusiasm and I think he really was a great choice to bring God to the channel at this stage when Vitality in general just really seems to be lacking especially from James
Ryan
Now Ryan in general just absolutely makes me sick and it doesn't have anything to do with his sexuality you know I just see him running around in the dress you know is just entitled Behavior but you know he is out there he's rubbing shoulders with the likes of WWE celebrities getting that big $10,000 line so he's out there you know he's celebrating openly his zest for life but it never translated on camera and I think somebody put it best here he just doesn't have a very friendly demeanor looks very much like a scared animal that's ready to attack most of the time and you know I just I never seen him as somebody likeable you know they did that Mike and Ryan talking about games and I think it was a complete blunder and I think it was some of the worst content that the channels ever done hey I just don't believe he's really has much of a life that would make him somebody that we want to celebrate openly
Justin
No I do believe that just didn't you know has some sort of zest for life has the very dry sense of humor but he's getting himself out there he's interacting with the fans and a moderate level of celebrity you know he's involved with that too many games production and you know I believe he gets ass always interacting with the fans you know I think has a very sharp mind for the industry and on the community and overall you know I'm kind of sad that we're not getting him on camera anymore in some sort of long form way like with the podcast or what the rental reviews it really is a shame cuz I think he was one of the young dudes that really did have you know some life going on and some enthusiasm

He got stuck there for a while, waiting for them to cut his last tether to the world.
While waiting in the aether, he laughed, because he always did in the face of drama and tragedy. He’d gone and done it for the last time, hurtling along for that one extra grasp of goodness, and all the karmic bills came due at once. There wasn’t much he could do but laugh, getting a glimpse of his unresponsive body with the swollen face and the umpteen tubes sticking out of him. He couldn’t quite hear what his wife was saying, he saw his daughter on a screen briefly, and he had a feeling his sister got involved, but that was it.
He kicked a random rock in the space between, and it crumbled to dust on impact. He couldn’t stop grinning as the remains dispersed, vanishing as they returned to the aether that formed them. Somehow, just this once, everyone else had been right. He had his money, his freedom, his support, his “family” (and the daughter he left behind), and in the end, he was left with nothing more than himself in the void. He’d destroyed the rock that could have kept him company.
Days passed, or that was what he gathered from vague flashes of the material world. Though he had nothing to do but wait and his sense of time was gone, he’d begun looking for other forms of substance in this space. There had to be more than one rock, unlikely though it was. After all, it still solidified against all odds, even before he shattered it. There were no directions or landmarks in this liminal space, but also no boundaries. He could wander as much as he liked until they took his body off life support.
Assorted whispers and sentiments brushed by him as he walked. Warm jokes, indignant expressions, comments of approval and complaints all flowed past. There was no priority or pattern to them. All of these memories and emotions were equal in the void. Even if he was still smiling, he might have grit his teeth a little. At least he had his teeth in these final moments of existence; they were the definition of pearly white and a source of pride, even to his daughter who inherited his dental advantage.
She had also inherited his mouth, his feet, his eyes, his body chemistry and the rampaging neurochemical disasters attached to it, his ability to nod off anywhere, and some of his turns of phrase and gestures.
At some point, he finally found a clump of dust. This dust had gathered around something that kept it from blowing away, a tumbleweed anchored by treasure. He picked it up and began to tease apart the outside to get to whatever was shimmering within. When it was exposed, it dissipated into shining sparks in the space around him, and visions of his history assailed him.
Memories flowed and rushed past him, a rapid river of time and experiences. He was born in a large city. His sister made trouble for everyone from the moment she was born. He met, loved, and married a charming woman with a funky leg. He held his daughter and was told he couldn’t name her Jeleanor. He played video games with her, fell asleep during some of her IEP meetings, gave warm and sturdy hugs.
He betrayed all of them at one point. He laughed as his daughter sobbed and slapped him for what he was doing to his family. Even the dog looked him dead in the eye as she pooped on the floor next to him. He broke free of it all and flung himself halfway across the world.
He chose a new family, did important and high-paying work, and he was free of all influences for a while. The daughter he’d left behind was the only exception.
Things got better at some point, maybe.
Somehow, all of these events ended with him here, waiting to be free from the mortal coil, holding a now-empty clump of dust in his hands. New words filtered in from elsewhere.
“Brain test is negative. Dad’s gone.”
“So that’s it, then?”
That was it. His body was allowed to die.
With the tether released, his form shimmered into a common perception. When he touched his face, the mustache he’d shaved for over a decade had returned. His hair remained sparse, but that was an adequate compromise. A memory resurfaced of a little girl bawling when he first shaved his mustache lifetimes ago.
When he was done chuckling at the world that gave him his final justice, he turned around and walked towards the light that had appeared. Upon arriving on the other side, he was promptly mobbed by a small bearded dog, his mother who got the action star railgun of her dreams, his befuddled father, and his ex-wife’s mother completely ready to rub in how he died first after all that.
All of it ended in a cartoonish cloud of comedic violence.

Honestly, this is what is called Cinematic Turnaround. RCB women were in the stands for us. Please be there in the next three games so that the positive vibes rubs off on us!
RCB games should have a statutory warning for people with weak hearts. This has been the craziest game of this IPL so far.
Good Night!

Hey, it’s me. It’s been a while since we last saw each other, I hope you’re living your best life and that your friends and family are well.
Last time I tried to reach out to you I still wasn’t thinking clearly, I wasn’t being entirely honest when I was asking for closure- I’m sorry. After the breakup, I was still healing, hoping in my heart that if I gave us a little bit of time and space, we would meet up, work things out and get back together. I had the best intentions at heart and I just hope you know that.
I still have so much that I want to say and I wish I could say it to you without anymore miscommunication and fumbling on my words so here it goes.
When I first met you at the coffee shop, I was taken aback by this gorgeous girl who was funny, a little shy, hardworking and caring. I believed that you were exactly the person I was waiting for…and you were absolutely worth the wait. I couldn’t wait to see you again, when we met again my feelings for you grew stronger, I still remember you hiding your face in your scarf, I thought it was so cute and I was falling for you more and more.
I still remember our first kiss like it was yesterday, I eased into you, I felt secure feeling you close to me it was like a dream.
The next date was also incredible, meeting your friends was also great they’re such amazing people and I hope they’re well by the way. Walking around the town, seeing all the Christmas markets, grabbing a drink at that arcade bar, you whooping my ass at table hockey, and who could forget about that mini pouch of Tropicana at the pizza place (didn’t need a glass for that one haha). What I remember the most was how you cuddled up to me on the way back in the train.
Before we knew it, I made us official the next time we went the dessert shop. I was awkward as hell haha but it was the best decision of my life because it led to so many amazing memories I will cherish forever on top of the ones I just listed:

⁃ You meeting my parents- I felt so much pride and I was so glad when my parents loved you ⁃ Coming round on Boxing Day- it was an amazing day ⁃ New Year’s Eve- welcoming the new year with you, hoping our relationship continued to grow ⁃ Our games of Bowling- you really whipped my ass ⁃ Our games of mini golf- always loved them, you won the best of 3- fair game ⁃ Valentine’s Day when I gave you that bracelet and that cheesy card haha, you gave me a lovely picture of us both and a lovely meal ⁃ The meals round mine- dad makes amazing pizzas ⁃ That night at the bar- I’ll admit cocktails are great 

And the night I’ll never forget. I feel like that night, I’ve never been closer to you, our lovely meal when we were laughing together like there’s no tomorrow, having a drink at bout to show you some moves. Going back to the room, was the strongest I felt for you, that moment we shared together was beautiful and that was when I was truly in love.
I still felt so strongly for you, I missed you every day on that trip to and I thought of you each day. Coming back, everything changed and I felt like we were drifting apart. I was blaming myself so hard for what happened on my Birthday seeing you hurt- I felt like I was to blame. I still do now.
The day we broke up, still feels like a bad dream, it hurts knowing that’s reality. It hurts more knowing I was fighting for us whilst you were drifting away from me, it broke my heart, I felt like you gave up on me. I know we agreed but honestly I wasn’t happy, I thought ending things amicably was better for both of us but I guess it only really helped you. I’m not blaming you, that’s not fair to do that, you had your reasons and I understand completely why you weren’t happy with me no more.
The reasons why we didn’t work out: the communication, not understanding your job and the fact we weren’t moving forward. I’ve had time to self-reflect and I now understand why I was the way I was.
I was always hard on myself when it came to, well everything namely my job, my college work, my future, etc. I always questioned whether I was doing enough, whether I’d reach my full potential and being afraid of making mistakes. Those insecurities invaded the relationship and it’s why sometimes my communication was poor and why I sometimes was silent. It’s cause I stressed myself out over something that wasn’t a concern. That’s also why I would forget things or struggle listening, since I let that go I’m now much better.
When it came to your job, I did understand that you had to work different shifts compared to my job and I knew that. I guess because I stepped up on my communication I guess I was expecting more from you whether it was unrealistic or not.
Now I won’t lie, I guess I was also dissatisfied with some things with you and I felt frustrated at times.
I knew that you were awkward with physical intimacy and I understood. I did try my best to still show you my affection and make you feel loved. I felt rejected at times whenever you would shrug me off when it came to hugging or holding hands whether it was in front of my parents or even between us, when you didn’t reciprocate, it left me feeling uncertain at times.
Your sarcastic sense of humour did sometimes rub me the wrong way, I guess I just didn’t understand the jokes sometimes or I didn’t see it as such.
I did think sometimes you were a bit selfish too, like on your Birthday weekend. I did feel left out and like you didn’t really want me there, I absolutely understand your family should be your priority but I felt like you made it my responsibility to secure my place there and I felt it was unfair. I always considered you for every plan I made whether it was my Birthday or a future holiday.
Introducing you to my parents was also a huge step for me, I did that because I was sure about you. When you didn’t do the same despite everything I did, I felt like you were keeping me at an arms length and like you were trying to keep me out of your life.
Maybe you were also a bit unforgiving towards my struggles with listening. I reckon working around loud machinery all day, every day has affected me a bit and I’m sorry about that.
Despite those things, I still wanted to be with you and I was hoping with time we’d be the perfect couple. I was always eager to plan our next date, future plans for us too: holidays, events and I was also hoping I’d meet your family one day. I suppose it wasn’t meant to be but it still hurts knowing we’re not together no more, I still feel like I had so much more to give.
I feel like what we had was something special, it came at the right time, we are both definitely the right people and we had something amazing. I wished the problems we had didn’t push us apart, I feel like we could’ve overcame them. If you lost feelings for me, I get it but it still hurts and I hope you understand.
I’d give anything to talk to you again, simply just be with you again. I still hope, in my heart, that one day we’ll see each other again, that this isn’t really the end. Whether it’s at a coffee shop, a concert or in town, I still wish to see your face again, we pick up right where we left off. If we need to take it slow, I just hope we find our way back because things like us only happen once in a lifetime. I still miss you, your gorgeous smile, your laugh, simply just you.
If not, that’s ok. I know you’re happy now, I’m happy for you too, I wish nothing but the best for you. I just wished you could be your best with me. I’m ok though, no need to worry about me, I’m living my best life too and everything is looking up.
I hope this isn’t goodbye but if I don’t see you again, I hope you have an amazing life.
I’m glad you heard me out, eventually haha, and I’m happy knowing I got everything off my chest.
Thank you for everything and take care

Timestamp: https://imgur.com/a/kPx5PCY
NOTE: Been out of the game for a little while, so I based it on recent posts. If my price is off, please let me know/make me an offer!
Used but in good shape, glass is a little dusty but clear. Witness marks are white paint pen and come off with rubbing alcohol. Box and screws included.
Asking $180 shipped and insured.

Match Information:

 
Match: Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano
Competition: La Liga
Date: Sunday, 19th of May 2024
Time: 19:00 CEST / 13:00 EDT - Convert to local time
Venue: Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, Barcelona - 54367 capacity
Referee: Jesús Gil Manzano
 

Lineups and Squads:

 
Barcelona - Official squad to be confirmed
GK: Ter Stegen, Iñaki Peña
DEF: João Cancelo, Álex Baldé, Araújo, Íñigo Martínez, Christensen, Alonso, Koundé
MID: Gavi, Pedri, Oriol Romeu, Sergi Roberto, Frenkie, Gündoğan
ATT: Ferran Torres, Lewandowski, Raphinha, João Félix, Vitor Roque
Unavailable: Álex Baldé, Gavi, Frenkie (injured) Araújo (doubtful)
Not called:
 
Rayo Vallecano - Official squad to be confirmed
GK: Stole Dimitrievski, Dani Cárdenas
DEF: Andrei Ratiu, Pep Chavarría, Martín Pascual, Aridane, Alfonso Espino, Abdul Mumin, Ivan Balliu, Florian Lejeune
MID: José Ángel Pozo, Oscar Trejo, Randy Nteka, Kike Pérez, Miguel Crespo, Unai López, Pathé Ciss, Óscar Valentín
ATT: Isi Palazón, Radamel Falcao, Bebé, Álvaro García, Jorge De Frutos, Raúl de Tomás, Sergio Camello
Unavailable: Oscar Trejo (suspended)
Not called:
 

Form guide:

 
Barcelona

• Form: [W] W L W L
  
• Goals scored: 12
  
• Goals conceded: 9
  
• Last match: Almería 0:2 FC Barcelona - La Liga
  

Rayo Vallecano

• Form: [W] D L L W
  
• Goals scored: 4
  
• Goals conceded: 6
  
• Last match: Rayo Vallecano 2:1 Granada - La Liga
  

 

Head-to-head:

 

• Last meeting: Rayo Vallecano 1:1 FC Barcelona
  
• Date: Saturday, 25th of November 2023, 14:00 CET
  
• Competition: La Liga
  
• Threads: Pre-match thread Match thread Post-match thread
  
• Highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoy1r6isprE
  

 

Comments (Post-match thread):

 
Author: FluffyCoconut Score: 400 pts Source

It's like I'm watching the same match every week yet it gets slightly worse every time

Author: Grand_Ask1402 Score: 203 pts Source

Nothing like early morning depression brought to u by Barcelona

Author: icestory Score: 129 pts Source

Frenkie de Jong: "Being the MOTM today? I was not good today. I didn't feel good."
Frenkie de Jong: "We haven't played well, we haven't been at the level we can be. We have to keep working hard to improve."
Frenkie de Jong: "We have had many injuries that have affected the team. There is still a season to come back."

Author: TripleDiesel Score: 91 pts Source

Fucking shit every game, 0 improvement whatsoever. Koeman would’ve been sacked weeks ago btw

Author: Joldata Score: 84 pts Source

Can someone provide the stats with and without Romeu on the field?
I believe we are at relegation level stats with Romeu. I remember Sport made a stat a month ago, and since then it looks like the stats are just getting even worse!

Author: jristevs Score: 82 pts Source

Sooo was there any clarification why VAR didn’t look at that foul on raphina?

Author: TrueCooler Score: 79 pts Source

Horrible reffing aside it doesn’t change the fact that we were also rubbish. I don’t mind losing, nobody can win all the games. All I ask for is some actual good, fun football. Xavi has sucked the soul out of this team with our lifeless play and tactics, and that for me is unforgivable.
And you don’t need to have spent hundreds of millions on players to do that. Look at what Ange has done at Tottenham as an example.

Author: mangojuss Score: 68 pts Source

How can Vallecano finish the game with 25 fouls (actually given) and only 3 yellow cards?

Author: maurid Score: 62 pts Source

1. “Assist” aside, did Balde forget how to play football?
2. Why the fuck are we using Raphinha as some sort of supersub every fucking time? Yamal is not there yet.
3. Romeu out.

Author: LanceOfKnights Score: 61 pts Source

I am tired, boss.

Author: iamkristo Score: 55 pts Source

Great performance from:

Author: Gordonsoeto1 Score: 50 pts Source

Im genuinely tired of blaming the players, ive been doing so for the past weeks. Now, this is all on Xavi. It’s simply not good enough, critics say 2 seasons and no playstyle and I honestly cannot defend it.

Author: ChanceCamera Score: 43 pts Source

I’m just sick of these performances week in week out man.

Author: Ljulisen Score: 42 pts Source

Wallahi my team is finished

Author: [deleted] Score: 42 pts Source

Absolutely terrible. Genuinely one of the worst attacking Barca teams I’ve ever seen.

Author: urban_legend88 Score: 41 pts Source

Sorry i dont see this team winning anything this season

Author: icestory Score: 35 pts Source

Official: Frenkie De Jong named as MOTM

Author: [deleted] Score: 34 pts Source

xavi was not experienced enough to coach these players, we really need a new coach

Author: 1gMDMA Score: 26 pts Source

The referees in this league are terrorists

Author: guapetonydroga Score: 25 pts Source

At this point I'm getting sick of Xavi as well. I'm tired of seeing the same match every damn week.

Author: PatrickM_ Score: 22 pts Source

That was a terrible way for us to end it. Before tying, we looked like we could've scored a few goals. After tying, none of our passes were connecting.
The ref sucked, the opposition wasted a lot of time, the usual story. But we didn't take advantage of approx 15-20 mins after tying to try to win the game. That was the most disappointing part for me

Author: asmarle Score: 21 pts Source

Good thing Laporta is keeping Xavi's extension decision till the end of the year, it's been 2 months and we are still playing like tier 3 team.

Author: boringmemphis Score: 19 pts Source

Better than before but not good enough.
Got robbed off a clear penalty and potentially the 3 points.
Need to get out of this rut soon but it's not looking good.

Author: Accurate_Ad_3919 Score: 18 pts Source

who the fuck is voting lamine for MOTM? he only made one good dribble and a shitty finish

Author: SeirezZ Score: 16 pts Source

Too many uninspiring performances lately, feel like Xavi is slowly losing his touch. Hope I'm wrong and he and the team turns it around cause we aren't winning anything playing like this.

Author: saear1 Score: 12 pts Source

Shit performance but lmao

 

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