As a side note, they really are having a great Serie A this year.

Apr 19, 2021
12:52:09am

YSMACK Truly Addicted User

I didn't realize they were 9 points clear. Still, I think an 11 year drought makes my point about the problem of permanently exalting 15 teams.

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Not completely understanding the ESL backlash

BringBackRoyalBlue

4/18/21 11:40pm

It completely undermines the legitimacy of the CL, IMO.

HingleMcCringleberry

4/18/21 11:46pm

Yes completely agree. But why such backlash

BringBackRoyalBlue

4/18/21 11:54pm

Cause they are still fans of the sport and tradition.

HingleMcCringleberry

4/18/21 11:58pm

Thank you for trying to explain. I'm just dense.

BringBackRoyalBlue

4/19/21 12:07am

Imagine the Packers niners patriots and Steelers saying they won't play in the

ekiben

4/19/21 12:34am

FIFA is a complete joke

HiLife

4/19/21 9:02am

Corruption and greed vs power and greed. Fans are just walking wallets.

ekiben

4/19/21 12:44pm

Well, it entrenches 15 teams as elite

YSMACK

4/19/21 12:32am

Tbf inter is the only Italian team to do the treble & will win Serie A this year

ekiben

4/19/21 12:35am

If they win, it will be their first title since 2010, same year as the treble

YSMACK

4/19/21 12:38am

I think for most, 2 championships in 12 years makes you better than mediocre.

ekiben

4/19/21 12:42am

Compared to the top 14 clubs in the world?

YSMACK

4/19/21 12:44am

Inter is likely a top four team in la liga, ligue 1, & bundesliga. This year

ekiben

4/19/21 1:02am

As a side note, they really are having a great Serie A this year.

YSMACK

4/19/21 12:52am

Tottenham doesn’t even have a past. It’s a club that has a big

hansel

4/19/21 5:42am

It hurts a lot of teams, but this is really good for the sport. Even with CL

Revolution

4/19/21 5:17am

Sevilla or Valencia can win La Liga?

mobomanjoe

4/19/21 5:34am

They weren’t left off, they chose to pass on Super League didn’t they?

banksters

4/19/21 8:34am

Revolution is mistaken and doesn't understand all the implications.

YSMACK

4/19/21 11:46am

PSG & Bayern were specifically invited

HiLife

4/19/21 8:59am

I think these clubs will be done with their domestic leagues within

hansel

4/19/21 5:50am

It's a culture clash. Europe turns up its nose at the cynical business side.

shoganai

4/19/21 6:41am

It's basically Europe's version of the BCS/College Football Playoff

HiLife

4/19/21 8:49am

Imagine if a (legitimate) playoff existed in NCAAF, and THEN someone suggested

teancum

4/19/21 8:52am

... but the old system still exists! This gets brand name teams playing more!

Revolution

4/19/21 9:33am

I don't even know if they will be able to legally enforce the National Team...

HiLife

4/19/21 9:44am

Thanks everyone, great perspectives. Think I get it now.

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