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

Apr 19, 2021
6:41:22am

shoganai Truly Addicted User

Even though the English clubs, especially, have hugely benefited from it.

But the commercial side is always kind of toned down. It's not as obvious and transparent as it is over here in our leagues - until now.

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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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