Declaration of War - The Elites vs The New Money
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Several years ago, I watched an interview of a coach. Cant remember who the coach is now, not sure whether its mourinho or another coach, but I think it was Mourinho because he was coach of cheslea (a club considered outside the elites). In this interview, the coach was asked why he had never secured a player through "buy out clause." And the coach pretty much said that elite clubs put up "buy out clauses," not because they intend to sell the player when the buy out club is met. In fact, they do it because the player requests it, and the clubs have an "understanding" amongst themselves (other elite clubs) that it will not be triggered. And he gave examples of release clubs that have been triggered and it was usually one of the elites triggering the clause of a player at a non-elite and always, the elite always agreed with the other clubs to "meet" the clause, but not "trigger" it. And in that way, the elite dosnt pay the VAT.
He later said, and this line was very fascinating -- that if a club dared to trigger a release clause, there will be war.
We all know PSG is about to trigger Neymar's clause. Well, the elites are about to declare war. Barcelona, ManUtd, Juventus, Bayern, Milan and RealMadrid Board members will have a meeting, and will take actions against ManCity and PSG.
He later said, and this line was very fascinating -- that if a club dared to trigger a release clause, there will be war.
We all know PSG is about to trigger Neymar's clause. Well, the elites are about to declare war. Barcelona, ManUtd, Juventus, Bayern, Milan and RealMadrid Board members will have a meeting, and will take actions against ManCity and PSG.
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Bros what does man city had to do with PSG trigger Neymars clause?danfo driver wrote:Several years ago, I watched an interview of a coach. Cant remember who the coach is now, not sure whether its mourinho or another coach, but I think it was Mourinho because he was coach of cheslea (a club considered outside the elites). In this interview, the coach was asked why he had never secured a player through "buy out clause." And the coach pretty much said that elite clubs put up "buy out clauses," not because they intend to sell the player when the buy out club is met. In fact, they do it because the player requests it, and the clubs have an "understanding" amongst themselves (other elite clubs) that it will not be triggered. And he gave examples of release clubs that have been triggered and it was usually one of the elites triggering the clause of a player at a non-elite and always, the elite always agreed with the other clubs to "meet" the clause, but not "trigger" it. And in that way, the elite dosnt pay the VAT.
He later said, and this line was very fascinating -- that if a club dared to trigger a release clause, there will be war.
We all know PSG is about to trigger Neymar's clause. Well, the elites are about to declare war. Barcelona, ManUtd, Juventus, Bayern, Milan and RealMadrid Board members will have a meeting, and will take actions against ManCity and PSG.
Secondly why is all the elites club holding meeting against PSG?
Third what will happen after the meeting to PSG.
Oga Danfo why is beloved, Liverpool and Chelsea not in this meeting but Milan and Juve are in the meeting?
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danfo driver wrote:Several years ago, I watched an interview of a coach. Cant remember who the coach is now, not sure whether its mourinho or another coach, but I think it was Mourinho because he was coach of cheslea (a club considered outside the elites). In this interview, the coach was asked why he had never secured a player through "buy out clause." And the coach pretty much said that elite clubs put up "buy out clauses," not because they intend to sell the player when the buy out club is met. In fact, they do it because the player requests it, and the clubs have an "understanding" amongst themselves (other elite clubs) that it will not be triggered. And he gave examples of release clubs that have been triggered and it was usually one of the elites triggering the clause of a player at a non-elite and always, the elite always agreed with the other clubs to "meet" the clause, but not "trigger" it. And in that way, the elite dosnt pay the VAT.
He later said, and this line was very fascinating -- that if a club dared to trigger a release clause, there will be war.
We all know PSG is about to trigger Neymar's clause. Well, the elites are about to declare war. Barcelona, ManUtd, Juventus, Bayern, Milan and RealMadrid Board members will have a meeting, and will take actions against ManCity and PSG.
Interesting. Curious to see how it all shakes out
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Interestingdanfo driver wrote:Several years ago, I watched an interview of a coach. Cant remember who the coach is now, not sure whether its mourinho or another coach, but I think it was Mourinho because he was coach of cheslea (a club considered outside the elites). In this interview, the coach was asked why he had never secured a player through "buy out clause." And the coach pretty much said that elite clubs put up "buy out clauses," not because they intend to sell the player when the buy out club is met. In fact, they do it because the player requests it, and the clubs have an "understanding" amongst themselves (other elite clubs) that it will not be triggered. And he gave examples of release clubs that have been triggered and it was usually one of the elites triggering the clause of a player at a non-elite and always, the elite always agreed with the other clubs to "meet" the clause, but not "trigger" it. And in that way, the elite dosnt pay the VAT.
He later said, and this line was very fascinating -- that if a club dared to trigger a release clause, there will be war.
We all know PSG is about to trigger Neymar's clause. Well, the elites are about to declare war. Barcelona, ManUtd, Juventus, Bayern, Milan and RealMadrid Board members will have a meeting, and will take actions against ManCity and PSG.
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Juventus and AC Milan with those ones that you listed?kajifu wrote:Oga Danfo why is beloved, Liverpool and Chelsea not in this meeting but Milan and Juve are in the meeting?
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I dont know. But thats the agenda of their meeting.kajifu wrote: Bros what does man city had to do with PSG trigger Neymars clause?
arrogance. "How dare you come in here and do to us what we have been doing to others."Secondly why is all the elites club holding meeting against PSG?
I dont know.Third what will happen after the meeting to PSG.
Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea are not considered "elite" clubs.Oga Danfo why is beloved, Liverpool and Chelsea not in this meeting but Milan and Juve are in the meeting?
Both Milan and Juve are considered amongst the "elite clubs" in Europe. In fact, Milan is considered the 2nd biggest club in Europe.
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danfo driver wrote:I dont know. But thats the agenda of their meeting.kajifu wrote: Bros what does man city had to do with PSG trigger Neymars clause?
arrogance. "How dare you come in here and do to us what we have been doing to others."Secondly why is all the elites club holding meeting against PSG?I dont know.Third what will happen after the meeting to PSG.
Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea are not considered "elite" clubs.Oga Danfo why is beloved, Liverpool and Chelsea not in this meeting but Milan and Juve are in the meeting?
Both Milan and Juve are considered amongst the "elite clubs" in Europe. In fact, Milan is considered the 2nd biggest club in Europe.
Na wow for Kajifu o! What has Arsenal won in Europe?
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I don't know, Barcelona and Milan will be less hostile to a resurgent Liverpool than City or PSG, they'll feel it's a historical team. These teams (the Italians especially) hate the "new money" teams more than their own rivals.danfo driver wrote:I dont know. But thats the agenda of their meeting.kajifu wrote: Bros what does man city had to do with PSG trigger Neymars clause?
arrogance. "How dare you come in here and do to us what we have been doing to others."Secondly why is all the elites club holding meeting against PSG?I dont know.Third what will happen after the meeting to PSG.
Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea are not considered "elite" clubs.Oga Danfo why is beloved, Liverpool and Chelsea not in this meeting but Milan and Juve are in the meeting?
Both Milan and Juve are considered amongst the "elite clubs" in Europe. In fact, Milan is considered the 2nd biggest club in Europe.
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PSG and City are upsetting the applecart, if this Neymar deal goes through, then all of a sudden it means the best players will no longer be going to Barcelona or Madrid, but to PSG.danfo driver wrote:Several years ago, I watched an interview of a coach. Cant remember who the coach is now, not sure whether its mourinho or another coach, but I think it was Mourinho because he was coach of cheslea (a club considered outside the elites). In this interview, the coach was asked why he had never secured a player through "buy out clause." And the coach pretty much said that elite clubs put up "buy out clauses," not because they intend to sell the player when the buy out club is met. In fact, they do it because the player requests it, and the clubs have an "understanding" amongst themselves (other elite clubs) that it will not be triggered. And he gave examples of release clubs that have been triggered and it was usually one of the elites triggering the clause of a player at a non-elite and always, the elite always agreed with the other clubs to "meet" the clause, but not "trigger" it. And in that way, the elite dosnt pay the VAT.
He later said, and this line was very fascinating -- that if a club dared to trigger a release clause, there will be war.
We all know PSG is about to trigger Neymar's clause. Well, the elites are about to declare war. Barcelona, ManUtd, Juventus, Bayern, Milan and RealMadrid Board members will have a meeting, and will take actions against ManCity and PSG.
This scares those two clubs because they have been dominating Champions League mostly because they have the best players in Europe in their squads.
But also can we address the issue of FFP, are PSG and City really flouting FFP rules somehow ?
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benteke wrote:
Why set the clause if it falls foul of FFP rules?
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When they set it they probably thought it was such crazy amount it was out of reach of any club.balo wrote:benteke wrote:
Why set the clause if it falls foul of FFP rules?
But PSG is doing the unthinkable and what is more shocking is that it is in line with FFP rules.
Maybe FFP was set up to benefit the traditional big clubs, but it's now backfiring.
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Off topic but I think it's also worth noting:
In the airline industry there has been a similar war going in between the traditional big airlines like BA, Lufthansa, Air France and the American ones, versus the three big airlines from the Middle East (Emirates, Etihad, Qatar).
The traditional airlines accuse the Middle East ones of being state backed and essentially financial doping in the airline industry, and are always lobbying their gvts to put all sorts of restrictions on how Middle East airlines fly into Europe and USA.
But one thing for sure, an airline like Emirates has upset the applecart, you stand at Heathrow and you will notice that Emirates flies the biggest super jumbo jets in there many times a day and passengers love it.
In the airline industry there has been a similar war going in between the traditional big airlines like BA, Lufthansa, Air France and the American ones, versus the three big airlines from the Middle East (Emirates, Etihad, Qatar).
The traditional airlines accuse the Middle East ones of being state backed and essentially financial doping in the airline industry, and are always lobbying their gvts to put all sorts of restrictions on how Middle East airlines fly into Europe and USA.
But one thing for sure, an airline like Emirates has upset the applecart, you stand at Heathrow and you will notice that Emirates flies the biggest super jumbo jets in there many times a day and passengers love it.
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Assnal is elite at 4th...let psg continue joor..I don't like barcelona
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I laugh at all these Arsenal suppoters. Little do they know that in the grand scgeme of things, Ajax and even Porto are much bigger club than they are!
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I dont think so. With what I know (which, frankly, may not be much ), the elite group isnt open to new members. Its like a cult that understands its strenght and its political power. And for some reason, they feel like if they welcome any new member, it will weaken them. The best example is the UN Security Counsel. 5 countries controlling the world. They can include a new member if they want, but they never will.kalani JR wrote:I don't know, Barcelona and Milan will be less hostile to a resurgent Liverpool than City or PSG, they'll feel it's a historical team. These teams (the Italians especially) hate the "new money" teams more than their own rivals.danfo driver wrote:I dont know. But thats the agenda of their meeting.kajifu wrote: Bros what does man city had to do with PSG trigger Neymars clause?
arrogance. "How dare you come in here and do to us what we have been doing to others."Secondly why is all the elites club holding meeting against PSG?I dont know.Third what will happen after the meeting to PSG.
Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea are not considered "elite" clubs.Oga Danfo why is beloved, Liverpool and Chelsea not in this meeting but Milan and Juve are in the meeting?
Both Milan and Juve are considered amongst the "elite clubs" in Europe. In fact, Milan is considered the 2nd biggest club in Europe.
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KpomKIZONZO wrote:I laugh at all these Arsenal suppoters. Little do they know that in the grand scgeme of things, Ajax and even Porto are much bigger club than they are!
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benteke wrote:PSG and City are upsetting the applecart, if this Neymar deal goes through, then all of a sudden it means the best players will no longer be going to Barcelona or Madrid, but to PSG.danfo driver wrote:Several years ago, I watched an interview of a coach. Cant remember who the coach is now, not sure whether its mourinho or another coach, but I think it was Mourinho because he was coach of cheslea (a club considered outside the elites). In this interview, the coach was asked why he had never secured a player through "buy out clause." And the coach pretty much said that elite clubs put up "buy out clauses," not because they intend to sell the player when the buy out club is met. In fact, they do it because the player requests it, and the clubs have an "understanding" amongst themselves (other elite clubs) that it will not be triggered. And he gave examples of release clubs that have been triggered and it was usually one of the elites triggering the clause of a player at a non-elite and always, the elite always agreed with the other clubs to "meet" the clause, but not "trigger" it. And in that way, the elite dosnt pay the VAT.
He later said, and this line was very fascinating -- that if a club dared to trigger a release clause, there will be war.
We all know PSG is about to trigger Neymar's clause. Well, the elites are about to declare war. Barcelona, ManUtd, Juventus, Bayern, Milan and RealMadrid Board members will have a meeting, and will take actions against ManCity and PSG.
This scares those two clubs because they have been dominating Champions League mostly because they have the best players in Europe in their squads.
But also can we address the issue of FFP, are PSG and City really flouting FFP rules somehow ?
FFP never existed. It only existed in two places:
1. for clubs outside the "elite"; and
2. those using it to excuse failure of their club.
Do you remember how and why FFP started? Think back! It was the elite who used their political power to control the neo-rich, after clubs like Chelsea started competing.
"it is better to be excited now and disappointed later, than it is to be disappointed now and later." - Marcus Aurelius, 178AD
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I just read this. How the heck are you privy to this info, However shame on those Elite so called club hating on PSG or City..Let everyone spend , it matters not, and it levels the playing field, PSG wants the Champs league and if they buy all the best players to achieve that so be it..Barca has no shamedanfo driver wrote:Several years ago, I watched an interview of a coach. Cant remember who the coach is now, not sure whether its mourinho or another coach, but I think it was Mourinho because he was coach of cheslea (a club considered outside the elites). In this interview, the coach was asked why he had never secured a player through "buy out clause." And the coach pretty much said that elite clubs put up "buy out clauses," not because they intend to sell the player when the buy out club is met. In fact, they do it because the player requests it, and the clubs have an "understanding" amongst themselves (other elite clubs) that it will not be triggered. And he gave examples of release clubs that have been triggered and it was usually one of the elites triggering the clause of a player at a non-elite and always, the elite always agreed with the other clubs to "meet" the clause, but not "trigger" it. And in that way, the elite dosnt pay the VAT.
He later said, and this line was very fascinating -- that if a club dared to trigger a release clause, there will be war.
We all know PSG is about to trigger Neymar's clause. Well, the elites are about to declare war. Barcelona, ManUtd, Juventus, Bayern, Milan and RealMadrid Board members will have a meeting, and will take actions against ManCity and PSG.
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Bigpokey24 wrote:I just read this. How the heck are you privy to this info, However shame on those Elite so called club hating on PSG or City..Let everyone spend , it matters not, and it levels the playing field, PSG wants the Champs league and if they buy all the best players to achieve that so be it..Barca has no shamedanfo driver wrote:Several years ago, I watched an interview of a coach. Cant remember who the coach is now, not sure whether its mourinho or another coach, but I think it was Mourinho because he was coach of cheslea (a club considered outside the elites). In this interview, the coach was asked why he had never secured a player through "buy out clause." And the coach pretty much said that elite clubs put up "buy out clauses," not because they intend to sell the player when the buy out club is met. In fact, they do it because the player requests it, and the clubs have an "understanding" amongst themselves (other elite clubs) that it will not be triggered. And he gave examples of release clubs that have been triggered and it was usually one of the elites triggering the clause of a player at a non-elite and always, the elite always agreed with the other clubs to "meet" the clause, but not "trigger" it. And in that way, the elite dosnt pay the VAT.
He later said, and this line was very fascinating -- that if a club dared to trigger a release clause, there will be war.
We all know PSG is about to trigger Neymar's clause. Well, the elites are about to declare war. Barcelona, ManUtd, Juventus, Bayern, Milan and RealMadrid Board members will have a meeting, and will take actions against ManCity and PSG.
He told you how. It's public knowledge if you've been watching and paying attention.
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danfo driver wrote:benteke wrote:PSG and City are upsetting the applecart, if this Neymar deal goes through, then all of a sudden it means the best players will no longer be going to Barcelona or Madrid, but to PSG.danfo driver wrote:Several years ago, I watched an interview of a coach. Cant remember who the coach is now, not sure whether its mourinho or another coach, but I think it was Mourinho because he was coach of cheslea (a club considered outside the elites). In this interview, the coach was asked why he had never secured a player through "buy out clause." And the coach pretty much said that elite clubs put up "buy out clauses," not because they intend to sell the player when the buy out club is met. In fact, they do it because the player requests it, and the clubs have an "understanding" amongst themselves (other elite clubs) that it will not be triggered. And he gave examples of release clubs that have been triggered and it was usually one of the elites triggering the clause of a player at a non-elite and always, the elite always agreed with the other clubs to "meet" the clause, but not "trigger" it. And in that way, the elite dosnt pay the VAT.
He later said, and this line was very fascinating -- that if a club dared to trigger a release clause, there will be war.
We all know PSG is about to trigger Neymar's clause. Well, the elites are about to declare war. Barcelona, ManUtd, Juventus, Bayern, Milan and RealMadrid Board members will have a meeting, and will take actions against ManCity and PSG.
This scares those two clubs because they have been dominating Champions League mostly because they have the best players in Europe in their squads.
But also can we address the issue of FFP, are PSG and City really flouting FFP rules somehow ?
FFP never existed. It only existed in two places:
1. for clubs outside the "elite"; and
2. those using it to excuse failure of their club.
Do you remember how and why FFP started? Think back! It was the elite who used their political power to control the neo-rich, after clubs like Chelsea started competing.
Evans Bipi, had declared to the press, “Why must [Governor Amaechi] be insulting my mother, my Jesus Christ on earth?”
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danfo driver wrote:benteke wrote:PSG and City are upsetting the applecart, if this Neymar deal goes through, then all of a sudden it means the best players will no longer be going to Barcelona or Madrid, but to PSG.danfo driver wrote:Several years ago, I watched an interview of a coach. Cant remember who the coach is now, not sure whether its mourinho or another coach, but I think it was Mourinho because he was coach of cheslea (a club considered outside the elites). In this interview, the coach was asked why he had never secured a player through "buy out clause." And the coach pretty much said that elite clubs put up "buy out clauses," not because they intend to sell the player when the buy out club is met. In fact, they do it because the player requests it, and the clubs have an "understanding" amongst themselves (other elite clubs) that it will not be triggered. And he gave examples of release clubs that have been triggered and it was usually one of the elites triggering the clause of a player at a non-elite and always, the elite always agreed with the other clubs to "meet" the clause, but not "trigger" it. And in that way, the elite dosnt pay the VAT.
He later said, and this line was very fascinating -- that if a club dared to trigger a release clause, there will be war.
We all know PSG is about to trigger Neymar's clause. Well, the elites are about to declare war. Barcelona, ManUtd, Juventus, Bayern, Milan and RealMadrid Board members will have a meeting, and will take actions against ManCity and PSG.
This scares those two clubs because they have been dominating Champions League mostly because they have the best players in Europe in their squads.
But also can we address the issue of FFP, are PSG and City really flouting FFP rules somehow ?
FFP never existed. It only existed in two places:
1. for clubs outside the "elite"; and
2. those using it to excuse failure of their club.
Do you remember how and why FFP started? Think back! It was the elite who used their political power to control the neo-rich, after clubs like Chelsea started competing.
Aha I remember Chelsea being openly denounced for buying too much, and that something must be done.
So now i guess something must be done because of what PSG is doing as you said earlier.
No wonder some of these clubs are selling players cheap to each other, raising my suspicions