Gnidrologist
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Uh.. he was second best player after Messi by a large margin. Your commentator is retarded and you probably get bad influence from him.
11 - Ousmane Dembélé - V1
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Messigician
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Yeah tell that to your boss next time you rock up hours late see what happens
Horatio
You're welcome
What boss? lel
Leo_Messi
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The reaction to this news by the local media is absolutely disgusting. For a long time there has been a systematic campaign against Dembélé, especially by Sport but not only. Everything that he does is scrutinized by those idiots. From leaving his seat 2 minutes before time, to the outfit he is wearing, to his body language to what he is (supposedly) doing at night, eating etc. This is nothing new. Many other former players received a similar unfortunate and totally unnecessary treatment.
While the media is completely silent when Suárez frequently screams and gesticulates at Dembélé (his teammate) or ignores him on the field when the latter is in a better position. Complete silence.
We are talking about one of the most promising and talented players in the world. A player whose obvious talent only simpletons and outright idiots cannot spot. A player that has scored more crucial goals this season than any other player not named Messi if that can do it even.
A player who did everything and more than that to move to the club in the first place. A player who suffered from a very serious injury just 3 games (or was it 2 or 4, can't remember here and now and don't bother googling to make my point across) into the season yet returned 3-4 weeks before his scheduled return. That's obviously not exactly a sign of a lack of dedication.
Similarly his increased defensive contribution this season when this was otherwise more or less foreign to him in previous clubs and likewise not too shocking considering his young age and that he is not a local canterano that was brought up in our system.
Having said that - he obviously struggles (at times) with his discipline however that has been the case how many times again? 2 or 3 incidents in 18 months time? Give him a fine, have a serious talk with him and make him learn as any youngster is learning (from the mistakes he or she commits AND with GUIDANCE from family, elders, teammates, the club etc.) but to make this incident bigger than it is and continue this idiotic media campaign against him, is simply unforgivable if ones primary priority is to want to see the club win.
Romero and the lot are idiots who write nonsense for a living. Sad state of affairs in particularly considering the silence when similar and much worse incidents from other players are brushed under the carpet. Suárez, Neymar, Piqué etc. You can like or dislike Dembélé but such hypocrisy should annoy every informed person.
Anyway a great, great goal, assist and performance against the annoying Pericos.
While the media is completely silent when Suárez frequently screams and gesticulates at Dembélé (his teammate) or ignores him on the field when the latter is in a better position. Complete silence.
We are talking about one of the most promising and talented players in the world. A player whose obvious talent only simpletons and outright idiots cannot spot. A player that has scored more crucial goals this season than any other player not named Messi if that can do it even.
A player who did everything and more than that to move to the club in the first place. A player who suffered from a very serious injury just 3 games (or was it 2 or 4, can't remember here and now and don't bother googling to make my point across) into the season yet returned 3-4 weeks before his scheduled return. That's obviously not exactly a sign of a lack of dedication.
Similarly his increased defensive contribution this season when this was otherwise more or less foreign to him in previous clubs and likewise not too shocking considering his young age and that he is not a local canterano that was brought up in our system.
Having said that - he obviously struggles (at times) with his discipline however that has been the case how many times again? 2 or 3 incidents in 18 months time? Give him a fine, have a serious talk with him and make him learn as any youngster is learning (from the mistakes he or she commits AND with GUIDANCE from family, elders, teammates, the club etc.) but to make this incident bigger than it is and continue this idiotic media campaign against him, is simply unforgivable if ones primary priority is to want to see the club win.
Romero and the lot are idiots who write nonsense for a living. Sad state of affairs in particularly considering the silence when similar and much worse incidents from other players are brushed under the carpet. Suárez, Neymar, Piqué etc. You can like or dislike Dembélé but such hypocrisy should annoy every informed person.
Anyway a great, great goal, assist and performance against the annoying Pericos.
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Potroh
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Obviously I have no idea if Dembele was really late for yet another training, as these gossips and continuous accusations against the man are carried on day by day, but as none of us know the truth, let me tell you a small story from my carrier:
Back in 1982 when my national team was preparing for the world cup, in March - few months before the Spanish WC - I was already in bed when the phone rang. It was my mother and conveyed the horrible news that my father had a stroke and they are both in a local hospital. Naturally I rushed to the hospital, took a taxi, because a day earlier my car was left with a mechanic.
My father was saved, he wasn't in the possible worst condition, so the doctors told us to leave after spending 3-4 hours at my father's bed.
I took my mum home and went back to my apartment with the came cab.
The next morning there were 4-5 sentences in the main local sports-paper "Nepsport", that reported that I was seen somewhere "in the night" and returned home only at dawn, drunk.
The next day other papers repeated the "news", heavily commenting on the fact that none of the players in the NT are allowed or tolerated to live such a flamboyant life, specially that the WC is coming.
I phoned a guy at the main sports paper and told him the real story. He apologized and promised that they would clear the situation. Do you think they ever wrote again in that regard?
No, they didn't, because it is the press... It was the same 35 years ago and it is the same now.
Of course I have a dozen personal stories like that...
But my father almost completely recovered and lived another 20 years and that's what matters...
Back in 1982 when my national team was preparing for the world cup, in March - few months before the Spanish WC - I was already in bed when the phone rang. It was my mother and conveyed the horrible news that my father had a stroke and they are both in a local hospital. Naturally I rushed to the hospital, took a taxi, because a day earlier my car was left with a mechanic.
My father was saved, he wasn't in the possible worst condition, so the doctors told us to leave after spending 3-4 hours at my father's bed.
I took my mum home and went back to my apartment with the came cab.
The next morning there were 4-5 sentences in the main local sports-paper "Nepsport", that reported that I was seen somewhere "in the night" and returned home only at dawn, drunk.
The next day other papers repeated the "news", heavily commenting on the fact that none of the players in the NT are allowed or tolerated to live such a flamboyant life, specially that the WC is coming.
I phoned a guy at the main sports paper and told him the real story. He apologized and promised that they would clear the situation. Do you think they ever wrote again in that regard?
No, they didn't, because it is the press... It was the same 35 years ago and it is the same now.
Of course I have a dozen personal stories like that...
But my father almost completely recovered and lived another 20 years and that's what matters...
xXKonan
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Curious how Modern Catalan media would handle Romario.
Romario was quite something but the man was a beast on the pitch.
https://www.fourfourtwo.com/features/incredible-adventures-romario-and-stoichkov-barcelona?page=0,2
Romario was quite something but the man was a beast on the pitch.
https://www.fourfourtwo.com/features/incredible-adventures-romario-and-stoichkov-barcelona?page=0,2
Romero is so troll susceptible and stupid that it's almost tragic... Ousmane seems to know how to deal with the fat midget
This is a prime example (Ultrademiks is one of the biggest trolls about Barca stuff on Twitter):
[tw]1022218629306351622?lang=en[/tw]
This a real Gem
[tw]1071757486288486401[/tw]
[tw]1071778120317980673[/tw]
[tw]1071777721020280833[/tw]
He liked all three tweets criticizing him by Romero
lmao he may act "shy" on pitch but off-pitch dembele seems to have a big dick attitude.
BBZ8800
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Curious how Modern Catalan media would handle Romario.
Romario was quite something but the man was a beast on the pitch.
Do you know that Romario played only 18 Months for Barca and then left a club after 100s of controversies and a fight with Cruijff?
He went back to Brasil for 1 year, returned to Spain again (to Valencia), played 6 matches and said: fuck this shit, I am going back to Brasil and parties again.
So, your post makes sense in terms that our media would jump on Romario also (for a reason).
On the other hand, no one should want to copy a behavior of Romario.
That was the worst professional ever at Barca.
He managed to play a serious European football for 18 Months and additional 6 matches
What a guy.
People conflate "football intelligence" (which I agree Dembele lacks in that department) with actual intelligence. They don't correlate at all.
FCBarca
Mike the Knife
I think the very fact that teammates have publicly made comments about him needing to tow the line would suggest this not simply a question of a media witch hunt. Player is being unprofessional, even if he has been great on the pitch. Club & teammates won't indefinitely tolerate both - especially if fines ultimately have little impact
Barcilliant
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He needs to be handled properly. He is a big talent. IMO Dembeles ceiling is higher then Mbappes. Mbappe is more mature but Dembele will mature over time. Hopefully the club realizes this and handles the situation. Fine him, keep providing guidance and I'm sure he will be fine.
Messi, Alba and Dembele have been our best players so far this season.
Messi, Alba and Dembele have been our best players so far this season.
Same applies to players like Wayne Rooney who are seen as having a sky high footballing IQ ..
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