Messi and Man City

***Gettin' Auld*** · 06-05-2014 09:57 AM

So much for the Financial Fair Play rulings if this is true.......Can't see it happen to be honest.

http://www.express.co.uk/sport/footb...ecord-transfer

***Alex Trager*** · 06-05-2014 10:03 AM

It would make it a lot more interesting put it that way. Would love to see the wee man prove all those doubters that he is the best on the planet

**Weststandwanab** · 06-05-2014 10:05 AM

Originally Posted by Gettin' Auld

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So much for the Financial Fair Play rulings if this is true.......Can't see it happen to be honest.

http://www.express.co.uk/sport/footb...ecord-transfer

How does the signing of one player - albeit an expensive one - affect F.F.P. regulations ?

I can se it happen because of F.F.P. regulations in that Barca and Real Madrid need to reduce their overall debt to the German Taxpayers.

**hibbysam** · 06-05-2014 10:05 AM

Just been fines £50m and had there CL squad reduced to 21 for next season.. So yes 'so much for financial fair play'

**Michael** · 06-05-2014 10:09 AM

This whole 'richest club wins' aspect of European football is getting a bit boring. It's like in FIFA when you sign all the best players. It's fun at first, but gets old fast. When Chelsea started spending big it was somewhat intriguing...but now I'm sort of hoping it all implodes on itself to level the playing field.

But, I'm a slight hypocrit because I'd love it if a billionaire bought a non-old-firm team (not Hearts) just to put an end to Celtics' dominance.

**Sir David Gray** · 06-05-2014 10:12 AM

Messi won't leave Barcelona any time soon.

**Bobby's Cinema** · 06-05-2014 10:14 AM

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Just been fines £50m and had there CL squad reduced to 21 for next season.. So yes 'so much for financial fair play'

Too late though isn't it, but atleast something is being done.

**green&left** · 06-05-2014 10:14 AM

Its all a farce.

Honestly couldn't give one flying f*** about the EPL, Champions League etc anymore. Completely lost interest in it.

***Gettin' Auld*** · 06-05-2014 10:17 AM

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How does the signing of one player - albeit an expensive one - affect F.F.P. regulations ?

I can se it happen because of F.F.P. regulations in that Barca and Real Madrid need to reduce their overall debt to the German Taxpayers.

What have German taxpayers got to do with Barca or Real Madrid?

Man City are already in the poo poo with regards to FFP regulations - http://news.sky.com/story/1256043/ma...-finance-rules

***Monts*** · 06-05-2014 10:32 AM

Just out of interest, where does that £50m fine actually go?

**ScottB** · 06-05-2014 10:33 AM

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What have German taxpayers got to do with Barca or Real Madrid?

Man City are already in the poo poo with regards to FFP regulations - http://news.sky.com/story/1256043/ma...-finance-rules

Both owe large amounts of money to Spanish banks / the Spanish state, which in turn were bailed out by the Germans?

**~~BOB MARLEYS DUG~~** · 06-05-2014 10:33 AM

Not gonna happen IMO.

**Weststandwanab** · 06-05-2014 10:39 AM

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Just been fines £50m and had there CL squad reduced to 21 for next season.. So yes 'so much for financial fair play'

Wait for the "appeal"

Originally Posted by Gettin' Auld

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What have German taxpayers got to do with Barca or Real Madrid? See ScottB answer below.

Man City are already in the poo poo with regards to FFP regulations - http://news.sky.com/story/1256043/man-city-fined-50m-for-breaking-finance-rules

So were Barca for a few days.

Originally Posted by bernz

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Just out of interest, where does that £50m fine actually go?

Nowhere as it will not be paid.

Originally Posted by ScottB

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Both owe large amounts of money to Spanish banks / the Spanish state, which in turn were bailed out by the Germans?

Thank you

***Hibernia&Alba*** · 06-05-2014 11:09 AM

A story that will sell newspapers but will come to nothing. Messi won't leave Barca for Man City or any other club.

**Haymaker** · 06-05-2014 11:22 AM

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Just out of interest, where does that £50m fine actually go?

On a UEFA top boys knees up weekender probably.

***SteveHFC*** · 06-05-2014 11:24 AM

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So much for the Financial Fair Play rulings if this is true.......Can't see it happen to be honest.

http://www.express.co.uk/sport/footb...ecord-transfer

City can **** off if this happens which i won't

***Monts*** · 06-05-2014 12:21 PM

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On a UEFA top boys knees up weekender probably.

That's my thinking too

***KeithTheHibby*** · 06-05-2014 12:48 PM

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So much for the Financial Fair Play rulings if this is true.......Can't see it happen to be honest.

http://www.express.co.uk/sport/footb...ecord-transfer

Why would he even consider that plastic club?? Man City are nothing compared to Barca.

***jacomo*** · 06-05-2014 01:04 PM

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It would make it a lot more interesting put it that way. Would love to see the wee man prove all those doubters that he is the best on the planet

Yes I'm sure Messi's dreams are haunted by those armchair fans who reckon he's nothing until he's proved himself in the Best League In The World TM

**Pete** · 06-05-2014 01:08 PM

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Why would he even consider that plastic club?? Man City are nothing compared to Barca.

Plastic club? Messi's plastic would disagree that City are nothing compared to Barca.

Move with the times.

**MWHIBBIES** · 06-05-2014 03:14 PM

Disgusting.

**Gordy M** · 06-05-2014 03:17 PM

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Just out of interest, where does that £50m fine actually go?

Was there not a suggestion that it would be divided up amongst the other teams in their league? Im sure i heard that.

**leggeto** · 06-05-2014 03:20 PM

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Its all a farce.

Honestly couldn't give one flying f*** about the EPL, Champions League etc anymore. Completely lost interest in it.

Agree totally even the old uefa cup has been made to accommodate the big clubs with parachute from CL,money has taken over

**Haymaker** · 06-05-2014 03:25 PM

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Was there not a suggestion that it would be divided up amongst the other teams in their league? Im sure i heard that.

Possibly but only after the deduction of Platinis and Cos summer vacations!

**Paisley Hibby** · 06-05-2014 03:30 PM

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Agree totally even the old uefa cup has been made to accommodate the big clubs with parachute from CL,money has taken over

I remember having a few beers with a couple of Queens Park fans a few years ago. They hated Partick Thistle fans because they said they were just glory hunters following a big club with money. So I suppose it's all relative...

**kdhibees1** · 06-05-2014 03:59 PM

C'mon Petrie. Up the bid!!!

**leggeto** · 06-05-2014 04:06 PM

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I remember having a few beers with a couple of Queens Park fans a few years ago. They hated Partick Thistle fans because they said they were just glory hunters following a big club with money. So I suppose it's all relative...

Most clubs need the fans for income,the EPL on the other hand I think they would survive just fine without them

**Dr Jimmy** · 06-05-2014 04:51 PM

FFP is a disgrace anyway. It's just a means to ensure the big European clubs stay ahead of the rest. This gives eufa the best chance of "glamour" clubs getting to the group stages. Thus ensuring eufa max the advertising potential this brings.
If an owner wants to throw HIS/HER cash at a club and not want it back then they should be allowed to.
Platini can GTF as far as I am concerned.

**Pete** · 06-05-2014 04:52 PM

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C'mon Petrie. Up the bid!!!

He's not good enough for City. Would walk into the United or Liverpool team though.

I'm not even sure he'd get a start ahead of Stanton tonight in Dingwall.

**emerald green** · 06-05-2014 05:49 PM

Man City & PSG are facing fines in region of £50m, restrictions on their Champions League squad size, and a wage limit for failing EUFA financial fair play rules. Pleasing.

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