The sportsball desert of June/July beckons. But first, we get one last event of consequence – a tasty Shempions final between Inter and PSG. That’s right – NOBODY from the Prem nor La Liga for a change. Heck, PSG have NEVAR won this competition. Inter have won it quite frequently, but recent vintage sides (including this one) are competing with a fraction of the resources deployed by footy’s elite (even the likes of Zooropa NIT champions Chelsea).
You also have sommet I really like, from an aesthetic POV – very good, progressive midfields. This is consistent with how Bernard Gilkey builds his Pretend Man City squadrons. Makes for a game with better flow and more watchable for the neutral.
Which I guess I am? Post-Mbappe, PSG isn’t really the big baddie like they once were. But I suspect I will still root for the Eye Ties, after their spirited performance against Barca in the Very Raging Semis.
Anyway, the match is on Big CBS at 3p EST, with pre-match coverage starting 90 minutes beforehand. Enjoy, and discuss what y’all may in the comments.
We did bunch o lunch at Shakey’s today!
Awesome.
Taj and me and a couple of his work buddies. Fucking gorgeous day in the South Bay.
Oh shit, that reminds me.
Dammit.
Surely there’s something to do around this city.
Build it on rock ‘n roll!
I think 5-0 is a shimmering bow on top of a historic noneble by Inter.
Although not a great pocket for stuff like your phone or a bottle of cold beer
It happens
We’re going to do some actual real time stuff right now. Youngest Skull Fracture boy has just come in from three hours of fishing. I’m guessing he caught 3 fish.
/here we go!
He caught 5. I suggested that he release the two fish that were still alive into our fish-depleted lake. His girlfriend agreed. His response was to slam those remaining living fish onto a rock pathway. Fuck sakes.
Is being an asshole to fish a side effect of skull fractures?
Those fish killed his parents.
I’m at a loss. I think he was trying to get a reaction from me but he pissed off his girlfriend at the same time so he’s compromised. Stay Tuned!
“A French victory? Are you sure? I’m more than a little confused right now.”
-Phillipe Petain
Receiving, taking off 2nd place medal is my fave sprots tradition.
That was lovely to see. Perfect response.
Just got home and had some frozen mango thing. Sounds like I missed a footed beatdown!
uh huh. Reminiscent of the Donks/Tomsulas Owl. No real heartbreak or “what ifs” when somebody just kicks your teeth in like that.
Up next in football, we have the US Women taking on China at the bottom of the hour (on TBS). Winner gets tariff relief.
DFO’s own Cavalry FC plays now!
Soccer, like porn, is at its best with talented enthusiastic 19 year-olds.
“Is it?”
-Matt Gaetz
Jesus, that was just fucking cold-blooded. They could have 10 if they really wanted.
Luis Enrique be all liek has anybody not played in a major final before? GO FANNY ABOUT
Has a Froggy team ever won this comp? I would think maybe one of the old OM (Marseilles) sides, or even Lyon back in the day. But dunno.
According to my sources (Wikipedia) Marseille won in 1993. That’s it.
Just that one time by OM in 92-93.
Froggers have lost in the finals 6 times too.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_European_Cup_and_UEFA_Champions_League_finals
This is a prison beat down.
like, RACE WAR!!!!! calibre
I’d post the “stop he’s already dead” meme but I don’t want that. LET’S GET TO SEVEN.
What a pass, and what a goal. Damn.
Inter is more cooked than Hippo’s brain.
funny cause its TRUE
Good night, Springton. THERE WILL BE NO ENCORE.
Not gonna say how many times I’ve quoted that line, but let’s just say it’s a lot.
it really is a line for almost all occasions
Too cool for school tune-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GvznANMRSQ&ab_channel=O.Momo
This is a take on Bertold Brecht’s Mack The Knife tune from the prostitute’s perspective. The use of a calliope in both tunes? It just not be a coincidence.
Found a cool:
https://neal.fun/internet-roadtrip/
Whilst stoned, this would be HOURS of fun.
This may be the greatest collapse in the history of Italy!
(Archie Bunker voice) Mister we could use a man like Garibaldi again
Watching the rest of this game from the couch in the basement.
With any luck a good deal of it while unconscious.
/Frantically thumbing through my copy of ‘The Black Count’ for names of Napoleon’s victories over the Italians
This tune was overplayed way back when and got tired. It’s a perfectly composed tune that deserves far more respect than it currently receives.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAJpNUKtaaI&ab_channel=Payola%24-Topic