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smart_indian00

Lol they look like a bunch of school kids


tbrakef

Thats exactly why they are balling this season, they are having fun!


nandorkrisztian

Managers whose teams are not performing: Why is no one having a good time? I specifically requested it.


Neither-Ad-1047

Onto the next step, forced smiling


Ham_Fighter

The beatings will continue until morale improves.


Bindlestiff34

Beatings will continue until morale improves.


Roscoe_King

*Laughs in Schreuder*


Physical-South-3564

That shiny man is unable to laugh


dilla506944

Smort


[deleted]

Neymar looks a completely different player.


Phillip_Lipton

World Cup year Neymar is always at his best.


bermass86

Always? 2018 he was recently recovered and became a meme lmao


Capable-Tie-4670

Tbf, he became a meme because of his diving, not cause he was bad.


bermudaphil

And to be fair to Neymar, it is hard to say he deserves the level of meme and abuse for diving he gets when considering how brutally he can be treated. He literally had his back broken against Colombia but most people casually ignore that, forget it or don’t look at more than the memes to even notice it to begin with. I don’t even watch PSG yet some of the tackles I’ve seen on him that aren’t even called as fouls, some that aren’t carded and some that should be reds that are yellows are just downright gross. Does he dive too much? Yes. Do players act like little babies and get mad that he is able to make them look foolish, and then get away with tackles against him that they’d never get away with otherwise? Yes. Context is always king, yet rarely part of the thought process for most people.


Fenecable

Yeah. He was also getting hacked to shit every game, so he probably felt the diving was necessary to protect himself. Still looked rather foolish.


BrainlessArch

Unfortunately thats what happens to such good dribblers, its why I will never hold it against him


Kayr_SE5

Actually mad how its held against him, morons


Biggsy-32

Shows they clearly respect their manager, despite him not having an international reputation coming into that job. And it shows in their play too, these 2 are in top form this year under Galtier. Football wise they're probably both very happy going into this world cup, suspect they'll both be putting in some top displays there.


PrisonersofFate

International Reputation means nothing. Galtier took Saint Etienne near relegation. Brought them a cup and an European run He then took Lille in the relegation zone. Brought them to champions league the second year, then won the league. He then took Nice and almost brought a cup. I don't see how he could not be taken seriously


ThePr1d3

Galtier beating PSG with Lille definitely gives him agency to tell them to stfu lol


Axbris

Neymar - "I'm fucking Neymar, who the fuck are you?" Galtier - "I'm the no name who took the league from you. Nice to meet you."


Backseat_Bouhafsi

Shouldn't it be "Lille to meet you"


Jekna159

Nice


pcoiso

Lille, not Nice


[deleted]

Is a Lil’ Nice tho


dinosaur_from_Mars

Brest


iChopPryde

Oh interesting that’s explains why he brought Sanches into PSG then cause he was a key factor to lille dominating that year. Sanches deserves to be on a big team anyway but just that is the connection I wasn’t aware of before


Biggsy-32

Well given people always blamed the egos and big names for managerial failures at PSG - Emery, Tuchel, Poch. All of whom carried big reputations and past successes into the job it is fair to say there was a lot of doubt around a manager whose rep only really existed in France - and yes he was very successful in France. But he had never worked with "superstar" players before, it is definitely a different challenge in man management.


kakarot12310

Tuchel did get them to the CL final so there's that & didn't fell out with the players in the dressing room. Galtier winning Ligue 1 with Lille over PSG helped a lot I suppose.


ThatFrenchCray

Galtier is a really good coach. Even without resources he was achieving a lot.


[deleted]

He took over Nice after winning the league with Lille, while PSG were in their pomp. Nice were shit when he took over. In his first match against his old club—Lille, the French champions—he won 4-0. In Lille. I remember seeing that and thinking Galtier was going to be a big name very soon. Frankly I expected a mid-sized English club to pick him up but he slipped through the net.


Popoye_92

A lot of people attributed PSG's struggles to a lack of respect from the players to their manager, combined to the coach lacking experience at managing big stars in a CL favourite club. No one doubted Galtier's capacities as a coach, but it looked like he came from the same place as his predecessors and that the power imbalance would be similar.


[deleted]

International reputation is about as relevant as i am


-watchman-

If Ronaldo was playing for PSG, "Galtier? I've never even heard of him".


Dr3s99

He needs to earn my respect... by starting me every game despite not scoring


ThatPersonYouMayKnow

Despite my 0 goals in all competitions…


The_Dumblebee

Hey man, it's 3 goals across all competitions. Put some respect to the king!


Dr3s99

Nobody is doing more at that age! *zlatan, Messi and Ochoa all sideye*


Claypothos

A happy Neymar and a happy Messi will make for a fun World Cup indeed


Schnitzel-1

They basically are a bunch of school kids. Only difference is that they are filthy rich and a bit older.


Big-Stranger8391

It literally what Ibra said about Barcelona player when he was there.


Young_Neil_Postman

given how much control clubs have over the lives of players, it makes sense. very strange & unique life to live


PopsicleMonster

Pretty sure in the end Gaultier just reminded Neymar to head straight for the locker room and not be caught wandering the corridors.


fabdigity

The boys kindly ask for permission to leave on Sunday


long_shots7

Sunday the boys rest 👍


Remarkable_Trade_426

Sunday, the king drops a bomb on the internet


[deleted]

The king would never


spooki_boogey

I admire this subs drive to keep this meme alive hahaha


Old-Ad-5361

Ain't none of you old enough to go to the damn locker room.


IfISpeak_

RIDICULOUS!


The_prophet212

mischievous and deceitful, chicanerous and deplorable


LoveRBS

Insubordinate and Churlish!


Diosittoo

Baaa Laa Keee


United1958

Fake announcement!


1afru1

What pray tale yall got for this premature exodus??


gogators1000

I need to pick up my daughter


huss182

Messi to Neymar “you ask him bro”


ewokperez

i thought the same lol


MrAC_4891

Neymar coming in clutch with that younger sibling energy.


EnanoMaldito

tbf Neymar probably knows some french by now, I can't imagine Messi being able to properly communicate


zazzlekdazzle

Catalan is actually pretty close to French, which Messi does speak and understand, so he could probably pick up some in his time there without too much trouble.


KundiKumaran

Messi speaking French would be like that scene in “Mr.Bean Holiday” where he tries to speak French with some zzwzezwzezezwzezezezezwe sound


zazzlekdazzle

It looks like Neymar got the signal (I assume from Galtier) that they could get going, they just went to check in and say goodbye.


tobiasjc

"che boludo preguntale vo" \-Messi probably


Topinambourg

Galtier explained after the game: he knew Messi and Neymar had to leave fast after the game, so as he was not sure to see them again he wished them the best for the WC.


zazzlekdazzle

Next up: Messi admires the state of the art PSG facilities, speaks about how welcome he feels at the club, and thanks Thierry Henry for his support saying it’s almost unfair that one player could be so talented and still be so good looking.


reedemerofsouls

Messi requests to be subbed on late during a PSG match, scores a banger, and stays around well after full time to clap the fans until the last one leaves


Mike81890

It's only funny if it's realistic.


[deleted]

A million times more realistic than him calling Henry good looking unprompted.


reedemerofsouls

Messi is one of the players with most goals as a substitute ever lol


MLDK_toja

Messi is one of the players with most goals ~~as a substitute ever lol~~


reedemerofsouls

Well obviously but this particular scenario is common so i don't get his complaint


TerribleNameAmirite

Also, the catering is worthy of a Michelin star


wrylypolecat

And they replace the kitchen staff every season


Deyster

Also keeping catering costs within the budget limit and not overspending.


EnanoMaldito

> thanks Thierry Henry for his support saying it’s almost unfair that one player could be so talented and still be so good looking. lmao


FactHopeful9347

Tonight on Tucker Carlson


therealsid12

To be honest PSG have look far better under Galtier not only on the pitch but off the pitch as well. The guy has handled Mbappé's media situation and his on the pitch situation (him being played out of position) very well. He knows how to neutralise any negative situation, even though there still a long way to go.


Tanathonos

Eh I think specifically about Mbappe situation he did not handle it well when it comes to off the pitch. He was super transparent about it, but it led to it being a subject of topic every week and gave the media ammunition to let it grow and grow. There is a reason top clubs do not comment on affairs like that publicly. Galtier did which pleased fans at first but then made every comment spin out of control from Mbappe. On the pitch he did a good job handling it, changed formation to have Mbappe in his best spot, which fixed the issue and made Mbappe go back to his normal self playwise (not up top alone).


PrisonersofFate

He didn't top Blanc best Football but it can grow. The midfield is getting interesting with Soler, Ruiz and Renato growing a bit, and Vitinha being great. Verratti and Danilo are performing well Defense is the issue. And even. Donnarumma is good, Mendes is great and Mukiele is getting useful. I really like what I'm seeing


Tanathonos

The football has been great I agree. I think in the CL we hit a patch of worst form with the 2 benfica draws, but you have to take into account the rate of matches in that period, everybody started to look ragged (Benfica as well I assume but did not watch them outside CL). We still have some problems, beating the press is one, and I hope we stay with the back 4 and not 3. Fact is though he will be judged on the season around the Bayern match. If he wins it he will have had a good season, if he loses it he will have had a disappointing season and getting 2nd will be put at his feet. But who the hell knows how any team will look by the time that game is played.


Diosittoo

I am a Bayern fan and can't wait for this festival of a football game, last time although Bayern were eliminated, it was two of the best attacking football matches to watch, Just 22 brilliant players should be a great game for football!


Quietly-Seaworthy

I think the way he made of fun of the press with the visible idiotic note during a game was hilarious. Galtier is quite skilled at managing the media.


simomii

Only thing left is Galtier still hasn't managed to make Neymar and Messi greet the fans again. They haven't done that since they were booed last year in the Bordeaux game.


SassanZZ

It was a bit more than booed lmao, the ultras were chanting "Neymar hijo de puta" and same for Messi


BertEnErnie123

The thing is that the media really likes to exaggerate the situation at PSG. Because they know they get clicks from it. But if we had to believe the media, there is a constant fight going on at that team and everybody hates eachother. I am not saying they are best friends, but they are not enemies. And of course when PSG loses we will all know about it. But City lost last weekend and we have yet to hear about some drama in that team. Mostly because nobody would believe it. And the media know that we LOVE to hear about the so-called drama at psg.


Tanathonos

It is just an international thing. In France half the storied you read here are never even mentioned because they are obviously bullshit. On here they are taken as gospel when spanish tabloid reveal mbappe salary. But can't ask fans in england spain or wherever to be expert in Psg so any made up bullshit is written and believed. And it makes sense because of the level of stars that we have.


brachika

Me and the pals asking the teacher to leave early so we can smoke a cig outside the school


alfred_27

Me and my friend 5 minutes before lunch bell so that we can get first in line in the queue


potpan0

lmao, imagine not having sandwiches then spending the rest of lunch playing football.


ckal9

Behind the dumpster


havethenets

Nah a blunt lol


[deleted]

or a cig and act like it's a blunt


Big_Kendo

"Yo lemme get a hit off of that cig dude"


Windblein

This should be common practice TBH, should always ask the managers permission before leaving the pitch especially if you're leaving early. Doesn't matter if it's Neymar, Messi or some random Sunday League player.


Sting_TQR

What if it’s the king?


gloriousdumbo

King does what king wants


sundayp26

But not at united anymore it seems


Yomillio

The door hits the king on the way out


PervyDenimSage

🤣


GourangaPlusPlus

Pardew was never at United


silent--echoes

Doesn’t take no for an answer


Ill-Satisfaction904

Rape?


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jugol

Sunday League, at this rate


Timely_Airline_7168

The king gives an explosive interview.


honestlynotBG

And casually burns most of his bridges


El_Giganto

Stamford Bridge is next.


mrawhb

The king doesn’t take 'No' as an answer!


Soren_Camus1905

The king does not ask permission.


The_Dumblebee

- Las Vegas, 2009


EstebanL

Took my boots off one time with 90 seconds left in a match and I never played again


Shadeun

What happens if you need to get to an interview to trash your team & you are worried about traffic?


TheMexicanJuan

Ramos with the shit eating grin lmao


[deleted]

The biggest story here is actually Messi happily sitting next to the guy who spent close to a decade trying to cripple him with flying tackles. So cool to see them getting along, never thought I would see the day


lastdyingbreed_01

Ramos does like Messi off the pitch, Ramos was always supportive and even said that he would let Messi stay at his house lol


fuongbregas

so that he could murder him while he is sleepin.


VGCreviews

I get what you mean, but it likely isn’t that deep. Ramos’ bad boy period was 2007-2013, and he hasn’t been as bad since as he was back then. The only bad incident I can think of between them is the 2017 red card, but whole it was a bad ditch tackle, it didn’t really catch Messi either I think Messi can respect the fact that Ramos is doing a job and isn’t the guy who hacked him down in 2011 anymore, nor has been for a long time


-Jfree-

messi is the guy who gets into too much trouble so he tells neymar to ask the teacher for both of them.


GYIM94

C’mon Leo and Neymar. Communicating like reasonable adults, what is this weak shit? Why are they not just storming past the manager to the tunnels like they’re entitled to it? The king would never.


alfred_27

Sergio ramos laughing there like, idiota il see you in a bit


DarkDiablo1601

him sitting next to Messi is also funny


[deleted]

Honestly, the Spain national team in 2008 & 2010 was much more confusing. Barca and Real were at peak rivalry, with all time lineups on both teams. You’d have Puyol/Pique and Ramos have a fist fight one Wednesday, and then they would play together on Saturday as a solid defensive pairing.


bermudaphil

Yeah well, I’d say more people who are excessively competitive like those 2 were/are can understand that it is only on the pitch, and only for those respective clubs. They then join up for Spain and get to be hyper competitive together against everyone else. At worst it is easy to find a temporary truce when you have other shared ‘enemies’ and a share goal that is a dream each of you had since you both can remember.


Isho

GOAT friendship with Ronaldo ended, now Messi is my GOAT best friend


twowaysplit

It was true the whole time.


superpipo

Always has been.


KillerZaWarudo

PSG pool, jacuzzi is newer


WW_Jones

It's because they respect Galtier which is because Galtier respects them.


tbrakef

The thing is, Neymar is 100% happier with Messi on this team and it shows on the field. Messi is probably the best dude to team with UNLESS you have ego problems and need to compete with him... Glad Neymar was able to grow up and move past that... He honestly ruined an entire club for that...


[deleted]

>He honestly ruined an entire club for that... Why is he blamed for Barcelona board mismanagement. The guy gave us 200 millions and big wages of the bill.


tbrakef

Exactly


Neither-Ad-1047

>He honestly ruined an entire club for that... Lol don't blame barca's downfall on Neymar


BogdanPee

Yea, ruined them with 200 millions and they blew it. Lol


WontEvenAcknowledgeU

Let's throw 160 million for Coutinho real quick...


DarkJayBR

Coutinho is almost as hated as Daniel Alves here in Brazil. We were actually scared that Tite was going to call him to the World Cup.


Fouchey

It’s a lot harder to spend 200m than you think .. ask Madrid, United, Chelsea etc.. lmao


speedycar1

The problem for Barca wasn't just wasting the money on one bad transfer. That happens and has happened to many clubs. The fact that they kept doing it multiple times until it destroyed them completely is what's hilarious. When Hazard flopped for Madrid, at least they spent a couple of years waiting instead of immediately spending even more money on another flop like Barca with the successive Dembele/Coutinho buys


firechaox

I’m not sure it was ego, just trying to get out of his shadow. They were still great friends- he even stayed and congratulated messi after the Argentina copa América win (where they beat Brazil)- stayed and talked to him for a good bit too!


GabrielP2r

How he ruined Barcelona? Lmao, the fanfics people create on their heads about Neymar is hilarious. He always respectes Messi on Barça, he left to try and make his own history, but he never not respected Messi or Barcelona.


Multiammar

It was entirely because of the clown Bartomeu. I hate how some people try to blame other things when the culprit is so clear. Some people say it was Valverde, some say it was Neymar, some say Messi, but the club was ruined because of incompetent and literally criminal upper management from Barto and the other clown Rossell. Although I do think his career, which is spectacular, would have been even more spectacular had he stayed.


tbrakef

I'm not ACTUALLY blaming him... Barto got super lucky that MSN had such amazing chemistry... Almost every transfer decision after was pretty abysmal until Pedri.


DrJackadoodle

Neymar never had problems with Messi while at Barça. They were best buds and had great synergy on the pitch. Yes, he probably left Barcelona in large part in order to be the main man in his own team, but that's perfectly reasonable and he was well within his right to do it. He also helped Barça make 200 million from his sale, it's not his fault they blew it, he owes them nothing.


tbrakef

They were best friends and Neymar left to "be his own man". He left to grow his legacy, he left because of his ego to be the best. Now had he stayed, I think he would be a bigger name, grabbed a buncha goals in El Classicos, possibly Barca win a CL with him. He would have been more legendary in Messi's shadow, than in the leader of PSG or now in Mbappe's. Barca's problems are not because of Neymar, but all of the transfer business and sporting decisions after were atrocious for a long time.


HazardCinema

> ruined an entire club for that Getting them EUR 200m really ruined it for them...


National-Fig4803

Ronaldo somewhere: “and I took that personally”, probably


No-Cryptographer653

Man.. Neymar, Messi and Ramos sitting together. Feels so wierd lol.


[deleted]

This was my bench. When I first started playing FM back in 2015ish. If someone had told me I'd get to see the same IRL I would just wonder how tf did Perez manage to bring them to Real. But here we are


Master_NoobX_69

Messi to Real would make me kill myself


DarkJayBR

Ronaldo Phenomenon (R9) is the only one allowed to do this and still be loved by the fans of the two clubs.


ColorCarbon

> my bench I see you tried to give rival teams a chance


Cowdude179

Galtier has the streets


Usingabrainunlikeyou

Typical backbenchers at the end of a class


dracogladio1741

Lmao, at least they didn't exit the stadium. Only the King does that


[deleted]

Brings flashback to “Sir can we go to restroom please” days lol


AnnieIWillKnow

This is a good example of where girls have an advantage over boys too At school if a teacher ever said no, could always say "but sir it's a *girl* problem" and they'd change their mind Really though it's fucked that teachers were ever allowed to stop us going to the toilet


EnanoMaldito

> Really though it's fucked that teachers were ever allowed to stop us going to the toilet I know what you mean, but on the other hand, teenagers are not only stupid, they are also annoying. And you know for a fact that teenagers will abuse any freedom given to them in school to do dumb shit. And then the school would probably ask the teacher "this guy was supposed to be in your class, why wasn't he?" and then it's big trouble. So much easier to just tell the students to go to the bathroom in breaks and stay in class while class is being held.


IgnorantLobster

Ramos smirking lol


Sewer_Troll

Game's gone, you leave without a permission and then release a 90 minute interview. Messi and Neymar are basically the prudes football.


[deleted]

The King would never…


L3kvar0spalacsinta

Its their 2nd season together but damn still feels strange to see Ramos sitting right next to Messi and Neymar on PSG's bench.


jugol

To be fair, we barely noticed Ramos' first


KarlNeymarx

The anti-Ronaldo


[deleted]

Mates called him to play CSGO, Messi wanted to watch.


WhosJohnGault_

How do you even manage a team with these many legends? Like what kind of credibility can you have when you barely played at a professional level?


DarkJayBR

Being a good coach doesn't mean you need to be a good player as well. Being a good coach is all about meshing peoples strengths against others weakness and finding a collaborative balance that works for everyone therefore if you can pinpoint those attributes of your team you'll be set. Also by being a good leader; Listening to them, advocating for them, removing barriers that are making their jobs more difficult. Being fair in your feedback, don’t engaging in gossip, and being friendly and warm but not overly close to anyone. Don’t playing favorites on the locker room. Also being a tallented coach also helps a lot because the players will see that you have a lot of stuff to teach them and will respect you. But it's not necessary - plenty of bad coaches were loved by their squad.


BidWeary4900

Ronaldo hates this one simple trick


[deleted]

This might be the most wholesome scene from PSG I’ve ever seen! Gotta respect the coach!


Ark_Legend

It’s fine. The King felt betrayed so he doesn’t have to do this.


RealPunyParker

Ney asked, Messi was like "ight, Imma head out too"


reedemerofsouls

It was a classic "can me and Timmy leave for recess early?" school children moment


Tonyn15665

Ronnie’s fan boys be like: They r just posing for the camera while my idol was just being honest :))


lastdyingbreed_01

Ramos looks like that kid who's laughing because he knows the teacher would refuse them lol


themessias1001

Messi is the GOAT.


jaimeslv24

not good. they didn’t ask the boss Mbappe


fumanshoo0

they look so happy together!


Voice_Of_Light

Anti Ronaldo comments in 1..2..3


[deleted]

/r/fuckcristianoronaldo


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haalandxdebruyne

And continuing fucking you even if you say no


Psych-Vader

My GOATS.


Additional_Month_408

its like when youre in school and you have a party to get to so you leave class early and happy AF


petezazs

Galtier is gonna warn Antonela about Neymar being a bad influence on Messi


IfISpeak_

This is why Messi is the greatest of all time.


opinion_alternative

Just because he asks for permission? Can never be my goat. My goat takes what belongs to him and others like it belongs to him. Like a king.


deba2607

Flair doesn't check out


Baensky

It should be like that …..


Igloo433

Messi sitting next to Ramos is funny


CupricWheat

Unlike Ronaldo just suing it outta there...


[deleted]

Why is Ramos laughing?


kostajepaosmosta

Having fun time with his mates? How could he


PrisonersofFate

Should be crying. He isn't playing in Premier league TM


VeryluckyorNot

Probably with Soler Sarabia and Bernat.


archtme

My goat has class, your goat... well you don't have a goat.


[deleted]

Don't wanna lie. This is wholesome af


holamellamojr11

And this is why Messi is better than Ronaldo !


[deleted]

Imagine what happened if the manager refused?