Achtung!! This one of the reasons I love watching futbol!!! Bayern Munich knocking off a major favorite in Champions League Quarterfinals by away-goal differential since aggregate goals were tied 4-4. The rampage that ManU were pitching in the EPL lately, albeit mainly credited to the stellar play of Wayne Rooney, was cut short in Champions League Play after an amazing full volley, one-touch shot on goal by Munich's Arjen Robben to hit the side netting. The 74th-minute goal has to be one of the more impressive I have seen in a long time coming from a cornerkick set-up in Bayern Munich's favor. But to credit ManU, the second yellow card given to Rafael and hence sent off for holding Olic was overzealous on the referee's part. And why wasn't Olic carded for retaliation/fighting after the foul was committed?! The ref should have given due course of a free kick rather than concede to the bullying of Munich players to assign an ejection for what ALL players do in every single game of futbol. The beautiful game is extremely physical and every player fights for possession with every touch of the ball. Hence, ManU played the rest of the game down one man and gave a superb team an advantage...which helped Bayern Munich continue to semifinal play and leaving Manchester with only hopes of the EPL championship(most likely against Chelsea).
And if you are still asking who Lionel Messi is, then you have been livng under a rock since November when he came tearing out goal after goal, leading to the shellacking he single-handedly gave the Gunners yesterday. Barca showcased a 4-1 ass-kicking at Camp Nou dominating most of pitch play and showed the World that Argentina may have the makings of another Diego Maradona...only if the aforementioned coach can get Messi to play for country as he does in club play. What I would give to see a player dominate and take the World [Cup] by storm that has not happened in over 20 years, minus the 'hand of God.'
And do not think I forgot?! I am still wondering Lyon Who?? They got past another subpar French team in Bordeaux to get to the semis of the CL for the first time in franchise history...considering that, I guess we can all safely assume that Ligue 1 play is about as interesting as watching paint dry.
All in all, I hope you come by Mercury Bar in Murray Hill to watch all of your favorite teams, especially considering that the World Cup is only a few months away. Cheer your team(s) and your country on here at Mercury where all sports are played and we boast to be the best damn sports bar in Murray Hill, if not the whole island!!
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