Yep agree with that, the owners trying to call Uefa's bluff.
Agree that was the clear strategy but I donāt think this was all part of the plan. I think theyāve dropped a massive bollock
I could well be proven wrong with a load of concessions from which come out but I thing they dramatically misread the sentiment of the public. They thought they held more cards than they did. Theyāve been called and they have F**k all and are waiting for the river card trying to save them
Look at the heads rolling. Itās like an episode of GoT and is F***ing delightful
Personally itās no coincidence that this was led by the yanks. Forgive me for a sweeping generalisation and isnāt meant to be racist, but based on my observations, that they are a really ignorant nation when it comes to external world views. They are so consumed with their own ācultureā - I donāt think they understand the views outside of the US
Why is relevant, well Iām sure they thought thereād be resistance but ultimately throw enough money then it would passify the situation. After all they live in a country where 50% of the nation votes for a part that aggressively opposes universal healthcare and supports tax breaks for the rich and sells the notion of the American dream to the uneducated and privileged few
The UK is defo no utopia but we are less comfortable with overt displays of wealth and using wealth as a aggressive capitalist tool. There is more history of working class ethics and a greater respect of tradition
This is why I think theyāve massively misread the situation. They fundamentally misread the fans and how strong a reaction this would provoke. Seeing them retreat with all of the grace of a dumper truck is fantastic to watch
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