Gary Evans90 said:They lost their leverage there a long time ago; if they still held any real influence, this wouldn't even be happening.
Don't be so naive. Surely you realize the reality of the world we live in.
Power and influence don't simply vanish overnight.
There are lawyers, judges, and federal officials involved... and just as importantly, there is a massive amount of money at stake.
analogheron19 said:I suspect we might see some shifts regarding those blacklists, particularly if the brothers face arrests upon their return. Regardless, my view remains the same: anyone capable should make every effort to get into the stadium and make some noise. It is far better to have a few hundred people protesting loudly for the entire match than to sit there quietly applauding sentimental speeches from our dear leader directed at his beloved supporters.
If forcing this player out is what it takes to satisfy your main demand, then the club could finally consider scrapping those blacklists altogether. If that happens, there would be no need for those controversial banners featuring crossed-out faces or accusations of bias that trigger such heavy fines from UEFA. As long as certain factions within the organization feel the club's standing in international competition is at risk, they simply won't budge on the blacklists.
In the MLS, you can cheer however you like, but once a club enters European competition, UEFA comes down hard on any misconduct. To show up at a Foley Esch match and expect the police to ignore accusations of "racism"—especially when they were so quick to act against the Sheriff—is simply naive. UEFA would certainly notice, and attempting that kind of stunt would only result in self-inflicted damage for the club. 🤷 While this investigation into whether he caused damage to the club is ongoing, we have to stay vigilant. If this situation escalates, we cannot sit idly by and allow a forced takeover of the organization. Skipping a game here or there because of the long lines at the gates is a minor concern compared to the stakes at hand. 🤷