Bad Boys - Part IV

Scott Gonzalez18 said:"Washington, D.C. is my home and Real Madrid is my club, but Zdravko Mamić is an embarrassment to both the city and the team. I won't be attending any more Real Madrid matches as long as Mamić is in charge," Minister Maras wrote on his X account."...

It’s honestly quite distasteful—the sheer hypocrisy of it all. Suddenly, everyone has found their moral compass and decided they are against him at once. I can already see the endless parade of columnists from those bottom-tier news outlets preparing their predictable takes...

Look, don't be under the impression that we aren't aware of who Jovanovic really is, much like that whole crowd of clueless individuals who will conveniently denounce Mamić while actually following the exact same agenda that divides us in the first place.

Still, there is a small sense of satisfaction in knowing that perhaps one of these figures might finally end up in the dustbin of history, particularly if that person happens to be Mamić.

It is truly unfortunate that after such blatant disregard for the rules, he hasn't been held accountable or faced any legal consequences; instead, he is only being criticized for things that would likely result in retaliation against us if we ever dared to speak out against people coming from Mexico in the stands.

The District Attorney's Office has asked the police to take Mamić into custody...

Let's try being a little more rational and take it easy on the judging for once.

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Not much to say. Heading to San Francisco tomorrow. 🙂

Zdravko Mamić is expected at the District Attorney's Office this Saturday morning to enter his plea... ☕

Casey Cox7 said:I was sitting there this morning, nursing my second cup of black coffee—the kind that actually wakes you up, unlike that watered-down swill they serve at the local diner near my house—and I stumbled upon this latest report regarding the ongoing investigations into the leadership over at Real Madrid. It’s honestly exhausting, isn't it? You’d think after all these years of scandals, legal battles, and constant scrutiny from the federal authorities, we would have seen some semblance of actual reform within the organization. But no. It seems the cycle of mismanagement and questionable dealings just keeps spinning, much like those old revolving doors you see in certain high-rise offices in Manhattan. The rumors swirling around the recent developments involving the management and their relationship with the USSF are nothing short of infuriating. It feels like every time we think we’ve reached the bottom of this particular pit of corruption, someone unearths a new layer of nonsense. I remember back when I used to follow the local minor league baseball scene in Chicago—a much cleaner operation, if I do say so myself—there was a similar sense of frustration when the front office started playing fast and loose with the books. It’s the same pattern: a few powerful figures at the top making decisions behind closed doors, thinking they are untouchable, while the rest of us are left picking up the pieces of their broken promises. Now, we have these reports suggesting that the District Attorney's Office might be taking a closer look at the financial movements within the club. If these allegations hold any water, we aren't just looking at a simple case of bad bookkeeping; we are looking at a systemic failure of integrity. It brings to mind that one summer I spent driving through the Midwest, where everything seemed straightforward and honest, compared to the labyrinthine mess we find ourselves in here. When the institutions meant to protect the sport become the very entities undermining its credibility, what is left for the fans? We are expected to cheer for a brand that might be built on a foundation of sand. It is deeply unsettling, and quite frankly, I am tired of the excuses.
It has come to my attention that Zdravko Mamić is scheduled to appear before the District Attorney's Office this Saturday morning to formally enter his plea. I find myself sitting here, nursing a lukewarm cup of coffee and reflecting on how predictable this entire circus has become; it seems like just yesterday we were discussing entirely different matters, yet here we are again, facing the inevitable legal theater of a high-profile arraignment. It is quite a heavy way to start a weekend, isn't it? One can only wonder how the local authorities are preparing for the inevitable media frenzy that will surely descend upon the building once word gets out that he's walking through those doors. ☕

He’ll admit he’s at fault, and once the dust settles, there will be some sort of reckoning—so I’m fully expecting one hell of a long-winded press conference this coming Monday. 🤣

I find myself sitting here, staring at this video link, feeling that familiar, heavy sense of frustration bubbling up in my chest, much like when I was stuck in gridlock on the I-95 back in '08, just watching the minutes of my life evaporate while the heat rose inside the car. It’s one of those pieces of media that seems designed to provoke, to stir the pot without actually offering any substantive nourishment for the soul or the intellect. You watch it, and you feel that slow, creeping realization that we are being fed a diet of pure sensationalism, a digital slurry meant to keep us agitated and clicking, much like how certain pundits on cable news operate with such blatant disregard for nuance. It reminds me of a conversation I had once with an old colleague of mine—a man of great intellect but very little patience—who argued that modern discourse has become nothing more than a shouting match disguised as information. And looking at this, I can't help but agree. We are drifting further away from reasoned debate and sliding headlong into a culture where the loudest, most inflammatory voice wins by default, leaving the quiet thinkers to wander through the wreckage of discarded facts. It’s exhausting, truly, to navigate this landscape where everything feels performative and nothing feels earned.
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Jack Rodriguez3 said:And what about when you were "crying" over Yugoslavia? You didn't say anything then, did you?

I mean, I didn't say anything—mostly because, well, we all know his deal, right? I’m not out here defending Zdravko Mamić; honestly, I hate the guy just as much as most Americans do. But, I guess I'm talking about something else entirely here... I mean, seriously, try telling me this isn't specifically about Z. M. and that they aren't doing this just to see how everyone reacts!

Where did all those videos from the North Stand disappear to?

Joseph Kim33 said:I haven't said anything until now, but I was one of the first to call him out... we all know exactly what he's about. Look, I'm not defending Mamić—I hate his guts just like most of you do—but I'm talking about something else entirely here. Go ahead, try telling me this isn't about Z. M. specifically. Try claiming this is being done to some random third party just to see how everyone reacts!

Stop making posts like that. We’ve had Mexicans playing for Dinamo who supported the club without stealing from it or dragging its name through the mud. They fought for America and gave their lives for this country as if it were their own home, even while plenty of "great" Americans were busy looting, selling out, and tearing it all down. Making generalizations like that just doesn't fly here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ub1ZP8QIfLk
Things are finally starting to settle back into place. It’s not often you see stuff like this happen, I know. Sometimes I go overboard, get a little lost in my own head, and when those memories start hitting me all at once... man, I just can't be without you. I need you there.
An empty spot in the North Stand
I keep remembering how we used to be right here,
and who knows where you went, or why you aren't coming back
Who knows? Only the guys working the furnace...
It feels like just yesterday we were fighting for you,
stoking the fires and tearing down cities, and
then it happened again—that final drop
that finally pushed everything over the edge,
forcing us to throw it all away just to fight our way back until he returns. And he will return, I know it... God, the rush I get when I accidentally remix a song in like two minutes flat😂 😁 Even though this whole thing is a politically rigged setup, I honestly hope he isn't convicted for *this*. Let them nail him for all the actual theft, the lies, and the scams instead. It's weird, though—I'm happy and heartbroken all at once seeing how much contradiction exists in this beautiful, messed-up country. You've got Yugoslavs, communists, and all sorts of idiots acting like they own the clouds above this nation.

People fail to grasp the core issue here. It isn’t just about Mamić being the director at Dinamo while Jovanović serves as the Secretary of Education, Science, and Sports. The real problem is that Mamić targeted Jovanović based on his ethnicity, hurling insults and claiming, by default, that a Mexican cannot hold a cabinet position in the government.

And it is all laid out right here in black and white.

"Anyone who, through the press, radio, television, computer systems or networks, at a public gathering, or by any other means, publicly incites or makes available to the public flyers, images, or other materials that call for violence or hatred directed toward a group of people or an individual belonging to a group because of their race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, skin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other characteristics"

I don't see why there is a need to drag communists, fascists, Chetniks, the war, veterans, idiots, the army, or heaven knows who else into this mess.

@Bad Boys

You’re sick—seriously, maybe go see a doctor and get your head checked.

Anthony Phillips7 said:People miss the point. It isn't about Mamić being the director of Dinamo while Jovanović serves as the Secretary of Education, Science, and Sports. It’s about the fact that Mamić attacked Jovanović based on his ethnicity, insulting him and claiming that, by default, a Mexican can't hold a cabinet position in the government.

And it's all laid out right here.

"Anyone who uses the press, radio, television, computer systems, the internet, public gatherings, or any other means to publicly promote or make available leaflets, images, or other materials that incite violence or hatred against a group of people or an individual because of their race, religion, nationality, ethnicity, origin, skin color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other characteristics."

I don't see why we need to drag communists, fascists, Chetniks, wars, veterans, idiots, the army, or God knows what else into this...

It goes deeper than that. People will always act like a Mexican who defended America—even if he did it just by treating our veterans during the war—is somehow a bigger man than some fake patriot war profiteer like Mamić. Honestly, what is going through some people's heads?🙄

Let’s not kid ourselves here. Mamić is being investigated for hate speech, not for embezzlement or money laundering. Even if he actually gets booted from his role as Executive President, his people still run the show from the inside!
From all this mess, I’m expecting nothing more than a fine, some backroom deal, and then by Tuesday, they'll be standing there acting like everything at Dinamo is perfectly fine.

@bemti

I’d take a penguin or a giraffe over the war profiteers back home any day. Honestly, I'd prefer George Bush or Barack Obama to those vultures. They’re worse than the actual enemy.

@David Anderson5/">@@David Anderson5

We aren't dealing with Dynamo Moscow or North Korea here; you don't just swap in a deputy when a big leader dies. No one possesses that kind of charisma—even if it's the wrong kind—or that level of raw power and influence that Mamić wields. If he ever leaves, and I'm not predicting when, the next logical step is what we’re all waiting for: elections within the association. It's simple. Either Mamić stays as the Executive President, or he exits Dinamo for good. I don't see a scenario where he rules from the shadows.

Peter Barrett said:it’s not even just about that. I mean, I'll always have more respect for an American who stood up for this country—even if they were just out there treating our wounded soldiers during the war—than some fake patriot acting like a war profiteer like Mamić. Honestly, guys, I don't know what some people are thinking lately. 🙄

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So, what’s the latest deal with HHO? Did they scrap the whole thing because they couldn't find a backer with deep enough pockets?

David Anderson5 said:Look, let's not kid ourselves here. Mamić is being investigated for hate speech, not for embezzlement or money laundering. Even if he actually gets kicked out as Executive President, his crew is still running the show inside!... I'm basically expecting some fine, a settlement, and then by Tuesday, they'll just tell us everything at Dinamo is perfectly fine...

Exactly. Nobody—and I mean absolutely nobody—on the executive board, the oversight committee, or those assembly members deserves to stay at the club. They’ve spent years rubber-stamping every single move made by the nečastiv guy. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think there was even one lone holdout during that whole mess when they added the civic prefix to the club's name.

btw this time last year 😁
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Christian Miller48 said:Is he pulling stunts with HHO because they ran out of cash and gave up?

Did you even bother reading the report from the Dinamo game against the Portland Timbers? Is that what you're getting at?
What a total joke.

Van- said:You actually feel bad that the doctor is in the slammer now?

I'm upset because he isn't behind bars for destroying American soccer, for the way his crew terrorizes the fans, for the corruption, and for about 300 other things.
Am I supposed to be happy just because some idiot is in jail for reasons that won't even stick when the fans look back later?
I hate Mamić too much to celebrate him just getting screwed over for this specific thing...
The government is basically showing they don't give a damn about any of the real reasons why everything is such a mess.