Sir McGiven

So it is easy to say, WC officially started with that game's kick-off. Ronaldo is a beast. An egomaniac maybe, arrogant, bla bla... He can be anything but he is also good. He is always adapted, hungry to succeed. 33 years old and carrying the whole Portuguese side.

I hope they sign him.

After Zidane's resignation, Julen Lepetegui has been confirmed as the new Real Madrid coach. He'll join them after the World Cup.

It was pretty funny even for a Turkish guy.

Not sure if the rumours are correct about him but it is not surprising as Mou is not comfortable with talented players...

No, you are right. It is what it is

On the other hand, I forgot to mention, it can be a good move if he comes to Besiktas for a reason. Not sure how long he'll be sticking around but our manager is Senol Gunes who is known for his unexpected World Cup success with Turkish National team (3rd Place in 2002) and ability to getting the best from his players which boosts their career. Mario Gomez, Jose Sosa and Vincent Aboubakar are well-known examples. He is not a popular manager in the world though still, he is good at what he does. I think he can help him set-up his mind and gain self-confidence. Of course, can't say after his loan spell at Besiktas he can worth 50 million pounds but maybe he'll be in better condition than what it is now in the case Silva is not thinking to use him in the squad.

Ok then, the biggest problem turns out is not actually a problem. He deserves a chance, more play time, no matter where he'll get but especially at Everton he needs to prove himself.

I don't really think Besiktas will use buy-out option after 2 years, nope, but of course, there will be a risk as Klaassen can be a free transfer. (Yobo to Fenerbahce was something like this, wasn't it?) The most expensive transfer ever in Turkish football was 15m if I am not mistaken.

Well, I support both Besiktas and Everton, so, it is also a win-win for me If he is going to stay at Everton, I am expecting him to shine because of his will to prove himself. If he decides to move to Besiktas, it'll be a good addition to Besiktas' squad for the next year. A huge addition.

On the other hand, Turkish media says that Everton, Klaassen and Besiktas have agreed on terms for a 2-year long loan deal with a 20m euros optional buy-out option. Loan deal will be 1,5 million for each year, 3m in total. Klaassen will earn 2m euros for each year, 4m in total during his loan period.

Either 3,5 or 7 million, for those prices he would have been a bargain. Now a bargain for Leicester.

Yeah, I meant it too as I have to operate from here in the beginning, I won't be able to deal operations in the US yet. Otherwise, there is only one option

Hey mate, it is still early for that move in my life but if I can succeed in the business, at some point I'll do that and gladly will reach you Thanks for the help!

Other German sources say he also had troubles to get along with other players and didn't fit into tactic in Low's mind. He wants their wingers to play as inside forwards but Sane prefers to run near the touchline, this one thing he couldn't adapt himself and also rumours are Ozil, Muller and some other majors warned him many times during the game cuz of his selfishness but he didn't care. So if these things are true, players didn't want him too. I do agree he is way better than Brandt and Draxler and it will be a disappointment to not see him in WC but it wouldn't be easy to leave a player out of his calibre without acceptable excuses. Low is a successful manager and alongside of his nose-picking skills, he is also good at picking right players for his tactic so I trust his consideration.

Well, hyping things, perfect PR jobs are American style. Another thing is, football is evolving (actually already evolved) into business. So, as you guys are experts of it, it'll be another advantage. As long as there is enough interest from American citizens, there will be at least one to try to turn it into gold. Signing popular footballers who are at the end of their careers is a good move but also a risk. They can share their experiences with young US footballers and mentor them. Their popularity will inspire public interest. (Zlatan, perfect move.) Hosting summer camps for global teams such as Real Madrid, Man U., Bayern Munich etc. The risk here is while doing those things to boost the interest, becoming Qatar. I mean, a retirement home for footballers but the American version of it. I think you guys need to run a campaign for the next available WC. It's been a while since the last time A month full of football festival with global football superstars around will do a perfect work over there.

Death threats? Wow, reminds me the story of Andres Escobar. Kopites, please.

Of course, it can be a trap regardless what person's nationality but my people as the economy is way worse than the US, is more likely to get in that trap. I mean the most obvious example is black people I assume. After growing up in the ghettos and becoming popular in a sports business suddenly, then earning millions of dollars yearly can be a problem. (Allen Iverson can be a good example) When I was younger, I was a young national basketball player (U19 national team) but my father didn't want me to chase my dream as the economy was stronger back then and studying a good profession were offering more. (Important hint here: In Turkey, we don't have sports scholarships like in the US) But now, even basketball players in Turkey earning more and more than my time, people raising their children to be a football or basketball player as it offers enough to make a good living. When our current mentality designed like that, a single "million" dollars/euros contract for one person being enough to -not try to- reach another level of what they are doing. In US Soccer case, I think what important is how the US will adapt itself to football. In its current state, it needs to reach wider audience first in the country to build a development system domestically. Otherwise, making the connections in European countries to send young and talented football players to there and let them develop but in all possibilities, a wider audience will be needed. If there is no domestic interest in football, it'll disappear eventually as it can not go on from WC to another WC. Of course, I am not the expert on the US culture and my knowledge is limited but you can consider it as an outsider looking in. Oh yes, him too. Well, for obvious reasons anything about him is banned in Turkey and I totally forgot about him Well, even before the things have happened in Turkey and he became a persona non grata, I never liked him. The guy is a problem, troublesome. Oh, there are also Furkan Korkmaz, drafted by Philly and Ersan Ilyasova. Cedi, on the other hand, is pure gold. A perfect personality, always smiles, always enjoys what he does and gives 100%.

I've just seen Low's comments on his decision, by the way, he says that Sane is a magnificent player but he had to choose either Brandt or Sane as Draxler, Reus and Muller's places were set already in the squad. He said, "Sane didn't perform well in the training so I've chosen Brandt". It is a good example of your argument. They have loads of good players and players like Sane can be out of the squad. Another advantage of Germany is (i also think it will be the advantage of US team in the future) they have a demographic variety. Turk, Polish, African etc. As I am Turkish, I can comment on Turks in Germany and probably it is same for other nationalities in Germany. Youth system in Turkey is corrupted like many other things are... Normally, Turkey has a good young population in the country and Turkish youngsters are talented when it comes to playing football. The football is all over the country but as the youth system is corrupt, we can not produce good footballers. Maybe 1 or 2 in a decade. Another point is, Turks are not mentally strong because of various reasons. Example, offer 2 million euros/dollars a year for a Turkish player and you'll see many of them will stop developing because it'll be enough for them. Turks in Germany have same characteristics but German youth system is based on discipline and as Turks are a minority in Germany, they have something to prove... So Germany was able to produce national players out of Turks in Germany such as Ozil, Ilkay Gundogan and Emre Can. This part will be a little bit out of subject: Same in other sports. You were American, right? 2 of most successful Turkish basketball players in NBA, Hedo and Okur. Hedo is Bosnian based Turkish citizen, Okur is Turkish but an exception. We couldn't produce any other Turkish basketball player after him. Cedi Osman at Cavs, Macedonian based Turkish basketball player same as Hedo. Not being racist or something while saying they are "x" country based Turkish. Saying this because they are raised by their family with a different cultural background and it makes the difference. Getting back to the subject; German youth system is extraordinary, they are in Europe where football was born also a strong demographic structure and they can produce many successful footballers. I think with correct investment, US can reach that level in the future. The US has the same demographic structure as you guys were discussing why many US youngsters playing in Europe.

it's in-Sane But they have other options as quality as Sane so for me it is not like "Radja" decision for Belgium. Still, he had a very good season, young, energetic, his pace is top. I would have picked him if I were Low.

I wouldn't do that swap, to be honest. Oguzhan is a quality player, a very good passer but that's all. Weak, slow and mentally not so strong. He'll be lost in EPL IMO even though he knows the league but there is a low chance that it can be a bargain because he was clearly unhappy at Besiktas for the last 2 years and wasn't even working hard or trying. As long as he is going to be a cheap capture for Everton, worth to try in that case.

http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2018/05/31/do-report-everton-offer-davy-klaassen-to-besiktas-in-oguzhan-ozy/

Gosh, I wish him a speedy recovery.

He once declared (not quite sure when it was) that he wants to be the manager of Marseille one day so I assume, if he ever wants to go back to France it will be for Marseille or national team. This is the closest one that i could find: https://www.soccerladuma.co.za/news/articles/international/categories/la-liga/zinedine-zidane-why-i-will-never-coach-psg/238249

Well, I do agree with most of you. At first, I was a little bit pissed but he is right about his family. I do think there are other possible ways to handle this but you know, it is family and you can not control yourself. He'll be banned 1 or 2 games from international football after yesterday but I hope FIFA will not give damn about this "cut throat" gesture. As it is considered a major life-threatening gesture, it may extend his ban. He sincerely apologized though. Turkish football has had troubled footballers for many years such as Emre Belozoglu (beaten a journalist, gestures and swearing against Turkish FA authorities during the match, accused of being racist both in the UK and Turkey etc...) and Arda Turan (Threw his shoes to the referee, attacked a referee recently an faced 16 match ban, beaten a journalist etc.). I think we were all afraid he is going to become one of them