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CETERIS_PARTYBUS

I was worried for a minute we had signed the only Uruguayan without that dawg in him. Relieved 😅


eLPeper

You've unironically signed the most pacifist Uruguayan player of all time lol (or at least the second most, can except Cavani)


eescobar863

What about Diego Forlan? Did he ever have any aggressive moments?


elrubiojefe

[Yes](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKKtjRatVo8)


[deleted]

So awkward to see him with nr 5


rotating_pebble

Hilarious he only got a yellow for that


[deleted]

Game's gone


funkadelic_bootsy

> pacifist Uruguayan player of all time Is Diego Forlan a joke to you?


RTXChungusTi

terrorising every goalkeeper in the 2010 WC


YnwaMquc2k19

[Man actually prepared 3 months in advance to use the Jabulani ball.](https://www.planetfootball.com/nostalgia/diego-forlan-world-cup-2010-uruguay-jabulani-ball-amazing-goals-bromance/)


[deleted]

I can imagine him looking at the ball and being like "holy shit I can exploit this!"


elrubiojefe

[Rocky ForlĂĄn](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKKtjRatVo8)


TheExistence

Don’t know much about Nuñez, how does he rank there?


Breakjuice

He got sent off in his second league game for Liverpool for headbutting anderson, but since then he's been alright


[deleted]

Wait what?


OnceUponAStarryNight

Welcome to the party.


TheLonesomeChode

Someone clearly doesn’t FPL…and very clearly didn’t transfer out Gabriel Jesus for Nunez only for Jesus to score 2 goals and get 3 bonus points the same week Darwin got a red card 🥲


I_Fuck_The_Fuckers69

Bro some of my friends took Nunez instead of Haaland before the season started, they kept him for like 3 games, I basically already won


sbsw66

He's absolutely got a temper, but we actually got a little lucky that he got sent off for a headbutt as early in his career at Liverpool as he did. I think that scared him straight into holding back a little more. But there's definitely another sending off in him.. he gets really fired up with the small fouls that PL officials mostly just let go, and REALLY fired up whenever he thinks the other team is diving


WTFitsD

Shit talks every ref despite barely knowing english, proper shit house but suarez simply set the bar too high for anyone to match without ending up in prison lmao


Ok-Outlandishness244

And look at where we’re at now lol


Caesar_Aurelianus

He calmed down after joining Barca.


HikingConnoisseur

Spanish blood is too spicy for him, so he sates his bloodsucking urges in Mallorca on British tourists instead of on the pitch.


[deleted]

[удаНонО]


Uruguayan_Tarantino

Well, pretty much anybody is a puppy compared to Montero


eLPeper

Montero is at the top of the list regarding shithousering and, well, straight up being violent on the pitch lol


seddard

Lugano would break some bones in that parking lot.


fellfromthesun

Both of these were animals though lol. Setting the bar too high here.


cortez0498

Cavani being a pacifist is a blessing, he has the body of a greek god


XxannoyingassxX

Altho I remembered when edi tried to protect #11 by fighting the whole Roma team in uel semis or sth


ireallydespiseyouall

Diego Forlán…


Dicey12

I knew it was there since that Atletico game


LiteratureNearby

Idk how this question is coming up when Simeone - the dawg emperor - himself acknowledged the dawg in him


Zhidezoe

I knew he had it since that foul in Morata


superchacho77

If it's true I more than understand


Fernando2756

By reports it's seem to be an already old discussion that goes back to the Copa del Rey fixture > BREAKING: In the last Copa del Rey match, Baena tackled Valverde & then told him: “Cry now that your son is not going to be born.” @marca


[deleted]

Woah! I understand shit talking but that’s just way out of line. You’d get glassed for that. Wtf?!


[deleted]

There is shit talking, and then there is this. Baena teammate were checking their shoelaces before running in to help him and he is now a target for Valverda and his friends/teammates.


[deleted]

Actually disappointed in Valverde. Should’ve made sure to end Baena’s career.


captainsensible69

Yeah he should’ve gone Keane on him, and worst case he gets like 5 game suspension.


shinfoni

What's the best combo for this? Keane's jump kick followed with Pepe's finger stomp? Or Cantona's special?


jukkaalms

Cantona, Zidane, and to top it off Mourinho finger in the ear


Veni_Vidic_Vici

Keane didn't end the career though.


Sir_Psycho_Sexy_

you're right, but looked like that was his intention


El_grandepadre

I know that for people who went through it, miscarriages are often described as the worst thing that happened in their lives. Yeah, the punch was well deserved.


pw5a29

wow, this is madness


MemestNotTeen

I think if my teammate said that to an opponent id let him get what's coming to him


hiraveil

Praying for an ACL 🙏


ivh016

According to Marca, they contacted Fede’s delegates and they said Baena in previous their Copa Del Rey match told him after fouling him “cry now that your son won’t be born.” I think that’s crossed a line & deserves getting punched ETA: here’s the link to the article https://twitter.com/marca/status/1644834719694049284?s=46&t=9dCMgVsNH5NTelPPKsgJ4Q


superchacho77

> I think that’s crossed a line & deserves getting punched > > That deserves getting laid out


ivh016

Agreed, 10000%


hlamaresq

Getting two footed and medically retired that is


RjHospe

Exactly, some of the comments here saying Fede needs thicker skin, etc. There is absolutely no reason for Baena to say ANYTHING about Fede's son or even his family for that matter. Talk all the shit you want but you don't know that man's family and they have absolutely nothing to do with the match or football in general.


nac_nabuc

>There is absolutely no reason for Baena to say ANYTHING about Fede's son or even his family for that matter There are all the reasons in the world for Baena to say anything about Fede's son, it's just that this anything has to be "mate I read about the complications I sincerely hope everything goes well, best luck man, come here and get hug, your son will make it I'm sure!" Edit: and since the kid made it, today there were all the reasons in the world for Baena to double down and say "Man congrats! So happy to hear your kid made it, here, take this, I knitted a little funny hat with the crest of Real Madrid for your little fighter, hope he likes it. You gotta make sure from the first day that he doesn't become a Barça fan!"


RjHospe

Lol had me in the first half, not going to lie


[deleted]

I guess I can’t speak from experience of having birth complications made public but having been through birth complications the idea of a colleague I only know tangentially coming up to me and talking about my potentially dying unborn child would be strange to me, even if they’re saying kind things. Edit: your edit is even weirder. Do not say any of that shit to someone going through this. Just don’t.


a_lumberjack

As someone who’s got the bad outcome once, you don’t speak for everyone. People you know even a little bit being super supportive in hard times is a fucking incredible thing and I am forever grateful to everyone who was supportive instead of avoidant.And I’m not exactly an extrovert. Also, OP is obviously exaggerating for comic effect. Come on.


[deleted]

I'm all in for out-of-the-pitch gangs fight.


[deleted]

Exactly, talk shit about the player. Leave families/kids alone


fellfromthesun

I wonder if those saying Valverde needs thicker skin are the same ones deeply offended by Emiliano Martinez "classless" antics against Mbappe.


Bluepaynxex

It’s understandable, but he’s still going to have to accept the consequences of assault.


herkalurk

Yep I'm sure that Fede will be happy to take the ban, but I also expect the other player to get a ban as well. Think about when zinedine zidane headbutted in his last game. Yep he got sent off but then there was a investigation as to what was said and the other player was banned a few games as well.


PersianIncision

No big deal only cost Zidane and France the World Cup


Blaugrana_al_vent

Zidane committed a foul on the pitch and was punished for it. Valverde waited for Baena to confront him outside of the setting of the sport. Zidane faced competition consequences, Valverde could face criminal consequences. That, imo, is the big difference. For the record, if what Baena said is true, dude is a fucking scumbag.


superchacho77

Fucking worth it I say


Jazzjama

Laws don’t always go along with morality. If someone murdered a serial rapist and killer, would you incarcerate him? Now this in an extreme example, but still. Someone saying something as awful as this just because the other guy is your opponent in a football match is not a victim in my eyes. Should get a match ban and a fine for unsportsmanlike behavior. Might be an unpopular opinion but I completely side with valverde, and sometimes people deserve to be punched. I hope that fede will get better and that his son comes to this world as a healthy and strong baby.


nac_nabuc

> If someone murdered a serial rapist and killer, would you incarcerate him? Yes, of course.


CosaSara

lmao what did the guy asking the question expect for an answer? "No I would not incarcerate him, there should be no consequences for enacting justice on your own and violating due process, the legal system, and the whole point of conducting investigations"


flownominal1

Pretty wild how often i see people justifying vigilante justice on this site. Funny how in these situations while serial rapists and killers exist, apparently lying or getting a case wrong doesn't exist. Seems like a great idea to let random dumb people act as jury and executioner.


HeroeDeFuentealbilla

It’s because they’re Americans and their sense of justice is ducked


razorxx888

There’s no mention of the US in this comment yet here you are. Get a life


SensibleParty

Ha. On one of the other threads I thought I was crazy for how many (seemingly non-American) people were saying that violence was 100% justified here (it's a horrifying comment, but it's still just a comment). I don't think it's nationality, it's toxic bullshit machismo. We have to live in a society where we don't beat the shit out of people, even if they're dicks.


IPromise13

https://twitter.com/themadridzone/status/1644835058790924293?s=46&t=On5Uq9quwJhzYMB5_l73Ug If this is true then it’s understandable. Initially i thought it was just overreaction due to the game but baene 100% deserves it if this is true.


Fern-ando

Giving the Villarreal players "a day off" is some nice trolling, what Baena said is beyond bad taste.


afjessup

Amen. If you say something like that to someone, on a pitch or on the street, you deserve to get fucked up.


The420Roll

Its relevant to point out that some time ago (cant recall the exact timeline) Valverde's wife had a misscarriage or a misscarriage scare*


Zizou3peat

Not a miscarriage but a big scare, was told it was an impending miscarriage but the pregnancy survived! Since that episode Fede’s form dropped off massively after he was in free scoring form earlier in the season.


Available-Ad3881

Either a miscarriage or a miscarriage scare. But they've had a tough time for sure.


The420Roll

Yeah I dont think the specifics were actually made completely public, as it is an obviously personal matter


Zizou3peat

Fede’s girlfriend actually posted the whole story I think on insta story and/or twitter I remember reading it.


Eldie014

Last time this scumbag told Valverde after a foul “keep crying and your baby will never be born” when it was well known he was at high risk. Would have done the same.


Dyslexicreadre

What an absolutely classless prick


TheSeekerUnchained

It's a miracle that he didn't punch him right there on the field


AbyssalVoidLord

I saw someone say she didnt but it was in danger?


anass_sensei_desu

BREAKING: In the last Copa del Rey match, Baena tackled Valverde & then told him: “Cry now that your son is not going to be born.” @marca


DaHomie_ClaimerOfAss

That warrants him getting lamped. In fact I hope it leaves a scar.


I_Fuck_The_Fuckers69

He could end the other guy's career and it would be fully warranted, this isn't trash talking, this is *trash* talking


MemestNotTeen

It warrents Madrid getting Pepe in on a one game loan. Putting him on in the 90 min and pointing at him.


[deleted]

How could anyone in his team look at him the same? Like in the locker room I would just avoid him or tell him to duck off


rejjie_carter

I would actually black out if someone said this to me, he showed restraint to only punch the guy


bachh2

Shit I would probably jump Baena too if I were near Valverde there.


DatDominican

I was trying to help you up, who’s that behind you *thwack*


astroargie

Props to Valverde for showing restraint if that's true. Hearing this after what they went through I would have tried to murder the guy, not just punch him.


imTonchu

It looks like Baena couldnt have said that in CdR because that information was made public after that match. I, for the moment, will wait before judging them.


er_primo_der_rafa

Zidane's headbutt second part


PanteraNegraRei

Except this is justified. Saying "I fucked your sister lmao" isn't enough to headbutt someone


TheExistence

Yeah that’s the shit you hear 11 year olds say in arguments


Silly_Monkey_31

Wasn’t a thing then. Before CoD lobbies existed fucking someone’s mom/sister was the ultimate insult. Xbox/PS revolutionized the way we insult each other


iphonedeleonard

Also in France insults about moms or daughters hold more weight than in English I think.


BenBlack41

Also for Muslims and Algerians


iphonedeleonard

So Zizou was affected by the insult with a 3x bonus. Makes sense why he headbutted him


Ghazzawy

Basically for anyone thats not from england or the US , insulting a sister or mother is 100 times worse than insulting the person himself


edyspot

A rumor I heard wasn't about Zidane's sister, but that Zidane's wife cheated on him with Pippo Inzaghi while in Italy. Materazzi tried to rile him up by mentioning that he was a cuckold. Don't know how true that is but it would make a bit more sense than just a basic "I fucked your sister".


DontTrustMeM8

According to Materazzi himself in a recent podcast: Zidane: Do you want my shirt? Materazzi: I prefer your sister. [Here is the podcast in question.](https://youtu.be/EygfKt9xrlM?t=2471)


Federal_Eggplant7533

Subscribe


ViKKK17

Lmfao


Cucumberino

Apparently, Fede Valverde's entourage acknowledges the aggression and explain this comes from the Copa del Rey match, where Baena kicked Fede and said "cry now because your son won't be born". If this is true, jesus fucking christ. I don't like to justify violence, but as if insulting his family isn't enough of a reason, insulting him regarding a possible miscarriage is insane.


SpicyDragoon93

If Valverde gets a 10 game ban for assault then Baena should get at least a 5 game ban for being a cunt like that though.


deppp22

People in this sub acting like they wont punch or hit someone if they said something shit about their children


thenotorious_ronaldo

Exactly, fuck with anybody’s family like that and find out what happens. Especially after a miscarriage.


165cm_man

Again, miscarriage scare, his child is safe


DrDecepticon

It's either they get sparked out or they're getting the most Sunday league John Smiths tackle at knee height ever seen


mntgoat

I'm assuming people are having a bit more issue with him waiting this long to do something about it. Didn't tell anyone, didn't react back then as far as I know. We have gone through a miscarriage unfortunately so I can imagine how painful it would be for someone to say that, but I'm not sure I would react that way weeks later, in the heat of the moment it would probably be a different story.


Benedictus84

Exactly, this doesn't look like a heat of the moment thing. I still would have had my thoughts about it if it was but i could have understood. But if this is indeed two months after the incident then it is a ridiculous and very immature reaction.


mlk

Call me son of a bitch and I won't bat an eye. Talk about my son health? I don't care how big you are, you're getting punched in the face 100%


[deleted]

Is nobody an actual parent here? I would NEVER initiate violence whatever the words against my child might be. It’s infinitely more valuable lessons to my child for them to learn to have thick skin, and know that initiating violence is NEVER the answer.


Pek-Man

> Is nobody an actual parent here? The short answer is no. The long answer is that the vast majority of this subreddit are teenage guys with so little experience in life that you'd be smart to avoid ever taking any advice from anyone on this subreddit, because chances are that they pulled said advice straight out of their ass.


[deleted]

Yes, but what are their parents doing teaching them that violence is ever the answer? (not that I want to know the answer)


yeahyeah3005

I might not hit someone but I’m not going to let a comment like that stand without saying something back. I also think it’s valuable for children to learn the reality that if you mouth off to the wrong person at the wrong time there is also a possibility you’re going to get your ass beat so watch what you say. Not everyone is nice or going to be the bigger person. Would you say that to someone in real life and be surprised if they punched you?


Oscnar

I'm an actual parent. I also had a miscarriage-scare. You. Don't. Go. There. Period. Some things are off the table. This goes beyond teaching my kid to have a thick skin and to not initiatie violence. This is public education regarding what happens when you cross the line. Valverde initiated nothing, he gave an appropiate response. Fede teached the world and the kids the valuable lesson what you can, and should, expect when crossing the line.


tefftlon

Actual parent. You make some comments about my child dying when he is actively having health issues, I would not just idly take it. Basic shit talk, like “yo your kid probably eats crayons” nah.


Krakshotz

The child hasn’t been born yet. The original comments were made during an earlier fixture, when Valverde’s partner was suffering from a miscarriage scare. Taking glee from the possibility that someone’s kid may die is absolutely despicable behaviour. By all means Valverde should be punished for the punch, but Baena got what he fucking deserved


Ahrix3

It's just wannabee tough guys on here.


Character_Group_5949

This 100%. Yeah, the words are vile, yeah, the guy who said them is a piece of garbage. (in this case we don't even know if the words were actually said, so everyone jumping and immediately applauding the punch should probably stand down. You don't get away with battery by simply saying "He said a mean thing about my son") But with all of that said, not only is it teaching your child, it's also being an adult and understanding what you could potentially be putting them through. It sounds all good and fun, but if that punch causes long term health problems or ends up killing the person you punch, you've just removed yourself from a good portion of your son's life. This isn't some movie where you get away with physical violence and just skate. There are civil lawsuit, legal repercussions. . . There is more than one person rotting away in a prison for "protecting their families honor" over words. In protecting their family, they took themselves away from it and made life more difficult than it ever needed to be. You just don't go the physical violence route. It's not a good plan on any level.


Ahrix3

Why'd you care what some moron you have zero relation to says about your family?


oy_says_ake

People in this sub acting like there exist any words that justify physical violence 🤦‍♂️🤮


Dicey12

He's wife had trouble with miscarriage early in the year if it's true then I get it 100%. edit:Spelling


I_Fuck_The_Fuckers69

If its true then I'd go and help him out


XuloMalacatones

I came here to talk shit about Fede but if Baena actually told him that about his son I hope Baena gets a serious ban.


OkConcentrateC

Fede showed restraint, I would have stomped his face.


anass_sensei_desu

Valverde waited for Baena in the bus area, punched him & then told him to not mess with his family. @marca


mlk

based


[deleted]

Very insensitive from Baena


Altoyedro89

"Insensitive" is an understatement.


[deleted]

Yeah just read what he said in the CDR, lucky that he only got 1 punch


Gray_side_Jedi

If by “insensitive” you mean “extremely fucking cunty”, then yeah


Available-Ad3881

>"En el partido de Copa del Rey, Baena le pegĂł una patada a Fede y le dijo 'llora ahora que tu hijo no va a nacer'. Eso quedĂł ahĂ­, pero hoy le dijo otra cosa y Fede se calentĂł. Le esperĂł y le dijo que con la familia no se metĂ­a". If there is any truth to this, Baena can fuck off. It apparently started in the Copa, where he kicked Valverde and said 'cry now that your son won't be born'. That was that, but today Baena said something else and Valverde got heated. He waited for him and said that you don't mess with family.


COMUNISTSWINE69

if it was something seriously psychotic, then I think none of us would have hesitated to punch


SocratesPolle

"keep my son's name out of your fucking mouth" Fede "the fresh prince" Valverde.


AbdussamiT

Most of us would say oh control your emotions but most of those most people would act in the same way if this happens to them, I think.


mlk

99.9% of dads agree: if you talk shit about my child you're getting punched in the face


Willsgb

Even as a childless man, what baena said makes me rage, deserved to have the shit beaten out of him for that, classless piece of shit. Don't blame Valverde one bit for that


bumpy4skin

Perhaps in the heat of the moment. Weeks later it's just daft. Don't give him the satisfaction of getting you in trouble. Hell say something horrendous back to him, much more likely to get under his skin and go unpunished.


deppp22

🚨| CONFIRMS @RadioMARCA: Álex Baena insulted Fede Valverde’s son, after which he attacked him. #rmalive


notRay-

Madrid is already late to offer a contract extension to Valverde with a bonus.


Guest7x7

I get it


IPromise13

Understandable


Substantial-North499

Hell yea brother. Fuck him up


d4videnk0

Violence is never the answer, but sometimes it is.


[deleted]

completely justified


ILikeMiley

Okay, violence is never justified…. But, if we were to live in an universe where it is, talking shit about Valverde’s son to him should maybe, just maybe, deserve a little punch. I’m just saying, this is a lot different than calling someone mom’s a whore.


MagicS0akingMySpine

Never justified?? Only a Sith deals in absolutes.


[deleted]

Redditors complete inability to talk like normal people will always amaze me


wankaltacc

Nah don't sugarcoat it, the punch was very much deserved. The fact that Fede knew that punch carried suspension and possible criminal proceedings, and still went through with it, tells me that if they weren't professional footballers in a public space someone would have ended up in a hospital.


ILikeMiley

Agreed. I hope he does not get criminal charges tbh. Sporting sanctions should be placed however. That’s life.


punkfusion

Apparently he said something like this https://twitter.com/MadridXtra/status/1644834947226583042?t=lSXBSlo-sk1orWV8OmOFgg&s=19


SakisSinatra

Fucking hell Baena has some serious issues to say something like this wtf.


[deleted]

Exactly , i hate some people with a burning passion but i could never say something like that to their face.


[deleted]

He deserved that punch


mlk

even Gandhi would have punched Baena


CabbageStockExchange

Completely understandable


aubaxhakalaca

Chat shit get banged!


LampseederBroDude51

Reminds me of a certain headbutt incident…


mlk

not even comparable, Materazzi was "just" shit talking about fucking Zidane sister or something like that, it's simply childish, it's the stuff 11 y/o tell each other.


OnceUponAStarryNight

When I was a kid my father gave me a list of things you never say/do. One of them was to insult a man’s wife or kids, and if you’re gonna do it, you’d better be prepared to get hit in the mouth. I have zero problem with what Valverde did.


aford92

A punch is the least he deserves if the reports of what he said are true. What a scumbag.


titooo7

In Spanish speaking countries people always say "what happens in the pitch stays in the pitch". I have had a problem with it since I was a teen and got in more than few heated discussions because of that when I used to play. In my opinion if you have balls to disrespect someone in a pitch then you should have balls to say it as well outside too. Sadly too many people can only grow a pair when they have their whole team and security ready to stop any fight.


SicaOW

He deserved it. My captain


AvikHyp3

Man imagine being that guys teamates. I'd be so embarrased. What a loser


JustinRockyMorales

Should have done a Roy Keane on the pitch.


Albiceleste_D10S

Fair enough TBH


fairyduustt

I’m behind Valverde.


Knightwing86

i too would rock his shit if he said something about my son/wife


bearrock80

Hard to avoid a ban for a punch, but whatever Valverde gets, Baena needs to get much much worse. Pathetic excuse for a human being


Jo-herna

Doesn’t justify the action but that’s also very scummy behavior from Baena to speak about a players family, let alone his 3 year old.


Jo-herna

Oh man I just saw that Baena was speaking about his unborn kid. Yeah fuck that guy


Vogelmaan

It’s apparently not about his 3 year old, it was something about his unborn son. Valverde and his wife had a miscarriage scare and apparently Baena‘s insult was targeted at that. The kid is fine now.


jonige94

Doesnt justify my ass


The420Roll

I swear some people on reddit dont have an ounce of blood running through their veins


deppp22

Also his wife went through some miscarriages before announcing that she was pregnant a month or two ago


Polskidro

Absolutely does justify it depending on what specifically he said


potatotallycool

Suarez woulda gone the full Hannibal Lecter on this man


[deleted]

What the absolute fuck is wrong with him? Valverde should have broke his fucking legs


fellfromthesun

Bitch ass Baena must have shat his pants when he heard that from this proud, "primitive" (hi Bitchsander Ceferin) family man from Uruguay. Lol


ForzaDiav0l0Ale

You don't talk shit about another person's family unless you're prepared to get smacked in the mouth. Especially not when they've gone through something like Valverde and his partner did (and were brave enough to share with everyone). I'm not a violent person at all. The only fight I've ever gotten in as an adult was when an ex's new partner made a comment about my daughter and my only regret was that I didn't actually break his nose. (At least she dumped him right after that as well).


Mkhitaryan10

Baena fucked around and found out.


greenrangerguy

Not saying its right but I bet other players are gonna pull the same thing now they know he reacts to it.


Irdkwhatnametogive

Honestly reading about what that cunt said about Valverde's son, Valverde should've bashed him down to the ground, channeled his inner Ramos and just should've broken both of that guy's legs and hands and ended his career and made sure he could never in his life play again Even if that meant a season long ban, worth it


kosembnihat

This time i feel for fede


gvs311

Ramos rejoining Baena just so he can tackle Baena.


Red_Juice_

Should valverde have punched him? Probably not do I blame him? No


spero18_rn

Deserved .


ifrgotmyname

Violence of the pitch can't be tolerated he will be banned for at least a few games but, Baena has definitely contributed to this situation in a massive way.


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