Why Can't Messi Just Play For Free At Barcelona?

[@colemiller1591]

These videos are getting more and more like a fever dream

[@jochenklausberger9076]

I read this and thought "What is he talking about?" Then I finished the video. I am sorry for doubting you.

[@TomHawkin5]

And I never want it to change

[@andreeliasoliveira6131]

I thought this was a hate comment but I fully back you now, brethren

[@wavavoom]

Loved the video!

[@colemiller1591]

The fact that Joe writes, stars, and edits these is both wonderful and disturbing

[@LukeGJPotter]

It's a bit like how Vince McMahon wrote the storylines where he got to work with the Divas. Just Joe works with Pogs.

[@olanrewaju8202]

The werewolf part 😂

[@YasserS19]

That probably explains why these videos are like this XD

[@lrdnalrd]

annoying

[@curtiswatson4192]

You know, just listening to his voiceover on Tifo Football I assumed Joe was a really calm and collected academic mind. Tifo IRL has really changed that assumption.

[@TheRustyTalksPodcast]

Or the super-awesomely crazy Tifo Football Podcast which is brilliant also

[@4kanesh]

OMG THIS!!! 😂😂😂

[@ICULooking]

He is largely a wonderful child with a sultry man's voice

[@theuthras5716]

Nah he is a young man... Full of vitality.

[@Jonifico]

He's one of those guys you never notice until he makes you burst out in laughter. Calm and composed... with a coyote inside

[@kevinevano4497]

If Joe loves The Athletic so much, why doesn't he just make videos and record podcasts for free?!

[@abrahamlunchtime5421]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 Good one mate 🔥🔥🔥♥️

[@icestation9014]

joe still needs money, messi does not even need any more money for his grand granchild to live luxuriously

[@abpdev]

@@icestation9014 money runs out!

[@poketuber9702]

Joe is explaining why messi can’t/shouldn’t do this and tifo isn’t in financial crisis mate 😂

[@user-jp3hc4ux4e]

@@icestation9014 1. The Original Comment was a joke 2. Spanish law requires any new contract to be a minimum of 50 per cent of a player's previous wage in a bid to "avoid financial manipulation."

[@WillishBroadbino]

I'm convinced the worse the comments towards Alex being boring get, the more Joe descends into madness in an attempt to offset it. And Im here for every second of it 😂

[@williamaiken3638]

I'm all for Joe howling into th enight, but I mainly watch the channel for Alex's commentary

[@unstoppableExodia]

@@williamaiken3638 yeah without Alex and Seb’s rationalism and pragmatism joe might just go completely off the rails. Sure that might be entertaining when it has shock value but the magic of Tifo would also be lost.

[@KindredBrujah]

@@williamaiken3638 JJ Bull is where it's at. I like Joe and Alex too, but JJ's quirky charisma ticks all the boxes for me.

[@ArnavSenguptaPlus]

I love how dry Alex is.

[@GeniusLad32]

People find Alex boring? Weird

[@tabishhayat1522]

This channel is starting to feel like Joe FINALLY has the space to make the videos he always wanted to. The football stuff was just a prelude to the comedy acting career of Joe Devine.

[@jarrodkline7620]

Joe seems not far away from HowToBasic levels of sanity, Messi’s transfer just broke him

[@HanxoHaxashi]

But man Joe is better than HowToBasic. At least it doesn't give me traumas like HTB does

[@OptimistInTheDark]

This is the video IRL has always been leading to.

[@celtic69]

I thought to myself “there’s no way he’s going to actually howl…” and he did, he did that for us. What a king you are, Joe.

[@samandersxn]

This was the most informative fever dream I've ever had

[@fadhilideche2831]

With the combination of the erudition in his tone of voice and the eccentricity in his analogies, tangents and turns of phrase (which all still manage to make sense), you can tell that Joe's REALLY doing his best to make the most of his degree in English Lit.

[@nunger5054]

I used to love the intelligent analysis, professional approach and smooth voice behind Tifo videos… but I’ve got to say that the added wit and even madness is very, very welcomed 😄. This channel is a one-stop shop for everything I want in a KZbin video now. Mr. Devine is mint.

[@TheS1lentX]

I remember when this used to be a channel about football like it was yesterday, now it's just Joe's personal playground, love it.

[@TheWPGHD]

it's like Tifo is Joe's public persona but Tifo IRL is the *real* joe

[@ggmu4656]

1:06 when he said "one pound" my brain automatically added "per month for 6 months "

[@Will-fu6vc]

Joe's back, in Pog form!

[@tjadejoh]

Wow is your profile picture from spore?

[@davidcarton6064]

Hahaha

[@dannyg3069]

This was absolutely brilliant joe, enjoyed every second of it!

[@-blackjack1370]

2:30 “ALSO SPAIN ABOLISHED SLAVERY IN 1811”. Glad to know that, cheers!

[@thedislikebutton163]

FYI: Colwin bay lemonade stand fire of 2015. Thankfully, no lemons were hurt

[@cdogensis6392]

Rumour has it the owner sold out his supply of lemons a few hours before the fire. Bit of luck, eh?

[@Bfg12327]

Never ever stop making these. Was a little down today, smiling again now. Thanks xx

[@iirovaltonen4258]

Joe should go to auditions, he has a talent for acting.

[@1998Cebola]

That's his job right now lmao. He got hired as a voice actor and works as a voice actor on this very channel.

[@casperguo7177]

@@1998Cebola wasn’t he the founder of tifo?

[@ollieshepherd3655]

If this is where my athletic subscription money is going to then I’m all for it

[@lacey7025]

Joe is the funniest KZbinr, I love his dry sense of humour 😂😂😂

[@utsavlal9175]

Everything going all right Then out of nowhere No one: Joe: Arouhhhhh!!!(like a wolf)

[@mergimlarsson5600]

thought you meant (Scooby Doo);)

[@nerdwich]

This is simultaneously the most helpful and the most strange video on the Messi saga. Glad I subscribed.

[@Egalitealeaves]

Tifo is life! Rojas, Rojas, Danny Roooojas.

[@MarkYaManFM]

I love this video set up - so good!

[@Martin-qv4he]

I remember when this channel had calm and collected explanations of tactics and player profiles instead of these knockoff ramblings of a knockoff Jim Sterling I love it!

[@benkolya]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who's mind went straight to Jim 🤣

[@Leigh_Bailey]

He'll be reaching for the boglins before we know it.

[@utsavlal9175]

Why can’t we get the athletics subscription for free

[@jamesleiper6399]

Another detail is Why would he play for free when all the sponsors are paying the big Euro for him to be wearing their shirts. Is he just supposed to let his club pocket it all?

[@opendebate]

Good answer

[@ncastell111]

An answer in the form of a question like it's jeopardy

[@FootballDrawn]

Even if the law allowed it, how would people expect Barcelona's greatest ever player to play for free? ⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽

[@moumenrezaei1330]

indeed

[@7bucksnutrition303]

👍👍

[@wilfordcolbert1333]

certain people are just not too bright

[@FootballDrawn]

@@wilfordcolbert1333 lool

[@CR0SSJ]

Me before seeing Joe in Tifo IRL: this Joe dude must be a real dry and professional guy. Real Joe: Muuuuuummmmmm my POOOOGGGGSsssssss Reeeeeeeeeeeeee

[@wallahhabibiiii]

That analogy part was amazing 😂

[@jook2jook]

Joe went full James Stephanie Sterling at the end there. Felt like a jimquisition skit.... Brilliant.

[@KingOfParsnips]

I’m glad I wasn’t the only one thinking that. Thank god for them.

[@Apolita1987]

I was half expecting a crossover.

[@dzikripratama3776]

Oh Jimmy Sterling

[@JamailvanWestering]

1. Because LaLiga doesn’t allow it 2. Both parties came to an agreement it was the FFP from Spain that did not allow it

[@shashankshekhar3562]

3. Most importantly, because Barca dug themselves into this hole.

[@vani808]

@@shashankshekhar3562 *Bartomeu

[@shashankshekhar3562]

@@vani808 It was the socios of the club who had selected him as the president so I won't cherry pick people to blame in this situation. Everyone who had a hand in his selection and policy making should be held accountable.

[@user-jp3hc4ux4e]

@@shashankshekhar3562 yea , Bartomeo never shouldve been the president in the first place . The socios fucked up

[@zeo99]

"If you're good at something, never do it for free"

[@Rybo4]

society

[@Rybo4]

we live in one

[@SewerShorts]

society

[@user-jp3hc4ux4e]

@@Rybo4 Im 14 and this is DEEP

[@russow1074]

Said a lot about SoCIeTY

[@Gwimul89]

This is the face of the same man who talked about percentile, xG, and sensible transfers 😭

[@darthmaul408]

What a gem this man is. To be fair Tifo seems to be packed the to rafters with random folk.

[@davidwalsh9807]

Love the side cut camera 👏🏻

[@i_am_me6401]

That ending lool. Joe you should do theatre man

[@benmillward7765]

I love Joe's nuanced performance' nuance is everything.

[@T.E.S.S.]

I detect JJ's dark influence on the script

[@WOOOPdoctorFROGhere]

JJ Bull the Bulla... Mallard

[@davicosta3915]

THANKS FOR THIS VIDEO Everytime someone said this bullshit story of "oh, if he loves the club so much, just play for free" a part of me died

[@Microscopecar]

Ahh yes of course, it all makes sense now. Thank you! If only someone had explained this whole Messi thing in such clear and definitely not psychotic terms before; it would have saved me so much time... and lemonade money

[@tommypopovics4006]

I know I’ve found a channel I love when football and rocket league intercept. Good work Joe!

[@seoraslyall3343]

Oh my god this went off the rails

[@chris94kennedy]

Easily my favourite Tifo so far! Joe you're a legend mate

[@LukeGJPotter]

It's Tifo, it's back, in Pog form.

[@DouglasDeLima82]

Where I live, the word “tifo” means a kind of fever so strong that you can actually alucinate. After watching this video, it’s all starting to make sense.

[@Ari-vv3ur]

To want Messi do his job or should i say magic, for free; is a crime!

[@BigMadAndy]

Wow, Joe's story telling is truly spine chilling! Please read me bedtime stories, Joe

[@unstoppableExodia]

This video was highly educational. I now know far more about Joe’s backstory than I ever thought I would

[@thztan7492]

I believe joe should/already taken a theatre class & he loves it very much. Well done Joe, Bafta should notice at your performance 😅👏👍

[@vincegonzalez2171]

That howl was excellent!

[@haroldcvideo]

Love this new direction you all are taking the channel...

[@dineshrijal10]

goodness me what was this Joe? anyways I loved how you explained the same thing we have been hearing for weeks now in an entertaining way.

[@duderino9804]

U are looking good and helathy Joe! happy for u, love ur vids. i already annoy all my friends with "some good football content" haha

[@kingeik]

Keep ´em coming! This format is great!

[@maxouph212]

i guess this is Joe IRL channel now! Love this. Keep going.

[@ycanionlyevafind1sok]

Very possibly the best thing on youtube! I love this poor simple man

[@dandominare]

From now on, I want all my football-related news rephrased into an analogy involving Pogs.

[@jerkov420]

That was the most epic analogy ever known to man

[@samuraibri]

I need this man to narrate my car navigation.

[@Brackloon]

Love the irreverent tone of these vids. Joe and his mates ahve good chemistry. Keep it up!

[@scott19087]

This needs a come back, its 1am and Im just dying of laughter alone in my room lol

[@that_megan]

You had me at POGs, sir.

[@henryadamscoach]

I love you Joe, more than you will ever know

[@Kamehouse444]

How this is not the most viewed Tifo IRL video I will never know, pure, triple distilled madness 😂

[@ER-zf5tr]

Casuals went from “Messi should leave his comfort zone” to “Messi should play for Barcelona for free” within a couple of days ffs. Hated, adored but never ignored the main man 🐐😁

[@JorgeDiPatsa]

So "Tifo IRL" meant "Tifo In Rocket League" all along! What a spectacular plot twist!

[@Crevulus]

Please bring back Tifo Talks and the accompanying skeleton(s)

[@robertwalker4563]

👏🏼👏🏼 don’t ever stop begging you Joe. Love it

[@ferguskerrigan306]

We need a "why should I care about Joe's sandwich?" video tbh

[@paulbury8176]

Tifo is actually just a front for Joe Devine's avante garde cinematic pieces

[@georgerockey19]

I didn't realise this was a comedy channel, I'm so here for this originality man oh my

[@TheILikeBacon]

more of these type of videos. thank you please

[@EZAblinG]

Same energy as the "you buy one you get one free I SAID YOU BUY ONE YOU GET ONE FREE" window adverts 😂

[@Datastorm1HT]

I forgot how truly unhinged this phase of Tifo was

[@dumaoi]

Mr Joe you just made my day

[@thomasmagrath7529]

I think truly this is Tifos magnum opus

[@francescoandreussi]

I have to say that I'm loving this Monty Python-y turn that the channel took🤣🤣

[@nachiketsharma3256]

I have always come to Tifo for serious football content and as much as the humor is appreciated, it is a little too much!!

[@thetotallyunrealofficialde9300]

How is Tifo irl more animated than regular tifo

[@od9694]

I'm not a big believer in therapy but I'm considering starting a go find me page to pay for joes therapy after watching this video

[@XJohnn0]

These are brilliant! Absolutely hilarious 😂😂😂😂

[@bensan94931]

1:21 - this is common hearsay but it's false, the salary cap doesn't require clubs to stick to a 70% wage-to-turnover ratio. 1:28 - Barcelona registered two new signings, Depay and Garcia, yesterday. Obviously they would've been able to register Messi as well, if he'd agreed to play for free. 2:18 - got a source for that? Lots of people saying this, no-one citing any legislation where this "clause" appears. And, as you allude to, it'd be trivial to circumvent in this case because Messi's old contract had expired.

[@abusaeed5083]

First off, Eric Garcia and Depay's wage bill would be paid spread on different years and they were registered before the deadline. That is why, they had been able to register them. Whereas, in Messi's case he did reduce his salary but because of the deadline they weren’t able to stall hi registration. Therefore, they failed to register him. Maybe if they a month or 2 in their hands they could have sold Coutinho and opened up the sold for signing Messi. Simple! FYI, the rules of Laliga do not allow a players to be registered for free or with a 50℅ reduction. In case, of Pique he was already in the club, registered and playing. But, Messi was a new player..He had to he re-signed in order to register him. But, all the complications with the rules and regulations caused his departure.

[@bensan94931]

@@abusaeed5083 What are you on about? For starters, Barcelona could've "spread" Messi's wage too but, more pressingly, the whole point is that he could (and should) have played for free, meaning he'd have had no wage to be spread. And yes, I know that there's this urban legend that Spain's employment laws don't allow an employee's wage to be cut by more than 50%. Yet I've never seen anyone cite a source; it's got all the traits of fake news. And, as I already said, it'd likely be trivial to circumvent any such law because Messi's old contract had expired.

[@mattyn94]

Imagine if this was your first Tifo IRL video

[@adn17]

Wonderful explanation and analogy!

[@knoxashford7680]

I fazed out and faded back in for the Pogs section and will never be the same again.

[@jimmythebusdriver]

This video proved once again that this is Joe Devine's world, and we're all just living in it!

[@allexia0595]

How… how are the intro voiceover and Joe Divine the same person. It’s mind boggling.

[@letokim7607]

Brilliant! Joe, keep being you!

[@jakestanton4294]

Next level football analysis Joe. Keep it up!

[@JMC2829]

I came back a day latter to check I didn't imagine the ending.

[@spacepotato8825]

Well that was a dark inisght! Pogs, love pots, one crazy summer in the 90's ahhh

[@stuffbyaaron1811]

I didn't expect to leave this video thinking about lemonade, sandwiches or pogs. Joe is a national treasure.

[@brian2980]

5:34 Jamie Vardy vs Wolves

[@thoriummusic]

wow you could feel the shade literally being thrown at 1:14

[@manasdixit]

THIS is football heritage

[@liamswyr1071]

Ok, who left Joe devine unsupervised?!

[@runrafarunthebestintheworld]

😅😅