@beatthesistem. You're right in that if all cup and champions league draws were of the same level there would be less manipulating. Although there are levels within the levels which would still give an advantage to a manipulator.
Tanking will always happen. Always. In game support have confirmed to me that they accept tanking as a part of the game that allows free to play players gather resources.
However repetitive tanking in order to gain an advantage in the league and associations is another matter, and needs penalising. So far Nordeus have shown no inclination to do this, so it can be assumed that somehow, somewhere it benefits them.
Troll results happen. I believe I've never complained about them here in the forum(?). **** happens, eh, Mourinhio?(W.B.A.)
Beat the system? It's the only challenge left. And when you think you've got it beat.............................they change the rules, but don't tell you how they've changed.