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Official Euro 2012 Thread

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Fun_dip
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Official Discussion Thread for the Euro this Summer.
I for one am stoked since I feel the Euro is the best International competition "trimming the fat" if you will.

Predicitions.
Group A: Russia- 1, Poland- 2(a toss up between them and Czech)
Group B: Germany- 1, Netherlands- 2.... wish Portugal could surprise someone, but I doubt it
Group C: Spain-1, Croatia- 2... Croatia partially because I hate Italy, but I think Croatia can actually take Italy
Group D: France- 1, England- 2


France wins it all by beating England for a second time.. more of a hope than a prediction, but oh well. Hope Spain doesn't win and I'd love to see Ireland be competitive.
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Good Times.

Post whatever Euro Tournament stuff you want.
May 22 2012 7:11PM
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I_Am_Mod
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the livestream im following :)
Jun 11 2012 3:29PM
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Mike-O
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So many good opportunities there for both teams... I'm rooting for Sverige by default, I guess.
Jun 11 2012 3:34PM
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I_Am_Mod
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same :)
Jun 11 2012 3:35PM
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Black-Bandanna
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Super impressed with Ukraine's counters in this game, especially for a team that's not exceedingly fast. Sweden hasn't hit their normal attackattackattackattack rhythm yet, but it's still been an intense offensive game on both ends. I'm expecting Ibra to get one in off a set piece next 45, but I also wouldn't be surprised if Ukraine puts one in off a counter.
Jun 11 2012 3:42PM
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1337
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from watching the last 11 minutes of the first half, it seems like ukraine is dominating sweden. But who knows, hopefully sweden can make a good comeback for this second half!
Jun 11 2012 3:45PM
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maximiliaan
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agree
Jun 11 2012 3:47PM
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fujarome
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being french, I want a 0-0 draw.


But as a football fan in general, even if it ends 1-1, I hope Ukraine score simply because it's a huge moment for them. Score their first euro goal, at home in their own stadium with their own fans. Great moment for them.

That's what I like, when these tournaments bring people together and produce great memories. Make the people happy.


that's half the reason i wasn't too mad when France crashed out in 2010 by losing to south africa...made the south africans go nuts.
Jun 11 2012 3:53PM
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cheener12
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some good oppurtunities from both sides, should be a good second half.
Jun 11 2012 3:53PM
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maximiliaan
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YES!
Jun 11 2012 3:56PM
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Black-Bandanna
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I love the way Sweden plays Ibra further back than normal. A goal is pretty much inevitable with him on the ball so much. Should get crazy now with Ukraine's back against the wall LAKFNW EAF AND HOLY SHIT THERE YOU GO!
Jun 11 2012 4:00PM
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maximiliaan
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NO!
Jun 11 2012 4:00PM
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theBearJew
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God damn I love soccer. So far I am loving this tournament. And people say soccer isnt exciting.
Jun 11 2012 4:02PM
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I_Am_Mod
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lol 1-1 within 2 minutes of eachother !
Jun 11 2012 4:02PM
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maximiliaan
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NONONONOOOO!!
Jun 11 2012 4:06PM
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Mike-O
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BWAHAAHAH EPIC Svechenko!
Jun 11 2012 4:06PM
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Black-Bandanna
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Shevchenko is just pure legend.
Jun 11 2012 4:07PM
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PacificRimJob
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Damn... I'm all for Sweden, but those two goals from Shevvy... straight class.
Jun 11 2012 4:08PM
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Ski_the_east01
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I've played almost my entire life and still find it boring (only to watch) I love playing

Watching the spain vs. italy game was bruuuuuuuuuuutally boring except for a few moments of action

and this shit is just embarrassing..how can you call yourself a man and act like this? It just brings so much shame and embarrassment to the sport..



Jun 11 2012 4:08PM
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Bar_Down
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Shevchenko is a fucking hero.
Jun 11 2012 4:10PM
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fujarome
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look no further than the country he was representing there...



Certain countries are well known for diving....italy happens to be the top of that pile.
Jun 11 2012 4:10PM
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1337
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Google fail

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Jun 11 2012 4:10PM
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maximiliaan
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they are going to beat eachother up
Jun 11 2012 4:11PM
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theBearJew
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Thats Italy... you cant compare them to the rest of soccer. They are pathetic the way they dive. I hate watching Italy.
Jun 11 2012 4:11PM
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Fun_dip
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You obviously were the kid who played AYSO just for the snacks after the game.
Jun 11 2012 4:14PM
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Ski_the_east01
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true true about the aspects of the italian game..i've never enjoyed watching either of those teams play


It sucks I'm at work and haven't been able to catch any of the more exciting games today
Jun 11 2012 4:15PM
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Ski_the_east01
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I played all through high school and on the collegiate level..I LOVE playing the sport of soccer, for me it just doesn't translate well on television especially watching some of the international play (i.e. italy)..I'd rather scoop my eyeballs out with melon ballers

Jun 11 2012 4:18PM
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Bumblesteeze
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Makes it even funnier with it's another language speaking in the background
Jun 11 2012 4:21PM
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arandomname
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What a miss.  Great play by Ibrahimovic and the other guy, but he has to be able to finish that.
Jun 11 2012 4:36PM
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fujarome
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by the way, anyone see how angry ballack got at alexi lalas after the France game today?

Hilarious. Upped my respect for the german.
Jun 11 2012 4:40PM
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maximiliaan
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he shoupd have let that ball go for the person walking next to him! dont know the names...:) ukraine played really good
Jun 11 2012 4:41PM
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Black-Bandanna
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Best game thus far. Happy for Ukraine to win at home like that.
Jun 11 2012 4:42PM
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Jane6
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Jun 11 2012 4:47PM
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PacificRimJob
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This is how Italy trains. Seriously.
Jun 11 2012 4:56PM
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Mormor_Olga
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Anyone got the clip where the portoguese is roleplaying in the match between Germany and Portugal close to the end? Please post if you find it
Jun 11 2012 5:02PM
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EmperorKuzco
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so mad sweden couldnt finish in the end, Ibra played really well tho. Hope they crush England.
Jun 11 2012 6:13PM
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EmperorKuzco
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Also not really Euro at all sorry... but did anyone see the Argentina Brazil friendly?? Messi holy shit. Guy is out of control.
Jun 11 2012 6:17PM
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arandomname
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He is the best player in the world.  And anybody who says he's only good with Barcelona knows nothing about soccer.  In my opinion, he's the best player of all time.
Jun 12 2012 12:17AM
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Fun_dip
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I dont know how people can say that. you never got to see marqdona play or all the old greats play. you can make q case for maybe the past fifteen, but you cant judge what you didnt see
Jun 12 2012 12:35AM
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=nick=
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yeah we never saw guys like pele or platini so u cant really say messi is the greatest player of all time. that would be pele.
Jun 12 2012 4:32AM
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powerslide
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A correct term to use would be: The best player of a generation.
Jun 12 2012 4:49AM
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feihlination
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well he was horseshit during the world cup with argentina. until he shows it in something else than a friendly match, hes only good with barcelona.
Jun 12 2012 5:55AM
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PacificRimJob
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True that. Football has changed a bit over the years, what with technology, rules, and definitely finances all weighing in on the sport.

Many old folks in Brazil would claim Garrincha was the best player of all time... but who's to say he would score as well with the Tango 12?

What about George Best? Shit, many man U folks and, definitely people in Belfast would claim him as the most insanely good player ever to live... He alone made Northern Ireland slightly frightning to play... But would he even have a chance today with how fit guys typically are? Would he score goals while drunk like he used to?

The Dutch would probably point to Johan Cruyff... easily another candidate... the Germans? Beckenbauer... surely... Most anyone not English? Maradona would be in the top 5...

Hell, I myself would probably find it hard not to put Zidane, Shearer, Roberto Carlos, and Henrik Larsson and on my list... but I grew up actually seeing those guys punch it home on the reg. During the 1990's and 2000's. I never saw Cruyff or Best or Garrincha or Boniperti or friggin Stanley Matthews... None of us can judge new from old with a clear sense, really...
Jun 12 2012 6:39AM
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fitzcarraldo
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Real talk... You put Pele in the modern world of football, no way he scores 1000 goals. He was cleaning up against shitters for years in Brazil and the US. Don't get me wrong, he was no doubt a brilliant player but tactics are better, defenders are fitter. He'd be a great player, but nowhere near the legend he has become through his actual playing days.
Jun 12 2012 7:05AM
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Corin
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I didn't even watch the second half yesterday, first was so fucking boring. Seems like it's the underdags tournament though.
Jun 12 2012 7:12AM
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powerslide
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i
Jun 12 2012 7:14AM
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powerslide
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mobile fuck finger jam. what i would have said; that with Sweden and Norway it's a love hate thing. out off all i would hate to lose to Sweden. that would suck. but if an other Scandinavian team plays I'll support them.
Jun 12 2012 7:22AM
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arandomname
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Exactly.  The sport has progressed.  Everyone has become better.  I believe that if Messi played anytime from 20-100 years ago he would've been the best player playing at that time.

But it is all relative, so I guess we're not allowed to compare players today to players 40 years ago, so Messi, in my opinion, is the best player of the past 10 years.  He just scored 73 goals in a season.

Jun 12 2012 9:23AM
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stoned_sorcerer
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Really? IMHO it has been the most interesting game of the tournament so far.
Jun 12 2012 10:11AM
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PacificRimJob
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You think if you put Pele through the same training regimins and injury recovery and everything that they have now adays, that he wouldn't be as impressive? I'm sure he'd still be just as incredible. 1000 goals? probably not... (didn't he really just score like 500 or something? I don't remember him scoring 1000... he did have something like a goal per game ratio though which is insanity... ) but he also wouldn't stick around in Brazil and only go to the USA for a while, either. He'd probably play for one of Europe's top clubs for most of his career, and his playing time would likely have been limited by days of rest and whatnot. I have a feeling he'd be just as effective on the pitch. as for tactics? It's fucking Pele. He pretty much invented football tactics haha.
Jun 12 2012 10:36AM
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theBearJew
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Just started streaming the game. Figured I didnt miss much since it would only be about 10 mins in. WTF 2 goals already?
Jun 12 2012 12:10PM
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