Euro 2020

[Mikey10]

If England finish second in their group, they face the runners-up of Spain, Poland, Sweden and maybe Northern or the Republic of Ireland.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/live/football/50307490

Northern Ireland qualified? I’m off to iron my shirt!

Croatia looked good even though they lost 1-0 to Belgium. Main difference is we have Kane, their striker is far less of a threat.

Big game, though - I’d send the search parties out for Harry now.

 

[Kandi1977]

Really looking forward to the opening game! I have Turkey as dark horse (that sounds weird). They have a young team that plays well together. Strong CB pair in Soyunchu and Demiral. Think they might surprise a few.
BTW, anyone know why Veratti isn't in the Italy squad?

 

[Baleforce]

Really looking forward to the opening game! I have Turkey as dark horse (that sounds weird). They have a young team that plays well together. Strong CB pair in Soyunchu and Demiral. Think they might surprise a few.
BTW, anyone know why Veratti isn't in the Italy squad?

injured

 

[elyid]

Why is this the opening match? shouldn't it be Portugal?

Good version of Nessun Dorma nonetheless though.

 

[Baleforce]

Why is this the opening match? shouldn't it be Portugal?

Good version of Nessun Dorma nonetheless though.

Lovely stuff.

 

[Notmegov]

Lovely stuff.

Brought a tear to the eye.....

 

[Baleforce]

I've always had a soft spot for Italy, would love to see them win it.

 

[Baleforce]

that little car is both completely ridiculous and absolutely wonderful

 

[3DSpur]

that little car is both completely ridiculous and absolutely wonderful

No virtue signalling either. Just good old fashioned advertisement capitalism.

 

[Baleforce]

No virtue signalling either. Just good old fashioned advertisement capitalism.

A people’s car I believe.

 

[AdamB]

Is it just me or is the fact that this game, and similar other games, being played in the home country of one team a massive advantage?

Granted we're in a covid world but if we have a bunch of teams flying around the continent, I dont see why this game couldnt have been played in Budapest or somewhere else

 

[Kandi1977]

injured

That's a shame. Think he'd make a difference in what is now a rather mediocre Italian team.

 

[Baleforce]

Is it just me or is the fact that this game, and similar other games, being played in the home country of one team a massive advantage?

Granted we're in a covid world but if we have a bunch of teams flying around the continent, I dont see why this game couldnt have been played in Budapest or somewhere else

If it does affect players they have not been prepared properly.

 

[AdamB]

This italy team will need a lot of 1-0s, draws and penalties if they're going to win the tournament.

I dont see what real quality they have in advanced areas. Would need to grind out results

 

[Baleforce]

This italy team will need a lot of 1-0s, draws and penalties if they're going to win the tournament.

Proper football

 

[AdamB]

If it does affect players they have not been prepared properly.

you dont think Italy have a massive advantage here compared to turkey from playing in Rome?

 

[Baleforce]

you dont think Italy have a massive advantage here compared to turkey from playing in Rome?

I think players should be mentally conditioned for it not to matter.

 

[Notmegov]

That was a penalty in a champions league final./

 

[Baleforce]

That was a penalty in a champions league final./

It shouldn’t be handball, but the law needs to be consistent.

 

[MKSpur]

I also thought if the ball hit the ref they stopped play nowadays too?

 

[Baleforce]

I also thought if the ball hit the ref they stopped play nowadays too?

Might be one of the things they are playing with in this tournament, I don’t know for sure though.