Euro 2012 thread

Well I guess there are a few footie fans on here so started a thread on it.
English squad just announced, I read it, rubbed my eyes, surely not! Well yes it's true Stuart Downing, Gareth Barry, Andy Carroll, 3 of the most overrated English players of all time are in. Oh and the usual big comp flops and losers are also in, Gerrard, lampard etc. Not confident...

The squad is a disgrace Nicky, but like we said in the other thread, we weren't expecting owt else eh??

Nice to see Oxlade-Chamberlain in but how much of a go will he get??

Only 4 strikers in the squad and Rooney missing for the first 2 games????

Hodgson on the TV saying he took Carroll (Liverpool record,9 goals in 50 games) because Dalglish said hewas a great player...well he f**king would say that would he not??

The one that is getting me is Downing seriously!!! I really thought that after the 2010 WC, the public had called for real change, and we would get rid of almost everyone involved in the last 5-6 years. What has Gerrard done to deserve being in the squad? Finishing 8th with Liverpool?! I can't stand seeing Lampard and him in that midfield!
Yeah I can't believe he took Carroll, Sturridge has been more deserving.

Gerrard is shot, injury prone and poor for Liverpool in a crap season for them. Maybe King Kenny told Hodgson to take him as well and Downing????? Words fail me mate, they really do.......

Great idea, this thread. Gonna be a busy month next June! It's a strange thing, with the English national team. You guys have one of the two strongest league's in the world, but in the Euro and World cup it never amounts to nothing. To many foreign players in the Premier League, I guess.

There are three teams that can win this, and that's Spain, Germany or Holland. I hate the Germans, but I also couldn't stand to see Spain win again. So, there's really just one option .

Hodgson getting rattled because he is getting quizzed over Rio Ferdinand not being in the squad. That is all a farce as well. Rio out and Terry in but it's just a football desicion...which is a load of old tosh!!!!!!

I'm only 24, but Iv'e had enough heart ache watching England to last a life time lol. I think your right Chopper those 3 teams are the one's to back.

Its gonna be a good tournament....for all me doom and glooming about England, come that first game against the Frogs i will be in the boozer giving it large. Good atmosphere in the pubs for England games

Strange though, since your country spawned the game! The problem is that the big English clubs don't invest in their own youth. That's the one thing we have going for our self over here. But, our club teams will never, ever win the Champions League again...

that so true chopper! howay sweden

You from Sweden short? Zlatan Ibrahimovic is a great, great striker! But..it's still a team effort.

na live in newcastle like yogi but quater swedish

I understand your frustration but who do you wanna play at midfield other than Gerrard and Lampard?

now Yogi at least that is a reason for taking Carroll. his playing couldn't be the one.

Is Englands first match France?

VIVA PORTUGAL!

Gotta go with my boys! Even if they are in the group of death.

It is!!

Yep, we call it the 'poul des doods', or pool of death over here. I think Germany and Holland will go through .

The thing with only 16 teams in it is every group is tough!!

Tought first game for England! totally agree with you there yogi ^

England managed to beat the mighty Norway last night i glad to report. It was so boring though i turned over to watch the Eurovision

Our team lost to Bulgaria two days ago, with only ten days till the Championship....they should be ashamed.

Holland won't be far away from the Final i reckon mate, you have nothing to worry about on that score!

Really hope so mate! Two years ago we were so close to being World Champion! It still hurts. I can still see Robben missing the biggest moment of his career by shooting the ball against Casillas foot .

Even though i don't expect much from England (as usual) i am starting to get a nice buzz about the Euros. I just love to watch footy

Some good news, Gareth Barry is out for the whole Euro, good one of the most overrated England Players of all time. Most of the time I don't even realize he's on the pitch.

Chopper i really wanted netherlands to win the world cup however they were playing dirty then so lost abit of respect for them

Lampard out as well...to be replaced by Jordan Henderson??? How many of Liverpool's crappy "big name" buys are we going to take???

Watched the game against Belgium last night......Welbeck scored a great goal and we defended well...and that's about it!!

We beat Northern Ireland yesterday.....not that impressed really. Six days until our first game, can't wait!

And now Gary Cahill is out....and replced with Liverpools Martin Kelly????? Is this for real???? Whos next for a call up, Jamie Carragher????

The thing is, I was really looking forward to watching the Euro's but Iv'e realized how Hodgson is going to play this, very defensive with slow ball out of midfield and try to nick games 1-0, why should we be surprised though, England have been so dull to watch since 1996. Can't we for once just give it a go and play with some flair?

Yeh I was thinking England could do something special this year out of the blue but na! We need to play quicker!

The opener...Poland v Greece looks a corker!! Glad i at work

Two days left!! Can't wait.

Couple of hours left! very excited about it! only been like 3 weeks since premiership ended and missed football so badly!

You got to get a second sport Short! Join me and Yogi with Boxing and NFL!

1 Hour till tournament kick off. May the best team lose and Orange reign supreme.

my cousin follows nfl so might ask him to teach me etc about nfl! but your right need second sport!

Good start to the tourney. Not expecting much against France though!

Russia looked a decent team last night..I'm afraid i fear for England on what i've seen so far..

Ye Russia I think can do some damage! they beat italy 3 0 so..... and yeh agree with you De Niro. England are probs par with Poland :L

Denmark has beaten Holland - I am surprised, didn't see that comin'.

Yeah oh dear Holland...

repeat of euro 92! :L

repeat of euro 92! :L

Short I can just tell your watching every game hahaha! I remember when I was at school the Euro was always when exams were on! GCSE's, A-Levels etc sooo annoying!

IM watching every game like haha! I love it! and yeh and when it was like school exams aswell! they used to keep us informed when England played!

Damn. Losing to Denmark 0-1....the shame! Most frustrating game in two years.

I was devestated! i wanted Netherlands to win!

We have to beat Germany now, next Wednesday. No easy task.

Last night was unbelievable, we missed so many, many changes. I don't know what's going on, but van Persie and Robben need to get sharp, and fast.

I think Holland had something like 27 shots at goal Van Persie is not the same player as he is for Arsenal..

I wish Robin was the same player that he is with Arsenal.

But the truth is, at the World Cup two years ago he played every game, only to make just one goal, in the one match that didn't matter. Essentially we reached the finale with ten players.

Crazy as it is, with him being the best striker in the Premier League, he should start the next match on the bench, with Huntelaar taking his place.

yeh.... but come on Italy!

that was close.. what an exciting game! forza italia!

I thought Italy should have won the game having had the better chances. Spain are so frustrating to watch as they try to walk the ball in all the time,, no plan B

Italy surprised me, with their 3-5-2 system, they deserved a win. One World Cup Final player loses, the other draws, funny how things go.

So chuffed Italy did really well! Especially losing to USA and Russia!

They did fine. Italy and Russia are the two teams that have surprised me so far.

Russia since last world cup have become/ becoming a dominant figure.

Croatia beat Ireland 3-1, sloppy defending by Ireland, this was the game Ireland needed to get something from as they play Spain and Italy next..

Dont forget rugby league, rugby union, cricket and horse racing Nick

hahaha of course. One thing I will say about England and our fans is have you noticed yogi that the hooligan stuff at England games seems to have ended? Rememeber Euro 2000? Disgraceful scenes, its why we never win world cup bids, but that seems to have all stopped touch wood.

My run down so far!

Poland looked good first half with some young players and big home support. Greece came back strong and showed spirit!!

Russia looked awesome but i have to say their defence would have problems against better sides. Czech Rep actually played well and are not out of it yet!

Holland blew a great chance, play Germany next and suddenly look vulnerable(sorry Chopper) Denmark stuck in there but surely are no great shakes!

Germany v Portugal was a stinker. Germany will win the tournament playing like that and Portugal only started playing when it was too late!

Spain v Italy was a good match, 2 good sides pretty evenly matched. Ireland played with spirit in front of their great support and Croatia looked good, possible tournament dark horses!

England to win 5-0 later and Sweden Ukraine to play out a bore draw shocker

You're right Yogi, we should've won that game. Now, it could all be over for us come Wednesday! I wish you guys good luck against the French. Strange enough, England is a bit of the underdog today, but that could work in your favor!

Thanks Chopper. Yes we are all a bit low key about today and the French are favoutites so lets just get out there and beat them

Hopefully your boys can turn it around against those damn Germans later in the week

Well the Russians chinned some stewards the other night and the Croatians were scrapping with the police last night but nothing too bad! If it were England they would be screaming for us to be thrown out. Our hooligan problem does seem to have abated...no more fighting the Tunisians on the beach in Marseille and tearing apart whole city centres like Charleroi back in '98.......

If we beat the Germans Yogi....I'll probably have more than one beer !

This picture says it all. Van Persie, just seconds after the end whistle of the game against Denmark, decides to make a fucking phone call to who ever while still standing on the field.

If I was the coach, I would send him home, egoistical bastard.

come on Sverige and england tonight! watching the sweden match ith my grandpa tonight. he full blood swede I know its early to say but i think holland might not get passed group stage

Probably talking to City's owners about how much he will get a week....

Come on England..

Good result overall, we would take that every time. Its a shame it makes the game dull but we can't really compete with France in flair. It could of been even better, Milner really should of scored that...

I think 1-1 is a decent start against a strong France team on a long unbeaten streak.. I think if the game lasted 15 minutes longer France would have scored again. there forward line was class on the ball, but i think better teams might catch their defence out..

Overall a good start for England, bring on Sweden..

Fairly impressed with England. Strong defence and good spirit! France looked ok but nothing special!!

Ukraine beat Sweden with 2 goals from 97 year old Shevchenko!!

Your grandpa will not be happy Short, pressure on Sweden now, especially with the next game against the mighty England

tbh England have got to worry bout sweden. If Sweden but whilhelmson on. that could be dangerous for England. Sweden are very organised and pass quick

Swedes have always had good organised sides!!

i dont know why we picked so many over thirtys! gt the young ones experienced for world cup qualification

And we always seem to draw against Sweden..

They have met quite alot havent they!

I'm in a random pool where everyone is assigned a country in the tournament. I got the Czech Republic and Spain. Are my chances good?

The Czech Republic don't stand a change. Spain is a big favorite, but I don't think they will grab the title yet again.

Spain definitely have a good chance Klyd...shame you missed out on Ireland though

Good games yesterday, i thought Poland v Russia was a cracker!!

More crowd violence as well between the Poles and Russkis who just love each other

I saw Ireland was beaten by Croatia, Yogi, and being of proud Irish descent, I always have a soft spot in my heart for them. I would think both countries are long shots, but was this result expected.

I was reading where the Church was holding a major international conference of some kind in Dublin, and all of the foreign prelates attending felt especially honored when they saw the streets filled with Irish flags and enthusiasm upon their arrival. They eventually learned that the excitement was for the match against Croatia.

Germany v Holland should be a good game tonight, big rivalry..

Russia have been docked 6 points (to come into effect for 2016 qualifying) due to poor crowd behaviour. Russian fans have long had a reputation for trouble, of course FIFA reward this by giving them the hosting rights for the world cup 2018. Also during this Euro there has been incidents of racist chantings such as towards Mario Balloteli and towards the Dutch while they were warming up. FIFA are a corrupt organization who don't care about countries being suitable to host. Its disgraceful that England, the home of football hasn't apparently been fit to host a World Cup since 1966.

Ha Nicky, what a comment! so true!

WOW no chance for netherlands now! really wanted them to go to final aswell!

The 6 points are suspended..

Found Germany vs Netherlands astonishingly disappointing. Am sorry for the Oranjes though.

Today Italy vs Croatia - expecting a hot match, since both teams want victory. Go Croatia!
Oh! And Spain vs Ireland.

Damn what a horrible game last night.

Well Germany were all over Holland. I may be English, but I really respect Germany, there always so clinical in big tournaments. Ozil is a fantastic players him and Schweinsteiger ripped the Dutch to pieces.

Sadly I have to agree. They played better.....but that doesn't mean I have to like it .

Strangely enough we still have a small change, if the Germans beat Denmark, and we beat Portugal with big numbers.....but I don't see that happening.

You were terrible in the first half but improved in the second Chopper!! Still got a chance but it looking unlikely now...still you never know in football. Van Persie needs support up front from the start i reckon cos you need to get goals and plenty of them!


Klyd, Croatia were the team Ireland were hoping to beat cos they also have Spain and Italy in their group, but as discovered, Croatia area good side as well. We will see how Ireland go later today, fingers crossed for them

Ireland battered by the Spanish 4-0 and are the first team to exit the tournament, excellent set of fans though singing through out..

The Germans were not great, the Dutch team was just very bad, notably in the first half. The Germans even acted suprised they could score so easily. They did what had to be done. The Dutch team failed miserably. This seems to be their worst tournament in like ever. I can't remember the last time the Dutch didn't make it out of the group phase.

The Germans took their chances where has Holland had so many chances and failed to score until Van Persie hit on back late on.I surprised at how bad Holland are performing with the players they have.

i missed both games since had exams!

Spain looked ominously good again last night!! Italy up against it a bit as well because i fancy the Irish to go out with a bang for their great fans!!

England tonight!! Lets go

Supporting England first half, sweden second half :L

You will be wanting a draw then Short?

Oh....France have just gone 1-0 up!!!!

Ukraine hoping for the thunder to come back and get the game called off

2-0....Cabaye!!!!

What a player he is mind

yeh! and nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo I changed my mind yogi wanted sweden to do it, since they needed a win to try and stay in the euro! had my sweden shirt face paint on etc for nout!

Get in England 3-2 against Sweden, i was please with the fighting spirit to pull the game back but not say with the dodgy defending.. But at least we have won a game..

That goal by Welbeck was great. One of the reasons I love football.

Was a great goal, gets better each time you view it..

rub it in my face :L jokes

Russia out...didn't see that one coming! Advocaat is feeling like shit tonight.

Greece need some good news for once though!

Russia out??? Ha ha

Well done Greece

Who would have thought it would be the Czechs going through instead of Russia after the Russians thrashed the Czechs 4-1 in the first game..

Indeed mate. Strange old game, football

The Russian game surprised me, thought I had the Czechs beating Poland. Greece plays ugly, but they play it consistently. France looks strong to me, I think they will continue to get better, plus they are looking for some redemption after that cluster in South Africa a few years ago. France and Germany have looked the best to me, then you have some teams like Italy and Spain not far behind them.

Germany roll on and look ominous and Portugal with Mr. Ronaldo are also starting to get up a head of steam!!

Chopper, i am sorry mate but your boys have had a poor tournament. A proud nation of football lovers will be hurting today but i am sure you will bounce back in the next World Cup!!

Like the surprising passing of the Czechs and Greeks. Am sorry for the Netherlands; they will leave poland with astonishing zero points.
Today is Group C-day.

Croatia vs Spain
Ireland vs Italy

Your guesses?

I think both games will be a draw leaving Spain and Croatia to go through and the Italians out!!!!

Croatia and Italy

I've got to go with the Irish! Though elininated, they 'll play with the passion of, well, Irismen! Oh, and Spainwill squeak by.

Na Italy Will win I tihnk cause they need to win to qualify

well i was half right :L

Me as well

haha, true

I thought Croatia were unlucky mind? Spain were no great shakes tonight!!

I was watching italy game like

were croatia better?

i see Bonkers Balotelli finally got a goal?

Mad as a hatter him!!!

haha great goal aswell, he was trying to yell at ref after and chellni covered his mouth and just basically told him to stfu

Yeah i saw that. like i said, barking mad!!

I think he was trying to yell at the Italian coach for not starting him..

Its looking like England may play the spanish in the q/f..

Spain is looking to avenge the Armada.

ah right! and haha, so maybe italy france? wow avenge for 06 final!

Not to mention they want Gibraltar back as well......

England would have a good change against Spain, they are not the same team they were two years ago. Seems like France and England will go through tonight?

As for my own team....too many ego's who really didn't care that a whole country was watching them, no team spirit, and a coach that didn't know what he wanted.

The result: zero points .

Chopper, whats the fall out like over there then with the fans and the media and such?? Angry of course but are they wanting rid of the manager?? It was only 2 years ago he took you to a World Cup Final??

Or are they angry with the palyers?

The manager still has a lot of respect over here Yogi, but with zero points it's probably over for him.

The people are mostly angry with the players, and the stories of the last weeks are now leaking to the media. Seems like there wasn't really a team, but a lot of fights and a lot of little ego's who didn't want to work together.

I've posted the picture before in this thread of van Persie making a phone call just seconds after we lost our first game, while still standing on the field. For me, that says it all.

Yes that was a shocking pic of RVP for sure!!

Internal problems have tore your teams apart before as well eh?? Its a shame cos a football crazy country like Holland needs to be in the later rounds of this tournament

It's a damn shame Yogi, but it's true we have a long history of infighting! But I'm still enjoying the tournament, great games and looking forward to the quarter finales.

Anything can happen, and if you guys can beat the Germans or Portugese on the way it will be greatly appreciated .

Come on England,hopefully we can get a better result than France and top the group.

Croatia is out, was so sad yesterday. Bloody referees.

England 1 : Ukraine 0
Rooney is back.

Sweden 1:0 France
Ibrahimovic - who else - scored.

Get in England,1-0 v Ukraine, top the group and a game in the q/f v Italy on Sunday. It wasn't great by England again but we seem to be getting results at the moment..

Bring on the Italians who i think are beatable..

It was Larsson blackvelvet so happy that sweden eventually won! they been very unlucky in this competition. congrats to england!

Great goal by Ibrahimovic also..

England - Italy and Spain - France looks interesting! Looking forward to that.

I'm predicting a Spain v Germany final again..

good call De Niro!

Well done England, we did the job and that was about it!!! I can see us scraping past the Italians and then going out to the Germans againg in the semis on a penalty shhot out!!!! Story of my life

Well done to England so far you have proved me wrong, for once we seem to be playing with heart and passion and I think that is down to Hogson who I have a lot of time for (did you know this guy speaks fluent Swedish?!). Gerrard has been immense so far as has Terry and Glen Johnson. One minor issue, I don't think Milner is up to it, lets drop him and get some pace on the flank.
The Italy game will be incredibly tight and nervy, one goal could win it for someone, for the love of god please no penalty shoot-out!

So where onto the q/f stage and my predictions are in bold who i think will go through..

Czech Rep. v Portugal Thu 21 Jun 19:45
Germany v Greece Fri 22 Jun 19:45
Spain v France Sat 23 Jun 19:45
England v Italy Sun 24 Jun 19:45

France to win? dont think so De Niro

I also think France might beat the Spanish and shock the world but i have a sneaky feel for Portugal in that side of the draw!!

And Portugal is going to the semi-finals!! It's really exciting. Here in Toronto all the Portuguese fans are going crazy! While many may disagree with me, I think Portugal is starting to look like a major threat here! Ronaldo is heating up at the right time!

I agree with you Mr Soprano!!!! Portugal are starting to look very good indeed and if Ronaldo sparks then they can win it no doubt!!!

However England are going to beat them in the final 6-0!!!

I liked the look of the portugal player on the wing yesterday didn't catch his name but he made quite a few good runs and was good with his feet.

Stuck £100 on Portugal and was beginning to worry until Ronaldo scored lol.

Now that the Czech of been done away with, and with Germany no doubt walking away from Greece as winners, i think the Semi-finals are looking like some thrillers!

The Portugal/Cech game was a joke. The Czech players looked like they were running in quick sand, they could have played the match for two days and I don't think they would have scored. That last corner they had was abysmal. I was pulling for Greece today, and thought they had some hope when they tied it up, but Germany was too skilled.

Some nice goals by Germany, love watching them play!

Have a feeling France will beat Spain tonight. Spain just doesn't seem hungry enough. The French have been fighting among themselves, but that's nothing new. In 2006, they were practically killing each other, and still reached the final.

Chopper what about England? Please give me some hope...

BTW this competition is killing me, I am a sports guy so I'm of course watching but the games here kick off at 2.45am, so for now I am almost nocturnal!

Guess I was wrong . Cost me some money too. Oh well still enjoying the tournament.

There is always hope Nicky. Nobody gave England or Italy a good change before the tournament...it can go either way.

For what it's worth, I'm rooting for England!

England can win tonight, of course we can!! It is a proper 50/50 game. Italy of course are a great side but they are not as good as in recent years and England are pleasantly surprising with our spirit and defensive graft!! Gerrard playing well, Rooney coming into form!!

Here we go

I can't take another penalty shoot out, please!!!!!!!!!!!

No that will be the Germans on Thursday Nicky

haha think italy will do it but just

Memories of Euro 96, halcyon days, Gazza's goal v Scotland, Stuart Pearce penalty v Spain....

Looking forward to tonight's game. Quarter Finales have been disappointing up until now!

Lost on penos again,, haha. Italy was much the better team.. Pirlo was pure class tonight as he has been for the whole tournament..

Italy were by far better team. Diamatti is quite a good player. was expecting cassano to go off for Di Natale actually

Enjoyed this match very much, looking forward to the semi-finales! Sorry for the England fans...but Italy deserved it in the end.

England are just not good enough, when you give Ukraine of all teams 55% of the possession then you no something is not right. Why have 23 players if you just make the same substitutions, Henderson of all people..

pirlos penalty was class. italy were good tonight but i can't see them beating the germans

I watched the last ten minutes of extra time, and then saw England go up 2-1 in the shoot out. When I got back to the TV, I saw Italy celebrating. It was exciting, but it appeared to my untrained eye that in extra time Italy kept putting the pressure on England and England couldn't quite get an opportunity to score at all. Was that indicative of the entire match?

I also only saw the last ten minutes of extra time, and the shoot outs. Italy was indeed the better team. The real question is: Why does England always seem to buckle during the shoot outs? I can think of two occassions in the last ten years where they've lost to Portugal in shoot outs during Euro/World cups. With all their talents over the years, you'd think they'd be better equipped.

hell yes. both England and France were a joke in this tournament and England looks like it's about to go into a rough time. which young english player is going to be the one to lead their next generation? Premier League is so good, there's no space to develop young, struggling players in english teams. that has happened with Spain and Italy too. also you can't have Andy Carroll as one of your primary offensive weapons and expect to get away with it.

now, France was just lame. Benzema was always a mile away from the opponent's goal and their offensive line just exchanged passes in front of the area without ever actually trying to score - that when they faced inferior teams; yesterday they just watched Spain play.

on the good side, fuckin' Ronaldo was a monster in the q/f and Germany is the best international team I have seen in years.

I was right Italy win but just! germany were/are gonna humiliate italy or england in semi finals! and yes Italy dominated game and possession. must of done like a thousand passes :L

Italy deserved to win ...but another penalty shoot out exit!!!!

Hope Italy go on to win it now, and as for England's future we will just have to wait and see. Hodgson seems to have got them united in a short time but we need new blood in there desperately and can't really see it coming from anywhere!!!

Premiership might be the most exciting league in the world but we are over full of foreign players!

i think hodgson has done really well i got to say. i think he will be the longest reign as england manager since erikson! Italy I think could make it hard for Germany but its germanys time now I reckon

I agree that hodgsons done well but can't see him even reaching the world cup now rednapps free.

Oh no I dont mean that but i think hes the best manager since Erikson

Go on then, just to be controversial.....

Portugal to beat Spain tonight

Redknapp is over rated, they would have installed him as manager if they thought he was the best man for the job. Hodgson will be there for the world cup if we get there.

Spain and germany final again i think but i think and hope cos i have money on it lol that germany will win this time

Yep caramel i said that right at the begining on here or to my mum? cant remember should of placed bet! dam it!

We don't know yet but short mate spain were timid at first tonight but once del bosque made a few changes they were unlucky not to have scored in extra time. Also after Germany-England in 2010 everyone thought they were going to win. Anyway cmon deutschland!

Spain reaching three finals in a row is amazing. That being said, it irritates the hell out of me. Can't stand it either if the Germans take the price, so I'm rooting for Italy tonight!

I would like to see Germany win it but Im a italy fan so Forza Italia!

Forza Italia, tonight we will break the ass to the Germany, other than Panzer tanks, tonight Germany will break against the Battleship Italia

Doesn't look good for the Germans.

Germans never give up. But don´t mention the war...

And yet again the Germans fail to conquer the East.

Wow! did not see this coming!

Very funny Furio! Congratulations to Italy I hope you beat Spain.

thanks nicky, I hope so too



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You mean Balotelli? He is a very crazy, but special player!

Balotelli is coming to understand how to be less a hothead, and more a champion,and a goalmaker.

he plays in my home town of Manchester, mostly he is loved there!

Italians are enjoying themselves... .

Only in the blue half..

Well done to Italy and i hope they go on to win it now!

Expected that Italy would be better than the Germans - but, God, I did NOT expect they'd ride them down like grass! And what a great player Balotelli is. And Buffon. And Pirlo. ..

Absolutely enjoyed the game and am looking forward to the Final. Hope Italy wins, they deserve it - forza Italia.

Although Hummels, Kroos and Oezil did provide Germany several chances, Italy maintained total control for most of the match.

so the question is italy or spain? its a tight one but as a italy lover i think spain will do it only just but italy will play better then Spain.

won't be an easy match, but I hope don't end up on penalties. just to make us laugh, a friend of mine on Facebook, after the victory against Germany, wrote this phrase:
According to the Reuters that reports the news of a successful assault on a German fortress in Polish territory by Italian troops. In the assault distinguished itself for the ardor and ability of war, the askari Mario Balotelli!

This was my reply:

Intelligence sources say that there will be a massive attack, this time in Ukrainian territory, the Spanish hill to the damned hill, on which have broken the brave Portuguese troops. It is expected that the brave Pirlo, Buffon and the askari Balotelli prove once again, their skill and strength warlike

I hope i'm wrong but i can this final being the most boring in history. I'm hoping for a Italy win..

Italy will beat Spain, they're in a winning mood. Plus, if Spain wins millions of people will be asleep at the end of the game.

Spain are very good even when there not playing well though, the question is have they got the motivation? they won the past two football tournaments?

A lot of United fans find him funny, there's always crazy stories in the local papers!

Viva Espana!

I will be rooting for Spain as I was assigned them in a pool. I'll watch some of the game as well.

Well Spain is playing amazing, that second goal was some world class football.

Italy needs a miracle in the second half, but it's not looking good.

4-0! Unbelievable. Spain writes history by winning three finals in a row.

4-0 Spain were top class they thoroughly deserved to win

I hate Mario Ballotelli he acts like a 4 year old

That's because he has the brains of a 4 year old.

Wow, that was impressive.

Got to give Italy credit. from where they were in 2010 and even with the pre tournament friendlies they've done amazing tbh. be very good side in world cup!

I think we can argue that this Spain team are one of the best teams ever..

They are. Italy's defense is legendary, and Spain goes and scores 4 times like it's nothing.

The past Italian defenses where legendary not this one.. .. Pirlo was my player of the tournament, but Spain never gave him time on the ball like other teams did (England)..

Italy not only defeated, but literally destroyed by Spain. *sighs*

What an impressive performance by the furia roja ..

Their play was just purely a display of soccer magnificence!


SPAIN : 2012 Euro Champions.

This is a new italy side they arent a defensive side as they are known to be. They been playing 352 and 433 structures not a defensive structure like 442. Prandelli has change this side to a more passy side. when playing spain its very tiring. when you eventually get the ball your too tired to do something with it. Its pure brilliance by Spain. Doesnt help when your ten men short cause of injury!

FOOT-BALL DC..

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Well Spain signed off with their best performance and i felt sorry for Italy, especially after Motta went off and they went down to ten men!!


But congrats to Spain and overall it was a great tournament with no terrible play acting and very few red cards!

Roll on the World Cup