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UEFA Euro Championship 2024

KryHavok said:
Absolutely horrible game by Italy tonight, just terrible. Four games played, three goals scored, and a defense that my dearly departed nonnas could score on. Spalletti needs to go as the coach, and so does half the squad. That team looked scared, even Primadonnarumma (I've issues with him since he left AC Milan for PSG). I was so disgusted with this team. After the first Swiss goal, I told my son the game was over as 2 goals were beyond Italy's ability. Rooting for either Netherlands or Denmark now to win it all.
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Switzerland just ran through them. The Swiss looked good. (or the Italians made them look good) 2-0 score flattered Italy. Could/should have probably been worse.
 
Switzerland does look tough but Italy (with the exception of Chiesa) looked lazy and disinterested.

Don't be surprised if Switzerland knocks off England. They seem to be approaching this tournament in a manner very similar to how Italy approached it.
 
Italy needs somebody to step up as a true leader for the World Cup. They just seemed to be unsure and constantly deferring, but nobody stepped up to fill that void. They were outplayed in every game, except against Albania and the last 30 seconds of the Croatia match.

England is in trouble if they continue with the way they have been playing.
 
LIuconn said:
The frustrating thing about England is they have all the pieces, roles, and they play such a conservative style of soccer.
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To me, that's bad coaching. Keep it tight and hope for a "moment of magic". It seems to me that squanders your advantages.
 
ColchVEGAS said:
Italy needs somebody to step up as a true leader for the World Cup. They just seemed to be unsure and constantly deferring, but nobody stepped up to fill that void. They were outplayed in every game, except against Albania and the last 30 seconds of the Croatia match.

England is in trouble if they continue with the way they have been playing.
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The problem is, as the team is currently constituted, there is really no one to step up. They need to start bringing up members from the Uxx squads to give them more playing time (this goes for club level as well for which teams go from predominantly Italian in Serie B to mostly foreigners in Serie A). At almost every position for the Euros games they lacked tenacity. With Spalletti being given more time by FIGC (Italian football federation), I don't think a turnaround will happen soon. Unfortunately I think we'll see the same once the Nations League play starts...expecting an ugly loss to France in the open round.
 
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Diogo Costa with three straight saves on PKs for Portugal vs Slovenia! Wow, Slovenia never had a chance after a nearly game winning goal was missed in the 2nd half of extra time. Gotta make those opportunities. Ronaldo and his adam's apple live to play another day.
 
So far the big boys have survived the Round of 16. Tomorrow is that "everyone else" side of the bracket minus Netherlands although they have not looked great. Good for the tournament for the big names to be in the Qtrs. Something about France v. Slovenia or Spain v. Denmark just doesn't do it for most.
 
I'm probably a fair % Austrian, so rooting for them today. Haven't had many chances over the years. It's nice to see how Ralf Rangnick has really built a pretty good squad. Losing 1-0 to Turkey at the moment.
 
Austria was absolutely relentless in the 2nd half. Down 2-0 got one goal back. Amazing save by Turkey goalkeeper at the end to save the win. What a second half.
 
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I doubt a top euro coach because of our federation/domestic league politics. Maybe if it’s just through the WC though.

My money is on an American who spent time in Europe and MLS I haven’t done any research on who fits that mold.

I’ll watch the Olympics to see the youth then take the next window off
 
Kolumbo said:
Austria was absolutely relentless in the 2nd half. Down 2-0 got one goal back. Amazing save by Turkey goalkeeper at the end to save the win. What a second half.
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They were relentless in the first half too, which is how they went down 1-0. I do appreciate the style of play. They were a bit unlucky on several opportunities.
 
No Euros or Copa today. But Hartford Athletic is playing tonight at 7:30 on My9 and ESPN+!
 
July 5:
Spain - Germany 9am pt
Portugal - France 12pt

July 6:
England - Switzerland 9am pt
Netherlands - Turkey 12pt
 
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LIuconn said:
July 5:
Spain - Germany 9am pt
Portugal - France 12pt

July 6:
England - Switzerland 9am pt
Netherlands - Turkey 12pt
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Should be some good games. errr matches. ;)
 
Spain up on Germany 1-0 in second half. Portugal vs France next. Good stuff.
 
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Missed handball but damn France is fun to watch. Ronaldo is a fitness freak but time matches on.
 
Surprised this was a close game, figured France would roll Portugal.
 
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