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EURO/COPA '24
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Albania were great. Very plucky counter attacking play. Really fun to watch.
Priller
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I wondered, watching Spain dismantle Croatia with icy ease, whether this new Spain is that good, or if maybe Croatia aren't what they used to be. I think it's a little of both, but largely that an aging Croatia side are not the dangerous underdogs they used to be. Would absolutely love to see Albania go through.
That said, the Euros has always been one of my favourite tournaments, often more interesting than the World Cup. We're flying our Italian flag for now, but I don't expect them to go deep this year.
Haha, soccer season is now officially year-round. They just finished the club season, straight into the Euros and Copa America. The players will get a couple weeks off, then off to training camps for their clubs and start the next season in August. Everyone is trying to bleed the players dry, and a group just filed a lawsuit against FIFA for a new competition they're trying to start called the Club World Cup, which in theory will put the best sides from around the world against each other. Other clubs, including Real Madrid, are now announcing they won't compete. There's so much money in the sport now that everyone is desperate to squeeze out every penny. It's become a real problem.
That said, the Euros has always been one of my favourite tournaments, often more interesting than the World Cup. We're flying our Italian flag for now, but I don't expect them to go deep this year.
Priller
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Seeing as how I watch England through the lens of being a Liverpool supporter, it's been fascinating how a section of the media in the UK (I'm looking at you, Sky and TalkSport) have made this tournament more about Trent Alexander-Arnold than almost anything else, including Foden's invisibility, Bellingham's brilliance, or Southgate's total lack of imagination. Yet again, they go ahead early, only to sit back and invite pressure. This time, the other side was luckier than Serbia and managed to put one away.
I expect Italy to play for the draw today. They don't have much firepower, and would be thrilled with 0-0. Considering the xG is currently 0.20 to Spain, and 0.00 for Italy, that seems to be how it's playing out...
I expect Italy to play for the draw today. They don't have much firepower, and would be thrilled with 0-0. Considering the xG is currently 0.20 to Spain, and 0.00 for Italy, that seems to be how it's playing out...
It wasn’t looking good for them. Different team in the 2nd half. I think someone reminded them of what people back home were hoping for!
Of course someone calls a meeting during the match....where's an online LIVE game I can catch? All I find are FIFA video game streams.
Can you not move your office in front of the TV?
Not with sick kids around...
Priller
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If you have TSN as part of your TV package, you can log in to the TSN website using your TV account and watch in a browser. Even has PIP, so you can drop the game in the bottom right of your screen and still appear to be paying attention in a Teams meeting. You just have to be careful not to cheer or curse, don't ask me how I know...
Don’t switch it on
I regret staying home for it.
I turned it on...I'm not happy. Going back to the basement office. It's cooler, and at least I can do something productive (like workout) during boring meetings.
Penalty kick and POL : AUT (1:3)
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