Euro Soccerball 2016

marrs-guitar · 06-10-2016, 06:13 AM

Us Euros are going soccerball crazy over the next month, 24 nations - the biggest ever number - going against one another over the next month en La France*.

Well, tonight it all kicks off in Paris.

What's everyone's feeling about the whole shindig... who are we all rooting for... and is this even broadcast on TV stateside?

(* terrorism permitting)

Cool As Ice Cream · 06-10-2016, 06:15 AM

i hope belgium does well.
i'm not very confident that they will, though.

i wonder how england will be doing.
didn't they get the maximum result during the qualifications?

marrs-guitar · 06-10-2016, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Cool As Ice Cream

i wonder how england will be doing.
didn't they get the maximum result during the qualifications?

Yes, but they have rarely lost any qualifying matches over the last 10 years but still looked a mess in the tournament itself.

The coach probably has the right 11 players on the pitch but not necessary in the right positions. We've never won their opening game at any Euros so let's see tomorrow night, Russia has supposed lost several of their strongest players to injury in the next few weeks.

TuralyonW3 · 06-10-2016, 06:35 AM

Copa America Centenial, eurofags

Cool As Ice Cream · 06-10-2016, 07:11 AM

they're showing every game on belgian tv.
i can also watch whatever is shown on bbc, but i don't have itv.
i don't think i'll obsess too much over it, though. i don't need to see every game.

The Omega Concern · 06-10-2016, 08:52 PM

How come Maradona throws shade on Messi saying he isn't much of a leader? Is he jealous of the guy or something, or is he right?

The Omega Concern · 06-10-2016, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by marrs-guitar

Yes, but they have rarely lost any qualifying matches over the last 10 years but still looked a mess in the tournament itself.

The coach probably has the right 11 players on the pitch but not necessary in the right positions. We've never won their opening game at any Euros so let's see tomorrow night, Russia has supposed lost several of their strongest players to injury in the next few weeks.

I do like that new wonderkid they got now -- what's his name, lemme look -- oh yea, Marcus Rashford.

hnibos · 06-10-2016, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by TuralyonW3

Copa America Centenial, eurofags

It sucks

hnibos · 06-10-2016, 09:29 PM

<3 Marcus Rashford.

I hope England does well. They probably won't, as usual.

France will probably win.

hnibos · 06-10-2016, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by The Omega Concern

How come Maradona throws shade on Messi saying he isn't much of a leader? Is he jealous of the guy or something, or is he right?

Probably just frustrated that Messi hasn't been able to win anything for Argentina. Maybe a little bit of a motivational kick.

MyOneAndOnly · 06-10-2016, 11:57 PM

fuck the EU

Copa America is happening right now!

buzzard · 06-11-2016, 01:39 AM

A lot of Messi's countrymen complain that he isn't passionate about the national team and underperforms out of his Barcelona kit.

When you have a player like Tevez returning to Boca to close out his career and Agüero planning a similar move to Independiente, the bar is raised fairly high when it comes to loyalty and dedication in Argentine football.

marrs-guitar · 06-11-2016, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by The Omega Concern

I do like that new wonderkid they got now -- what's his name, lemme look -- oh yea, Marcus Rashford.

Rashford would never have got within a mile of the squad were he not a Man United player. As soon as you score 5-6 goals for one of the "big clubs" the media lobby gets the player into the squad.

hnibos · 06-11-2016, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by scottytheoneand

fuck the EU

Copa America is happening right now!

It sucks bad. Really bad soccer except for Argentina really. Terrible referees.

hnibos · 06-11-2016, 11:09 AM

Seriously, soccer on this side of the earth is so *bad*. USA is so terrible. No fluidity at all. Watching the MLS is like high school soccer.

hnibos · 06-11-2016, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by buzzard

A lot of Messi's countrymen complain that he isn't passionate about the national team and underperforms out of his Barcelona kit.

When you have a player like Tevez returning to Boca to close out his career and Agüero planning a similar move to Independiente, the bar is raised fairly high when it comes to loyalty and dedication in Argentine football.

He has said multiple times he would love to return to Newell's Old Boys to end his career. He went to Spain at a young age, could have easily played for Spain instead.

hnibos · 06-11-2016, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by marrs-guitar

Rashford would never have got within a mile of the squad were he not a Man United player. As soon as you score 5-6 goals for one of the "big clubs" the media lobby gets the player into the squad.

To be fair, there is a reason why he's with Manchester United and not Everton or West Brom or some shit.

hnibos · 06-11-2016, 11:16 AM

There is one other country here that has played with some semblance of quality as of late and that's Mexico. Hopefully it's Mexico-Argentina final. Haven't looked at the brackets to see if that's possible.

And no, not Brazil. Worst Brazilian team I have ever seen.

TuralyonW3 · 06-11-2016, 03:31 PM

A fine Wales win sparked by a first class Bale goal

The Omega Concern · 06-11-2016, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by marrs-guitar

Rashford would never have got within a mile of the squad were he not a Man United player. As soon as you score 5-6 goals for one of the "big clubs" the media lobby gets the player into the squad.

Interesting. Are you also saying he didn't merit consideration for the team? He looks legit to this laymen's eye.

The Omega Concern · 06-11-2016, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by hnibos

Seriously, soccer on this side of the earth is so *bad*. USA is so terrible. No fluidity at all. Watching the MLS is like high school soccer.

hah. pretty much. It's why I like to watch basically any other country play soccer. I just assume they do it better.

USMNT has had its moments over the years though. I dunno bout Klinsmann however. I wanted to believe, but...

TuralyonW3 · 06-12-2016, 10:51 PM

Yeah Brazil is shit huh

hnibos · 06-12-2016, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by The Omega Concern

hah. pretty much. It's why I like to watch basically any other country play soccer. I just assume they do it better.

USMNT has had its moments over the years though. I dunno bout Klinsmann however. I wanted to believe, but...

He's doing as well as he possibly could considering Clint fucking Dempsey is his best player. He's trying to get eligible American playing in Europe to join USMNT because you don't get better if you're not testing yourself. And he gets shit for it because it's unamerican or wahhhh what about MLS. American exceptionalism at its worst. The MLS is so terrible and playing in this league is not helping any of our better players (Michael Bradley, Jozy Altidore, Gyasi Zardes, Graham Zusi). Kaka is so over the hill and he's thriving here. That about sums up the state of MLS.

TuralyonW3 · 06-13-2016, 08:42 AM

TuralyonW3 · 06-16-2016, 11:43 PM

US vs Argentina (most likely) in Houston Tuesday!

MyOneAndOnly · 06-17-2016, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by TuralyonW3

US vs Argentina (most likely) in Houston Tuesday!

Semis are gonna be tough!

Rafalski · 06-17-2016, 11:46 AM

VARDY VARDY VARDY VARDY VARDY VARDY VARDY

duovamp · 06-17-2016, 11:47 AM

Go Pens.

Rafalski · 06-17-2016, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by hnibos

Seriously, soccer on this side of the earth is so *bad*. USA is so terrible. No fluidity at all. Watching the MLS is like high school soccer.

remember the like, 20% pass completion r8 against columbia? pure shit

TuralyonW3 · 06-18-2016, 11:23 PM

Jesus, historically bad embarrassment for Mexico

06-10-2016, 06:13 AM	#1
marrs-guitar Demi-God Location: UK Posts: 365	Euro Soccerball 2016 Us Euros are going soccerball crazy over the next month, 24 nations - the biggest ever number - going against one another over the next month en La France. Well, tonight it all kicks off in Paris. What's everyone's feeling about the whole shindig... who are we all rooting for... and is this even broadcast on TV stateside? ( terrorism permitting)

06-13-2016, 08:42 AM	#24
TuralyonW3 Immortal Posts: 25,567	yup

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06-10-2016, 06:15 AM	#2
Cool As Ice Cream Just Hook it to My Veins! Location: František! How's the foot of your turtle? Posts: 31,763	i hope belgium does well. i'm not very confident that they will, though. i wonder how england will be doing. didn't they get the maximum result during the qualifications?

06-10-2016, 06:35 AM	#4
TuralyonW3 Immortal Posts: 25,567	Copa America Centenial, eurofags

06-10-2016, 07:11 AM	#5
Cool As Ice Cream Just Hook it to My Veins! Location: František! How's the foot of your turtle? Posts: 31,763	they're showing every game on belgian tv. i can also watch whatever is shown on bbc, but i don't have itv. i don't think i'll obsess too much over it, though. i don't need to see every game.

06-10-2016, 08:52 PM	#6
The Omega Concern Banned Location: stay, far, away Posts: 8,997	How come Maradona throws shade on Messi saying he isn't much of a leader? Is he jealous of the guy or something, or is he right?

06-10-2016, 09:29 PM	#9
hnibos Braindead Location: I was just reading, right? Posts: 15,020	<3 Marcus Rashford. I hope England does well. They probably won't, as usual. France will probably win.

06-10-2016, 11:57 PM	#11
MyOneAndOnly Shut the fuck up! Location: "Okay, white power feminist" - yo soy el mejor Posts: 21,955	fuck the EU Copa America is happening right now!

06-11-2016, 01:39 AM	#12
buzzard Minion of Satan Posts: 6,519	A lot of Messi's countrymen complain that he isn't passionate about the national team and underperforms out of his Barcelona kit. When you have a player like Tevez returning to Boca to close out his career and Agüero planning a similar move to Independiente, the bar is raised fairly high when it comes to loyalty and dedication in Argentine football.

06-11-2016, 11:09 AM	#15
hnibos Braindead Location: I was just reading, right? Posts: 15,020	Seriously, soccer on this side of the earth is so bad. USA is so terrible. No fluidity at all. Watching the MLS is like high school soccer.

06-11-2016, 11:16 AM	#18
hnibos Braindead Location: I was just reading, right? Posts: 15,020	There is one other country here that has played with some semblance of quality as of late and that's Mexico. Hopefully it's Mexico-Argentina final. Haven't looked at the brackets to see if that's possible. And no, not Brazil. Worst Brazilian team I have ever seen.

06-11-2016, 03:31 PM	#19
TuralyonW3 Immortal Posts: 25,567	A fine Wales win sparked by a first class Bale goal

06-12-2016, 10:51 PM	#22
TuralyonW3 Immortal Posts: 25,567	Yeah Brazil is shit huh

06-16-2016, 11:43 PM	#25
TuralyonW3 Immortal Posts: 25,567	US vs Argentina (most likely) in Houston Tuesday!

06-17-2016, 11:46 AM	#27
Rafalski Pledge Location: The Mean Streets Of Aurora, IL Posts: 122	VARDY VARDY VARDY VARDY VARDY VARDY VARDY

06-17-2016, 11:47 AM	#28
duovamp Brazilian Blouselord Location: heavy metal pool party Posts: 35,674	Go Pens.

06-18-2016, 11:23 PM	#30
TuralyonW3 Immortal Posts: 25,567	Jesus, historically bad embarrassment for Mexico