***Official Football (Soccer) Thread:[R] All leagues and competitions*** part 11

[Judge_Joe_Brown]

Let's go!

[Swaggahh]

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[Winter52]

in on first page.

[Teh-Gr8-Ze-brah]

[wrknhrd00]

in.

[Future24]

Hello.



Nice to meet you.

[DeetsandWatsons]

Hello 1st page

[SaamO]

herrrrrrro

[2 D]

In, fukkin Italians, was kinda hoping for an upset.

Also why did the Italians not put forward a younger squad and get them big tournament experience? They have no shot at winning, may as well prepare their younger players for dat der world cup 2014.

[sonoran07]

Germany 3-2 Spain in the finals.

[3MGS6]

Germany vs Italy always a classic in the knock out rounds (1970 and 2006 SF's and 1982 final).
Can Germany beat Ita for the first time in a competitive match?
Oh and Andrea Panenka Pirlo
Forza Azzurri

[Poppin93]

In.

[DeetsandWatsons]

In, fukkin Italians, was kinda hoping for an upset.

Also why did the Italians not put forward a younger squad and get them big tournament experience? They have no shot at winning, may as well prepare their younger players for dat der world cup 2014.

People have been saying the italian side needs to get "younger" for years. It bit them in the ass in the WC10, but looks pretty good thus far in th EC12. If the coach called up all young players and failed he would've been crucified in Italy for not having any experienced players...Kind of a catch 22.

Also I wouldn't write off Italy vs Germany just yet, they played Spain real hard and both those teams are very offensive minded. Though I think Italy will probably lose, I could deffo see them taking a early lead and just frustrating the sheet out of the Spanish team. Italian side is so well disciplined Nd tactically sound, just a well coached team, aside from trollatelli Ofcourse.

[matar91]

What do you guys think of the comparison between Pirlo and Xavi?

I think Pirlo is superior when it comes to long range passes, set pieces and shots from outside the box.

Xavi has dem sexy grounded passes, much greater work rate and you'll also see him finish much more often inside the box.

[Jattfusion]

oh and

[2 D]

People have been saying the italian side needs to get "younger" for years. It bit them in the ass in the WC10, but looks pretty good thus far in th EC12. If the coach called up all young players and failed he would've been crucified in Italy for not having any experienced players...Kind of a catch 22.

Also I wouldn't write off Italy vs Germany just yet, they played Spain real hard and both those teams are very offensive minded. Though I think Italy will probably lose, I could deffo see them taking a early lead and just frustrating the sheet out of the Spanish team. Italian side is so well disciplined Nd tactically sound, just a well coached team, aside from trollatelli Ofcourse.

Yes, but even the short sighted Europeans (no hate, they have absurdly high and unrealistic expectations in regards to their coaches.. brb firing a new coach 7 months after he was hired) must be able to look down the road and see that their current roster will be entirely new for the next world cup. And none of those younger players are getting very much playing time.

Portugal can play the spoiler, but the two best teams entering this tournament were Germany and Spain (Netherlands were near the top too, but DAMN what a disappointment).

Likely Germany Spain for the final, also Italy has a little less than two days to recover before facing Germany, they're going to be tired. They also have to travel to Warsaw, so that can take some out of them as well.

[travellingbrah]

[joedirt87]

Was pulling for England, but when Pirlo made that penalty I just clapped and said you beautiful cheeky kunt you.

Two amazing semi finals set for wed/thurs, though it kind of sucks how Germany get a full two days extra rest.

[futbolista89]

This was the bracket I made, I got the semifinalists right but not in the correct 'order'

[arya24]

imo xavi>pirlo

[StrongM477]

imo xavi>pirlo

definitely but pirlo is a different class. milan must feel pretty stupid

[Future24]

imo xavi>pirlo

Pirlo's chip will propel Italia to win the Euro.

[JamaicaBrah]

In, fukkin Italians, was kinda hoping for an upset.

Also why did the Italians not put forward a younger squad and get them big tournament experience? They have no shot at winning, may as well prepare their younger players for dat der world cup 2014.

Why go for giving people experience when you can win it?

And how do they have no shot? You think the way germany cut through greece like butter will work on italy?

[JamaicaBrah]

What do you guys think of the comparison between Pirlo and Xavi?

I think Pirlo is superior when it comes to long range passes, set pieces and shots from outside the box.

Xavi has dem sexy grounded passes, much greater work rate and you'll also see him finish much more often inside the box.

Pirlo > Xavi for me. But they perform different roles, italy plays much more vertically and he's the perfect man to have here.

Xavi plays too many short passes and keeps possesion, less risk

[Ken-O]

What do you guys think of the comparison between Pirlo and Xavi?

I think Pirlo is superior when it comes to long range passes, set pieces and shots from outside the box.

Xavi has dem sexy grounded passes, much greater work rate and you'll also see him finish much more often inside the box.

Xavi>Pirlo IMO, but i have to admit that i precum in my pants everytime i watch Pirlo playing. He is one of the best midfielders in the last few decades.

The thing is, anything that Pirlo can do Xavi can do better.

[SELVER7]

im 12 and what is this>

[Judge_Joe_Brown]

Anyone I know would say "England". He is a blatant Rangers fan which doesn't exactly sound like glory hunting right now. And for the record, proximity doesn't define who you support, but the place you grow up should. I lived right next to old trafford when they won the champions league and still didn't care that they won.

All I'll say is this. Is it totally random that someone from another country picks Barcelona? Do they draw teams out of a hat? No. The only fans I recognise are the ones who grew up supporting a local club, or at least had a parent who took them to games. The nostalgia of supporting your local club is incomparable to merely watching someone score a goal on TV for a team you picked out of thin air.

I'll be crying myself to sleep tonight.

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Xavi >everyone, incl. Pirlo, which does not mean he is no quality. It's that Pirlo is a great midfielder, but Xavi has set the definitions, or there is another reason why everybody, who appears to be good/better/great midfielder is compared to him, not someone else?

That Euro is nothing special so far.

[Judge_Joe_Brown]

I think Germany will go through, but Italy will give them a tough match. Portugal - Spain should be much more even, although if Spain get an early goal then I think Portugal will be screwed. Also depends on how Portugal approaches the game (hopefully not like France, they played like pussies), and who starts (lol Postiga).

[Zaia]

In even though the other thread is still open.