Football (Soccer)
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From a football purist point of view they have been by far the best two teams thus far. Don't forget that Italy made 9 changes against Ireland and Croatia conceded against the Czechs after an impromptu firework display.
I won't discount ze Germans, but everyone else looks very beatable.
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Hrvatska moja!
Croatia is definitively over all other after the group phase. Technically it is really brilliant. They play very vertical. Lot of talent. If they make it. Modric will be not so far away to get the ballon d'or[emoji12]
4 more games to the win…it is a long way...
Ajmoooo Hrvatska!!!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Croatia v Belgium in the semi's and may the best team win
Germany v France in the other…
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UEFA should exclude Brexit Teams from next EURO … haha
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Poland to beat Switzerland
Wales to beat Northern Ireland
Croatia to beat PortugalToday's predictions…..
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@501/IH:
I'll hold against that. Not sure how the final will look like, but Croatia v. Italy….naw!
Already proven right…...
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Two out of three wasn't bad
France
Germany
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The German team for the first time looked like a potential champion today against Slovakia. It won't be easy in the really tough half of the draw, the quarterfinals next against either Spain or Italy would not be unworthy of the grand final. But the Mannschaft has made a mark today, and is clearly one of the teams to beat for anyone who wants to lift the trophy.
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Fantastic game today! Hazard was otherwordly today…
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england
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That Shaqiri goal was a bit tasty! That, so far, is goal of the tournament. Imagine scoring that, & being on the losing side.
Italy / Spain / England / Iceland / France & The Pesky Deutschlanders in the bottom half of the draw. Someone is going to have to be on top of their game to beat T.P.D's. to reach the final.
After watching La Belgiques spank The Magyars, I fancy them to go through from the top half. My first prediction was Croatia. What do I know?
La Belgique v T.P.D's. final.
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Rant On.
Why the hell is there Additional Assistant Referees at the Euros?
From what I have observed, their main role appears to be: (1). Prancing about the dead-ball line making no decisions whatsoever. (2). Taking up space in hotel rooms, that a genuine fan could be occupying. They are a joke!
I have seen in several games where the ball has crossed the dead-ball line, the AAR being two yards away, & not indicating to the referee that the ball has left the field of play. Also, all the shenanigans that go on in the box during a corner or free-kick, which I can see on the tv, are not brought to the attention of the referee.
_FIFA Laws of the Game 2015-16
Additional Assistant Referees.Among other duties,
Where appointed, the additional assistant referees, subject to the decision of the referee, are to indicate:
1. When the whole of the ball leaves the field of play over the goal line
2. Which team is entitled to a corner kick or goal kick
3. When misconduct or any other incident occurs out of the view of the referee
4. When offences have been committed whenever the additional assistant referees have a better view than the referee, particularly inside the penalty area
5. Whether, at penalty kicks, the goalkeeper moves off the goal line before the ball is kicked and if the ball crosses the line._I have not seen any AAR make any of the above decisions. Most notably, Items 3, 4 & 5.
Rant Off.
