Predicting the top contenders for the upcoming Euro tournament

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around predictions and opinions regarding the upcoming Euro tournament, focusing on potential winners, standout players, and team performances. Participants share their thoughts on various national teams and players, as well as their expectations for the matches.

Discussion Character

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  • Exploratory
  • Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants suggest Italy, France, Germany, and Spain as top contenders for the tournament.
  • One participant expresses a strong belief in Germany's chances, while also noting Portugal as a team to watch.
  • There is a humorous exchange regarding Zinedine Zidane, with some participants pointing out he is retired.
  • Romania is mentioned as a potential dark horse, but concerns are raised about their group placement and recent controversies.
  • Participants discuss the performance of Portugal, highlighting players like Ronaldo and Deco as key contributors.
  • There are mixed opinions on the Czech Republic's performance, with some expressing disappointment and others predicting Portugal will perform well against them.
  • Controversy surrounding the Germany-Poland match is noted, along with a mention of Croatia as an underdog team.
  • Some participants express skepticism about Croatia's playing style, while others defend their past performances.
  • The Netherlands' strong performance against Italy is highlighted, with some participants predicting they may win the cup.
  • Spain's potential is discussed, particularly with the return of David Villa, though some express caution about their group strength.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants exhibit a range of opinions on which teams will perform well, with no consensus on a definitive winner. Multiple competing views remain regarding team strengths and player performances.

Contextual Notes

Some discussions reference the historical performance of teams and players, while others touch on current controversies affecting team dynamics. There are also mentions of group placements that influence match outcomes.

  • #121


I saw Turkey and they were great, you know they had a lot of their important players out due to injuries and suspensions. I think if they had a full squad, they could have won.

Congratulations Germany.
 
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  • #122


If they're a full back or wing back then speed is more important, but centre backs tend to be a lot bigger.
 
  • #123


TR345 said:
You just got to be fast and agile, soccer is the one game where size doesn't matter much cause you got to be fast and agile or you get burnt.

I suppose for left back. I just can't imagine a man his size winning balls against adebayor, toni or ibrahimovic.
 
  • #124


Size matters for centre backs and strikers. But it doesn't for wingers and side backs and midfielders
 
  • #125


Portugal had problems against Germany because they were smaller, got overpowered. It is hard to get a header over a tall defender. Never the less you see many of the worlds best players are small. I think intelligence is a real big part of the picture, you got to be a genus to make such great passes with a split second to react.
 
  • #126


Germany are a huge side, but Turkey still managed to be superior in the air for most of the game. Its mainly all about timing and a good football brain.
 
  • #127


I almost thought the match would go into extra time until Lahm squeezed in the winning goal! :biggrin:
 
  • #128


So, the final between Germany and Spain is about to start. Both sides look quite strong, but I think Germany will bag this one. It'll be close though and, hopefully, a good game!
 
  • #129


Woot! Nice goal, Torres!
 
  • #130


Spain wins 1 - nil.
 
  • #131


A well-deserved win for Spain!
 
  • #132


Yup, Spain were definitely the better side.
 
  • #133


OK. It's on to World Cup 2010 now.
 
  • #134


Anyone remember me commenting how Lahm is so small? Torres abused him on the goal.
 
  • #135


So is this game why there was no chat today? What is this? It's as if watching the Euro2008 final was more important than helping us blab about this, that, and the other thing!
 
  • #136


D H said:
So is this game why there was no chat today? What is this? It's as if watching the Euro2008 final was more important than helping us blab about this, that, and the other thing!

I was out camping
 
  • #137


I was just noodling you. Sorry if my post didn't come across that way.
 
  • #138


D H said:
So is this game why there was no chat today? What is this? It's as if watching the Euro2008 final was more important than helping us blab about this, that, and the other thing!

When I saw Greg posted, I was going to rib him about the same thing. :smile:
 

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