quik1987
Banned
- 7,735
- 434
- Joined
- Apr 21, 2001
Hope RVP beasts
Follow along with the video below to see how to install our site as a web app on your home screen.
Note: this_feature_currently_requires_accessing_site_using_safari
revenge? from what? you guys are world champs
Originally Posted by AlmostNotReady
It looks like Balotelli will be fine.
And he will have both last names on his jersey.
Originally Posted by M4rioL
revenge? from what? you guys are world champsI love France to take this but if NED get revenge and win it all I will be ecstatic. I went for them last WC final anyway
Pirlo is (still) Italy's most important player. Strikers don't necessarily make the difference in these tournaments - it's usually the midfielders. If you can dictate the play, control the tempo, and create enough chances from midfield your side will usually manage victory.Originally Posted by AlmostNotReady
Like who?Originally Posted by Mastamind89
Balotelli? I think there are more crucial players than him on the squadOriginally Posted by AlmostNotReady
I got France taking it. Or Italy if Balotelli gets to play.
Rooney was Englands only hope. They got no chance.
The strikers will make all the difference in this tournament.
Thats why England have no chance..
Originally Posted by ryair max 1
does anyone know if these games will be viewable online?
i'll be at work so I can't catch the opening match on ESPN for Poland @ 11:30 am Eastern time.
Originally Posted by Adrian1221
MY BODY IS READY
[h1]Xavi criticises Madrid attitude[/h1]
June 4, 2012
By ESPN staff
Barcelona midfielder Xavi Hernandez has threatened to stoke tensions in the Spain squad after again criticising the manner in which Real Madrid players have reacted to defeat.
GettyImagesXavi feels Real Madrid's player have to learn to praise their opponents when suffering defeat
There have long been concerns that the ferocious rivalry between the two clubs may cause disharmony in the national set-up, and coach Vicente Del Bosque recently confirmed there were issues between Gerard Pique and Sergio Ramos. "If Pique and Ramos do not get along, they'll be dropped," Del Bosque said. "They are young kids with their differences, but we have no problems."
Xavi has now risked provoking the Real Madrid players in the squad as he repeated comments he made in January and April suggesting Barca's players have a more sporting approach.
"We have congratulated them when they won," he told Canal+. "That is sport at the end of the day. We have been very respectful with them. However, I have noted that it wasn't the same in reverse."
With seven Barcelona players and five Real Madrid players in Spain's Euro 2012 squad, concerns will be raised as to the mood of the camp.
Nonetheless, after Luis Aragones steered the team to Euro 2008 glory and Del Bosque took them to their first World Cup triumph two years later, Xavi is upbeat about the team's chances this summer.
"The national team now lives in a peaceful environment," he said. "Before, the people didn't believe in us. I heard that these players can't pass the quarter-final, I saw front pages saying they didn't believe in us and this hurt.
"Luis cleared the path for the national team with a style that continues not just because it brought success but because the fans liked it, identified it and could be proud of the way Spain played. Del Bosque and the trainers that came had to understand that this philosophy couldn't be lost."
Xavi also said he was positive about the future for Barcelona after Tito Vilanova was named Pep Guardiola's successor.
"I was very surprised by Pep leaving, but when he explained it all to us, you understand," he said. "The naming of Tito also surprised me, more than anything because what had happened with his illness, but looking at the decision, I think it was treated in the best way possible.
"This team has to continue for a few more years winning titles and we don't have to change the form of coaching."
Originally Posted by Trelvis Tha Thrilla
Anyone setup any fantasy groups on ESPN?
I was gonna say that you could argue that Nocerino would be more crucial. I'm a fan of Balotelli but I just don't think that he is at the point of his career where can much such a big impact. But you pretty much summed up what I would have said but better.Originally Posted by abovelegit1
Pirlo is (still) Italy's most important player. Strikers don't necessarily make the difference in these tournaments - it's usually the midfielders. If you can dictate the play, control the tempo, and create enough chances from midfield your side will usually manage victory.Originally Posted by AlmostNotReady
Like who?Originally Posted by Mastamind89
Balotelli? I think there are more crucial players than him on the squad
The strikers will make all the difference in this tournament.
Thats why England have no chance..
England have strikers, but have no realistic chance because of how they play; 4-4-2 playing the long ball to a target man. They may even bully their way to the knockout stages in this manner, but the top competition will be able to deal with the physical/aerial play while also controlling midfield due to inherent tactical flaws of a 4-4-2 against a 4-3-3 (extra CM creates an advantage in that area).
I'll be supporting my "ancestral" Spain. Somewhat concerned about the Pique-Ramos pairing as it'll be unfamiliar, but they should adapt quickly enough. More concerned about Arbeloa's injury problems. His understudy JuanFran has only 1 cap to his name. Also, this could be the year that the double pivot kills us. Sergio should be the lone holding mid, imo.
A third consecutive major tournament victory would be an unprecedented achievement. Bit nervous, but only the Germans have a comparable side on paper, and after watching the warm up friendlies I've got a feeling Don Andres will lead us to glory once again.
Originally Posted by Nike Jordan
Originally Posted by ryair max 1
does anyone know if these games will be viewable online?
i'll be at work so I can't catch the opening match on ESPN for Poland @ 11:30 am Eastern time.
ESPN3/WatchESPN will be streaming all of the matches online.
Ask him/her if they have a Verizon online account. If they don't, set one up for them.Originally Posted by ryair max 1
Originally Posted by Nike Jordan
Originally Posted by ryair max 1
does anyone know if these games will be viewable online?
i'll be at work so I can't catch the opening match on ESPN for Poland @ 11:30 am Eastern time.
ESPN3/WatchESPN will be streaming all of the matches online.you da man. do you have to log in to watch the games though? I tried randomly clicking on sportscenter and it asked for a log in. My resident has Verizon Fios but not in my name. Do I log in with the name the bill is under?
I've never viewed anything through ESPN online before.
You right about Pirlo.. And I understand his importance to the team.Originally Posted by Mastamind89
Originally Posted by Trelvis Tha Thrilla
Anyone setup any fantasy groups on ESPN?
I can set one up.
Don't forget guys, on the Fox Soccer website. I have a bracket group named NikeTalk and the password is taptappull http://eurobracket.foxsports.com
For ESPN there is a Euro Manger fantasy game
http://games.espn.go.com/euro-manager/en_GB/
There is also a bracket game too http://games.espn.go.com/euro-bracket-predictor/en_gb/
For both games, the group name is NikeTalk and the password is taptappull
If the links don't work just go to Fantasy & Games
I was gonna say that you could argue that Nocerino would be more crucial. I'm a fan of Balotelli but I just don't think that he is at the point of his career where can much such a big impact. But you pretty much summed up what I would have said but better.Originally Posted by abovelegit1
Pirlo is (still) Italy's most important player. Strikers don't necessarily make the difference in these tournaments - it's usually the midfielders. If you can dictate the play, control the tempo, and create enough chances from midfield your side will usually manage victory.Originally Posted by AlmostNotReady
Like who?
The strikers will make all the difference in this tournament.
Thats why England have no chance..
England have strikers, but have no realistic chance because of how they play; 4-4-2 playing the long ball to a target man. They may even bully their way to the knockout stages in this manner, but the top competition will be able to deal with the physical/aerial play while also controlling midfield due to inherent tactical flaws of a 4-4-2 against a 4-3-3 (extra CM creates an advantage in that area).
I'll be supporting my "ancestral" Spain. Somewhat concerned about the Pique-Ramos pairing as it'll be unfamiliar, but they should adapt quickly enough. More concerned about Arbeloa's injury problems. His understudy JuanFran has only 1 cap to his name. Also, this could be the year that the double pivot kills us. Sergio should be the lone holding mid, imo.
A third consecutive major tournament victory would be an unprecedented achievement. Bit nervous, but only the Germans have a comparable side on paper, and after watching the warm up friendlies I've got a feeling Don Andres will lead us to glory once again.
Originally Posted by Mastamind89
Originally Posted by Trelvis Tha Thrilla
Anyone setup any fantasy groups on ESPN?
I can set one up.
Don't forget guys, on the Fox Soccer website. I have a bracket group named NikeTalk and the password is taptappull http://eurobracket.foxsports.com
For ESPN there is a Euro Manger fantasy game
http://games.espn.go.com/euro-manager/en_GB/
There is also a bracket game too http://games.espn.go.com/euro-bracket-predictor/en_gb/
For both games, the group name is NikeTalk and the password is taptappull
If the links don't work just go to Fantasy & Games