Never trust England in a major tournament. I should've known better.
I actually think they will turn it around and make the next round.
I got a kick of the Belgian coach saying "Italy didn't play real football" in criticism of their counterattacking style. No, you got out coached and were too stupid to know that Italy has always played that way.
Italy's underachieved for a few years, so it might just be their time to come around.
I don't think this is their year. They are missing their playmakers in Pirlo, Verratti, and Marchisio. They won't beat good teams like Germany and Spain. However, I picked them above Belgium because they are a matchup nightmare for a team like that. Belgium lacks the discipline to play with a team like Italy that will pick you apart on the counter.
Here is the knockout bracket (open in new window if it looks fuzzy):
Fill out the entire bracket before the first game on Saturday if you want to play.
2.5 points for each quarterfinalist picked (20 total) 5 points for each semifinalist picked (20 total) 10 for each finalist (20 total) 20 for the winner
Italy's underachieved for a few years, so it might just be their time to come around.
I don't think this is their year. They are missing their playmakers in Pirlo, Verratti, and Marchisio. They won't beat good teams like Germany and Spain. However, I picked them above Belgium because they are a matchup nightmare for a team like that. Belgium lacks the discipline to play with a team like Italy that will pick you apart on the counter.
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I got a kick of the Belgian coach saying "Italy didn't play real football" in criticism of their counterattacking style. No, you got out coached and were too stupid to know that Italy has always played that way.
Here is the knockout bracket (open in new window if it looks fuzzy):
Fill out the entire bracket before the first game on Saturday if you want to play.
2.5 points for each quarterfinalist picked (20 total)
5 points for each semifinalist picked (20 total)
10 for each finalist (20 total)
20 for the winner
Fuck off.
Portugal
Wales
Belgium
Germany
Spain
France
England
Portugal
Wales
Spain
France
Portugal
Spain
Spain for the Euro NAtty
Croatia
Wales
Belgium
Germany
Spain
France
England
Croatia
Belgium
Spain
England
Croatia
Spain
Spain
2. @doogsinparadise Take a look at Renato Sanches. Edgar Davids clone. 18 year old kid who has had a better tournament than Paul Pogba.