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[Moobabe]

So Iniesta for Player of the Tournament?

It was either him or Pirlo for me.

And Iniesta outplayed him this evening.

Iniesta is a wonderful player - the only one I'd describe as 'world class' in that Spanish side, but he's blessed to be playing alongside some very, very good footballers.

Pirlo, though, carried Italy at times in this tournament when guys like De Rossi faded away. I'd probably have Pirlo as player of the tournament, but only just.

 

[Yurt]

Gigi Buffon, RAI:"Tonight they were too superior to us. We have to accept the defeat with some calmness. We thank the fans from our hearts."

 

[Hasphat'sAnts]

So Iniesta for Player of the Tournament?

It was either him or Pirlo for me.

And Iniesta outplayed him this evening.

Because Pirlo was playing next to Marchisio and Montolivo (who turned into no one, lol), whereas Iniesta...

Yeah.

I don't mind either player winning, but I don't think Iniesta outplayed Pirlo as much as Spain just had a much better squad and were better tactically.

 

[dc89]

He'd be a fantastic player if he could just cut the petulance out of his game

Yup. I think his attitude has improved though compared to 2010/11 season where he was just selfish and wild in almost every game, getting sent off for all sorts.

He had his moments last season, but I think this is what he needs.

 

[Clegg]

Iniesta is a wonderful player - the only one I'd describe as 'world class' in that Spanish side, but he's blessed to be playing alongside some very, very good footballers.

Pirlo, though, carried Italy at times in this tournament when guys like De Rossi faded away. I'd probably have Pirlo as player of the tournament, but only just.

You wouldn't describe Xavi as world class? He was the best midfielder in the world from 2007-2011.

He wasn't as good this season but I wouldn't hesitate to call him world class.

 

[Linius]

Spain played absolutely brilliant tonight. Nothing to say about them winning, they deserved it based on this match.

 

[K1LLER7]

So no football now until the Olympics and pre-season.

 

[Messi]

Iniesta is a wonderful player - the only one I'd describe as 'world class' in that Spanish side, but he's blessed to be playing alongside some very, very good footballers.

Pirlo, though, carried Italy at times in this tournament when guys like De Rossi faded away. I'd probably have Pirlo as player of the tournament, but only just.

 

[LabouredSubterfuge]

When does Olympics footy start?

 

[Slizz]

Just wanna say that Casillas is a legend. Incredible scoreless record, like-able guy no matter what your allegiance, captain, champion. Just an awesome player...

 

[GorillaJu]

Personally think David Silva is my player of the tournament.

 

[Kyoufu]

Silva is so handsome. I think I have a mancrush on him now.

edit: I see morsel has a mancrush on him too

 

[Hasphat'sAnts]

You wouldn't describe Xavi as world class? He was the best midfielder in the world from 2007-2011. He wasn't as good this season but I wouldn't hesitate to call him world class.

Xavi doesn't play well with Alonso on the pitch for some reason.

And I feel like Iniesta was already the best midfielder in the world in 2009. He just got hurt in 2010.

 

[Grover Cleveland]

As I said in the OT, congrats to Spain for being deserving champions. Truly a great team.

Spoiler

Even if they're boring to watch

And congrats to Italy for a great tournament. They should be proud of the heart they displayed in getting to the final.

And now that the Euros are over, we can get on to the real business of the summer.

TRANSFER MUPPETRY!

I know the Confederations Cup is a joke of a tournament, but...

USA! USA! USA!

The only team to beat Spain at a "major tournament" during this three title run. No one can ever take that away from us.

 

[elsk]

Beckenbauer: Congratulations to Spain. They were the better team tonight and deserve the win.
(his first tweet in english haha)

The only team to beat Spain at a "major tournament" during this three title run. No one can ever take that away from us.

The Swiss won against them in the WC2010.

 

[Hixx]

When does Olympics footy start?

26th.

 

[Kyoufu]

Let the Transfer Muppetry commence:

Luuk De Jong's agent denies the move to Gladbach. Willkiller am pleased.

 

[elsk]

26th.

can't wait. (to lose 10-0 against Spain)

 

[Yurt]

Because Pirlo was playing next to Marchisio and Montolivo (who turned into no one, lol), whereas Iniesta...

Yeah.

I don't mind either player winning, but I don't think Iniesta outplayed Pirlo as much as Spain just had a much better squad and were better tactically.

His first bad game because he was tired and now he's on Montolivo's level? If you list his name on the XI, of course he's going to step in. It's not entirely on him.

 

[Bumhead]

Shearer can eat my shit. He's made a few patronising "can't believe this is boring" comments tonight.

Fair enough Spain dominated tonight and are worthy tournament winners but as a side to watch for the neutral, I've found them utterly tedious at times.

Glad Shearer can look further than the end of his own fucking nose to remember that.

 

[GorillaJu]

Silva is so handsome. I think I have a mancrush on him now.

edit: I see morsel has a mancrush on him too

Lol, Silva is in fact a dashing young man. Those part Asian genes always work their wonders.

 

[Splatt]

Just wanna say that Casillas is a legend. Incredible scoreless record, like-able guy no matter what your allegiance, captain, champion. Just an awesome player...

Truth.

 

[Kyoufu]

Shearer can eat my shit. He's made a few patronising "can't believe this is boring" comments tonight.

Fair enough Spain dominated tonight and are worthy tournament winners but as a side to watch for the neutral, I've found them utterly tedious at times.

Glad Shearer can look further than the end of his own fucking nose to remember that.

He's a former Footballer and you have to realise, he actually knows what it takes to play how Spain do and not any muppet can do it.

Spain stringing precision passes to get people into goal scoring positions is a joy to watch for me.

Lol, Silva is in fact a dashing young man. Those part Asian genes always work their wonders.

He's part asian? No wonder... reminds me of a certain Song Seung-heon (korean actor) a little.

 

[Messi]

Just wanna say that Casillas is a legend. Incredible scoreless record, like-able guy no matter what your allegiance, captain, champion. Just an awesome player...

This is the truth

lol dawwww

 

[Grover Cleveland]

The Swiss won against them in the WC2010.

One of only two teams to beat Spain at a "major tournament" during this three title run. No one can ever take that away from us.

 

[fuenf]

elsk
Banned
(Today, 11:09 PM)


??? what did he do?

 

[Slizz]

Lol baby Torres gets right in front of goal then craps his pants and doesn't know what to do =P

 

[Broder Salsa]

Nope, but you're a cunt.

RIP

 

[Yen]

elsk
Banned
(Today, 11:09 PM)


??? what did he do?

He jokingly used the c word earlier, could be for that.

 

[Scum]

elsk? Wha-?

 

[Kyoufu]

RIP

This is out of control.

 

[GorillaJu]

Lol baby Torres gets right in front of goal then craps his pants and doesn't know what to do =P

Hahahahah. Fucking amazing. :,)

elsk
Banned
(Today, 11:09 PM)

 

[Lightning]

What the hell do you have against Pirlo? I didnt realize it was a requirement to be stupid as an arsenal fan

I have nothing against Pirlo but I'm not keen on italy and Pirlo practically carried them and he carried them straight past Germany which annoyed me. Italy didn't deserve to win the euros because Pirlo, an extremely talented player never realised how talented he was until this tournament, carried the team. In my opinion Italy didn't deserve to win the euros based on the heroics of 1 player and Ballotelli, whom I hate for various reasons for his actions in the pl, and am as a result pleased with the result of this match.

 

[Hasphat'sAnts]

His first bad game because he was tired and now he's on Montolivo's level? If you list his name on the XI, of course he's going to step in. It's not entirely on him.

He played like Montolivo tonight. That's all that matters if you're gonna judge Pirlo's PotT candidacy based on one performance as well.



NOOOOOOOOOOO! Not Elsk!

Where will I get my daily hate of Mario Gomez?

 

[yella]

Looks like we have at least 1 casualty of the c-word...

Fake Edit: I see confuziz is gone too...

 

[Broder Salsa]

He jokingly used the c word earlier, could be for that.

It was...

Looks like we have at least 1 casualty of the c-word...

Fake Edit: I see confuziz is gone too...

For the same...

 

[K1LLER7]

Would love to see Spain against Argentina. Would like to see how they'd stop Messi.

:O so C-word is a 'no no' confirmed.

 

[Error]

dat jordi alba

dat 14 millions euros

dat transfer

Would love to see Spain against Argentina. Would like to see how they'd stop Messi.

they would destroy us right now. only way to beat spain is to play like dunga's brazil, rock solid defense with swift counterattacks.

 

[Grover Cleveland]

Would love to see Spain against Argentina. Would like to see how they'd stop Messi.

Xavi and Iniesta would probably get confused and start passing the ball back to Messi.

 

[GorillaJu]

It was...




For the same...

Prohibition. It must be stopped.

 

[Broder Salsa]

dat jordi alba

dat 14 millions euros

dat transfer

Didn't he only have a year left of his contract? Not that it's a bad transfer but... It's not that incredible a deal then.

 

[Slizz]

It was...




For the same...

Incredible... What a damper on the EURO final. Live and learn, I'm sure they'll be back.

 

[Scum]

Would love to see Spain against Argentina. Would like to see how they'd stop Messi.

That'd be quite the Final to see.

 

[Kyoufu]

Would love to see Spain against Argentina. Would like to see how they'd stop Messi.

Spain would put on Barcelona shirts and fool Messi into thinking it's a Barca game.

 

[WJD]

He jokingly used the c word earlier, could be for that.

Oh, come the fuck on.

 

[Kiraly]

What the hell?

 

[Baconsaurus Rex]

WE'RE DROPPING LIKE FLIES

GET OUT WHILE YOU STILL CAN

 

[jtb]

One of only two teams to beat Spain at a "major tournament" during this three title run. No one can ever take that away from us.

only team to score against Spain (let alone beat them) in a knockout game, too. And we did it without flukey penalties or set piece play too!

 

[Bumhead]

He's a former Footballer and you have to realise, he actually knows what it takes to play how Spain do and not any muppet can do it.

Spain stringing precision passes to get people into goal scoring positions is a joy to watch for me.

Please. You don't have to be a professional footballer to appreciate how good Spain are, and for me whether or not they're boring has never been about questioning how exceptional they are in possession.

Also, Shearer is no more qualified to comment on Spain's style of play on that basis than me or you are. He's never played in a team that plays anything like Spain. Infact, this Spain side actively plays without an Alan Shearer type player or role. Taking Shearer's word on Spain is as funny as listening to Martin Keown's tactial analysis.

Spain were phenomenal tonight, no question. And although the way they keep and use the ball is and always has been unprecedented, for me they have looked off the pace and "boring" at times in this tournament. For Shearer to be so condescending towards anyone who dare suggest Spain have been anything less than his level of chest beating hype is ridiculous.

 

[Fry]

This is madness.

SMFH