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[Haribi]

Everybody is complaining about the format and I'd have to agree and maybe the perfect middle ground would be to downgrade to 20 teams.
You'd have 4 groups á 5 teams with the top 2 teams advancing to the knockout stage. No more 3rd place bs.
That way the group stage would actually be slightly longer (40 instead of 36 matches) but at least you couldn't say that a team doesn't deserve to top their group after 4 games.

 

[CheDominik]

I know, just echoing the ridiculous official statements on this topic. I'm glad to be paying though.

In theory it's a good thing if public TV wasn't pretty much the same as the other stations just a little more aimed at the elderly. Phoenix and ZDFinfo are great though.

 

[Bakkus]

For as much weaker bracket 1 is. At least it's nice that Croatia/Portugal VS Belgium cannot happen until the semis.

 

[CheDominik]

Taxes can't be earmarked for a specific purpose. Atleast in Germany so the difference is important if you care about such details.

Because they create some kind of a loophole. I think it's unconstitutioal and violates EU competition laws. But we digress

 

[Baleoce]

love it xD

 

[Atrophis]

Just seen Hungary - Portugal highlights. Sad I missed such an epic game.

 

[qKaC3K]

Hungary right now:

 

[orichalcos]

Hungary right now:

\o/

 

[JDB]

Everybody is complaining about the format and I'd have to agree and maybe the perfect middle ground would be to downgrade to 20 teams.
You'd have 4 groups á 5 teams with the top 2 teams advancing to the knockout stage. No more 3rd place bs.
That way the group stage would actually be slightly longer (40 instead of 36 matches) but at least you couldn't say that a team doesn't deserve to top their group after 4 games.

Let's be real; there was nothing wrong with just having 16 teams.

 

[True Savior]

The format is good. You allow mediocre teams to play (any country deserves to go through the emotions) and put every good one in the brackets. Let the games begin. Having great teams play each other in the group stage is stupid. The fun is in the elimination.

 

[Mattlikewhoa]

If we lose to Iceland, Roy has to go. If we get battered by France, Roy has to go.

Co-signed!

Croatia in the final methinks.

I have them making it there for sure. I have them selected in one of my pools to do so. I really like the way they are playing in this tournament.

 

[Gandie]

Everybody is complaining about the format and I'd have to agree and maybe the perfect middle ground would be to downgrade to 20 teams.
You'd have 4 groups á 5 teams with the top 2 teams advancing to the knockout stage. No more 3rd place bs.
That way the group stage would actually be slightly longer (40 instead of 36 matches) but at least you couldn't say that a team doesn't deserve to top their group after 4 games.

You would have to stretch out the group stage a bit though, to make sure every team gets time off.
Plus there would be a lot of pointless games on the last matchday.
Just keep it at 16

 

[Kjellson]

I'm gonna skip watching the Sweden game. Watching them live will only make me more frustrated than I will be in the end of the match.

 

[Cappa]

Lol he's so bad he's good. His sweatpants in 30+ degree weather are fantastic Hahaha. Man I've found my new favorite goalkeeper

 

[Bold One]

Hungary right now:

Thats awesome,

I was in Budapest 2 months ago, it was kinda empty,

 

[ShinRPGamer]

I just realized something, if Ireland wins against Italy, they're almost certainly going to face France in the second round.

Now I almost want Ireland to win just to see that happen.

Also I'm one of those people that like the 24 team format. More matches, and gives weaker nations like Iceland and Northern Ireland a chance to shine where in the 16 team format, they probably wouldn't be able to make it.

 

[His Majesty]

Belgium playing in the new cycling kits, they look amazing.

 

[CheDominik]

Lol he's so bad he's good. His sweatpants in 30+ degree weather are fantastic Hahaha. Man I've found my new favorite goalkeeper

Gabor has been a really solid keeper for a long time. It's too bad the world gets to know him when his career is pretty much over. He just loves to have fun while playing.

 

[Gandie]

Belgium playing in the new cycling kits, they look amazing.

Looks like a very light blue, or is it just my TV?

 

[Creamium]

Belgium playing in the new cycling kits, they look amazing.

Yeah they look great.

 

[yyzjohn]

Can Belgium still win the group with a win and Italy loss?

 

[His Majesty]

Looks like a very light blue, or is it just my TV?

Light blue, yes. It's based on the jersey of our national cycling team.

 

[Lender]

Can Belgium still win the group with a win and Italy loss?

No

 

[Portugeezer]

 

[Diprosalic]

Can Belgium still win the group with a win and Italy loss?

italy won the group no matter what

 

[jelly]

Not sure which one to watch, think I'll go with Italy Ireland for a half.

 

[ShinRPGamer]

Can Belgium still win the group with a win and Italy loss?

Italy tops the group no matter what.

 

[gutter_trash]

who else besides Buffon is resting today?

*edit, TSN says 8 players subbing... smart move. They will need it for the Spain match

 

[Gandie]

Light blue, yes. It's based on the jersey of our national cycling team.

Cool stuff.

 

[Mimosa97]

I don't know which game I should watch. Any suggestions ?

 

[silver.tongue]

Let's be real; there was nothing wrong with just having 16 teams.

Yeah. this is me. Either 16 or 32 and just have the top 2 advance.

This "best 3rds" is too confusing for me.

 

[Joni]

Belgium playing in the new cycling kits, they look amazing.

Trying to copy the superior sport.

 

[Zvonimir Boban]

Not sure which one to watch, think I'll go with Italy Ireland for a half.

I don't know which game I should watch. Any suggestions ?

You should always watch Zlatan if you have the chance.

 

[cilonen]

Oh, he pulled a Vardy.

https://youtu.be/dCvPPGY8aUY

 

[Omega Kirby]

Which match you guys predict will be better?

both

 

[Baleoce]

I don't know which game I should watch. Any suggestions ?

Dunno, both have the potential. Ireland should be going in guns blazing. They have no other choice. Gonna watch this for the first half and see how it goes.

 

[Mimosa97]

You should always watch Zlatan if you have the chance.

Why ? Cause it's his last game with Sweden ?

 

[KingSnake]

Vote 24exit. Lol, give up already, 16 is dead already and it's not coming back.

The new system made both the qualifications and the final tournament much more open to surprises. I like it.

 

[Frustrated_me]

 

[JoeNut]

Hungary Portugal was a right game! Unbelievable

 

[gutter_trash]

do yellows carry to the next round?

 

[Oersted]

National tournaments, esp at groupstage, are always shit.

But now we have tables with Hungary on top, followed by Iceland, Portugal and Austria.

Its funnier that way.

 

[Osahi]

Trying to copy the superior sport.

No. I am not a big football fan, but cycling is the most borring sport imaginable. It's so exciting the commentator can fill half of his time spewing touristic trivia. (And i hate michel wuyts)'. Also doped as fuck.

That said


beeeeeeelgiuuuuum!!!!

 

[Lender]

do yellows carry to the next round?

Thought so

 

[CheDominik]

No. I am not a big football fan, but cycling is the most borring sport imaginable. It's so exciting the commentator can fill half of his time spewing touristic trivia. (And i hate michel wuyts)'. Also doped as fuck.

That said


beeeeeeelgiuuuuum!!!!

What are you talking about? Cycling on TV is my favorite background noise while taking a nap. Blasphemy!

 

[Shito]

For people trying to decide on which match to watch: this may be the last match of Zlatan with Sweden.

 

[dealer-]

If only Ireland had Ray Houghton playing for them.

 

[His Majesty]

No. I am not a big football fan, but cycling is the most borring sport imaginable. It's so exciting the commentator can fill half of his time spewing touristic trivia. (And i hate michel wuyts)'. Also doped as fuck.

That said


beeeeeeelgiuuuuum!!!!

Nothing better than a Giro with Renaat Schotte.

 

[Lender]

We were lucky there

 

[Omega Kirby]

Shot at goal finally