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[Messi]

Weird Spain line up. Stuck a fiver on Silva/Spain win, bit more confident he'll be getting forward now since they have no strikers....

Casillas - Arbeloa Ramos Pique Alba - X.Alonso Busquets - Silva Xavi Iniesta - Cesc

 

[Tim the Wiz]

That line-up is fascinating. Del Bosque has been watching a lot of Barca, clearly, but this is radical even for an emulation of their style. A true striker-less formation; I don't think you could genuinely call Cesc a false-nine. The unexpected might pay dividends though. I'd wager money, but I'm sure Spain are comfortable favourites, regardless of anything.

England are gonna take Spains approach of playing with no strikers, and start with Andy Carroll tomorrow

 

[Messi]

Spain's lineup is

It's just crazy enough to work.

 

[Mastadon]

That line-up is fascinating. Del Bosque has been watching a lot of Barca, clearly, but this is radical even for an emulation of their style. A true striker-less formation; I don't think you could genuinely call Cesc a false-nine. The unexpected might pay dividends though. I'd wager money, but I'm sure Spain are comfortable favourites, regardless of anything.

5/6 - no value at all considering it's not an easy game.

 

[rodvik]

Dat Spain line up. Love it.

*edit. to avoid trolling other sports threads

 

[Slizz]

Dat Spain line up. Love it.

Also ESPN showing bastketball "dream team" (apparently some basketball pros went and decided to go and win the olympics) ahead of the game. Lol. Its amazing they think anyone actually cared or even noticed.

It was a big deal in the States because literally everyones favorite player from their respective NBA team was on that team. A team full of Hall of Famers that probably won't ever be duplicated. Like seriously every person on that team is or will be in the Basketball Hall of Fame. Plus it was done in the Olympic which are rapidly approaching.

 

[Wilbur]

Dat Spain line up. Love it.

Also ESPN showing bastketball "dream team" (apparently some basketball pros went and decided to go and win the olympics) ahead of the game. Lol. Its amazing they think anyone actually cared or even noticed.

What's the biggest sport in America? I would guess football, baseball, basketball

 

[rodvik]

It was a big deal in the States because literally everyones favorite player from their respective NBA team was on that team. A team full of Hall of Famers that probably won't ever be duplicated. Like seriously every person on that team is or will be in the Basketball Hall of Fame. Plus it was done in the Olympic which are rapidly approaching.

What's the biggest sport in America? I would guess football, baseball, basketball

I think its football (american) then baseball. Not sure about basketball definitely bigger than soccer I imagine.

Slizz, yeah I guess. Doesnt seem very in the spirit of the olympics. Its just funny watching this kind of thing fro an outsiders perspective (literally I have never heard of these people expect Jordan who I know from his shoes). But anyways. Good luck to em.

 

[Slizz]

What's the biggest sport in America? I would guess football, baseball, basketball

Football, by a little.

I think its football (american) then baseball. Not sure about basketball definitely bigger than soccer I imagine.

Slizz, yeah I guess. Doesnt seem very in the spirit of the olympics. Its just funny watching this kind of thing fro an outsiders perspective (literally I have never heard of these people expect Jorda who I know from his shoes). But anyways. Good luck to em.

Just think of if you could build the Ultimate XI from the PL or La Liga with all the best players at the primes of their careers and thats what the Dream Team was to Basketball.

 

[Yen]

Itv just showed Hogdson jumping about at training like a kangaroo.

 

[rodvik]

Football, by a little.



Just think of if you could build the Ultimate XI from the PL or La Liga with all the best players at the primes of their careers and thats what the Dream Team was to Basketball.

Fair enough!

 

[Willkiller]

My Nan has decided to take us out for Sunday dinner today. Leaving at 5.


FML

 

[Wilbur]

My Nan has decided to take us out for Sunday dinner today. Leaving at 5.


FML

knock her out, put her in the boot of a car with an Italy shirt on and then when she wakes up tell her it was her idea to watch the game.

 

[Slizz]

Balotelli man, can't help but love that guy. Looks so hilarious training with his gold chain on and diamond earrings.

 

[Az]

Balotelli man, can't help but love that guy. Looks so hilarious training with his gold chain on and diamond earrings.

Can't hate the guy, ever...

 

[Willkiller]

knock her out, put her in the boot of a car with an Italy shirt on and then when she wakes up tell her it was her idea to watch the game.

That was my plan until your story of your horrific car crash scared me off

 

[Wilbur]

That was my plan until your story of your horrific car crash scared me off

Dammit. Sorry, you'll have to face the wrath of granny

 

[Awesome Animals]

What a silly line-up by Spain. I hope Italy rip them to shreds.

What's the biggest sport in America? I would guess football, baseball, basketball

Am. Football by a large margin, followed by basketball, then baseball I believe.

 

[Willkiller]

Dammit. Sorry, you'll have to face the wrath of granny

Fuck. Hopefully she's taking us to a shitty pub that still has the game on.

 

[rodvik]

Hey Wilbury , hows your ribs btw? You good?

 

[Awesome Animals]

Willkiller, Match-ups between the break? I'll be Italy. If I can also be Croatia

 

[Wilbur]

Cheers for the answers guys

Hey Wilbury , hows your ribs btw? You good?

Yeah I'm alright thanks. Just been told to take a fuckload of painkillers and rest haha, so probably get the day off tomorrow as well. My ribs hurt but it's just bruising, nothing too bad. Just need to sort out the actual situation, I've had the insurance ring me through my girlfriend and the guy that backed into her car's got the police involved for some stupid reason...

 

[Willkiller]

Willkiller, Match-ups between the break? I'll be Italy. If I can also be Croatia

Stop teasing me! I'm being dragged out for food so I might miss both games (probably be back in time for the second) can always do them after the Ireland game if you want!

 

[rodvik]

Cheers for the answers guys



Yeah I'm alright thanks. Just been told to take a fuckload of painkillers and rest haha, so probably get the day off tomorrow as well. My ribs hurt but it's just bruising, nothing too bad. Just need to sort out the actual situation, I've had the insurance ring me through my girlfriend and the guy that backed into her car's got the police involved for some stupid reason...

Cool. Feel better.

 

[Az]

which thread to follow hmm...

I kid I kid

 

[Awesome Animals]

Stop teasing me! I'm being dragged out for food so I might miss both games (probably be back in time for the second) can always do them after the Ireland game if you want!

Probably, let me know!

 

[Clegg]

Fabregas has been awful so far and Silva hasn't been much better.

Iniesta and Busquets are Spains standouts and Pirlo and De Rossi running the show for Italy. Cassano has looked pretty good too.

 

[Awesome Animals]

Fabregas has been awful so far and Silva hasn't been much better.

Iniesta and Busquets are Spains standouts and Pirlo and De Rossi running the show for Italy. Cassano has looked pretty good too.

I wish Soldado was in this Spanish squad, but Spain should move Fabregas back to Silva's spot, and put Llorente on. Although maybe with a real striker Silva may play better. It was very shocking to see him have a clear shot on goal at the penalty spot only to back pass to Xavi

 

[Kyoufu]

So how are Barcelona doing against Italy?

 

[elseanio]

So how are Barcelona doing against Italy?

Shite without Messi

 

[Wilbur]

I wish Soldado was in this Spanish squad, but Spain should move Fabregas back to Silva's spot, and put Llorente on. Although maybe with a real striker Silva may play better. It was very shocking to see him have a clear shot on goal at the penalty spot only to back pass to Xavi

Yeah when Silva didn't turn and shoot there I laughed so hard

 

[Kyoufu]

Shite without Messi

LMAO that's what I was thinking. Well done.

 

[Hixx]

Baloltelli

 

[Charles]

Fucking Balotelli

 

[dc89]

Don't you just love Mario lol.

 

[GQman2121]

That was insane. What the hell was he thinking? Shoot and be a hero.

 

[Wilbur]

What a fucking idiot.

 

[Clegg]

Balotelli was very disappointing imo.

Cassano was the only Italian striker providing any threat.

And now Di Natale scores!!!

 

[Hixx]

Yes! Di Natale!

 

[Dark Machine]

So how are Barcelona doing against Italy?

No Messi, so shite. Spain desperately need an alternative threat like Llorente.

DI NATALE! GOOOOOOOAAAAAAALLLLLLLAAAAAAAAAZOOOOOOOOO!

 

[dc89]

Brilliant goal. Mario - that's what you need to do.

 

[Charles]

Gooooooooool

(Balotelli out lol)

 

[Slizz]

That was a great finish.

 

[Splatt]

Class is permanent.

 

[Xena]

Nice goal!

 

[BlindCommunication]

Pirlo and Di Natale are so boss. Amazing goal. Balotelli won't play much anymore I reckon.

 

[GQman2121]

Quality goal. This tournament has been unpredictable as shit thus far.

 

[elseanio]

Pirlo to Antonio, both born in the 70s!

 

[Kyoufu]

It's not Barca's year is it?

edit: 1-1!

 

[Hixx]

What a fucking goal that was. Pass from Silva was perfect.