Euro 2020

[Marleycat]

England players falling over too easy, Premier League refereeing turned a bunch of players into divers.

England back to stodgy, Czechs could easily take something here if we're not careful

Biggest cheer this second half was for Croatia's second goal

[Nerraw]

I mean, a win is a win for England. But damn....

[Tsarez]

I mean, a win is a win for England. But damn....

Zzzzzzz..... Most boring half of the Euro so far. And it started so well. Both coaches probably said to wait for a mistake but otherwise just play passively to save stamina

[thunderdragon2]

as a scot im disappointed we didn't, get past the group stages again but at least we got to the last game this time

[Nerraw]

as a scot im disappointed we didn't, get past the group stages again but at least we got to the last game this time

And hey, you denied England 2 points.

[Jessicka]

So I heard everyone goes crazy about Delta variants. How exactly does this fit into the decision to let 60k visitors into the finals?

Like sometimes I just can't

It’s easy to manage big individual events. Much less so many small ones.

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And England revert to type for second half.

[jonnysensible]

So I heard everyone goes crazy about Delta variants. How exactly does this fit into the decision to let 60k visitors into the finals?

Like sometimes I just can't

soon as bojo survived it he stopped giving a fuck

god england are boring. 1-0 wont cut it against teams with 50% possession.

[thunderdragon2]

And hey, you denied England 2 points.

yeh i liked that but still

[Northern Goblin]

Solid performance from England, not flashy but effective.

Scotland staying home(ward), tae think again.

[Zelk]

[Iliena]

England looked good in patches and looked far better going forward, I hope Grealish and Saka start the next match and we don't go with 2 holding midfielders again.

Job done for the group stages, but the tournament really starts next Tuesday.

I'm not going to troll Scotland, I still remember what it feels like to be on the receiving end of an on form Modric.

[Gorsameth]

So I heard everyone goes crazy about Delta variants. How exactly does this fit into the decision to let 60k visitors into the finals?

Like sometimes I just can't

The idea of moving the semi's and finals out of the UK was floating around, so Boris opened up more room for viewers, meaning more $$ and a fuller stadium to show as a counter offer to the EUFA.

Most 'strange' decisions can be explained by looking at the $$

[Kallisto]

wot the fok sport is political by its nature. you think football is apolitical or something??!?!?!

I find anyone that claims sport is apolitical is basically someone who is for racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia and it is basically code for "Stop treating my prejudice as baaaaaaaaaaad" stomp feet. Anyone that's known the history of sport has known sport and politics have been going hand in hand since 776 BC (traditional date of the first ancient Olympics and the ancient Olympics were completely political.)

infracted - ignored mod warning

[Cringefest]

I find anyone that claims sport is apolitical is basically someone who is for racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia and it is basically code for "Stop treating my prejudice as baaaaaaaaaaad" stomp feet. Anyone that's known the history of sport has known sport and politics have been going hand in hand since 776 BC (traditional date of the first ancient Olympics and the ancient Olympics were completely political.)

That is a blatant lie:

"The IOC promotes the concept of the Olympic truce in its charter, a policy which was observed during the ancient Olympics."

But fuck it, maybe you're right and unless we kneel and wear rainbow bands we're all racist homophobes. *thumbsup*

infracted - ignored mod warning

[Iliena]

That is a blatant lie:

"The IOC promotes the concept of the Olympic truce in its charter, a policy which was observed during the ancient Olympics."

But fuck it, maybe you're right and unless we kneel and wear rainbow bands we're all racist homophobes. *thumbsup*

Stop being an idiot and carrying water for those who are.

infracted - minor flaming

[Henx]

England looked good in the first half (watched the game with one eye) but the staleness in the second half was poor, but can be explained by having the game in the bag since the Czechs didn't try much.

This England team will have a tough game against the one from group F. But could be a cracker of a game!

Croatia winning against Scotland pretty much means that Finland's chances of progressing is as big as Spurs actually winning something. I have been watching the major tournaments since 2008 but it was amazing to see my home country participate for the first time!

[Jessicka]

I feel like we need to put England’s win into context that Czechia were more than happy to get an easier game in the last 16. I’m still not convinced this team are going to change, I don’t think they can. And they will struggle against any of the potential teams in the next round, including Hungary, who look equally as dull and resolved to sitting and defending as we do. That would not be an entertaining match.

In other news, Germany have opted that instead of lighting up the Munich stadium in Rainbow colours, they will light up everything else so. Hah.

[Makabreska]

Oh for fk sake!

[Airlick]

Damn, I'm dying. Poland is back to clowning.

[Bakis]

lol, was in an Overwatch match thinking I can play this and one more game before anything happens.
Epic, go go Swedes!