The Official Euro 2008 Thread

[Keano!]

All news, comments, jokes, predictions, questions.


First match between Switzerland and Czech Republic

Czech win IMO.

[jerrakos]

I'll go with the Czech to win first game aswell.

Some of my other predicions:-

Top Goalscorer: Torres
Most suprising team: Poland
A team who can win but will fail: Italy
Most entertaining team: Portugal
Winner: Spain

[Keano!]

I think Holland are the team to watch this year...

...could cause a surprise!

[jerrakos]

Yeh they could be a suprise but they have a team that can win.

[akash_reds]

czech will win....but they are missing rosicky and they dont have nedved anymore...but they still have cech and baros who is a star for them....IMO they wont go much forward in this competition but will beat the swiss........

[reddwarf]

The Swiss are at home so I reckon they'll get at least a draw but I'm more interested in the 2nd game of the day between Portugal and Turkey.

I put a £10 bet on Portugal to win the tournament at 15/2 today so I'll be cheering them (and Ronaldo & Nani) on.

Portugal reached the semi's at Euro 2000, the final at Euro 2004 and the semi's of the World Cup in 2006. This year they have the best player in the World in their side so I fancy them to go all the way this time.

[Lawbreaker1944]

None of the Czech. Rep. players is in good form; I can't see them winning this first match. Don't bet on them! Switzerland is going to be tough opponent.

[Lucky7]

Top Goalscorer: C.Ronaldo
Surprising team: Romania
Who will fail: Italy
Winner: Portugal

[Red Devil]

I am going to adopt the Italian SAS Motto for this tournament:

Who Cares Who Wins ;)

[futbol]

Top Goalscorer: Torres
Surprising team: Russia
Who will fail: Italy
Winner: Spain

[Nemanjaaa]

Poor games so far.

The Portugal one i thought would at least have some goals and chances but nothing coming of the game.

I think Germany will win it with klose top scorer i have bet's on those two so they better win ;)

[versa]

the independent


Supersub Sverkos sets ball rolling as Czechs spoil party for co-hosts
http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/supersub-sverkos-sets-ball-rolling-as-czechs-spoil-party-for-cohosts-842509.html

Portugal 2 Turkey 0: Ronaldo and Scolari stick to the plot
http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/internationals/portugal-2-turkey-0-ronaldo-and-scolari-stick-to-the-plot-842869.html

Austria 0 Croatia 1: Modric's class sends shiver of anticipation and fear
http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/internationals/austria-0-croatia-1-modrics-class-sends-shiver-of-anticipation-and-fear-842874.html

Germany 2 Poland 0: Polish-born Podolski strikes twice to double German delight
http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/internationals/germany-2-poland-0-polishborn-podolski-strikes-twice-to-double-german-delight-842873.html

[versa]

the independent


France 0 Romania 0: Ribéry old boys left high and dry as Romanians tread water
http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/internationals/france-0-romania-0-ribry-old-boys-left-high-and-dry-as-romanians-tread-water-843591.html

Netherlands 3 Italy 0: World champions humbled by Dutch
http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/internationals/netherlands-3-italy-0-world-champions-humbled-by-dutch-843676.html

[dlan4327]

It looks a bit bleak for Italy right now but would you believe the TAB, Australian, has Italy at odds of $10.00 to win the Euro's? $10. ITALY. It doesn't matter if they lose convincingly you just don't put Italy, or any Italian team, at $10.

It's a recipe for losing money big time if your a bookie or gambling agency. I'm very tempeted to lay on a big bet. Anybody else with me?

[owenrooneyruud]

Ballack doubtful for final

Germany captain Michael Ballack is a doubt for Sunday's Euro 2008 final against Spain because of a calf muscle injury.



The Chelsea midfielder, who has been in impressive form for much of the tournament, has been unable to train since Friday because of the problem.


Ballack's absence would be a major setback for coach Joachim Low as he looks to guide his side to the Henri Delauney trophy in Vienna.


David Villa i think is out for the final as well.. big loss for spain but fabregas will come in and he has been doing great.. ballack started slow in euro but now is playing great and if he is out.. then germans midfield wont be as dominant especially against the midfield of Spain

[Lucky7]

Top Goalscorer: Torres
Surprising team: Russia
Who will fail: Italy
Winner: Spain

Cheers futbol..
Good prediction...