Euro 2016 Thread

Original post by Malevolent

No way in hell Ronaldo will win Golden Ball.

Theres two options. Griezmann or Pepe. *To me it has to be Pepe.*

Pepe's been the best, Griezmann the most obvious, but I just feel that it'll be like the World Cup where Messi won it, despite being bang average. James should've won it no questions asked.

Original post by I feel myself

Rafael Guerriero was the best LB in the tournament. What is Giroud doing there?

He was good tonight. Don't forget that he was dropped earlier in the tournament for Eliseu.
Giroud has played very well, scored, created and held the ball up well. He was instrumental against Ireland, Iceland and scored a key goal against Albania. No one else stands out up front.

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Imo

Rui Patricio
Kimmich Pepe Bonucci Rafael
Matuidi Dzsudzsàk Krychiowak Kroos Payet
Griezmann

Shame some of the players in teams that didn't go far don't get much credit

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Malevolent

Original post by I feel myself

Imo

Rui Patricio
Kimmich Pepe Bonucci Rafael
Matuidi Dzsudzsàk Krychiowak Kroos Payet
Griezmann

Shame some of the players in teams that didn't go far don't get much credit

Wouldn't disagree with that team. I might take Payet out though for Ramsey

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Original post by The Wavefunction

Pepe's been the best, Griezmann the most obvious, but I just feel that it'll be like the World Cup where Messi won it, despite being bang average. James should've won it no questions asked.

He was good tonight. Don't forget that he was dropped earlier in the tournament for Eliseu.
Giroud has played very well, scored, created and held the ball up well. He was instrumental against Ireland, Iceland and scored a key goal against Albania. No one else stands out up front.

But banging in goals against albania iceland and ireland is nothing to boast about tbh. Not alot of stand out strikers imo in thr tournament

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shawn_o1

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So the confed cup lineup is waiting for the 2017 African champions
(Already confirmed are Germany, Russia, Portugal, Chile, Mexico, Australia and New Zealand)

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champ_mc99

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Original post by Kallisto

Very, very boring.

Hope to forget this tournament as soon as possible. Can you name a match which was really merit for a EURO? can you name a team which was merit to be at the EURO? no? in this sense we have the evidence that this EURO was a waste of time. **

I think Wales were the only interesting part. They played very well for their first international tournament in ages.

@Lucio stfu

ronaldo did f all.

Was a beautiful ending to the tournament, to see Eder scoring a beauty.

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Manchester United

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Ronaldo should be an inspiration to all of us. Absolute leader, Portugal looked a different team in extra-time. He paraded the touchline and motivated the players; the guy has now won the biggest accolades (bar World Cup) despite having a relatively poor national team.

He will be remembered as GOAT and an example for everybody else to follow.

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Bryci

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Original post by Manchester United

Ronaldo should be an inspiration to all of us. Absolute leader, Portugal looked a different team in extra-time. He paraded the touchline and motivated the players; the guy has now won the biggest accolades (bar World Cup) despite having a relatively poor national team.

He will be remembered as GOAT and an example for everybody else to follow.

Oh god you :lol:

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Malevolent

Original post by Malevolent

Eder and Gignac. Both teams trying to one up each other with terrible strikers.

Before anyone digs this up Ima fess this up. Take the L right here :lol:

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Original post by Malevolent

Wouldn't disagree with that team. I might take Payet out though for Ramsey

Who were some of the players you were impressed with yourself? I really liked Dzusdzàk. Captained hungary really impressively, despite being a sub average player for club football...

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Icecream1

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Original post by Manchester United

Ronaldo should be an inspiration to all of us. Absolute leader, Portugal looked a different team in extra-time. He paraded the touchline and motivated the players; the guy has now won the biggest accolades (bar World Cup) despite having a relatively poor national team.

He will be remembered as GOAT and an example for everybody else to follow.

Can't be that poor if they won the final without their star man? Pepe was immense, generally despicable but he's so dependable at the back. They looked more balanced without Ronaldo.

Either that paradigm is false or he isn't that influential.

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Original post by Manchester United

Ronaldo should be an inspiration to all of us. Absolute leader, Portugal looked a different team in extra-time. He paraded the touchline and motivated the players; the guy has now won the biggest accolades (bar World Cup) despite having a relatively poor national team.

He will be remembered as GOAT and an example for everybody else to follow.

They won without CR, and you still think they're below average. Playing international football is more chemistry than quality.

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France didn't really have any real opposition until today. Germany didn't have any real attacking threat. Just a load of world class midfielders. All of france oppositions before than were training matches for them. Portugal on the other hand were constantly challenged by the likes of Croatia, Wales etc, notwithstanding the fact they finished 3rd in their group

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Aky786UK

Besides their mauling of Iceland when the hosts played with attacking impetus and drive, France always seemed to get going if they fell behind or really needed to push the game. Today, they knew what to expect and fell into Portugal's gameplan too easily. They just let it drag on without pushing it besides the best efforts of Sissoko to drag his team mates into a lead. Wonder if Deschamps regrets not bringing Gameiro or Lacazette instead of bringing on Gignac for Giroud substitution. Not giving Martial minutes throughout the tournament was an error also.

Ronaldo's injury, no matter your personal thoughts on him, was sad to see and he'd have feared his team's chances but again, France were poor. Portugal in the end would have been cruel on them had they lost on penalties to Eder's strike was fully deserved. A great team effort and Ronaldo deserves it considering the strain he's had to carry his teammates forward in other tournaments and this one (with his goals than his all-round contribution) is the icing on the cake.

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Malevolent