Gillis here and I’m picking up this final for Lisi as he’s busy doing man things. So with that out of the way…Summer whip around…EUROS STYLE! Euro 2024 Final edition!!! As Lisi likes to say…without further ado…let’s WHIP IT AROUND! Matchups v SPAIN v ENGLAND Both teams come into this match having beaten quality opponents […]
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Summer whip around…EUROS STYLE! Semifinal edition!!! Without further ado…let’s WHIP IT AROUND! Matchups v SPAIN v FRANCE Our second ‘This could have been the Final’ game of the tournament. France has gotten this far without scoring a single goal from open play. That means they haven’t but it doesn’t mean they won’t. They are happy
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Summer whip around…EUROS STYLE! Quarterfinal edition!!! Without further ado…let’s WHIP IT AROUND! Matchups v SPAIN v GERMANY The first great showdown of the tournament. Spain come in red hot after sweeping their way through the group and then smashing Georgia. They are loaded with options up top with Yamal, Olmo, Williams and Morata with Rodri
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Alright, time to stop playing around, right? Italy has looked very subpar for large stretches of these Euros, something we couldn’t really say during the Euro 2020. Yes, they weren’t lighting the place on fire but they were disciplined and in control most matches. Now yes, they didn’t look like world beaters in the group
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Summer whip around…EUROS STYLE! A lot at every game, some predictions and some betting ideas for those inclined to wager a few shekels. Without further ado…let’s WHIP IT AROUND! Matchups v SWITZERLAND v ITALY Switzerland always do well in international competition. They have made the knockouts at every Euro and WC since 2014. That’s 5
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It almost certainly comes down to this game. Almost. A win and we are solidly second. A draw and we are through either as a 2 or certainly one of the very best 3s. A loss is where things get weird. Let’s just hope it doesn’t come down to that. In Group A, Germany had
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After a VERY shaky start to the Euros…like literally in the first minute of the first game, Italy bounced back to secure all 3 points and set up a big time showdown with Spain today. Spain, for their part, took care of business vs Croatia and won 3-0. In fact, Spain made Croatia look very
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In the best Matthew McConaughey voice I can muster…alright-alright-alright… The Azzurri kick off their Euro 2024 today vs Albania. While Italy is currently ranked 9th in FIFA world rankings, and Albania ranked 66th, on paper this has all the markings of a trap game for the Italy. Can Spalletti get the Azzurri…current reigning Euro champions…off
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Here we go! All squad and expected lineup information from goal.com. If you’re curious, they had nice previews for all the Euro teams but we’ll link to just the four teams in Group B at the bottom of the post if you’re interested in reading. Group B Italy Italy Should be straight forward Italy here,
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Hey everyone! Just wanted to get something up for the Euro 2024 qualifier today. After a busy August for us here at the FDL1899, we took the last week off but we’re ready to start up again as we face the Derby della Madonnina this weekend. But, until then we root for the Azzurri! FORMATION
