Though there is other teams thread but still i think it is better to create a thread about two upcoming tournaments. Euro 2020 groups: Group A: Italy, Switzerland, Turkey, Wales Group B: Belgium, Russia, Denmark, Finland Group C: Ukraine, Netherlands, Austria, North Macedonia Group D: England, Croatia, Czech Republic, Scotland Group E: Spain, Poland, Sweden, Slovakia Group F: Germany, France, Portugal, Hungary Euro 2020 stadiums (traveling problem here): Stadio Olimpico, Rome Olympic Stadium, Baku St Petersburg Stadium, Saint Petersburg Parken Stadium, Copenhagen Johan Cruijff ArenA, Amsterdam National Arena, Bucharest Wembley Stadium, London Hampden Park, Glasgow Estadio La Cartuja, Seville Fußball Arena Munchen, Munich Puskas Arena, Budapest Euro 2020 first fixture: Italy vs Turkey. Copa America group: Group A: Argentina, Bolivia, Uruguay, Chile, Paraguay Group B: Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru Copa America will be held in Brazil.
Group A: Italy, Turkey Group B: Belgium, Denmark Group C: Netherlands, North Macedonia Group D: England, Czech Republic Group E: Spain, Sweden Group F: France, Portugal Not picking 3rds now. I reserve the right to change my picks for 24 hours Copa America: Brazil
Some interesting stats and facts about Euro (source: Opta): 5 - As well as being the joint top scorer in European Championship history, Michel Platini scored the most winning goals of any player in the competition (5). Crucial. #AskOpta 2000 - Since 1980, the most fouls won and conceded at a single tournament was at Euro 2000, with Italy conceding a record 138 fouls and France winning a record 141. Feisty. #AskOpta 2 - Since 1980 there have been two Euros goals assisted by goalkeepers, and they came eight days apart - Thomas Myhre for Norway vs Spain, and Sander Westerveld for Netherlands vs France, both at Euro 2000. Ping. #AskOpta 593 - Since 1980, the record for most successful passes in a single edition of the Euros is 593, by Toni Kroos in 2016. Accurate. #AskOpta 12 - Since 1980, the record for most dribbles completed by a player in a single match at the Euros is 12, by Eden Hazard against Hungary in 2016. Drifting. #AskOpta 19 - Italy have kept more clean sheets than any other nation in the European Championship. Persil. #AskOpta 57 - Since 1980 (when full data is available), Luís Figo has completed more dribbles than any other player at the European Championship. Breeze. #AskOpta
Also Opta rate Denmark has higher chance to win Euro than England. Back in 2018 World Cup it was Japan. Their favourite to win is France, followed by Belgium and Spain.
Italy last lost is...2018. Back in 2000 Euro, they also faced Turkey in the group stage. They would go on to play the final and only lost to Trezegue's golden goal (we may see it in upcoming years).
They explain it here https://theanalyst.com/eu/2021/06/euro-2020-prediction-faq-france-germany-italy/
^ No spoilers please. Some of us are prioritizing the football, although one couldn't imagine a worse opener. Will be a 1-nil result, just not sure who gets the penalty.
oh my heart, i'm still shaking. i was born across the street from Parken Stadium, in the same hospital Eriksen is in now. my dad grew up in that neighbourhood. the first football match i ever watched (on TV) when i was 11, was the Denmark vs Germany Euro'92 final. i completely fell in love with the game that day and have been hooked ever since. but this isn't the same game that i fell in love with anymore. Capitalism is ********ing killing football ... and the planet. ******** UEFA. ******** FIFA. ******** the sponsors. RIP football. i don't know if i can keep watching any of this at this point i'm so mad. i need to go for a walk and calm down... As others have said, this must now make footballing’s governing bodies think seriously about the health of the players. Footballers are playing far too much, with an increasing amount of games and competitions. It is time to look after their wellbeing.— Ben Hayward (@bghayward) June 12, 2021 The Copa America was already a nightmare. Now 12 members of Venezuela's delegation have tested positive for coronavirus ahead of tomorrow's opener against new host Brazil. 14 new players are now on a charter to Brasilia join the squad. Chaos.— tariq panja (@tariqpanja) June 12, 2021
One of the most dramatic games in my lifetime. I was sure at the moment the Danish captain was hugging Eriksen's wife he was announced as dead. But resurrection then happened through twitter, which was like 30 min ahead of Finnish broadcast. And there sure was an emotional rollercoaster going on. As for the result I can't be more extatic, I actually think we deserved the win after the bs penalty call that happened in second half. One of the worst, and most obvious "make headline" calls in history of football. Lucky to have Hradecky on goal on that one. 22-1 on goal chances, next up Russia.