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 Jul 8 2016, 11:20 PM
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QUOTE (X-Offender @ Jul 9 2016, 01:12 AM)  Haven't watched Chelsea last season, but last time I checked Courtois was great. Man, sure, perhaps he was great. But Neuer proved himself at lengths. Continuously, at big tournaments, CL and Bundesliga. Courtois had one good season with Atletico and one with Chelsea. Still much to prove. Buffon is out of this world, no question there. |
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Jul 9 2016, 01:18 AM
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Prima Squadra  Group: Helpers Posts: 30,192 Joined: 11-March 07 From: Birmingham, England Member No.: 3,660 |
Courtois didn't have a great year. But he's still young so will likely improve.
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Jul 9 2016, 01:19 AM
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Primavera Group: Moderators Posts: 18,833 Joined: 5-April 06 From: Croatia, Zagreb Member No.: 1,564 |
Sure. But right now, he surely cannot be considered better.
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Jul 10 2016, 10:33 PM
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Prima Squadra Group: Helpers Posts: 30,192 Joined: 11-March 07 From: Birmingham, England Member No.: 3,660 |
VIVAAAA ROOONAAALDDOOOOO
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Jul 11 2016, 02:35 AM
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Primavera Group: Moderators Posts: 18,833 Joined: 5-April 06 From: Croatia, Zagreb Member No.: 1,564 |
What a travesty, Portugal European champions.
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Jul 11 2016, 09:39 AM
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Loves Greek Women esp Fay Group: Moderators Posts: 14,924 Joined: 19-May 06 From: Bangalore,India Member No.: 1,865 |
Love it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Always love seeing the underdog win! Viva Ronaldo! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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Jul 11 2016, 10:11 AM
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Prima Squadra Group: Moderators Posts: 39,622 Joined: 6-January 06 From: Malta Member No.: 1,109 |
QUOTE (Fillipo Simone @ Jul 9 2016, 01:19 AM) Sure. But right now, he surely cannot be considered better. Why is it a travesty? I was totally behind Ronaldo... Uh I mean Portugal (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Plus Ronaldo crying at having to come off was the best moment of this tournament |
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Jul 11 2016, 10:31 AM
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Primavera Group: Moderators Posts: 18,833 Joined: 5-April 06 From: Croatia, Zagreb Member No.: 1,564 |
Winning the cup after drawing with Iceland, Austria and Hungary, winning against Croatia on ET, Poland on penalties, Wales regularly and now France. This has to be the poorest string of results and opponents in history.
All in all, emotions and enjoyable moments were here. But boy o boy was this Euro low in terms of quality. Very forgettable, unlike the last few ones. |
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Jul 11 2016, 10:43 AM
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Prima Squadra Group: Moderators Posts: 39,622 Joined: 6-January 06 From: Malta Member No.: 1,109 |
QUOTE (Fillipo Simone @ Jul 11 2016, 10:31 AM) Winning the cup after drawing with Iceland, Austria and Hungary, winning against Croatia on ET, Poland on penalties, Wales regularly and now France. This has to be the poorest string of results and opponents in history. All in all, emotions and enjoyable moments were here. But boy o boy was this Euro low in terms of quality. Very forgettable, unlike the last few ones. I agree. But I wish that I'd followed my instincts and placed a few $$ on Portugal, because of the very reason you mentioned above I had a feeling they were going to go all the way. They reached the semi final without winning a single game in 90 minutes... Usually for me that means they have that extra bit of luck behind them that other teams don't. That being said, it's not like France had to really bust a gut to get there either. Their first real test only came in the semis. Plus I think it's great to have new winners and not having it be always the same names |
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Jul 11 2016, 08:21 PM
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The brightest sun is the purest gun Group: Full Members Posts: 26,834 Joined: 23-June 06 From: Albania Member No.: 2,008 |
Can't say I cared for either one winning, but I'm happy for Ronaldo. A player unjustly criticized and disliked by many.
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Jul 11 2016, 08:34 PM
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Primavera Group: Moderators Posts: 18,833 Joined: 5-April 06 From: Croatia, Zagreb Member No.: 1,564 |
QUOTE (han2503 @ Jul 11 2016, 12:43 PM) I agree. But I wish that I'd followed my instincts and placed a few $$ on Portugal, because of the very reason you mentioned above I had a feeling they were going to go all the way. They reached the semi final without winning a single game in 90 minutes... Usually for me that means they have that extra bit of luck behind them that other teams don't. That being said, it's not like France had to really bust a gut to get there either. Their first real test only came in the semis. Plus I think it's great to have new winners and not having it be always the same names All in all, the new format of the Euros sucks. A very average tournament with lots of bad teams playing defensive physical football and only a handful of really interesting and exciting clashes. QUOTE (X-Offender @ Jul 11 2016, 10:21 PM) Can't say I cared for either one winning, but I'm happy for Ronaldo. A player unjustly criticized and disliked by many. I understand what you're saying, but "unjustly" disliked is a understatement. |
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Jul 11 2016, 08:42 PM
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The brightest sun is the purest gun Group: Full Members Posts: 26,834 Joined: 23-June 06 From: Albania Member No.: 2,008 |
QUOTE (Fillipo Simone @ Jul 11 2016, 08:34 PM) I understand what you're say, but "unjustly" disliked is a understatement. How so? |
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Jul 11 2016, 08:48 PM
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Primavera Group: Moderators Posts: 18,833 Joined: 5-April 06 From: Croatia, Zagreb Member No.: 1,564 |
He's a very irritating player. His body language, self-centered character, borderline narcissist behavior etc. make him very unlikable.
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Jul 11 2016, 10:01 PM
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The brightest sun is the purest gun Group: Full Members Posts: 26,834 Joined: 23-June 06 From: Albania Member No.: 2,008 |
Can't say I agree with any of that. He's a very successful player who's earned his success through extremely hard-work. Professional athlete all around, an example for all his teammates. Those who dislike him are either jealous or don't understand jacksh*t about football.
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Jul 11 2016, 10:03 PM
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Primavera Group: Moderators Posts: 18,833 Joined: 5-April 06 From: Croatia, Zagreb Member No.: 1,564 |
Oh come on! He's an irritating presence. I like the man, but I can understand people who can't stand him.
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