I grieve because today, in Euro 2012, I saw a team that had a mediocre campaign win ( Read more... )

I have to admit it. I never thought things would end this way.

( Ranting, actually. )

So, the semifinals are now ready, and expectations are growing. And so is my criticism level. In fact, just today I actually Twitter-argued with a local football commentator! But anyways. Here's my analysis.

( I think I want to be a footy expert. )

So, the third round has finished and the quarterfinals are ready to go. And, of course, here's my analysis.

( Because that's just the way I roll. )

Is there still a plan for a long-term rebirth?


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So now, the second round of games is over, and let's say my opinion might have changed a bit. So, here they go, the summaries of the games.

( I can edit now! )

Could it be that I was so brokenhearted when the third goal was about to kill Holland, that when they scored I thought it was a light of hope, a flame rekindled?

They say it's hard, that the Netherlands are wounded, a deathly wound. That it won't happen.

I say that if Bert finally overcomes his fear of the lacking defense and just goes along with ( Read more... )

So, eight games have already gone by, and I guess that all of us football lovers have already gotten a taste and a sample of what the rivals to beat in this Euro might be, plus a taste of good football. I have to admit, I'm a bit worried... but let's move on to my opinions about the games before going to my personal worries.

( So-called analysis here )

So my avatar picture is going to change for as long as this tournament lasts. Because, you know, even though I have sometimes heard arguments about the superiority of the Olympic Games over this particular happening, I await it with more hope and happiness than the Olympics. In fact, I get more enthused over the Euro rather than the World Cup. Why ( Read more... )