Euro 2012 draw - LIVE (5 Viewers)

KatieDiFran

Senior Member
Sep 25, 2009
4,210
As always, Italy isn't about the individuals. Like Juve, it's about the collective. Think 2006. Materazzi? Perotta? Grosso? Not usually very good players on their own but got into the form of their lives at the right moment.
this.

If it wasn't for Materazzi's dirty tactics, Italy would have never won the WC. France would have never lost with Zidane on the field.

Also, Italy should have been out from the second round, but i have to admit they are masters of cheating and dirty tactics, i still feel for the Aussies after that Grosso dive.
you're kidding right!? :lol:
 

Buy on AliExpress.com

Alen

Ѕenior Аdmin
Apr 2, 2007
53,941
Did Zlatan retire from the NT or is he expected to play?

Sweden with Zlatan stands a chance in that group and they can eliminate France or England.
That's a pretty tough group too. Ukraine are an ok side but being hosts makes them an even tougher nut to break. The Swedes are a very good side too and they'll be even better with Zlatan.
 

Alen

Ѕenior Аdmin
Apr 2, 2007
53,941
He retired once but, the new coach brought him back. He'll play for sure.
Excellent :weee:

I'm actually glad that group A is so weak. One weak group made sure that the other three groups will be tough. All of group B, C and D are very strong groups.
 
Dec 31, 2008
22,910
If i were Del Bosque, i'd drop Casillas and Xabi Alonso and play Thiago Alcantara and Valdes instead. That way team chemistry would be better, as most players would be playing in Barcelona.

I'd play this team.


Valdes

Ramos - Puyol - Pique - Enrique

Busquets
Xavi - Fabregas

Pedro - Villa - Iniesta

Barca don't have spanish fullbacks unfortunately, or else it would have been 100% Barca team, which imo would surely win the Euro's and win it in style too :tup:
81.82% Bartha, good enough to cheat their way through.
 

Bianconero_Aus

Beppe Marotta Is My God
May 26, 2009
80,979
I don't remember Italy ever having a disgusting team. Their teams were always cool. The Italian fans' arrogance makes Italy much more disgusting than they are.
100%

I'm of Italian descent, and even I cant stand the arrogance of some Italy fans. But in no way are the players of Italy disgusting bar a few exceptions (Materazzi in particular)
 

Bianconero_Aus

Beppe Marotta Is My God
May 26, 2009
80,979
If it wasn't for Materazzi's dirty tactics, Italy would have never won the WC. France would have never lost with Zidane on the field.

Also, Italy should have been out from the second round, but i have to admit they are masters of cheating and dirty tactics, i still feel for the Aussies after that Grosso dive.
Fuck man, you dont know how much anguish that game caused me lol. That incident is still spoken about to this day in Australia.
 

Users Who Are Viewing This Thread (Users: 0, Guests: 3)