Broder Salsa
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Well booooooh. On the other hand, that mean Belgium might finally be able to get in there, need some Hazard and Lukaku action.
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Euro 2012 |OT2| of Spain celebrating victory with younger, mixed gender squad
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Well booooooh. On the other hand, that mean Belgium might finally be able to get in there, need some Hazard and Lukaku action.
Patrick Bateman
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Wind's Howling
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I can only think of Austria to add in that list. They have some pretty decent players.
Para bailar La Bomba
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Posting for everyone to see:
RIP Dr Eggman.
ComputerMKII
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Famous French journalist Thierry Roland died of a stroke after the Ukraine - France game, at the age of 74. He was supposed to comment the Euro but had to change his mind due to health reasons.
He commented 13 World Cups for French television.
He commented 13 World Cups for French television.
He died during the match?
I hope he saw us score at least.
Edit:I think he died after the match.
Edit:RIP of course.
Wind's Howling
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R.I.P.
Shame to go out that way but at least he died while doing something he loved to do up until the age of 74.
ComputerMKII
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Lemme check... Actually I'm not sure of the time of death but I thought I had read it somewhere.
When France won the 1998 World Cup he said 'After seeing this, you can die peacefully!'
such an awesome goal. and welbeck's goal yesterday was really nice too.Player of the tournament so far?
bwahahahahahah.
OK.
Patrick Bateman
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Busquets, Arshavin, Iniesta, Schweinsteiger and Pirlo have all been better.
Baconsaurus Rex
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What for?
I know. this wasn't the reason why I laughed.
ComputerMKII
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Corrected my post. It was a stroke, not a heart attack, and it happened after the game, not during. Thanks for correcting, Kurtofan.
http://www.news.com.au/breaking-new.../story-e6frfku0-1226397542632?from=public_rssFrench TV commentator Thierry Roland dies
AFP - June 16, 2012 - 6:26PM
CONTROVERSIAL French television football commentating legend Thierry Roland has died aged 74, it was announced by French TV channel M6 on behalf of his family on Saturday.
Rolland had recently undergone an operation and had declared himself unfit to travel to Ukraine for the Euro 2012 tournament telling AFP that "it would not be right to go to Ukraine where they do not have great medicine should something happen."
Rolland commentated over a 60 year career on 13 World Cups and nine European Championships - he also commentated at several Olympic Games.
He formed a partnership in the commentary box with former France international Jean-Michel Larqué, with whom he was due to renew their partnership in Ukraine for M6 for the first time at a major finals since Euro 2004.
"Informed by his familly, M6 has the immense sadness to announce the death of Thierry Roland. The channel transmits its enormous affection and condolences to his widow Françoise and his son Gary," M6 communications director Yann de Kersauson told AFP.
Rolland's mellifluous tones gained huge popularity and on more than one occasion saved him from being sacked for ill-chosen phrases.
The first such instance came in 1976 in a match between France and Bulgaria in which he lost his sang froid with the Scottish referee over his awarding a penalty to the Bulgarians.
"Mr Foote, you are a bastard!" he cried on live television.
His employer at the time state TV channel Antenne 2 wanted to punish him but backed down after hundreds of viewers wrote in supporting him.
On other occasions too he had to apologise publicly to the Tunisian people and in particular referee Ali Bennaceur, of whom he had made what were termed 'racist' comments on live TV after Diego Maradona's 'Hand of God' goal against England in the 1986 quarter-final.
"Honestly, Jean-Michel, don't you think that there could have been a better choice to referee such a big match as this than a Tunisian?" he said.
However, on a brighter note he will also be remembered for his commentary on the final whistle of France's 1998 World Cup victory over Brazil.
"I believe that after witnessing that, one can die happily!"
Pirlo's been better so far, in my opinion.
Yep. He's taken my breath away about 5 times in both matches so far. Like we discussed in the Footy thread, that little shimmy to make space before knocking it wide against Croatia made me laugh and smile so wide. Such a fucking pleasure watching one of my all time favourite players still bossing it now.
When does the deadline for the predictions close? Out until near the start of the games
ComputerMKII
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The French President says RIP:
http://www.jeanmarcmorandini.com/ar...ardents-supporters-du-foot-qui-disparait.html
5 minutes before kickoff (of the respective game). If you cant make it, just post your predictions for todays games here and i think i should be able to submit them for you.
Subliminal
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Goodbye sweet prince <3
I think that's the very first time in my life that I've cried for the death of someone famous.
He'll be sorely missed, so many emotions he shared with us...
I hope there'll be a moment of silence before the France-Sweden game on Tuesday.
It hit me pretty hard. I almost cried upon seeing the video of Jean-Michel Larqué's reaction.
He's Mr. Football in France, no matter what one thinks of his antics, and he's been commentating for so long that even people in their 50s or older grew up with him.
The fact that it happens in the night right after France's victory - a game he should have been commentating - is some incredible coincidence alright. I'm repeating myself, but seeing his long-time partner Larqué (since 1979, guys, 1979) reaction was excruciating.
He's Mr. Football in France, no matter what one thinks of his antics, and he's been commentating for so long that even people in their 50s or older grew up with him.
The fact that it happens in the night right after France's victory - a game he should have been commentating - is some incredible coincidence alright. I'm repeating myself, but seeing his long-time partner Larqué (since 1979, guys, 1979) reaction was excruciating.
I should be back an hour or so beforehand so it should be fine. Thanks though!
lol at italians thinking Spain and Croatia could orchestrate a 2-2 draw
I don't think they do; the point is if it does end up 2-2, they can cry conspiracy rather than accept their own failure
Broder Salsa
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lol at italians thinking Spain and Croatia could orchestrate a 2-2 draw
Buffon is betting on it
Para bailar La Bomba
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Very sad news.
It would be good to see Poland really go for it and reach the knock-out stages.
LordPhoque
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I had a lot of sympathy for this guy. He was a legend. RIP.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMDB8MZnNoc
RibbedHero
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Czech vs Poland no doubt.
Just a heads up, Czech vs Poland is on BBC One HD, while Greece vs Russia is on BBC HD.
devilinanewdress
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I'm really impressed with this thread, was extremely dubious at first (a football thread ON GAF!) but it really looks the business. My predictions for the tournament are as follows; Spain will lift the trophy and I shall eventually fly over to Poland and bed cute Danish girl.
DOBERMAN INC
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Wonder if BBC will show both online.
Actually football Gaf is quite big. Lots and lots of pages about everything and nothing I learned last week.
And I'm just leaving this here for Dutch Gaf. Some famous Dutch singers/rappers made a song to support our squad. A popular Radio DJ now made his own version bashing our squad 'cause of the poor results
lol at italians thinking Spain and Croatia could orchestrate a 2-2 draw
This. Also, Spain could've done in the WC with Chile, they didn't. Why would they want to do it now, and with Croatia? If Italy falls, it's because of themselves...I mean, Balotelli.
=GabrielKnight=
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lol at italians thinking Spain and Croatia could orchestrate a 2-2 draw
this is because Sweden and Denmark already did it 8 years ago
I really don't think that Spain and Croatia could ever agree on a result, Spain in particular wants to win.
Aniway, first we must beat Ireland, and it does not seem impossible, but anything can happen.
lol at italians thinking Spain and Croatia could orchestrate a 2-2 draw
Yes, Italy isn't England.
joke
Baconsaurus Rex
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Oh I remember that, he posted that in a birthday thread or something completely unrelated didn't he? He'll be back.
That seems weirdly apt
why did i click :S
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