Comments on: Spain’s Euro 2008 – Can the most talented squad win Euro 08?

By: RUI

RUI — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 10:17:14 +0000

Like your nickname you seemed to be NOBODY.. and certainly you’re nobody about what football is concerned.
Yes, I am portuguese. I suppose that if you agree with Manuel you must be spanish or a Gipsy…

By: nobody

nobody — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 17:41:18 +0000

i 100% agree with what Manuel has said!
SPAIN IS THE BEST TEAM!!!
well,,,is RUI a portuguese?

By: Manuel

Manuel — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 13:26:48 +0000

Spain beat Italy on penalties because they played a typical Italian game, sitting back on their ass playing defense, because they had an inferior team. What they failed to realize as do you, is that penalties is not all luck. Casillas is the best goalkeeper in the world; that’s why he stopped 2, and almost a 3rd shot!

Spain has lost many tournaments on penalties too, in the past.

Whatever, arguing is pointless. Spain won their 2nd EURO, 2nd only now to Germany. And, they are #1 in the world by FIFA as you say.

La Furia Roja!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: RUI

RUI — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 10:30:36 +0000

HEy Manuel,

So Germany had luck beating Turkey and Spain didnt have luck beating Italy on penalties?
Germans have beaten the turkish on extra time but by merit, not by penalties. Spain, however, have beaten Italy on penalties and either someone like or not, you need and massive amount of luck to win by this way. Spain had it. Italy didn not.
Understandable is why is now Spain the first team on FIFA ranking ? Can’t believe this shit ! The first just beacuse they won the Euro’2008 when they were 6th or 7th ? Greece won the Euro’04 and didnt pass the 8th place. Another FIFA’s things that no one can understand… Neither the spanish..

By: Manuel

Manuel — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:21:23 +0000

Spain being lucky in this tournament is bullshit. They were the best, period. Germany was lucky to even have beaten Turkey’s 2nd squad and made it to the finals. Lots of times in soccer penalties decide. What about the world cup where Brazil beat Italy that was decided on penalties?

Spain!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: nobody

nobody — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:46:23 +0000

in my opinion,,spain deserved to win!they are the best team in EURO 2008( as everyone can see )..somebody shud agree with this!
and the winning on penalties,just proved how good casillas is!its not only luck….!the italians are very good in defending..
don’t always look back,,,(somebody just too care about the past)
SPAIN IS THE BEST TEAM in EURO…n the main reason is>>they play as a TEAM

By: RUI

RUI — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:27:50 +0000

Hey Pepin,

You know you got lucky to win this title as you just won from Italy on penalties shoot lottery. I’m sure you remember the last time you play against (euro 2004 POR 1 -0 ESP).
Es que no me acuerde de haber un campeÃ³n con tanta suerte como ha tenido EspaÃ±a. De verdad !
OlÃ© !

By: Pepin

Pepin — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:20:45 +0000

Well Iguess Rui hasn’t much else to say does he?
Yes I am spanish and therefore maybe a bit (or just too much!) subjective but Spain has surely performed the best football at present in this euro cup from far. Hope you agree Rui or was it Portugal that did so?

By: Manuel

Manuel — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 20:18:30 +0000

La Furia?

You make some good points when you talk about a KEY player (Zidane for France is the best example). Without Zidane, no World Cup or European Cup, period (note that before the Zidane era, France only won 1 major tournament, EURO 1984 against Spain when they had Platini). Spain has some times when they had that KEY player, but failed to capitalize. They had Raul in 2002 but he was injured and did not play against Korea, plus as I said earlier that game was robbed anyway (LUCK has alot to do with football too). Spain also has Emilio Butragueno in WC 1986, but were unlucky in losing to Belgium on penalties.

Well, Italy is gone, so watch out! This could be Spain’s second European title!

By: la furia?

la furia? — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:06:33 +0000

RUI, you’re 100% correct in saying that Spain “..wonâ€™t go through against Romania or France!” Without a doubt!!! They’re already OUT…!!
As for clubs with foreign players… you honestly think that’s exclusive to Spain?????? Italian clubs are 100% Italian players????
Spain has a great squad… but that doesn’t automatically mean success.. I agree with a previous comment about attitude (or lack!!!).
Personally Spain has nearly always missed a KEY player that PUSHES the quality above 100%… When you play the BIG teams you need that extra player that makes the difference. When FRANCE beat Spain and reached the final they had that KEY player (Zidane)… that doesn’t mean he was the only reason for France’s wins, but it explains how a KEY player can shift the balance.
I hope Spain do well…
P.S. RUI – I’m sure IF Spain beat Italy (IF!!!!!) you’ll say that Italy were playing badly or missing some player.