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EURO 2020: R16 Day 2 - Ronaldo tears or Ronaldo cheers?
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Congrats to Denmark and Italy on their progression to the Quarter Finals next weekend after their wins yesterday, and commiserations to Wales and Austria who are going home with their heads held high.
Today sees the next 2 “Round of 16” games (I never fully understand why they aren’t the Eighth-Finals but hey..) with Netherlands v Czech Republic at 5pm, then arguably the tie of the round Belgium v defending Champions Portugal at 8pm. One of the fancied teams guaranteed to exit the tournament in that one, and it’s a really tasty contest for sure!
Will we see the first nail biting penalty contest of the tournament tonight?
Will we see Ronaldo in tears?
My predictions are:
Netherlands 3-1 Czech Republic
Belgium 2-1 Portugal AET
What do you think? Where will the headlines be made tonight?  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Netherlands & Belgium to go through."
I think so too, but looking forwards it would be nice for the Czechs to win .. should England be fortunate enough to progress to the semis (yeah, yeah I know .. very ambitious!) |
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"Netherlands & Belgium to go through.
I think so too, but looking forwards it would be nice for the Czechs to win .. should England be fortunate enough to progress to the semis (yeah, yeah I know .. very ambitious!) "
Haha one game at a time, it won’t hurt so much then |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I'm praying for Ronaldo tears 
The dirty winker! I can appreciate his footballing genius but I’ll never forget that wink!
What wink?  "
Ronaldo to Wayne Rooney after he pleaded (successfully) for him to be sent off at the 2006 World Cup.. |
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By *ea monkeyMan
over a year ago
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I think that today is the day that Belgium need to step up and prove that No1 status.
They’re a great team on paper but the lack of a trophy is a big question mark still.
Netherlands 2 - Czech rep 1
Belgium 2 - Portugal 2 aet (Belgium on pens) |
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Can't call the Belgium v Portugal. Portugal have a knack of when it matters.
The Dutch should sail thro. I think this has been one of the most open competitions as nobody is yet to stand out. The Italians 34 unbeaten but for me unconvincing. Austria pushed them all the way |
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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago
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"Can't call the Belgium v Portugal. Portugal have a knack of when it matters.
The Dutch should sail thro. I think this has been one of the most open competitions as nobody is yet to stand out. The Italians 34 unbeaten but for me unconvincing. Austria pushed them all the way "
Not in the first half. |
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"I'm praying for Ronaldo tears
The dirty winker! I can appreciate his footballing genius but I’ll never forget that wink!
What wink?
Ronaldo to Wayne Rooney after he pleaded (successfully) for him to be sent off at the 2006 World Cup.. "
what about Rooneys stamp on carvalios balls he deserved to be sent off |
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"Can't call the Belgium v Portugal. Portugal have a knack of when it matters.
The Dutch should sail thro. I think this has been one of the most open competitions as nobody is yet to stand out. The Italians 34 unbeaten but for me unconvincing. Austria pushed them all the way
Not in the first half. "
We must've watched a different game I saw a pretty even first half that was 0_0 |
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"I'm praying for Ronaldo tears
The dirty winker! I can appreciate his footballing genius but I’ll never forget that wink!
What wink?
Ronaldo to Wayne Rooney after he pleaded (successfully) for him to be sent off at the 2006 World Cup.. what about Rooneys stamp on carvalios balls he deserved to be sent off"
Carvalios bollocks deserved stamping on. . The thinking man's Norman hunter.... He was a dirty mauling bastard |
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"I'm praying for Ronaldo tears
The dirty winker! I can appreciate his footballing genius but I’ll never forget that wink!
What wink?
Ronaldo to Wayne Rooney after he pleaded (successfully) for him to be sent off at the 2006 World Cup.. what about Rooneys stamp on carvalios balls he deserved to be sent off
Carvalios bollocks deserved stamping on. . The thinking man's Norman hunter.... He was a dirty mauling bastard "
still rooneys petulant stamp deserved a red and tbh most Man Utd fans at that time didn’t have the time of day for England hence the chant about Ronaldo making England look shite |
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"I'm praying for Ronaldo tears
Is he an ugly crier tho? 
Oh Kylie, everything about him is ugly! 
Does this hatred stem from his success with united "
Gosh, no! Not at all! I may be from Merseyside, but I don't subscribe to the notion that I must, therefore, despise Manchester United.
I just think he's an arrogant, annoying, prick of a man |
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"I'm praying for Ronaldo tears
Is he an ugly crier tho?
Oh Kylie, everything about him is ugly!
Does this hatred stem from his success with united
Gosh, no! Not at all! I may be from Merseyside, but I don't subscribe to the notion that I must, therefore, despise Manchester United.
I just think he's an arrogant, annoying, prick of a man "
Fair enough. I agree there is an air of arrogance, petulance and aloofness about the bloke. But to be the top athlete in any sport I think it kind of goes with the territory. I'm a red and had the same opinion.... But then when you start to look into his millions to charity and funding of various orphanages and children's hospitals in various countries it made me think again |
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"I'm praying for Ronaldo tears
Is he an ugly crier tho?
Oh Kylie, everything about him is ugly!
Does this hatred stem from his success with united
Gosh, no! Not at all! I may be from Merseyside, but I don't subscribe to the notion that I must, therefore, despise Manchester United.
I just think he's an arrogant, annoying, prick of a man
Fair enough. I agree there is an air of arrogance, petulance and aloofness about the bloke. But to be the top athlete in any sport I think it kind of goes with the territory. I'm a red and had the same opinion.... But then when you start to look into his millions to charity and funding of various orphanages and children's hospitals in various countries it made me think again "
Not at all - you can be truly great at sport and not lose yourself in your "greatness". Djokevic, Nadal, Chris Froome, Linaker, Klinsman. The list goes on.
The charitable causes are worthwhile, of course they are. But that doesn't make him any more likeable to me, I'm afraid. |
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"I'm praying for Ronaldo tears
Is he an ugly crier tho?
Oh Kylie, everything about him is ugly!
Does this hatred stem from his success with united
Gosh, no! Not at all! I may be from Merseyside, but I don't subscribe to the notion that I must, therefore, despise Manchester United.
I just think he's an arrogant, annoying, prick of a man "
A few years ago I would have agreed with you but saw him in a different light after singlehandedly dragging Portugal to a 3:3 with Spain at the last world cup.
Anyway,Ronalado score first...is possible |
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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago
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"Can't call the Belgium v Portugal. Portugal have a knack of when it matters.
The Dutch should sail thro. I think this has been one of the most open competitions as nobody is yet to stand out. The Italians 34 unbeaten but for me unconvincing. Austria pushed them all the way
Not in the first half.
We must've watched a different game I saw a pretty even first half that was 0_0"
Looked to me like most of the play was in the Austrian half, with the defending. |
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"Will Ronaldo end his international career if they lose?
Doubtful. He's ever hungry when it comes to record breaking and record setting."
I once saw him on the M5 services eating FOUR shredded wheat |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Will Ronaldo end his international career if they lose?
Doubtful. He's ever hungry when it comes to record breaking and record setting.
I once saw him on the M5 services eating FOUR shredded wheat"
Lol |
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"I'm praying for Ronaldo tears
Is he an ugly crier tho?
Oh Kylie, everything about him is ugly!
Does this hatred stem from his success with united
Gosh, no! Not at all! I may be from Merseyside, but I don't subscribe to the notion that I must, therefore, despise Manchester United.
I just think he's an arrogant, annoying, prick of a man
Fair enough. I agree there is an air of arrogance, petulance and aloofness about the bloke. But to be the top athlete in any sport I think it kind of goes with the territory. I'm a red and had the same opinion.... But then when you start to look into his millions to charity and funding of various orphanages and children's hospitals in various countries it made me think again "
Definitely. That’s what I like about him the most. He does so much for charity! I think he’s great. |
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"I'm praying for Ronaldo tears
Is he an ugly crier tho?
Oh Kylie, everything about him is ugly!
Does this hatred stem from his success with united
Gosh, no! Not at all! I may be from Merseyside, but I don't subscribe to the notion that I must, therefore, despise Manchester United.
I just think he's an arrogant, annoying, prick of a man
Fair enough. I agree there is an air of arrogance, petulance and aloofness about the bloke. But to be the top athlete in any sport I think it kind of goes with the territory. I'm a red and had the same opinion.... But then when you start to look into his millions to charity and funding of various orphanages and children's hospitals in various countries it made me think again
Definitely. That’s what I like about him the most. He does so much for charity! I think he’s great. "
and most of it quietly ! |
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"I'm praying for Ronaldo tears
Is he an ugly crier tho?
Oh Kylie, everything about him is ugly!
Does this hatred stem from his success with united
Gosh, no! Not at all! I may be from Merseyside, but I don't subscribe to the notion that I must, therefore, despise Manchester United.
I just think he's an arrogant, annoying, prick of a man
Fair enough. I agree there is an air of arrogance, petulance and aloofness about the bloke. But to be the top athlete in any sport I think it kind of goes with the territory. I'm a red and had the same opinion.... But then when you start to look into his millions to charity and funding of various orphanages and children's hospitals in various countries it made me think again
Definitely. That’s what I like about him the most. He does so much for charity! I think he’s great.
and most of it quietly ! "
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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60,000 in again in Budapest, no social distancing or segregation at all. Thousands of Dutch and Czech visitors.
Yesterday Wales only had a handful of fans allowed to be in attendance in Amsterdam |
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By *abioMan
over a year ago
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"Check out the VW ads on the advertising boards ... rainbow background in Budapest!
And some of the crowd wearing rainbows as well ..  "
That a subtle way of getting around uefa’s ban on political messaging because of the new Hungarian laws that have restrictions on LGBT’s |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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How are all your wall charts coming along?
Got to admit I fell behind a little bit with mine but had a mass catch up session so now fully up to date again.
Anyone collecting their Panini stickers? Not for me. It can be a fun hobby but WAY too expensive for all that bobbins I think! |
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By *abioMan
over a year ago
Newcastle and Gateshead |
"Oranje to red
Ooh controversial? Or not? Can the Czechs take advantage or will this spur the Dutch on? "
I think VAR got it spot on.. it was deliberate.. he was last man… |
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By *abioMan
over a year ago
Newcastle and Gateshead |
If you are England/Germany right now and your route to the final is Sweden/Ukraine in the quarter’s and Denmark/Czech rep. In the semi…. You have to think you have won the lottery! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"If you are England/Germany right now and your route to the final is Sweden/Ukraine in the quarter’s and Denmark/Czech rep. In the semi…. You have to think you have won the lottery! "
Yep, on paper if the Czechs hold on then the winner on Tuesday has an excellent chance of making the Final. If only football was played on paper, mind! |
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By *abioMan
over a year ago
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You just know the way this is panning out that the worst Germany side we have seen in probably the last 50 years is still going to reach the final…..it’s all lined up for it! |
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"You just know the way this is panning out that the worst Germany side we have seen in probably the last 50 years is still going to reach the final…..it’s all lined up for it! "
You giving up 48 hours before a ball kicked |
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By *abioMan
over a year ago
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"You just know the way this is panning out that the worst Germany side we have seen in probably the last 50 years is still going to reach the final…..it’s all lined up for it!
You giving up 48 hours before a ball kicked "
Hey.. I am just putting out what you are all thinking right now…. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"You just know the way this is panning out that the worst Germany side we have seen in probably the last 50 years is still going to reach the final…..it’s all lined up for it!
You giving up 48 hours before a ball kicked
Hey.. I am just putting out what you are all thinking right now…. "
I thought it was England’s year at the World Cup in 2018 when our side of the draw opened wide up.. we all know what the Croats did after we led 1-0 at HT in the semi.
I can’t dare to dream this year as I know the Germans are so spawny that they’ll no doubt do us over! |
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"You just know the way this is panning out that the worst Germany side we have seen in probably the last 50 years is still going to reach the final…..it’s all lined up for it!
You giving up 48 hours before a ball kicked
Hey.. I am just putting out what you are all thinking right now…. "
Not all, but it’s best to not get too excited. Get past the old nemesis then maybe just a little, but come on it’s England we always mess up |
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By *ea monkeyMan
over a year ago
Manchester (he/him) |
"I think that today is the day that Belgium need to step up and prove that No1 status.
They’re a great team on paper but the lack of a trophy is a big question mark still.
Netherlands 2 - Czech rep 1
Belgium 2 - Portugal 2 aet (Belgium on pens) "
Just goes to show I know! 
Even I don’t listen to myself |
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By *ea monkeyMan
over a year ago
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"You just know the way this is panning out that the worst Germany side we have seen in probably the last 50 years is still going to reach the final…..it’s all lined up for it!
You giving up 48 hours before a ball kicked
Hey.. I am just putting out what you are all thinking right now….
I thought it was England’s year at the World Cup in 2018 when our side of the draw opened wide up.. we all know what the Croats did after we led 1-0 at HT in the semi.
I can’t dare to dream this year as I know the Germans are so spawny that they’ll no doubt do us over! "
Keep on talking like that and we’ll win 4-0.
I’m working on the ban for you now |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Right, on paper the tie of the round .. Belgium v Portugal.
Who’s winning this? I think Belgium will have too much ..
 so far "
Just woken up ... Ronaldo tears incoming?  |
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By *ryan...Man
over a year ago
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"This match is very much like a fab meet, 40 mins of feeling each other up before getting to business. 5 mins of action, a 15 min break then the impressive action starts…"
Drive it in from 20yards |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"This match is very much like a fab meet, 40 mins of feeling each other up before getting to business. 5 mins of action, a 15 min break then the impressive action starts…
Drive it in from 20yards "
Kick the ball as hard as you can? |
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By *ea monkeyMan
over a year ago
Manchester (he/him) |
"This match is very much like a fab meet, 40 mins of feeling each other up before getting to business. 5 mins of action, a 15 min break then the impressive action starts…
Drive it in from 20yards
Kick the ball as hard as you can?"
Deft touches in close spaces and don’t let the goat near the ball |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Would be nice to see a Portugal win here tbh, purely to eliminate Belgium to ease England’s* glorious ascent to the Championship.
(*Or Germany. Or Sweden, Ukraine, Czech Republic or Denmark) |
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"Would be nice to see a Portugal win here tbh, purely to eliminate Belgium to ease England’s* glorious ascent to the Championship.
(*Or Germany. Or Sweden, Ukraine, Czech Republic or Denmark)"
Or better the devil you know as most play with these guys |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"The holders are out!
Bonus 10pts if the camera cuts to Ronaldo crying
I’d have a wank if that happens! "
It almost happened, although he was looking stoic and butthurt at the same time. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Probally not as funny as when gazza balled his eyes out because he got booked.
Thats stoicism for you."
Less than 48 hours to go and you’ll be able to rip the piss out of England when they lose, it’s all part of the game isn’t it! |
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"Probally not as funny as when gazza balled his eyes out because he got booked.
Thats stoicism for you.
Less than 48 hours to go and you’ll be able to rip the piss out of England when they lose, it’s all part of the game isn’t it! "
Simply pointing out a funny moment in football history
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