Who Wins Euro 2012?

I'm not really sure why people are writing us off, and saying we're on the level of Sweden or Russia or whatever. We still have proven world class players in Gerrard, Hart, Terry, Cole and Rooney. Welbeck, Walcott, Young, the Ox and co are somewhat unknown on an international level, but have impressed in the premiership. Furthermore our international record over the last year is impressive, with wins over Spain, Belgium, Sweden and Norway and a narrow defeat against the Dutch. Our defence has been rock solid recently - I can really see us getting somewhere this summer.

Er, Gerrard hasn't been world class in anything for a couple years now, Hart I rate but unproven at international level. Terry has been overrated for years, Rooney doesn't deliver for England, I'll give you Cole though. If England are stupid enough to put Gerrard and Lampard in the same XI again they don't deserve to win a game (Not playing Parker at 2010 WC yet playing Green was hilariously stupid). England are a B tier team, they could upset a top side but won't get near winning it.

I think if Germany can make it out of their group they'll win it, if not Holland to beat Spain with France as a dark horse.

Agnosthar Wales. June 07 2012 15:20. Posts 466

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Engla... hahahahaha no

Germany/Holland will win this, I don't think people appreciate how important Villa is to Spain.

docvoc United States. June 07 2012 15:31. Posts 3475

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Dude its going to Germany. I can feel it, they will reclaim what they should have had in the world cup this year

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nayumi Vietnam. June 07 2012 16:02. Posts 4692

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If Bayern Munich had won the previous CL, I would have said Germany.

But sadly, I'm gonna say Spain. They still have a very rock solid system, and assuming that Xavi and Iniesta not under-performing, Spain making it to final is very plausible. If both Spain and Germany meet in the final stage, Spain will take it because they're fucking clutch in finals mind you. Germans on the other hand ...

People saying England has a good shot at winning EURO is clearly either British or hard-core England fans. Sure statistically they can pull a Greece but it's like the most possible scenario that's ever gonna happen. If England makes it pass the group stage I would say it's already a success.

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Reasonable Ukraine. June 07 2012 16:04. Posts 1331

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If probability could be negative, then it would be the chance of Ukraine to win. I have a slight hope that we'll defeat Sweden and maybe score a goal versus France.

MapleLeafSirup Germany. June 07 2012 16:45. Posts 619

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@ OP gogo poll

Vaelone Finland. June 07 2012 17:01. Posts 1851

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Spain and Germany are the favourites but I'l have to go with France.

Mostly due to me being a huge France fan as a child back when Zidane still played but after his generation retired and France went downhill big time I started to lose my interest to them. Todays team just isn't anywhere near the same it was during Zidanes time but I'm hoping this tournament might be a return to glory for them and their recent results look pretty promising.

Ejohrik Sweden. June 07 2012 17:12. Posts 177

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Sweden will win. According to our newspapers and television shows, we have been the greatest football team on earth since forever, and Zlatan is some kind of god.

...for real: Probably Germany or Spain.

chrisolo Germany. June 07 2012 17:31. Posts 1327

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Here is a poll. Maybe the OP can use it in the OP as well:

Poll: Who will win Euro?

Germany (48)

43%

Spain (19)

17%

Netherlands (13)

12%

France (10)

9%

England (5)

4%

Italy (4)

4%

Russia (4)

4%

Portugal (3)

3%

other (3)

3%

Sweden (2)

2%

Croatia (1)

1%

Poland (0)

0%

112 total votes

Your vote: Who will win Euro?

(Vote): Spain
(Vote): Germany
(Vote): Netherlands
(Vote): England
(Vote): France
(Vote): Italy
(Vote): Poland
(Vote): Sweden
(Vote): Russia
(Vote): Portugal
(Vote): Croatia
(Vote): other

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Vaelone Finland. June 07 2012 17:40. Posts 1851

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Is the poll limited to 14, if not you could have as well included the couple remaining teams.

Like Greece while not exactly a favourite is still a recent champion.

chrisolo Germany. June 07 2012 17:46. Posts 1327

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On June 07 2012 17:40 Vaelone wrote:
Is the poll limited to 14, if not you could have as well included the couple remaining teams.

Like Greece while not exactly a favourite is still a recent champion.

It is limited to 12 options, so I could only include 11 nations and other.

The remaining teams are:
Ukraine
Ireland
Czech Republic
Greece
Denmark (oops that should have been in instead of Croatia, well sorry^^)

Vaelone Finland. June 07 2012 17:52. Posts 1851

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On June 07 2012 17:46 chrisolo wrote:

Show nested quote +

Yeah I meant 12 but said 14 I guess, fair enough then.

And Croatia might have a better chance than Denmark due to easier group, still feels harsh leaving some notable teams out.

ZeroSC2 Korea (South). June 07 2012 17:59. Posts 668

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Finals

Germany vs Spain

Then German "tourists" on Mallorca (popular spanish isle for tourists) have a field day drowning their frustration with 3 liter Sangria or Cerveza after the team got manhandled.

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hitthat Poland. June 07 2012 18:15. Posts 1479

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edit wrong thread!

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AbuseYouMerc Netherlands. June 07 2012 18:20. Posts 122

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Holland is overrated... Altough somewhere deep down I'd like them to perform well and win (for the sake of good weeks, and a better chance at finishing my university cuz of happy teachers)

I honestly think they wont even make it out of the group stage. But if they do, they will not lose against Russia like so many people think. Russia had some advantages last meeting but they are not there anymore and the team has matured in that aspect.

So my guess for Holland is either group stage exit or semi-final exit.

Spain and Germany top dogs... Rooting for our German neighbours!

lefix Germany. June 07 2012 19:07. Posts 944

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Some interesting stats, the total market value of all teams:

Spain 658m €
Germany 459m €
England 404m €
France 340m €
Portugal 337m €
Italy 296m €
Holland 277m €
Russia 162m €
Croatia 151m €
Sweden 123m €
Czech Republic 106m €
Ukraine 107m €
Denmark 87m €
Poland 85m €
Greece 84m €
Ireland 71m €

looking at those numbers, I feel like England is way overrated, while Holland and especially Poland seem underrated.

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La1 United Kingdom. June 07 2012 19:29. Posts 529

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I think its germany.. i dont think spain can win 3 in a row and germany look so strong..

pff

Itachii Poland. June 07 2012 19:33. Posts 12441

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On June 07 2012 13:12 InfusedTT.DaZe wrote:
romania will win
wait we are too pathetic to even qualify
nvm...

Host EURO like we did and voilà, you have 3 matches to play