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Final Round of 16 Match at the Euros

Merih Demiral, Turkey’s goalscorer from their last-16 win over Austria, could face a ban from their quarter-final against the Netherlands on Saturday after Uefa opened an investigation into a gesture with apparent far-right connotations.

Demiral, a centre-back, was the unlikely match winner for Turkey in Leipzig but may be in line for disciplinary action after celebrating his second goal with a “wolf” salute. It is associated with the right-wing extremist nationalist group Grey Wolves and is banned in Austria, where it is punishable by fines of up to €4,000 (£3,400), since 2019.

https://www.theguardian.com/football/article/2024/jul/03/turkeys-merih-demiral-facing-ban-over-wolf-celebration-in-win-over-austria

so say the country you like and which country would you support if it didn't exist me personally i'm a brazil fan from as far as i can remember but i would support spain bcs of their style of play and i like most of their players

TIL

Round of 16 continues... Post your comments on the match here.

As of now, we officially reached 9 own goals in this edition so far, so only 2 more to reach 2021's record. It's amazing that this competition only has 29 OGs and 20 of them are only from the last two editions.

I've seen some teams trying to force them with sharp crosses and even some tricky corner kicks but whats weird is that they rarely come from such plays.

There's also the deep defending, but in the World Cup they defend like that also and it doesn't happen nearly as much. Any thoughts why the Euro is like this?

Do your things

Another Round of 16 match. Winner Plays France.

Do your thing.

If you post a thread on the match that should be a comment in here, its getting deleted.

Welcome to the Weekly Discussion Thread!

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Use this thread for all your football-related discussions, questions, and tactical analyses. Whether you want to share your thoughts on recent matches, discuss player performances, or dive into the nitty-gritty of tactics, this is the place for you.

​

Guidelines:

1. Be Respectful: Remember that everyone has their own opinions. Keep discussions civil and respectful. Disagreements are natural, but personal attacks or offensive language will not be tolerated.
2. Stay On Topic: This thread is dedicated to football discussions. While some off-topic conversations are okay, try to keep the main focus on the beautiful game.
3. Encourage Engagement: If you see an interesting comment or question, feel free to respond and keep the conversation going. This thread is all about community interaction.
4. Share Insights: Whether you're a seasoned fan or new to the sport, share your insights and knowledge. Help create a learning environment for everyone.

​

Discussion Starters:

1. What was the standout moment from the latest matches?
2. Which player do you think is underrated and deserves more recognition?
3. Tactical Analysis: Break down a recent match or discuss your favorite team's playing style.
4. Have any burning questions about football rules? Ask away, and let the community help clarify.
5. Ticket Questions: Planning to attend a match soon? Need advice on getting tickets or recommendations for the best fan experiences? Ask your ticket-related questions here!
6. Getting into Football: New to the sport or looking to deepen your passion for it? Share your journey or ask for tips on how to begin watching football, understanding the rules, or becoming a dedicated fan.
7. Jersey Talk: Show off your favorite jerseys, discuss classic kits, or ask for recommendations on where to find the best gear. What's your all-time favorite football jersey?
8. VAR or Referee Rants: Frustrated with the latest VAR decisions or referee calls? Vent your feelings here and discuss the impact on the beautiful game.
9. Predictions: Share your insights on upcoming matches, player performances, or league outcomes. What are your bold predictions for the season?

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Moore regarded Ramsey as a snob who affected his accent and in turn enjoyed pointing out Alf’s gypsy background. Once when they were travelling past a Romani camp he said that Ramsey should “drop in to see his relatives”, a remark which Ramsey was utterly livid about.

I guess when Pele considers you the GOAT defender, you can get away with more.

Go here.

Do the thing.

Germany v Denmark.

Was Andersen's hand raised? Yes. But was it in totally unnatural position? Debatable. Was the contact minimal? Yes.

But the snickometer they have borrowed from cricket for this Euros deemed a contact, and by the most pedantic application of the law, it's considered a penalty. A very soft one in my book.

Going back to when VAR was initiated, it was there to stop glaring and obvious error. This wasn't glaring or even obvious yet the microscopic nature of the VAR deemed so.

Meanwhile Havertz is allowed to do stop - start on the resulting penalty. Where is the same zeal for pedantry in enforcing that rule? Just bizarre.

That handball doesn't deserve the same punishment a wild two footed lunge should get you. And, this is a problem for football. That an error as small as that could decide the match is just not on.

I don't know what the solution could, or it even needs one, but a penalty for that mistake seems really, really harsh considering you'd get the same penalty if someone two footed an attacker in the box!

So basically, most of the top countries don't have a good, consistent striker. Most of the teams could have been super deadly if they had one.

Spain's crosses and passes were super deadly; they had the same issue in the World Cup. Almost a million passes, but not one good strike. There's Morata, but he is not consistent, to be honest.

Germany has the same problem too. Such beautiful crosses and through balls, but the one receiving the balls is Kai Havertz. Füllkrug is there, but he doesn't get enough play time, so it's hard to judge him.

England does have the best European striker, but, well, Southgate.

France has the same issue too. Against the Netherlands, the issue was super clear; the lack of a prolific striker hurt them badly.

Belgium has the same issue too. They have KDB, one of the best midfielders in the world, and he makes wonderful passes, but the one receiving them is Lukaku.

Almost all of these teams could be on a different level if they had a good number 9.