Watching the Euros 2024 European (Football) Championships
Book Guy
I write it like I mean it, but mostly they just want my money.
Does anyone else watch the Euros? I've caught almost every game. I've been able to take time off and I've enjoyed them all. Highly competitive, with the supposed minnow nations actually proving very capable play, testing the traditional heavy hitters.
But are there any other TUSCL people interested in football (not NFL; rather, the one where you use your foot, and a ball)?
But are there any other TUSCL people interested in football (not NFL; rather, the one where you use your foot, and a ball)?
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Don't forget about Copa America, which is generally the South American teams, but the USA is in it this year, because USA is hosting.
I have seen bits and pieces of games here and there also.
Plan on watching USA today for sure. Saw Ecuador/Venezuela yesterday which was a really good game actually. Missed second half of Jamaica/Mexico which was the better game of course- but had a good reason. I had plans well in advance to meet up with a friend....and go to a strip club! (I was driving and we had agreed on that time before I knew the timing of that games -wasn't going to change it since my friend can rarely go with me due to his schedule).
Not as interested in the COPA, I think in part not as familiar with the nations. Was surprised how lightly attended the game at Levi Stadium was. Contrast that to the games in Germany.
I was surprised by Belgium's first game, as was 'most everyone. Their second game against Romania was a very good game for a neutral, wide open and undefended, but I'm not impressed, I think this supposed Golden Generation of Belch may be over before its trophy ever hits. Also Croatia can't defend for crap, never mind their amazing tactics and vision in all midfield (not just Modric). I'm gratified to see England faltering, I love to hate them, they always seem so smug (they act like they deserve to win, as though the fact of having done so just once back in 1966 means they keep doing so automatically) but also so deferential and unenthusiastic. It's like tepid weak tea, apologetic about being out of line, drably predictable. The social class structure on full display.
And also, oddly, lots of cup-throwing. I think the German concessionaires didn't count on their swag turning out to travel with such an accurate and distant trajectory through the air. You know it's Euros-2024-logo merchandise, so it may not be the usual cups used in the stadiums for regular games. And it may be that Germany's usual Bundesliga fans are much more respectful of the opposition -- or fearful of the authorities -- than the traveling fans from other countries. Could be.
Serious yawners today, three of the four of them. Austria the new Cinderella team. The Brits prove they still exist, and nothing else.