You'll need an eye for detail and nerves of steel to reach the end of this quiz… because, get one question wrong, and you're sent back to the start! #bbceuro2020 #bbcfootball #Euro2020
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) June 14, 2021
I’m trying not to post results above the break, just in case… but if I’m doing it wrong, or making other mistakes, let me know in the comments here and I will amend my ways, okay?
Authorities in Saint Petersburg, which is hosting a series of Euro 2020 matches, said Monday they were tightening anti-coronavirus restrictions in an effort to curb a new spike in infectionshttps://t.co/4KR4OiuUOw
— The Moscow Times (@MoscowTimes) June 14, 2021
The wait is finally over for Scotland!
How will Steve Clarke's men fare on their return to major tournament football?#SCOCZE #euro2020 #bbceuro2020
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) June 14, 2021
Yes sir, I can boogie! ??pic.twitter.com/45RyW71Wxe
— COPA90 (@Copa90) June 14, 2021
Denmark club doctor Morten Boesen explains what happened on the pitch with Christian Eriksen. pic.twitter.com/RcLO9bmIp4
— Squawka News (@SquawkaNews) June 14, 2021
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Most Brazilians don’t want it. Major sponsors have fled. Even players balked at the idea.
But ready or not, the Copa America, one of Latin America’s most important sporting spectacles, is coming to town. https://t.co/eZY7e4aGuR
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) June 12, 2021
Argentina and Lionel Messi begin their Copa America campaign against Chile, the team who beat them on penalties in the 2015 and 2016 finals. https://t.co/zQgSxPwuVJ pic.twitter.com/zeFYuqVhhE
— AS English (@English_AS) June 14, 2021
Time for Alfredo Morelos and co to kick off their #CopaAmerica2021 campaign.
Join us for Colombia v Ecuador#CopaAmerica
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) June 13, 2021
Brazil open Copa America with 3-0 win over Venezuela https://t.co/dU4nQI4viI pic.twitter.com/MZiyKX0qVq
— Reuters (@Reuters) June 14, 2021
Colombia makes it 8 straight wins vs Ecuador at Copa America ??? pic.twitter.com/kgVltpFC96
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 14, 2021
OzarkHillbilly
In other Football news: Carli Lloyd scores after 24 seconds as USWNT ease past Jamaica
NotMax
No interest in soccer per se but for mediaheads Club de Cuervos on Netflix es muy divertido. Ditto for the mini-spinoff, The Ballad of Hugo Sánchez, although that only makes sense if one already has a few seasons of its progenitor under the belt.
(Caveat: Don’t let the ultra raunchy opening minutes of the premiere episode of Cuervos color your opinion of the tenor of the production.)
raven
With my surgery tomorrow I think I’m going to be glad there is a bunch of soccer to watch.
debbie
@raven:
Hopefully, no vuvuzelas, or at least not too many. Best of luck with the surgery!
raven
@debbie: That’s funny, the hospital is a block away and they are undergoing a major expansion so it may be noisy at times. They are telling me I only need to be “flat on my back” for 24-36 hours and then, when I can walk and pee, I can go home. My buddy is flying in from Berkeley for support just like he did almost 50 years ago when I was in “hospital” in Atlanta.
debbie
@raven:
That’s a very good buddy!
Gin & Tonic
@raven: Here’s hoping for smooth sailing. Going under the knife is never fun.
raven
@Gin & Tonic: Thx
JML
Some good matches today. Good luck, Scotland! would love to see them tied with England going into the next game.
cope
@debbie: Best of luck to you tomorrow. You’re lucky to still be tight with a buddy from so long ago.
@raven:
cope
Robertson is one of my favorite players and I’m not just saying that as a Liverpool fan. His work rate and attitude are first class. When I played in college I wasn’t very talented or skillful so I tried to make up for it with hustle so I identify with the hard workers like him. I hope to see Scotland do well in this tourney.
mrmoshpotato
@raven: Hope you have a successful surgery and speedy recovery.
cope
@cope: Note to self: tell Watergirl making comments on my iPhone is suddenly wonky since recent IOS update.
Tony Jay
@cope:
Robbo is one of the foundational reasons behind Liverpool’s surge from perennial top-six wannabees to the greatest attacking force in European football. He and Trent have redefined their defensive positions as creative sources every bit as important as any midfield playmaker or box-to-box specialist. Absolutely love him to bits.
So yes, for today I’m channelling my great-great grandaddy and backing Scotland to get out of the group and show the world what they can do.
Gin & Tonic
Me, I’m still watching replays of Yarmolenko’s goal.
Tony Jay
@raven:
Take it easy, pal. Nothing like a full day of football to make the hours of recovery fly by.
Probably. 8-)
Tony Jay
@Gin & Tonic:
That was a fantastic game, wasn’t it?
Gin & Tonic
@Tony Jay: Operation Desert Storm began a week after I came home from my hip surgery. 24×7 CNN helped pass the time, as I was basically able to walk from the recliner to the bathroom and back.
Gin & Tonic
@Tony Jay: It was. Shame about the final result, but the reaction in Ukraine is overwhelmingly positive despite that. Best game so far.
cope
Sigh…I may have to start drinking again.
Tony Jay
@Gin & Tonic:
What you need in those situations is a pillow-fort interspersed with supplies of food and drink. A bit like Renton’s cold-turkey scene from Trainspotting, only without the hallucinations and looming Begbie.
Ukraine can feel well proud of their performance. At 2-0 down literally no one gave them a hope in hell but they scored two fantastic goals and forced the Dutch to dig really deep to rustle up that winner. Scotland could do with some of that comeback magic right now. 2-0 down after the Czechs score with a lob over the out-of-position keeper from the half way line. Ouch!
raven
@Tony Jay: Ewan McGregor is good in Halston.
Tony Jay
@raven:
When he’s not doing it just for the money Ewan is really good on screen. He’s got that warmth with a hint of manic that James MacEvoy shares. Maybe it’s something about being Scottish.
billcinsd
Incredible goal from Schick for Czechia. Probably goal of the tournament so far
Gin & Tonic
Poland v Slovakia now. I bet the Anglos in the TV booth wish they could buy a couple of vowels.
TomatoQueen
@Gin & Tonic: I’m looking for TOON supporters in the crowd as our keeper Dubravka is on the victorious Slovakia side.
billcinsd
@TomatoQueen: Unlikely to be too many, as the game was played in St. Petersburg
Yutsano
@raven:
As long as there’s no BRRRRT! you’ll be fine.
Seriously, rest up good man. Trust your surgeon.