How have the mighty fallen?
France and Italy - the finalists from 2006 World Cup are having a hard time in the EURO 2008.
Italy has a grand total of one point after two games, and France is down 3-1 against Netherlands.
So the two top-rated teams in the so-called “group of death” are on the bottom of the standings.
My picks in the office pool are thoroughly demolished, but I’m glad to trade personal gain for the benefit of the Dutch team.
Matti Kinnunen:
Yes, the Dutch are good. But once they meet the Germans, they will lose. Germany will win!
June 15, 2008, 18:18lavonardo:
Well, first we have to see whether Germany even qualifies for the playoffs.
June 15, 2008, 18:39Their execution against Croatia didn’t seem too good. And the Cordoba 1978 game has a well-timed anniversary this year…