Foster's Football Brew #7.1- Volume MMXXIV.a
Euro & Copa America Power Rankings & Hot Takes
I find myself with a day off because it's 4th of July, woo hoo! So here are some hot takes on the Euro Championships and Copa America!
As we head into the Euro Quarterfinals, we've all seen the final 8 play 4 matches and have a better idea of who can compete for the crown. My three champion picks in the HWCI Euro Pool aren't looking as strong as I had hoped, but most of these teams do have a chance to go all the way. Here's my power rankings:
1) ESP: this young team flashed promise in the recent World Cup, and that team was further bolstered by a few more very talented youngsters (a 16 year old in the starting line up!). Who can deny they’ve played the most dominant game among all teams in the tournament? They press, possess, and take lots of shots. Spain is the team to beat, and they'll have a stiffer challenge from Germany than they did Croatia or Italy (more in that disaster later). Despite home field advantage, I predict a 2-1 victory for Spain.
