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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. 

Foster's Futbol Brew # 5: Tournament All-Stars

June 27, 2012

Foster’s Football Brew:  Tournament All-Stars

I got the idea for this short segment after watching Alexi Lalas and Michael Ballack select their tournament Top 11.  I have to disagree with many of Lalas’ picks, and a couple of Ballack’s.  I decided to wait until the quarter finals were over to give top players a chance to shine.  Here’s my take:

Goalie:  Joe Hart had an historically atypical tournament for English goalkeepers…he didn’t F&@# up!!!  He went into the quarters

Issue # 2.0.2 "The Reign in Spain Falls Mainly in the..."

Less than 24 hours left to enter!  We are up to 22 entries which is about what I expected so with a late push, hopefully we can speed past 30.  Good luck!  Make sure to follow us on twitter!

http://www.hwci.com/euro/2012/e2012_02.htm
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SPAIN STRUGGLES MAKING GERMANY THE FAVORITE Web Entry is up and less than 24 hours to go; Deadline 9 am Friday

Issue # 1.0.1 "First Spin-Off: The EURO 2012 Pool"

Here is the official kickoff.  Just 10 days left to enter.  Please answer our poll question(s) on this page and make sure you follow/subscribe to this blog for the latest info.

http://www.hwci.com/euro/2012/e2012_01.htm
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CAN SPAIN BECOME THE FIRST TO WIN BACK-TO-BACK EURO TITLES?
Whether you're a Euro snob or just love beautiful football, EURO here we come