Off-Topic Forum

Saturday Copa America: Brazil (host nation) vs Argentina - can Messi finally win a big one for his country?

Sunday 2020 UEFA Euro: England (host nation) vs Italy - these aren't your Dad's national teams any longer.

This is the start of a major push towards the April 2022 World Cup Draw.

I like ARG and ENG. What are your predictions?

Italy and Argentina.  Good to see the Azzuri relevant again and would love to Messi win a cup for Argentina to help get that monkey off his back.

Brazil and ENG

After La Roja lost to Italia, really just want them to get beat even if it is ENG

I just want to see two good matches. Us Spaniards really can't root for England or Italy. La Liga and Premiere league clubs usually eliminate each other in European competitions, so I can't root for England. And, if you look at hte recent history when it comes to Spain vs Italy, it's obvious I will never hit any like botton on anything that has to do with the Italian national team.

I'm pulling for Brazil and England. I like Messi and would love to see him win a title, but not against Brazil on their own home soil. Italy ... boo hiss.

I really want to see Messi win, too - his performance in the 2015 Copa America still stings (not to mention the ref was horrible).

There's a funny feeling going around that England will get much more of a 'home field' advantage this weekend than Brazil.

Dont forget - Gold Cup 'kicks off' tonight as well - can the World Cup draw get here already?!?