The Queens of Europe

This week we look at matters differently. The Euro 2012 draw took place on Friday you football maniacs, and I'd be damned if I said I didn't drool at the sight of that group B. The pool of death sounds like a cliche, so lets call it the pool of twats. You ask why twats?.. Well here is why:

Netherlands:

I was convinced when Robben raced off clear the Spanish defence in that world cup final he was sure going to score. After all, that wanker put in a sublime effort to eliminate Manchester United out of the Champions league earlier that season. De Jong's ninja kick could easily rival Eric Cantona's flying kick from back in the day. And what does he get, a yellow card. Freaking brilliant (notice the sarcasm). The best chance in glory that this team has to have Sneijder fit and maybe get to the semi-finals.

Germany:

Ok, credit has to be given where it is due. For such a young team to dismantle England in the world cup in such a manner, then that has to be a special thing. Wait, that made no sense at all. The actual feat wasn't defeating England. I mean, England isn't a football super power (yeah i Said it). The last time they won something major was in 1966. Back to Germany, they have a young squad, brilliant passers et al, but the furthest they are going is the semi finals (and oh boy, don't they love getting out at this stage).

Portugal:

Sad as it is The Puppeteer is a fan of this team. I mean, they have pace, trickery, good ball carriers and what not. But all for what? Nothing. Cristiano fails on big occasions. No play-maker in the likes of Deco in their team. In brevity the best they can do is third in that group of twats.

I wont even talk about Denmark. But I have a eerie feeling they may go through.

You may be wondering why this blog is entitled  Queens of Europe. You wait till the tournament starts. Drama queens to say the least.  More on the Euro 2012 as it nears

To matters Champions League:

Yes, you are as shocked as the football fan next to you that Arsenal is the only English team to have already made it to the last 16. No one would have pegged them to breeze through their group that fast. In fact, Manchester United looked to be handed an easy group. Ole Gulati, Basel and the tricky Benfica. But as it seems now Benfica and MUFC are tied on 8 points and Basel is just a point away. For all we know the Great Manchester United may be playing in the Europa League if things go downhill.


Remember how Manchester City is the new CEO in a gentleman's club, well yes, that is how things are going for them. Their introductory season to the Big Boys Club is not a walk in the park. Their chances of geting to the last 16 are as slim as the chances of those fat slim possible people getting slim. They will have to sweat through their teeth to beat Bayern Munich and pray Napoli do not get anything off Villareal.

Stamford bridge used to be a fortress you know. Now its just a mattress. Chelsea seem to get laid there quite often this season. And when Valencia visit there later on tonight there will be a glimmer of hope in them with coming away with at least a point if at all not winning the damn match. Ever heard of the curse of the ex? If you haven't then this is what it means: This is when an ex player of a certain team either assists, scores (own goals included), gets red- carded or influences the game into the favour of his previous team that he is playing against. With this in mind Juan Mata is bound to score an own goal and then give an assist to Daniel Sturridge for the equalizer.

P.S

This Saturday there is the huge gay game between Real Madrid and Barcelona.

And on Monday Chelsea and Manchester City rub off each other.



And here you thought there were no football induced boners!