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Swedish media says that there are clashes between Northern irish and polish hooligans in Nice as well. This really isn't the start of the championships we want!

Maybe for some of them, but I guarantee it's not the reason for most of these!

Are you sure? I see lots of news about a fan fighting for his life, but still alive.

That's more of a foul! Edit: It's at 3:24

And we have our first red card of the tournament!

Others say no foul. Also, as I said, France should have been given a free kick just before the penalty (I didn't notice at the time, but when I see it again, I do see what people are talking about!)

I really don't know what you mean about referee help...

I'm watching a bit of the Volleyball European league match between Denmark and FYROM and may catch a little of the football.

I'm saying no foul, but I see several places that it's discussed a lot by refs. Another thing I see, is that they seem to agree that France should have been given a free kick just before the penalty (I guess it would be the situation against Matuidi).

I agree that Romania deserved a draw. But I really don't understand your comment on the ref? How was he on France's side? And about France's chances. Remember that this was the first match. It would not be the first time a team didn't play too well the first match, but end up doing great.

What a goal!

What a stupid penalty!

We know that Denmark missed out. No need to rub salt in the wound!

Well. He was afterall only given a 8 months ban for negligence. It can be discussed whether that's the right decision, but he has not been convicted for cheating.

Well. This is what I'm looking forward to today. Finally I'm gonna see them live: I hope they will play this one:

[hide] Preliminary Round June 10th - June 22nd, 2016 24 Nations, 6 Groups, 1st and 2nd Nations from each Group and 4 best 3rd ranked Nations between all Groups will qualify for Round of 16 Group A Date and Venue Team 1 T1 T2 Team 2 June 10th 2016, h. 21:00, Stade de France, Saint-Denis France 0 0 Romania June 11th 2016, h. 15:00, Stade Bollaert-Delelis, Lens Albania 0 2 Switzerland June 15th 2016, h. 18:00, Parc des Princes, Paris Romania 0 1 Switzerland June 15th 2016, h. 21:00, Stade Velodrome, Marseille France 3 0 Albania June 19th 2016, h. 21:00, Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Lille Switzerland 1 3 France June 19th 2016, h. 21:00, Parc Olympique Lyonnais, Lyon Romania 1 0 Albania Group B Date and Venue Team 1 T1 T2 Team 2 June 11th 2016, h. 18:00, Nouveau Stade de Bordeaux, Bordeaux Wales 0 1 Slovakia June 11th 2016, h. 21:00, Stade Velodrome, Marseille England 2 1 Russia June 15th 2016, h. 15:00, Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Lille Russia 1 1 Slovakia June 16th 2016, h. 15:00, Stade Bollaert-Delelis, Lens England 2 0 Wales June 20th 2016, h. 21:00, Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, Saint-Etienne Slovakia 1 2 England June 20th 2016, h. 21:00, Stadium Municipal, Toulouse Russia 1 2 Wales Group C Date and Venue Team 1 T1 T2 Team 2 June 12th 2016, h. 18:00, Allianz Riviera, Nice Poland 3 0 Northern Ireland June 12th 2016, h. 21:00, Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Lille Germany 3 1 Ukraine June 16th 2016, h. 18:00, Parc Olympique Lyonnais, Lyon Ukraine 2 0 Northern Ireland June 16th 2016, h. 21:00, Stade de France, Saint-Denis Germany 3 1 Poland June 21st 2016, h. 18:00, Parc des Princes, Paris Northern Ireland 0 4 Germany June 21st 2016, h. 18:00, Stade Velodrome, Marseille Ukraine 1 2 Poland Group D Date and Venue Team 1 T1 T2 Team 2 June 12th 2016, h. 15:00, Parc des Princes, Paris Turkey 2 1 Croatia June 13th 2016, h. 15:00, Stadium Municipal, Toulouse Spain 2 0 Czech Republic June 17th 2016, h. 18:00, Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, Saint-Etienne Czech Republic 1 2 Croatia June 17th 2016, h. 21:00, Allianz Riviera, Nice Spain 1 1 Turkey June 21st 2016, h. 21:00, Nouveau Stade de Bordeaux, Bordeaux Croatia 1 2 Spain June 21st 2016, h. 21:00, Stade Bollaert-Delelis, Lens Czech Republic 1 1 Turkey Group E Date and Venue Team 1 T1 T2 Team 2 June 13th 2016, h. 18:00, Stade de France, Saint-Denis Ireland 0 2 Sweden June 13th 2016, h. 21:00, Parc Olympique Lyonnais, Lyon Belgium 2 1 Italy June 17th 2016, h. 15:00, Stadium Municipal, Toulouse Italy 2 1 Sweden June 18th 2016, h. 15:00, Nouveau Stade de Bordeaux, Bordeaux Belgium 2 0 Ireland June 22nd 2016, h. 21:00, Allianz Riviera, Nice Sweden 0 1 Belgium June 22nd 2016, h. 21:00, Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Lille Italy 1 0 Ireland Group F Date and Venue Team 1 T1 T2 Team 2 June 14th 2016, h. 18:00, Nouveau Stade de Bordeaux, Bordeaux Austria 1 0 Hungary June 14th 2016, h. 21:00, Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, Saint-Etienne Portugal 2 0 Iceland June 18th 2016, h. 18:00, Stade Velodrome, Marseille Iceland 1 0 Hungary June 18th 2016, h. 21:00, Parc des Princes, Paris Portugal 2 1 Austria June 22nd 2016, h. 18:00, Stade de France, Saint-Denis Iceland 1 1 Austria June 22nd 2016, h. 18:00, Parc Olympique Lyonnais, Lyon Hungary 0 3 Portugal [/hide]

Do you think Caroline Wozniacki will be given a spot as well?

Even with the name, the elevation isn't quite as much I don't think I would say zero (mainly because I haven't seen him on a Mountain bike course), but there's no doubt that it will be very tough.

That's at least what the danish sports news say. Apparently he decided already in january not to start, as he thought there was too much climbing. If that is so, I guess I've really underestimated the route.

I guess I'll withdraw my comments!

I knew it!

You have to remember, why we started having these contests... To fill the gaps (between summer and winter sports seasons), where there aren't that much sport to follow. If we ever had a 3rd contest, it would be during the winter and summer season, where we have lots of sports to follow. This is after all a sports site. You'll get your chance, but others want to host as well. You're welcome to have your theories, but I'm pretty sure that isn't right.

That is indeed great news. I hope that he will be okay.

terrible news. A very interesting talent, but no longer

I will surely participate