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the euro 2020 book

3/15/2020

Own a piece of history with The Euro 2020 and hear all about Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modric, Antoine Griezmann, Timo Werner, Toni Kroos, Harry Kane, Virgil van Dijk, Eden Hazard, Isco, Rodrigo, Jorginho, your favorite teams, the underdogs (such as Finland!), the coaches, strategies, past star players – such as Zidane, Gullit, Platini – and more.

UEFA Euro 2020 is about 3 months away. This is your complete book for UEFA Euro 2020. This is the most elite tournament in all of Europe and some say the world. It only happens once every four years.

The Euro 2020 (Barnes & Nobles Link)

8 kobe 24

2/1/2020

8 Kobe 24

Unfortunately nine people died in the January 26, 2020 helicopter crash that included Kobe Bryant, one of the best basketball players to ever take the court. Kobe is, in my opinion, one of the two best to ever play. That would be Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. Future players cannot get better than them. Let’s forget defense for now, whereby both players excelled. However, when it comes to great technical shooting from anywhere on the court, dribbling, along with a good eye for passing, this is where I feel Jordan and Kobe stand alone as the two greatest players. Add to this, championships, leadership, work ethic, a desire to be great, ability, and a will to win, the latter of which cannot be taught.

They set the standard. Kobe, like Michael Jordan, set the highest bar. He reached a level whereby no one can get better than him; one can only hope to be as good. Kobe’s well-deserved legacy will live on forever.

From NPR, the following are the nine people that unfortunately died in the January 26, 2020 helicopter crash:

“Kobe Bryant, 41

Gianna Bryant, 13

John Altobelli, 56, Orange Coast College head baseball coach

Kerri Altobelli, John's wife

Alyssa Altobelli, John and Kerri's daughter, who was Gianna's basketball teammate

Sarah Chester

Payton Chester, Sarah's daughter and another basketball teammate

Christina Mauser, girls basketball coach at Mamba Sports Academy

Ara Zobayan, pilot”*

* BILL CHAPPELL, “What We Know: The Helicopter Crash That Killed Kobe Bryant And 8 Others,” NPR, published January 27, 2020, accessed February 1, 2020, https://www.npr.org/2020/01/27/800100632/what-we-know-the-helicopter-crash-that-killed-kobe-bryant-and-8-others

the euro 2020 book

1/29/2020

Coming soon...

european soccer leagues 2019/20 book

1/28/2020

For over a hundred years, the Premier League, Serie A, La Liga, and Bundesliga have been the leaders in world club soccer, along with many other quality leagues from the Netherlands, France, Portugal, Switzerland, and Denmark. The European leagues have historically featured the world’s best, going all the way back to George Best, Franz Beckenbauer, Johan Cruyff, Michel Platini, Bryan Robson, Diego Maradona, and into the modern era with a host of talent, including Roberto Baggio, Zinedine Zidane, David Beckham, Thierry Henry, Andres Iniesta, Wayne Rooney, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Cristiano Ronaldo, Messi, and Neymar. All of these leagues, teams, and players are featured in this book.

liverpool on a roll

1/19/2020

How good is Liverpool this year? Too good. So far, no losses in EPL play. See European Soccer Leagues 2019/2020 for more about the amazing Liverpool.

things to do list

12/25/2019

Create a holiday list of the best sports movies that might, and I stress might, pull me away from the new season of Vanderpump Rules...

Christmas 2019 Best Sports Movies of All Time Part 2

1. Hoosiers
2. The Best of Times
3. The Natural
4. Moneyball
5. Seabiscuit

As it turns out, not much has changed.

uefa euro 2020 update

11/22/2019

UEFA Euro 2020 Update

Just recently, the first 20 out of 24 teams qualified for UEFA Euro 2020. UEFA, in typical fashion, decided to complicate things by having one more long-winded qualification journey for a few straggling teams. Of those remaining teams, only four will qualify for the tournament. Though, it should be pointed out, not one of these four teams has a chance to win UEFA Euro 2020.

The final four teams will qualify as of late March 2020.
UEFA Euro 2020 runs circa June-July 2020.

The first 20 out of 24 teams that qualified:

France
England
Portugal
Germany
Netherlands
Belgium
Italy
Spain
Switzerland
Denmark
Russia
Ukraine
Croatia
Sweden
Poland
Austria
Turkey
Czech Republic
Finland
Wales

My prediction for the final four teams that get figured out by March 31, 2020:

Iceland
Ireland
Serbia
Kosovo

(It was a tough choice between Kosovo and North Macedonia. I wouldn't be surprised if it turns out to be North Macedonia.)

finland makes history

11/15/2019

UEFA Euro 2020 News

History has been made. Finland qualified for UEFA Euro 2020 for the first time, ever. Let's put it this way: When ESPN covers a story like this you know it's big news. Fans swarmed the field. It’s on. Finland will be present with the best teams of Europe with a chance to win it all.

2019 mls cup champs: seattle sounders

11/10/2019

The 2019 MLS Cup Final

The 2019 MLS Cup champs: Seattle Sounders

Seattle vs. Toronto
3-1
CenturyLink Field
Seattle, Washington

Commentary:

My original choice to win the 2019 MLS Cup: Atlanta.

But, deep down, my real choice to win was Seattle. Okay, that’s a lie. I had LAFC as my second choice to win it all. Though, Seattle was at the top of the list.

`This 2019 MLS Cup was held in Seattle, before a home crowd, and the place was rocking like no other. Just about 70,000 people were present. How perfect can it be? MLS truly is the world’s next super league. This is what I contend in my book Major League Soccer 2019. This game was proof of just that.

mls news and prediction

10/11/2019

Major League Soccer News and Prediction

Western Conference

Houston Dynamo and Sporting Kansas City
Who would’ve thought? Each team is having a horrible year. Go figure. Last year was great. This year, not so great.

Minnesota
Who would’ve thought? Minnesota is having a great season. Go figure.

LAFC, Seattle, Salt Lake City, Minnesota, LA Galaxy and Portland are seeking a big ending to the season.

Eastern Conference

NYCFC, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Toronto, DC United and New York Red Bulls are making a strong push at the top of the charts.

FC Cincinnati…well, it didn’t turn out so well. Dead last. Who would’ve thought? A lot of people, actually.

Prediction
I’m sticking with my prediction in the Major League Soccer 2019 Book. Atlanta will win the MLS Cup.

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