EURO 2012 is Heating up!!

As the end nears, the Euro 12 becomes more interesting and tougher. We saw some upsets of the Dutch and maybe France and Russia who had a point to proof. We saw some surprises by the Greece and new Spain whom not many thought would make it this far.  Spain was questionable due to many changes from the previous Euro and World cup winning squads. They also lacked some key guys who would pose a great threat to defenders upfront, for instance David Villa.

Portugal and Spain will be an interesting game!! The last time these two teams played, Portugal demolished the World Champions-Spain-by 4 goals to 1!! In that game each team had its best squad but Portugal outclassed Spain. In this tournament, Spain has been excellent so far playing relaxed and well crafted football. Unfortunately some people see it as Boring football. Really??? Portugal has hustled their way through into the semi finals and their best player seem to have picked up the pace and urgency. The Flashy and Menace Cristano Ronaldo might be a really tough task for Spain. Portugal just like Spain is playing really well as a team, ask the Dutch!! It'll be a really competitive match but I think Portugal wants it more than Spain, however, Spain seems to be on historical mission, defending the Euro trophy to keep company the World cup trophy in the cabinet.

Germany Vs Italy!!! Two great teams and whoever wins between these two will win it all!! Each team have some key players to rely on for big GOALS and plays!! Germany has Klose, Neuer and Podolski while Italy has Buffon, Pirlo and Balotelli. Both teams are well rounded, from defense through midfield to attacking. After beating England in the penalty shout-out, Italy looks the favorite to make it to the finals. Germany beat Greece but not without Greece fighting back. Germany better work on their defense because the Italian attackers are hungry for goals. Watch out for Mario because he wouldn't wanna ask "why me?", if he misses several scoring chances.  Germany would have more days of rest, so they might be ready to give it all!! Sorry to say they might be a little rusty. Another tough game but I think Italy is more prepared for it than Germany.

Don't miss the EURO 12 Hot and very competitive semi finals on ESPN!! Who do you think will make it to the Finals? :)

Trip Maine 2012

My friend was tying the knot on the other side of America, Maine state. The state is quite far north and unique in several ways. I went at the right time when the weather was great, warm at day time and cool at night. We had bonfire for 4 consecutive nights, something I haven't done at all for the few years I have been in the U.S.  I was thankful to be in Maine, because it felt like a vacation, peace of mind, sharing testimonies with great friends like Ryan and Danni Mcfee (great couple). The parents of the bride were great company to spend time with.  The weather was the best part for me. U.S is an extreme world but I just realized how a place afar can be precious.

Some great things about Maine were: simple way of life, stress-free weather, quiet, spacious, organic food and hospitable people.  If you have a friend there, it would be a nice place for summer vacation because it's away from crazy urban life, has kind people, nice summer weather, enough quiet room to roam around and green is precious (forests)

Maine is a wonderful place, but a few weaknesses.  Isolation for sure since it's on the other side of America. Very few people and with so many trees in huge forests.  There weren't many people to mingle with but the few present made the time precious.  I saw more dead animals than live ones. Eww!

My best part in Maine was being in my friend's wedding. It was one of the simple, sincere and love-filled weddings I have been in or to. May God bless Lucas and Rebecca Grudda's marriage. Maybe I should get married soon (4yrs) :)

Single-aspiring Ladies, can you buy this? I am simple, God-fearing, honest, respectful, fun, sporty, soccer player/coach and you might think I'm handsome. ;)

Make life FUN as much as YOU can!!!! #YOLO

EURO 2012 Futbol Tourney

No more waiting! The major football tournament in Europe kicks off tomorrow, hosts Ukraine and Poland. Europe is arguably the king of football and it has the most powerful and prominent professional teams in the globe. Players from different European countries will do whatever it takes to patriotically represent their countries.

EURO 2012 will hardly have underdogs because almost every team has developed in football in the last few years.  Most teams know each other pretty well so the competition will be really stiff and surprisingly some football powerhouse will be upset by the "underdogs." Spain will be the defending champion but I don't see her successfully defending the trophy.

Some well established teams will be out to make a HUGE mark and probably win the entire tourney.  Some of these giants are Germany, Netherlands, Spain and England.  Some upcoming and young teams like France, Italy, Ukraine, Russia and Portugal, will try to prove a point but mostly show what their football future looks like. Every team has a weapon (key player) but football is a team game so the supporting cast has to facilitate the progress of the team in the EURO 2012.

It's hard for me to make a prediction of who will win it all, but I have a few teams that I greatly feel have a good shot at winning it ALL! France is upcoming, young, skillful and with a lot of fury.  Spain is skillful, well experienced and plays "SEXY FOOTBALL." Netherlands is quality, very experienced and reminisces on the previous WORLD CUP FINAL 2010 loss against Spain.   Teams like Croatia, Ukraine, Poland and Russia will be in it to cause upset but I don't see any of them taking the silverware home!

My EURO 2012 winner will be, France or Netherlands or Germany or Portugal. Fingers crossed because it is going to be a hot, really competitive and fun EURO 2012. ENJOY the beautiful game of Football!!!!

All games live on ESPN!! I can also give you a link to watch for free. JUST ASK FOR IT! :)