For those not in the know: England are facing Spain in the final of the Euro football championship.
I’m with the Irish on this. England doesn’t deserve this title after the abysmal performance they’ve had.
Yeah, in fairness they played well against the Dutch so if they can replicate that they have a chance but Spain have been consistently good throughout.
Just checked the odds there out of interest - Spain favourites to “lift the cup” at 7/10 while England are 11/10.
As a fun history fact, the Irish people played an important part in the History of the Spanish Empire. They emigrated to the Spanish colonies for religious freedom to practice their Catholic faith and some rose to prominence within the administration.
For example, Ambrosio O’Higgins was an Irish born Viceroy of Peru. His son, Bernardino O’Higgins went on to become Dictator of an independent Chile.
His son, Bernardino O’Higgins went on to become Dictator of an independent Chile.
Jaysus. That’s a new one for me. Bit of a stain. I must read up more on it.
Ten forward. Come for the post scarcity, stay for the history.
His son, Bernardino O’Higgins went on to become Dictator of an independent Chile.
LOL what? 😅 Achievement unlocked?
It gets crazier. Bernardino was born out of wedlock and never met his father.
I think I need a primer for this one.
Is it because of this? https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/8eca5-national-day-of-commemoration-ceremony-14-july-2024/
Oh sorry… England are facing Spain in the final of the Euro football championship.
Gonna edit the post.
No problem, thanks for explaining!
All three English games in knockout stages ended in heartbreak. I’m prepared for another one. Have enough Bulmers to drown my disappointment.
Neighbours: I hope you know I’m only taking the piss.
For what it’s worth all that stuff is long behind us and we don’t hold you accountable for the past, sure you’d nothing to do with it.
This is just like you and the Germans - you’ll always cheer their opposition but there’s no actual ill will.
I do hope the Spanish win though because I can’t fucking listen to my English brother in law banging on if you do win.
At least we’re close in the rugby so the slagging trade is fair.
