Comments on: Vote: Should There Have Been a Third Place Playoff at Euro 2008?

By: Arminius

Arminius — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:09:53 +0000

I think there should.

Elisa: I agree this far: winning is the most important thing.

But it is not – or should not be – everything.

After all, even though we sometimes forget – regrettably – we are talking about sports, not politics or military power games. And isn’t it a good incentive for those eliminated by the finalsts to prove that they can achieve respectful results nonetheless? And so almost guarantee another match wort while seeing.

I remember 2 years Argentinians made fun of the match for 3rd place, contending this was nothing because it’s about winning only. I think apart from their frustration over having been ousted by Germany they
showed a lack of sportsmanship that goes well with some other traits they revealed then.

By: Adam

Adam — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 05:49:07 +0000

I was upset when i found out there wasn’t. While it is rather a downer to see both teams moping out there, it’s usually good football. It was so nice to see Oliver Kahn back out there during the World Cup, proving he was just as kick-ass as Lehmann, lol.

And Russia and Turkey would be especially cool. Part of me was hoping they’d be the final for one reason only: How hilaious would it be for the Euro cup to be contested by 2 countries that are 75% Asian..?

By: drunvalo

drunvalo — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:47:04 +0000

yes indeed..the final was boring. turkey russia would of been great!!

By: hancoban

hancoban — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 17:03:13 +0000

YES, should be.

By: Nobody You Know

Nobody You Know — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 15:33:45 +0000

Yes

By: Drabik

Drabik — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 10:01:26 +0000

I say no. Most people were using the ‘no third place playoff’ as a reason for the Euros being better than the world cup. It is pointless and the loser would be humiliated. Think about it, a team that makes it to the Semi finals, loses it, and then loses a third place playoff.

Besides, from 2016, we wont need extra games, as there will be 24 teams!!

By: diana

diana — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 09:50:16 +0000

Yes. Especially how Turkey and Russia have performed in this tournament, it will be pity if it didn’t happen.

And speaking of WC2006, I still have those happy memories from the third place playoff.

By: Jan

Jan — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 08:24:59 +0000

I back colman here. As a Germany fan it would have been disappointing if the WC2006 would have had no third place playoff. It was a great way for the team to end the tournament on a positive note. Oliver Kahn got to play his farewell match. Luis Figo did the same and ended it with a nice assist.

By: Agnes

Agnes — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 07:43:08 +0000

YES!!! Who had the stupid idea of not having a 3rd place playoff???!!! MOST DEFINITLY NEEDED ONE it would have been an excellent game. Real bummer.

By: Thierry

Thierry — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 06:39:19 +0000

Pointless indeed, it’s just a friendly, no thank you.