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Why does Azerbaijan play in the Euro Cup?
Posted on 9/19/14 at 10:15 am
Posted on 9/19/14 at 10:15 am
Aren't they in Asia? We know Israel has been blackballed out of Asia so they can lose in Europe.
Where the Azeris given a choice after the USSR split?
Where the Azeris given a choice after the USSR split?
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Posted on 9/19/14 at 10:31 am to JEAUXBLEAUX
The rest of the Russian republics qualify through Europe. 
And I believe the reason Israel qualifies through Europe is that none of the Middle Eastern countries will allow the Israeli team to play in thier countries. That's not quite the same as blackballing.
And I believe the reason Israel qualifies through Europe is that none of the Middle Eastern countries will allow the Israeli team to play in thier countries. That's not quite the same as blackballing.
Posted on 9/19/14 at 11:18 am to Sheep
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The rest of the Russian republics qualify through Europe.
not all of them... though those never qualify anyways...
Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and i probably forgot one ...
Posted on 9/19/14 at 11:50 am to JEAUXBLEAUX
The Land of Fire does what it wants.
Posted on 9/19/14 at 11:51 am to chalmetteowl
Borat Borat
Posted on 9/19/14 at 11:52 am to chalmetteowl
Posted on 9/19/14 at 12:14 pm to Sheep
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And I believe the reason Israel qualifies through Europe is that none of the Middle Eastern countries will allow the Israeli team to play in their countries.
I think it's more that the Israeli team's safety cannot be guaranteed - or anything close to it - if they were to play in many of those countries.
Posted on 9/19/14 at 4:40 pm to Jwho77
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I think it's more that the Israeli team's safety cannot be guaranteed - or anything close to it - if they were to play in many of those countries.
How ironic considering they won't host a game these qualifiers cause it's too dangerous there
Posted on 9/19/14 at 5:04 pm to SuperSoakher
The Israel and Belgium game was postponed due to the dangerous situation there. I figure for the make up game they will likely have to play in a neutral site.
Posted on 9/19/14 at 5:18 pm to cwil177
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Borat Borat
Kazakhs are part of UEFA.
ETA: I wonder if FIFA will push for Team GB now that the referendum failed...
This post was edited on 9/19/14 at 5:20 pm
Posted on 9/19/14 at 5:42 pm to TN Bhoy
The home nations have had their own national teams forever now. I see nothing changing anytime soon.
Posted on 9/19/14 at 7:00 pm to TN Bhoy
They won't. And neither will the Scots.
Posted on 9/19/14 at 8:48 pm to cwil177
Wouldn't help them much anyways.
Posted on 9/19/14 at 10:52 pm to itawambadog
I hate that for Israel. They are as good or better than some of the garbage teams that qualify out of Asia. If they make North and South Korea work they can fix this.
Israel could be placed in a special pool to avoid other middle eastern teams for as long as possible. They wouldn't have to play against one til the last round or in a battle for a wildcard. Those games could be designated for a neutral site.
Israel probally would just say frick it and play in Europe.
Israel could be placed in a special pool to avoid other middle eastern teams for as long as possible. They wouldn't have to play against one til the last round or in a battle for a wildcard. Those games could be designated for a neutral site.
Israel probally would just say frick it and play in Europe.
Posted on 9/20/14 at 3:53 am to thesoccerfanjax
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Wouldn't help them much anyways.
Adding Bale and Ramsey to this current England team would instantly make them one of the 4 or 5 favorites to win the Euros. England has a ton of young talent that has kind of gone under the radar. They are going to be really fun to watch these next couple of big tournaments.
This post was edited on 9/20/14 at 3:57 am
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