my dad says we shouldn't be in euro2020

newowner456

cattom said:

with out being to political, I need to settle a argument between my father and my sister.(they never did get on). he says we shouldn't be play in the european championship, because we are no longer in europe. my sister says we are still part of europe, but not as far as politics and trade goes. what do you think.

We are still on the continent of Europe, we just left a political union of some Euro states. last time I checked Russia were in Europe and not the EU  

Grumpy_chap

The OP does not say whereabouts in the Kingdom he and his Dad identify with, but 3 of four Nations within the Kingdom are not now in the EUROs.  Does that make the OP's Dad any happier?

strawb_shortcake

There 55 countries in UEFA and only 27/28 in the EU so there is no alignment 

GeordieGeorge

cattom said:

with out being to political, I need to settle a argument between my father and my sister.(they never did get on). he says we shouldn't be play in the european championship, because we are no longer in europe. my sister says we are still part of europe, but not as far as politics and trade goes. what do you think.

The UK is in Europe. We have left the EU, but it’s not an EU championship.

We’re not alone in this. Ukraine, Switzerland and Norway aren’t in the EU either, but are in the competition.

cattom

Thanks. but I shall not attempt to impress the above on my father. what he says is allways right, even when he's wrong. as he often is actually!

Pollycat

Maybe you should impress on  your Father that he's wrong.

Regardless of what he says or thinks.

And show him how he's wrong.

If you don't you will never 'settle a argument between my father and my sister'.

Or show him this thread that shows he doesn't understand the difference between Europe and the European Union.

Or put your fingers in your ears and go 'La La La La' when he talks rubbish.

Actually, that advice would be better addressed to your sister.

JJC1956

FATHER 0. SISTER 1

Grumpy_chap

Can anyone tell me who Caroline is?

Pollycat

Grumpy_chap said:

Can anyone tell me who Caroline is?

Dunno.

But she's sweet (apparently).

cattom

GeordieGeorge said:

cattom said:

with out being to political, I need to settle a argument between my father and my sister.(they never did get on). he says we shouldn't be play in the european championship, because we are no longer in europe. my sister says we are still part of europe, but not as far as politics and trade goes. what do you think.

The UK is in Europe. We have left the EU, but it’s not an EU championship.

We’re not alone in this. Ukraine, Switzerland and Norway aren’t in the EU either, but are in the competition.

Indeed, we are not alone. there are in fact two of us. england and italy. lets hope england can at least be champions of something once again. as it should be.