So, starting this weekend is the Euro 2020 Championships (delayed a year due to Covid) the second best International Football (soccer) tournament after the World Cup.
It got me thinking about some of the nations taking part, if they were in GAR or the wider Coruscant community, who would they be?
(This is just a bit of fun, for those of you of a permanent offended nature, please stop reading.)
Italy - Republic Intelligence. Always look stylish, quietly go about their business, ease their way through with very little fuss, you dont notice them until the latter stages.
France - Coruscant Guard. The French, current favourites for the competition, are disciplined and organised. Their midfielders, Kante, Rabiot & Pogba, patrol and control the pitch like the CG organise the border.
Spain - Red Guard. Spain are famous for their âTiki-Takaâ style of play itâs based on team work, patience, and a high importance on possession. They guard the ball like the RG protect their HICOM.
Germany - HICOM. Who else would they be matched to? Hugo Boss would be proud of those grey officer suits. The Germans are very organised, disciplined and relentless on their pursuit of success. Sense of humour bypass is often a weakness.
England - GAR Troopers. Full of themselves, they get a weapon (Harry Kane) and think theyâll shoot down everyone else. Weak in defence, bigger and better players will come out on top against them.
Portugal - Special Forces. The Portuguese, like the Galactic Marines, are great in attack but lack defensively. They have the worlds greatest player in Cristiano Ronaldo. His free kicks pack the same amount of bang as the SFâs C4.
Netherlands - Raiders. The Dutch gave the world âTotal Footballâ, Raiders give âTotal Destructionâ. The âOranjeâ are also famous for infighting and player divides amongst their squad. Seems Raiding groups have the same issuesâŚ
Finland - Cadets. Nobody expects anything from Finland, the so called experts look down on them, treat them with contempt and expect an early exit. One or two of their players have hidden weapons, notably Glenn Kamara, a champion with Rangers this season 
Scotland - Immigrants. They line up, give it their best, try their hardest, but like the Border booth, sadly my dear Bonnie Scotland never get anywhere at major championships. Fingers crossed weâll get âAccess Grantedâ this time.
Norway - Supreme Chancellor. They have a veryâŚoh, oh no, Norway never qualified. No party invite for you Mr Law.
Other nations who did qualify - Czech Republic, Croatia, Wales, North Macedonia, Ukraine, Russia, Sweden, Turkey, Belgium, Poland, Hungary, Switzerland, Austria, Denmark, Slovakia
So do you agree/disagree? do the 501st or 41st or any other division deserve a comparison?
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