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I'm multi coloured tonight, yellow cotton T shirt and a linen skirt with green, blue, yellow and black on a white background. It's been 35 C today, that's why I'm in cotton and linen.

Here are the anthems

First Portugal

Then France

Lyrics on last page if anyone wants to attempt them :-D :-D :-D :-D

The teams are lined up ready to come out.... and here they come

So following your direction Head Cheerleader

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A quick practise ;-)

Well, I'm watching in comfort tonight!

I'm in bed- In me new BLUE nightie- watching on my TV, lappy on my overbed computer :-D :-D


(hoping that my bff Blodwen Ann is not reading this, or I'll not hear the end of it) :-D

~~~~~~~~~ to Deputy Kandj<3

Your name is on your seat .... nobody else DARE sit in it! ;-) :-D :-D :-D

Well done teams from Radio Jem <3

Thanks to Our Cyprus Corespondent, Pat, for relaying the news :-D <3

Another good news item - britain's 4 x 100 m men's and women's 4 x 400 m are European Champions <3

Well done teams we're proud of you. :-D

Fancy visiting when the final's due how discourteous of them! :-0

Hello Radio Jem,

Visitors here just now, I'll be back ASAP..... save me a seat please.

Congratulations to HEATHER WATSON from all at Radio Jem

Kontinen and Watson win the mixed doubles

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2016/jul/10/farah-and-groenefeld-v-kontinen-and-watson-wimbledon-2016-mixed-doubles-final-live

PORTUGAL v FRANCE in the EURO FINAL 2016

THE TEAMS


FRANCE
(4-2-3-1)

1. Hugo Lloris, Goalie;
19. Bacary Sagna, 21. Laurent Koscielny, 22. Samuel Umtiti, 3. Patrice Evra;15. Paul Pogba, 14. Blaise Matuidi; 18. Moussa Sissoko, 7. Antoine Griezmann, 8. Dimitri Payet; 9. Olivier Giroud.

Substitutes:
2. Christophe Jallet, 4. Adil Rami, 5. N'Golo Kante, 6. Yohan Cabaye, 10. Andre-Paul Gignac, 11. Anthony Martial, 12. Morgan Schneiderlin, 13. Eliquim Mangala, 16. Steve Mandanda, 17. Lucas Digne, 20. Digne Coman, 23. Benoit Costil.



PORTUGAL
(4-1-3-2)

1. Rui Patricio, Goalie;
21. Cedric, 3. Pepe, 4. Jose Fonte, 5. Raphael Guerreiro; 14. William Carvalho; 16. Renato Sanches, 23. Adrien Silva, 10. Joao Mario; 17. Nani, 7. Christiano Ronaldo.

Substitutes:
2.Bruno Alves, 6. Ricardo Carvalho, 8. Joao Moutinho, 9. Eder, 11. Vierinha, 12. Anthony Lopes, 13. Danilo, 15. Andre Gomes, 18. Rafa Silva, 19. Eliseu, 20. Ricardo Quaresma, 22. Eduardo.

Referee Mark Clattenburg (England)

30 minutes to go hope you're all warming up for cheerleading :-D

Heather Watson makes it 4 British wins at Wimbledon today as she's just won the mixed doubles.

NOW HERE'S A FANTASTIC RENDITION OF THE FRENCH NATIONAL ANTHEM

LA MARSEILLAISE ..... MIREILLE MATHIEU (Mimi)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIxOl1EraXA

Mireille was popular in Britain in the 1970s



FRENCH NATIONAL ANTHEM .....LA MARSEILLAISE

Allons, enfants de la Patrie
Le jour de gloire est arrivé!
Contre nous, de la tyrannie
L'étendard sanglant est levé
Entendez-vous dans les campagnes
Mugir ces féroces soldats?
Ils viennent jusque dans nos bras
Égorger nos fils, nos compagnes!
Aux armes, citoyens!
Formez vos bataillons
Marchons, marchons!
Qu'un sang impur
Abreuve nos sillons!


English translation:

Arise, children of the Fatherland
The day of glory has arrived
Against us tyranny's
Bloody banner is raised
Do you hear, in the countryside
The roar of those ferocious soldiers?
They're coming right into your arms
To cut the throats of your sons, your women!
To arms, citizens!
Form your battalions
Let's march, let's march
Let an impure blood
Water our furrows!

YES I KNOW! :-D :-D :-D

And .... My 5X Great Aunt Jemima Nicholas (Jemima Fawr) fought them off when they invaded Pembrokeshire. Rounded them up with a pitchfork and locked them up in a church) :-D :-D :-D

Referee say atmosphere is building.

Did you know Potugal is our longest standing ally and who did we have all those wars with?

oooooo La Mer! That was lovely Pat <3

In case we have any Portuguese or Portugal Supporters among us

HERE'S THE PORTUGUESE ANTHEM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqjdtkWNF60


and the lyrics

ANTHEM LYRICS IN OFFICIAL LANGUAGE

Heróis do mar, nobre povo,
Nação valente, imortal
Levantai hoje de novo,
O esplendor de Portugal
Entre as brumas da memória,
Ó pátria sente-se a voz
Dos teus egrégios avós
Que há-de guiar-te à vitória.

Coro
Às armas! Às armas!
Sobre a terra e sobre o mar!
Às armas! Às armas!
Pela Pátria lutar!

Contra os canhões marchar, marchar!

Desfralda a invicta bandeira
À luz viva do teu céu
Brade a Europa à terra inteira
Portugal não pereceu!
Beija o solo teu jucundo
O oceano a rujir d'amor
E o teu braço vencedor
Deu mundos novos ao Mundo!

Coro

Saudai o sol que desponta
Sobre um ridente porvir;
Seja o eco d'uma afronta
O sinal de ressurgir.
Raios d'essa aurora forte
São como beijos de mae
Que nos guardam, nos sustêm,
Contra as injúrias da sorte.

Coro


ANTHEM LYRICS - ENGLISH TRANSLATION

Heroes of the sea, noble race,
Valiant and immortal nation,
Now is the hour to raise up on high once more Portugal's splendour.
From out of the mists of memory,
Oh Homeland, we hear the
voices Of your great forefathers
That shall lead you on to victory!

CHORUS
To arms, to arms
On land and sea!
To arms, to arms
To fight for our Homeland!
To march against the enemy guns!

Unfurl the unconquerable flag
In the bright light of your sky!
Cry out all Europe and the whole world
That Portugal has not perished.
Your happy land is kissed By the
Ocean that murmurs with love.
And your conquering arms
Has given new worlds to the world!

CHORUS

Salute the Sun that rises
On a smiling future:
Let the echo of an insult be
The signal for our revival.
The rays of that powerful dawn
Are like a mother's kisses
That protect us and support us
Against the insults of fate.

CHORUS