Football: BURSTING THE NET; We launch website for YOU.

Byline: By GAVIN BERRY

EURO 2004 is certain to throw up major talking points and mailsport weekly is giving you the perfect platform to debate them as they happen.

Berti Vogts' men might not be competing but that doesn't mean Scots fans won't be glued to the box for this summer's extravaganza.

And your favourite Sunday newspaper will be launching its own message board MailSport Fan Zone to allow supporters to discuss the hottest topics and issues.

The website will run for the duration of the competition that starts on Saturday, June 12 and culminates with the final in Lisbon's impressive Luz stadium on Sunday, July 4.

And whether there's a controversial refereeing decision, a goal of the tournament contender or a player who has caught your eye you can exchange views with other fans.

However, while we want serious discussion don't forget the lighter side too. Message boards are often packed with first-class banter and we're putting up a cash prize of pounds 25 per week for the poster with the wittiest comment or joke.

You can exchange views with fellow fans on who you think is the tournament's hot tip to go on and lift the trophy.

And with Old Firm stars representing their countries in Portugal you can share your views on how you think they're doing.

Perhaps you might even spot someone you reckon your club should snap up quickly for the season ahead and discover what your fellow messsage writers think of your scouting talents.

Just because Scotland aren't there doesn't mean you can't be part of the competition and that's why we hit on the idea of Fan Zone that's sure to prove a huge hit during the competition.

For those who can't make it to Portugal our website will make you feel almost if you're there as you discuss the major incidents.

And if the last World Cup is used as a barometer there's sure to be plenty of hot topics to discuss. Can the underdogs in Portugal like Latvia and Switzerland do what Senegal did two years ago and be the shock troops? Will the flair-filled French who flopped in the Far East make history by becoming the first team to successfully defend the European Championship trophy?

England expects again but will David Beckham and Co deliver? And are Spain about to finally lose the tag of being the world of football's great under achievers?

Former Rangers boss Dick Advocaat led Holland to the finals at the expense of Scotland after beating Vogts' men ina play-off can they add to their 1988 success in the tournament?

All these questions and more will be answered in four weeks of first-class football in the magnificent setting of Portugal, themselves heavily fancied to win on home soil.

And as the play rages on you can chat the hours away and get things off your chest, let off steam if your selection has been dumped out or gloat if they are chalking up win after win.

MailSport will be first to bring you all the news, views and interviews straight from Portugal and after reading our coverage of the tournament every Sunday you can go on to the message board.

There you will be sure to find hundreds of other passionate fans eager to discuss the major issues from Euro 2004.

Should England flop again Tartan Army foot soldiers might even be tempted to share a joke or two over the Auld Enemy's downfall, you never know,while others might be cheering on our nearest neighbours.

Because that's the beauty of football it's all about opinions, especially sharing them. And what better way to air yours than on MailSport's Euro 2004 Fan Zone?

Have your say at: www.sundaymail.co.uk