don´t forget this guy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9OB4...hierry%20Henry
Argentina
Brazil
Czech Republic
England
France
Germany
Italy
Mexico
Netherlands
Portugal
Spain
USA
Some team that isn't mentioned here, such as Ukraine.
don´t forget this guy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9OB4...hierry%20Henry
The finals presents quite an interesting challenge. On the one hand, Italy's defense has been unreal. The only goal they've given up was an own goal to the US. (Sidenote: Should Italy win, I'm not buying the argument that the US was one of the best teams at the WC because they tied Italy. It was a great result, but seriously blown out of context in the scheme of things here). Buffon has been nothing short of spectacular and the way they won the game against Germany was inspiring. You could tell the Germans were playing for PK's, where they're undefeated, while Italy pressed to win the game and wouldn't you know it, they did. Italy does flop a bit too much for my liking, but that's the nature of the beast and they play together very well as a unit. A win would also be a nice respite to the scandals that have rocked the Italian leagues.
On the other you have France, who continue to press on despite some very up and down play. Told they were too old, and that they couldn't mesh, they came out early and played very uninspired and barely qualified out of the group play. However, somehow, somewhere, Zidane has returned to look like the player that can single-handedly win a WC and he in my opinion is the wild card. If Zidane plays like he did against Brazil or even the first half against Portugal, before France began to play back and not attack, I think France has a shot, a legit shot. Zidane is that rare talent that controls the flow of the game and as was witnessed both in 98 and in this WC, he can will the French to victory.
I look for a close contest with plenty of fouls, which is one of the major storylines of this World Cup and in the end, somehow, someway, I see Zidane riding off into the sunset leading his team and his country to one final victory. Italy will be very tough, but if Henry, Ribary and the rest of the midfield can keep it together, I do think Zidane can lead them one more time. If Italy finds a way to bottle Zizou however, Italy will win this in a walk. Still, much like the Mavs had the superior team in the NBA Finals, the Heat with the single best player in Wade, won. So too, do I think will fall in this game, with Zidane. A great way to end a great career, I think.
In the third place game, I think Germany wins it IF Klose and Ballack can play. I've read both are hurt and might not be able to suit up, Klose especially, but if they do, I think Germany wins it.
Take care all.
So many Arsenal extremists, I'm afraid I'll be ripped apart if I cheer for Italy.
LET THE HAMMER FALL
Oh yeah?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRO62...soccer%20dives
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-de7f...soccer%20dives
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v477x...soccer%20dives
EDIT: Second one is the best imho. It's not a conventional dive though.
We all know E.T. Is a pedophile. No one dares admits it.Originally Posted by Kyono
Owen made this sig. R.I.P.
£30m? You're having a laugh. I'd say £18m is a realistic evaluation. Even Chelsea don't pay over £30m, and Real no longer do that kind of thing either. If it were 2000 or so, I think you might've got around £30m, but not these days.
As it happens, I don't think anybody wants C. Ronaldo, now that the Real President has said that he's after Robben, so I'd bet a lot of money on Ronaldo lining up in a red shirt at Old Trafford next season.Let's be honest here, Portugal didn't play especially well in any of their games either, and both England and Portugal were lucky to get as far as they did.I mean, I admit that Ronaldo is a bit of a twat/wanker, but to say he ruined England's WC is nothing more than creating a scapegoat in him for the fact that England, quite frankly, sucked in comparison to certain other teams, and couldn't manage to defeat a single top-rated side in the tournament. 1-0 over Ecuador and a draw against Sweden are hardly world-beating side scorelines. I love Rooney to bits but he's not the be-all and end-all and I think Portugal would have won anyway.
Here's my favourite Thierry Henry video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTGfyV_mgUk
oh yeah? watch this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcLe0...per%20mistakes
fun
I support Arsenal, but I like Italy and wouldn't mind them winning, as much as I like Henry etc.
"Excuse me Miss, do you like pineapple?"
So if I support neither team I will be hanged and shot?
LET THE HAMMER FALL
Shoden, there's nothing wrong with supporting Italy. <3333333333
David Pleat does talk alot of bollocks aswell. How the hell did he become a commentator?
I think Henry might of done that just to get back at Puyol from their Champions League encounter, and it worked. Still not a good thing to do though.
Last edited by Russielloyd; 07-07-2006 at 12:45 AM.
Good evening everybody, we have a great match today featuring Patrick Vieri, Andrea Purrlo, Filipo Ingazhi, Ronaldeano and Carlos Poyle!David Pleat does talk alot of bollocks aswell. How the hell did he become a commentator?
Still, every single English commentator at this World Cup to commentate on a Germany match has pronounced Odonkor wrong.
I didn't see anything wrong with Inzaghi until I actually read it.
Does this mean I can swear around EoFF as well? :D
You forgot about Alberto GilardiniGood evening everybody, we have a great match today featuring Patrick Vieri, Andrea Purrlo, Filipo Ingazhi, Ronaldeano and Carlos Poyle!David Pleat does talk alot of bollocks aswell. How the hell did he become a commentator?
Still, every single English commentator at this World Cup to commentate on a Germany match has pronounced Odonkor wrong.
No, i'm the exception!Does this mean I can swear around EoFF as well?Nah, It was the only way to descirbe David Pleats commentary.
No wait, i'll rephrase it.
David Pleat does talk alot of beanbags.
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