Final Word On WC

After a month of hectic schedule, the World Cup finally signed off. Hows world cup u asked?
Here's ma view:

The world cup ends with the Azzuri clinching the title. Forza Italia! Their performance did remind us of the team from 1982. Going to Germany a month ago with a whole Italy plunged into football match-fizing scandal, as like in 1982, its no surprising that they are not having the slightest chance of becoming a firm favourite, whats more a finalist. Yet, a month later, with almost half of the team suspected in the scandal, they went all the way to win the Cup of Life. Fate? Maybe. Deja vu? Another possibility.

With Duphon...sorry...Buffon as a world class keeper(yet he seems unable to save a single penalty, having jumped the wrong way each time), and with the rock-like defence including Cannavaro, Meterazzi, Grosso and Zambrotta, its no surprise they only conceded 3 goals throughout the event(with 1 of them an own goal by a nervous Zarccardo).

Upfront, Gattuso and Pirlo essentially commands the midfield with free flow passes and decisive blockings of a build-up and the likes of Totti, Del Piero, Inzaghi, Toni and Gilardino finding form in front of goal, the Azzuri can be considered a very complete team.

















The Azzuri lifts the World Cup. Viva Italia!


France? They, specifically the likes of Zidane, Thuram and Makelele, found the form of 1998 to reach the final. Yet, Zidane signs off with a quite foolish headbutt on Meterazzi and receives a red card for that, which more or less, cost them a World Cup. But then again, their vintage performance saw them brushed off Spain and particularly, Brazil, which is a joy to watch.
















France players to Zidane: "Monsieur, ur head qualifies to head-butt the ass out of the Italians. Go for it!" Little did they know Zizou actually listens to the ill advice.

Teams that prosper includes Germany and Portugal(both semi-finalist). A young stylish Germany side provides much entertainment throughout the whole event, with Lahm, Podolski(WC Most Promising Young Player), Klose and Schweinsteiger( damn difficult name to spell) the young driving force in the squad.













Klinsmann and the subsitutes celebrates after Germany won the 3rd place playoff

As for Portugal, the mix of the young( C.Ronaldo, Miguel, Simao) and the old(Figo, Pauletta) gives them a chance to emulate the team of 1966, which they fail, having to settle for 4th place. Yet, they are an interesting side to watch with flair football played throughout the event. Credit also to coach Scolari, who brought Brazil to fame in 2002.

England and Brazil fell into the group of flops. With soooooooo many stars on their side, it is a wonder that they cant even reach the semi-final. England do not even deserve a place in the second stage. The likes of Lampard, Gerrard, Beckham and Owen is a total contrast of the ones we see in the EPL, while Ronaldinho, R.Carlos, Ronaldo and Adriano is simply a bunch of jokers on the field. World PLayer of the Year? WTF? Its better to go home and polish the award then wasting time on the field.
















Roon the toon sees red. England's worst nigtmare: playing against Portugal.

Germany plays a great host this time around, including their team who proceeded to unexpected levels. Yet, there are too few goals, too few upsets and too much Oscar-standard-acting. An interesting World Cup? I tend to disagree. The underdogs did not perform well enough to upset the favourites. Most matches are settled through one goal difference or penalty shootout. Wrong decisions had been made by refs due to very outstanding acting skills by some. Maybe these people are needed somewhere else instead of on the pitch.

So here ends the football mania......not. As August looms, EPL, Spanish La Liga and Italian Serie A is on the way. Whheee.....ready for the new season.

Thank goodness football aint going to end here and now at the World Cup.