I couldn't watch all of the match, to tired
but go Portugal. I had a feeling that it might be our year 
DeSnousa said:I couldn't watch all of the match, to tiredbut go Portugal. I had a feeling that it might be our year
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Depends on who you listen to, I suppose. I've lived there for some time and that's the first I've heard on that one. Today's loss to France? It's pretty simple. France played better. Zidane & Co. gave a clinic. Brazil didn't play a lo Brasileño (sending a 4-5-1 plan to the pitch with Adriano and Robinho on the bench 'til it was too late). Ronaldinho was ineffective. They got caught with not marking all four players on the set point. Brazil's coach was the first to admit it. Not a lot of mystique, I'd say.Steven1621 said:My South American friends tell me that it is common opinion in South America that France did not, in fact, beat Brazil in '98. They wholeheartedly believe it was fixed. I wonder what they'll have to say about this one...
You've no idea how painful it is.Don't panic said:totally.
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It's funny, but France's comment (can't remember if it was Henry), "Now, watch us fly" was made just after barely advancing out of their group, I scoffed to myself. "Ya, Spain will bring you down to earth no sooner than take off". Was I wrong.Don't panic said:it's painful to see such a talented team going out, but they barely showed it this time.
zidane did have a monster game. i think he is one of the true greats.
I suppose France must be the favourites now, but my guess is Italy will pull it off.
satty said:No offence, but when do/did they play their full potential? Definitely not when it counts.
Some people here might hate me for this, but David Beckham is by a couple of light-years overrated player and even for an anti-England supporter it hurts to see him playing every game (don't let one freekick blind you from the truth). Lennon has shown, that he is a much more dangerous player.
Anyway, England has so much young talent and with a good coach ignoring the media and the old stars' reputation, they might achieve a lot in the future.
xsedrinam said:Who knows, but I'm just sort of pulling for Zidane and would like to see him end his fabulous career on a high.
XIII said:I would love that too. I really want France to win this now.
Just found this too.. nice picture.
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Jaffa Cake said:Oh well... that's that for another two years.
At least I win £50 if France lift the cup, so I always have that thought to console me...
I suppose the true grit Brazil bashers will gloat. I'd hope not, but some must. Brazil are a futbol nation and a wonderful people, as are the Argentines and Ecuadorians. They'll be back.MacsRgr8 said:Now, where's that ever-lasting smile gone to?![]()
Jaffa Cake said:Oh well... that's that for another two years.
At least I win £50 if France lift the cup, so I always have that thought to console me...
gauchogolfer said:It's hard to believe that this was the first goal scored by Henry which was assisted by Zidane, after around 50 matches. If they can get some chemistry going, they'll continue to be dangerous.
Indeed my Jaffatar is no longer on international duty, unless we can track down some French or Italian grandparents for him...gauchogolfer said:I see you've changed out of your international kit![]()
Yep, no point dwelling on what might have been time to regroup and look to the next tournament. Of course, our new national manager started his career at Hull City so if he messes up you all know who to blame for bringing him into the game in the first place.Blue Velvet said:Aww... it's hard to dispel the sense of Jaffa-gloom. Never mind, Euro 2008 qualifiers soon with glamorous ties against Andorra, Macedonia and Estonia led by a new England manager.
takao said:guess we now can hope for germany vs france in the final ... sorry my italian friends but Italy's defensive football is simply to much
about england: i guess that game showed again why rooney is no man for such emotional games .. he simply can't keep his temper under control
actually i made a bet with a friend that he would get at least 1 red card during the tournament (actually we were betting if he kicks somebody or punches another guy in the face)
and i hope it finally showed that Hargreaves has to be in the line up from start in the future ... after all he is playing defensive midfield at Bayern München which says a lot about a player...
and thankfully Brazil is out...
Indeed so who's for the armband next? You would think either Terry or Gerrard would be the most likely candidates...BakedBeans said:BECKS stands down as captain