Last night Italy became World Champions in a game that will not be remembered for the football but for one incident and one incident only! John Motson summed the game up at the start of extra time by saying about Zidane that he was still the best player on the pitch. It was a game [...]
It is final day in the world cup and France vs Italy isn't exactly an inspiring final. Both teams play in a similar way. Sitting back, giving the opposition plenty of the ball and trying to hit them on the break. It is difficult to see this as being anything other than a 1-0 win. [...]
Yet again the horror of the penalty shootout comes to help England bow out of yet another major championship. The England team never really inspired during this tournament but yet again they got through to the final stages only to go out in a blaze of penalties.
England have finished top of group B following a 2-2 draw with Sweden. That is the important result from tonight. England played much better tonight than in the two previous game but still not at the level they are capable of. The positive is that we topped the group. There are, in fact, lots of [...]
This is my first post regarding this years World Cup. I should first point out that while I live in Edinburgh, I am English and and a full on supporter of my national side. Unlike, many fans though I like to think of myself as an honest pundit although at time I can [...]