Tag Archives: 2006

Blind World Cup

In case you missed the scintillating and wide TV coverage (warning, may be an exaggeration) the Blind World Cup is on at the moment. Players are registered blind, but wear a blindfold so that those with some vision have no advantage. The ball has a bell in it, the coaches call instructions from the sidelines and [...]
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Zidane

So, Italy won. As a neutral, Zinedine Zidane decided who I’d support for me. What was the man thinking? Zidane just changed changed him from a smiley person to a headbutting red card receiver! Even if something was said to him, as is likely, it’s no excuse. I’d be intrigued to know what was said! Update: Zidane wins [...]
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Ronaldo vs. Valencia

This was sent to me by an email acquaintance: Pass it on……………… There is a very real danger that Cristiano Ronaldo will be voted the fans’ best young player at the World Cup despite his pouting, diving, pretty boy antics designed mainly to get himself a lucrative transfer to Real Madrid and thus avoid the good kicking he deserves from [...]
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Germany vs. Italy

This was a fantastic semi-final, it’s an old cliché, but both teams deserved to go through – if only the final is to be as good! The Italian goals at the end was just inspired. The second goal was made more likely as the Germans were forced to throw everything forward. The Germans were unlucky, they can [...]
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Portugal knocks out England

So, Portugal are through at England’s expense – though England did play well once Rooney was sent off. This brings with it several questions. 1) Why Theo Walcott? 2) Why don’t we get Rooney sent off more often? 3) Finally, Why Theo Walcott? In all seriousness, though we played well with 10 men, I can’t really say it was the [...]
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