The StuSie

World Cup Virus

Well, I wouldn't call it fever, really, but more of some kind of unknown virus that is quite nasty but you don't know where you picked it up and you can't get rid of it because its resistant to antibiotics. So who would've thunk it: the Czechs are out even after beating the mighty US of A, who also dropped out earlier than expected. That leaves the old hands, the great footballing nations of the world; us English, the Argentinians, the Germans, the French, the Italians and the Brazilians of course, in fact, no real surprises apart from Ukraine and Portugal...well their manager Scolari led Brazil to victory in the last world cup so their progress was expected. I only wanted to say how fucking shit England have played and if it weren't for Beckham - the free-kick Meister, we'd be already out, not that he's played particularly well. Well, tune in on Saturday to watch Portugal thrash a mediocre England who through some tactical play and a solid defence with a team lacking any skill or flare, have somehow made it to the last 8 of the World Cup. Predicted result: a win for Portugal on penalties. It will be worth it if only to see Beckham cry (its his last world cup - 31 years old already). Maybe Rooney however will live up to his $70,000,000 price tag and score a goal.

posted by pfarrad @ 16:58