Chile may be slightly disappointed with their performance against the Spaniards but it does setup nice regional derbies in the Last 16 with the South Americans taking on Brazil and an Iberian showdown for Spain.
That was never a sending off either.
John Terry to cry v Germany 8/1
England evens to win
That right there is a riskless bet combo my friends.
"What you mean you don't know how to do 'thoughtful'? Fuck it look constipated then."
That Paraguay, a team second only to Brazil in qualifying, finished top isn’t that surprising (more…)
US-Algeria, England-Slovenia and the game the BBC were watching. As compiled by The Irish Times, here are some bits of contrasting analysis from England v Slovenia / RTE v BBC:
Triglav: The Peak Depicted on Slovenia's Top.
Today it’s Slovenia’s turn to step up to the mark and they are an opposition who’s background is probably the worst one imaginable for England:
…has just wandered into the studio. As if the commentary couldn’t be any poorer.
also
Capello's Bottom Lip is Bugging Me.
Ok so I had two predictions prior to these Finals; John Terry would be England captain by the end of the tournament and my 4 tips to progress beyond the group stage.
Two hightlights from yesterday's match
Couldn’t bring myself to watch the final game last night. The previous two had sapped all my enthusiasm, spirited as the Aussie’s attempt at a win was. Whatever, the much vaunted African strength going into the tournament appears like a lot of things in this world cup to be over-hyped.
The retribution and self-doubt that inevitably follows England let downs continues apace. Rest assured though more voluminous inane clap trap will be regurgitated in time for the final game v Slovenia on Wednesday afternoon. (more…)
