My fever: Fifa World Cup 2006

I have not miss a single game during this World Cup, thanks to the DVR system.
This is my thoughts about the latest World Cup so far.

Argentina, wow! That’s a team with 6 strikers, 8 midfielders and 7 defenders!! They play as a unit, passes the ball as well as Holland and everyone of the youngsters can put the ball in the net with flare… but most importantly, they look like they are enjoying themselves. The 20+ passes' super goal was just classic.

Brazil is playing with only 10 men. Ronaldo is still back in the hotel somewhere. They are so very gifted. The soccer gods have blessed them with talents that no other nations have enjoyed. They played with fun and passion (borderline showing off) but they are not playing serious football yet. I do see Brazil switch into another gear in the next round.Iberia. Portugal and Spain. They are as fun to watch as Argentina. Silky smooth passing and skillful finishes seems to sprang from these two teams that are better known for hype and disappointment. Granted they have both played lesser opponents but Portugal with Figo, Cristiano Ronaldo and Spain with well, the whole 11 of them plays with unstoppable momentum. Spain had a wake up call yesterday. They did however pick up their slack and cruise to a win in the end of the game, showing that they are for real… when they are serious.Holland plays among the most fluid game in the World Cup so far. With the speedster Robben opening up the wing and Van Nistelrooy (warming up) combo. This could take Holland a long way.
England,... they can't really beat anyone... well, not until Mr. Rooney get fired up and ready to go with one foot. The good thing is that no one can beat them either thanks to Mr. Superman Terry!!

I am a fan of Manchester United and a fan of the Three Lions since I learnt how to watch TV. Since the day of crosses and header to the so call "creative game" of recent years. I still have great faith in them, simply because, still... no one can pass Superman Terry to beat them.
France... Henry and Ribery seems to be the only two players that actually running around. The others are just trying to keep up, with a 2 minutes lag.
Italy vs. US. What a game!! You have blood, you have toy soldiers that falls if ever you touch them and you have a referee that will give you a red card if you sneeze!! What a #@#%! is that referee not getting a red card himself for being an idiot is beyond me.

Italy was the better talent but the US was the better team that day.

The US players is also the only team that always spring up on their feet after tumbling down. No rolling around and cry like a baby to draw sympathy or a whistle from the referee.

This is how the US games are played as well. Hit by a 90mph baseball on the hand. Shake it off and lets’ go again.

American Football, broken hand with a cast… he would still run the ball, getting hit for the next 3.6 yards.

Basketball, Smack! Fouled by the 200 pound Center… Dwyane Wade would get up, dust himself of and go to the free throw line.Brian McBride… put some tape on and you know what? Let’s go again!

By the way... if you want to read real football news... there's no better place than the BBC.