Well, all my teams are out now

On a more serious note for people following the world cup. England is out. I watched it this morning on TV, and at the same time got the play by play from AOL Sports World Cup coverage.

It was a "nil-nil" match, in USA terms that is "zero-zero". Went into extra time, then to penalties. Too bad. But it's good for Portugal, who've not made it to the semi finals since 1966.

OK, I guess this is not more serious than many other news items. But it is to the brits. Now all my teams are out - USA, Mexico and England. I shall have to scramble and see who I want to win the semi finals.

Some great photos from AP below, including that star player David Beckham. Check out the AOL Pictures Blog for some news on who met David Beckham and his wife.

I am now going off for an official sulk.

Comments

Anonymous said…

Hamid's team (Brazil) is also out.... go France!

July 1, 2006 at 5:26 PM

Anonymous said…

No, not France... I'll go for Portugal (like a good neighbor).

But, in the words of T.Garton Ash, writer for The Guardian, "football unites us more than it divides us" so, you may find another team you like in the final. It's a very good article, you can read it all here:
http://football.guardian.co.uk/worldcup2006/comment/story/0,,1802906,00.html#article_continue

July 1, 2006 at 7:05 PM

Anonymous said…

ITALIA!!!

July 5, 2006 at 10:34 AM

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