| Forza Azzurri! |
[Jul. 10th, 2006|04:03 pm]
The Fannish North
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I'm really happy that Italy won the World Cup. i literally lost years from my life yesterday watching the game. I lost huge chunks of it because I just couldn't watch. I really don't even understand my attachment to the Azzurri. it's not only that they're hot. I wouldn't suffer for years with them *just* because the hotness. (although that helps...*g*) Sometimes the decision of support just isn't your own.
But anyway, I was jumping for joy when the penalty shoot-out was over and all the dorky partying began. They were hilarious! I only wished that Alessandro Nesta could've played in the final. That poor dear is *so* unlucky and I was all misty-eyed when I read about his disappointment and his teammates support. Of course he's part of the team and part of the victory, but I would have loved to see him marshall the defense in his rightful place. Beside Cannavaro.
And Cannavaro! I didn't think I could adore the Azzurri captain any more than I did Paolo Maldini but I have to say that Cannavaro was just simply sublime in these games. The Golden Ball went to Zidane but I felt that it was more of a "life's work" than from these actual games. Zizou was magical against Brazil but Cannavaro shined in every.single.game. Defenders are great in a different way. The greatest result from their work often is that nothing happens. And I guess that is sometimes difficult to appreciate. But I've loved Italian defense for years and years, so my Golden Ball goes to Cannavaro. Thank you Captain, for the beautiful result!
Wow, I guess I had a lot to say. And I haven't even commented on the head butt or the match fixing! I'm waiting for more information on those before I say anything.
And a final plea. If anyone finds a pic of Alessandro Nesta holding the WC trophy, could you point me to it? I've scoured through hundreds of pics (oh, the agony;)) but I've yet to find Sandro fondling the trophy. I'm sure his teammates at least allowed him to *touch* it. *g* |
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