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The hatred is no doubt part of this game. I don't disagree and I don't think denco too. But I guess there is a fine line which is tolerable and which aren't. Personally hurling insults to the TEAMs on internet isnt too bad compared to what actually goes on in real world (Well judging from those...

I guess you hit the nail. I personally don't mind all those Inter bashing, Barca bashing et al, (though I don't spend too much time reading those), but I can't stand insults flying around. I don't understand why, but surely it can't be too hard for people to right sentences without hurling...

Many thanks Denco, Cronois for backing me up.:pint: Snoop caught me out couple of times, so I guess the same thing happend with you denco.:D Anyway, I agree with everything you said about what forum is all about. We come here to discuss the game, and there is nothing better than talking...

Cant wait for the Semi-Finals! Saudi has been very strong in this tournament, and getting better all the time with arguably the best striking pair in the tournament (I thought Korea and Iran had the most potency but sorry Saudi I was totally wrong). Malek is one little tricky customer who...

Congrats on your progression Atropos.:) Your second goal was simply a joy to see. A little back hill, followed by 2 or 3, and what finish by Al Mousa (Spelling ?). However, I must say Uzbek was pretty unlucky themselves with that blatant goal disallowed. I mean Shatkikh must have about 3 or...

Quick notes on Iran vs Korea match. It was physical affair with not much chances happening for both teams. Korea seemed to have more possession, but Iran was more decisive. I thought No 12 for Iran was terrific. Good defender with excellent physique and ability to win headers in the air. But...

There are many valid points, and I guess it is hard for me to understand the pressure that comes from scrutiny of world-class professional such as Totti (which he undoubtedly is). Thinking about it, Baggio himself has missed fair bit of qualifiers, but then again no man has been slighted more by...

I may not agree with everything you say, but you are a quality poster, and this post was full of insights. As a somewhat of bystander on the whole issue, I guess I may have overlooked this North vs South thing in the whole affair. As I have said earlier, I cannot believe health being the reason...

I agree. If Austrailia is going to participate on a long-term basis, we need to treat them as equals, not as outsiders trying to threaten us. I see to much hatred towards Aussie in this board alone, and many who thinks Austrailia is in the Asian Federation for easier ticket to WC. But ignore the...

Personally, I think Grella red card was debatable. He leaned his right arm forward almost punch-like motion. He didnt swing the fist, but the matter of fact is, it is not natural for players hand to contact other player's face. Was red card, justified? May be. Was it too harsh? May be. It wasnt...

I couldn't see the extra time because I had to go out for a drink so I was pleased to see the result when I got back home. The match was highly anticipated and boys were so determined to get their revenge. Some of the thoughts on the game. As I expected we dominated the majority of...

Swag, You points in theory are valid, but however, if you look at the figures quite closely, I don't think Roma playing more matches in Domestic and Cup competition didnt quite have the effect one would expect to have. Last season, Totti played 15 games in both Cup competition. This is a...

I think we will end up with Canna. Too many things make sense for this not to happen. No disrespect to Meira but 5m Euro for Canna (I think we can low-ball Madrid, since they already got riches in CB), and 10m Euro for Zapata is far better than a player whose claim to fame is couple...

I will bet my house that Totti will backtrack his word once Euro Qualifiers are all finished and Italia qualifies for the Finals. That is so cheeky on the part of Totti. Having said, since it is like a fashion for players to announce retirement, only to comeback just b4 major tournament, he...

To be honest, I think full strenght Iran and Korea are evenly matched on paper. But there is no doubt in this Asian Cup Iran is definetely stronger of the two. And yet, I get this hunch. You know those betting hunch that tells you underdog can cause upset. Speaking of bad form, don't mention...

Well, I just said that for Ahmed.;) No seriously, if there was any team that could have troubled in that group it was UAE after their triumph in Gulf Cup. But they were shockingly bad in this tournament. It is not like they make WC every time. For them this is probably the biggest tournament...

I guess your points are valid. You make a good mention of everything going through Totti. I have to yield on that point. I remember Nakata once saying, in Roma everyhing goes over my head and straight to Totti. Capello did try to bring best of Nakata and Totti tandom, but credit to the man (I...

Oh I agree with you every way on Italian young defenders not being given chance. I mean Fabio Galante is still going! I remember him being a promising young defender playing for Torino who decided to ruin career by joining Inter. But that shows what is wrong about Italian football ATM. In those...

I have to say we looked class apart in this year's tournament. Last time round, couple of teams gave us a real scare most notably Bahrain, but we are playing far better style now. But as I have said numerous times, current NT looks a bit short on defensive players. We conceded in every single...

I have heard good thing about Totti in private lives; doing many charity works and social functions. So I think a lot said about Totti by media is myths. He is probably a good person at heart, but who suffers from rash temper, and severe lack of intelligece (though I enjoy taking piss out of his...