Well done my boys!!!!! still got a hangover from the game but it was worth it. Unlucky to the scots as i'd have loved to have seen them join us instead of those french poofs!
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Henry refuses to thank Italy
While newspaper 'L’Equipe’ offers to “kiss Italy’s feet,” Thierry Henry refuses to thank the Azzurri for facilitating France’s qualification.
The 2-1 victory in Glasgow yesterday evening mathematically saw both Italy and France through to Euro 2008.
“France can kiss Italy’s feet,” screamed the headline on 'L’Equipe’ this morning. “It is great news for Raymond Domenech.
“The world champions managed a double achievement of qualifying both the World Cup Finalists for the European tournament in Austria and Switzerland.”
FIGC President Giancarlo Abete even revealed he had received a phone call from French Federation chief Escalettes to thank him for the result.
However, Henry agreed with Coach Domenech that they do not owe a debt of gratitude to their cousins over the Alps.
“Someone didn’t want us at the European Championships,” the former Arsenal star told 'TF1.’
“I have read too many people saying 'thanks a million’ in the newspapers. France qualified exactly the same way as Italy did, by picking up 25 points all on their own.”
The Azzurri will top Group B if they beat the Faroe Islands in the final match on Wednesday, while France travel to Ukraine.
Had Roberto Donadoni’s men not beaten Scotland, Les Bleus would have needed a result in Kiev.
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While newspaper 'L’Equipe’ offers to “kiss Italy’s feet,” Thierry Henry refuses to thank the Azzurri for facilitating France’s qualification.
The 2-1 victory in Glasgow yesterday evening mathematically saw both Italy and France through to Euro 2008.
“France can kiss Italy’s feet,” screamed the headline on 'L’Equipe’ this morning. “It is great news for Raymond Domenech.
“The world champions managed a double achievement of qualifying both the World Cup Finalists for the European tournament in Austria and Switzerland.”
FIGC President Giancarlo Abete even revealed he had received a phone call from French Federation chief Escalettes to thank him for the result.
However, Henry agreed with Coach Domenech that they do not owe a debt of gratitude to their cousins over the Alps.
“Someone didn’t want us at the European Championships,” the former Arsenal star told 'TF1.’
“I have read too many people saying 'thanks a million’ in the newspapers. France qualified exactly the same way as Italy did, by picking up 25 points all on their own.”
The Azzurri will top Group B if they beat the Faroe Islands in the final match on Wednesday, while France travel to Ukraine.
Had Roberto Donadoni’s men not beaten Scotland, Les Bleus would have needed a result in Kiev.
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PS to all you crazies who think our jersey is nice you are BLIND! Did you see Buffon GREEN?? GREEN? No that is hideous. Our jerseys were pure mess! Plus they are too resistant to the rain 
So I would say our worst jerseys ever. Last time I checked the 80's style was not in.
So I would say our worst jerseys ever. Last time I checked the 80's style was not in.
I thought the green was pretty random too, plus the blue jacket underneath. :sick: I think they were probably trying to go with the theme of the Italian flag, so I hope the home jersey is red. And I agree about the too resistant to the rain thing. :frown:
Benzema hasnt been called up ahead of Trez because of form...Trez was dropped from the french squad before Benzema got his first call up...if Domenech calls up players based on form..then Henry wouldnt manage the bench..and Mexes would be played ahead of Thuram.
Zanetti is a good player..but i wouldnt say he deserves a call up to the italian NT..IMO Aquilani,De Rossi,Pirlo,Gatusso and Ambrosini are all rightfully ahead of him in the pecking order..What does Zanetti have over those midfielders??
Zanetti is a good player..but i wouldnt say he deserves a call up to the italian NT..IMO Aquilani,De Rossi,Pirlo,Gatusso and Ambrosini are all rightfully ahead of him in the pecking order..What does Zanetti have over those midfielders??
Donadoni: We Can Learn From The Scots
Azzurri Coach Roberto Donadoni says that the attitude and behaviour of the Scottish fans should be an example in the attempt to eradicate violence from the Italian game.
The Scottish supporters have long been recognised as some of the best in the world and their reputation was further enhanced yesterday when the Hampden Park crowd continued to cheer on their team in the aftermath of the 2-1 defeat to Italy.
Italy on the other hand is in the midst of a domestic football crisis following the violence and tragic death of Lazio fan Gabriele Sandri last Sunday.
"The qualification to the European Championships does not eliminate our violence problem," said Donadoni.
"A great example was given yesterday and we can learn a lot from the stadium in Glasgow. Fifty-thousand Scottish fans just saw their national team defeated and eliminated from the race for Euro 2008.
"However they continued to cheer on their team, and on the streets and squares, even if they were drunk, they did not go around smashing windows.
"It is time that we Italians change some of our attitudes, not with words but with facts."
McLeish: Ref Should Be Banned
Furious Scotland boss Alex McLeish says that referee Mejuto Gonzalez should be banned from officiating following his decision to award the late free-kick that led to Christian Panucci's winning goal.
The match between Scotland and Italy seemed to be heading for a 1-1 draw when Giorgio Chiellini barged Alan Hutton near the Scotland corner flag.
The referee blew for a foul, but instead of awarding the decision to Scotland, he gave a free-kick to Italy. Andrea Pirlo whipped in a cross for Panucci to head past Craig Gordon, thus eliminating the Tartan Army from Euro 2008.
"If it was a player making a terrible decison he would not be playing the next game," said McLeish.
"I think he has made a horrendous decision. For me he doesn't deserve to be officiating at the highest level."
McLeish was proud of his what his men had achieved during the qualification campaign and reacted angrily to suggestions that Scotland's heartbreak was just another example of glorious failure.
"I dont want to hear about this glorious failiure," said Big Eck. "It wasnt a failure, it was a success. We have failed to qualify but it wasnt a failure."
Finally McLeish assured that he intends to stay on as boss and hopefully lead his country to the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
"Im commited to Scotland and my contract runs until the end of the world cup campaign," McLeish explained.
"I have a comitment to the national team, I'm enjoying this job and I'm really looking forward to going to Durban next week for the World Cup draw and hopefully we will get a draw that gives us a great chance to qualify."
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Azzurri Coach Roberto Donadoni says that the attitude and behaviour of the Scottish fans should be an example in the attempt to eradicate violence from the Italian game.
The Scottish supporters have long been recognised as some of the best in the world and their reputation was further enhanced yesterday when the Hampden Park crowd continued to cheer on their team in the aftermath of the 2-1 defeat to Italy.
Italy on the other hand is in the midst of a domestic football crisis following the violence and tragic death of Lazio fan Gabriele Sandri last Sunday.
"The qualification to the European Championships does not eliminate our violence problem," said Donadoni.
"A great example was given yesterday and we can learn a lot from the stadium in Glasgow. Fifty-thousand Scottish fans just saw their national team defeated and eliminated from the race for Euro 2008.
"However they continued to cheer on their team, and on the streets and squares, even if they were drunk, they did not go around smashing windows.
"It is time that we Italians change some of our attitudes, not with words but with facts."
McLeish: Ref Should Be Banned
Furious Scotland boss Alex McLeish says that referee Mejuto Gonzalez should be banned from officiating following his decision to award the late free-kick that led to Christian Panucci's winning goal.
The match between Scotland and Italy seemed to be heading for a 1-1 draw when Giorgio Chiellini barged Alan Hutton near the Scotland corner flag.
The referee blew for a foul, but instead of awarding the decision to Scotland, he gave a free-kick to Italy. Andrea Pirlo whipped in a cross for Panucci to head past Craig Gordon, thus eliminating the Tartan Army from Euro 2008.
"If it was a player making a terrible decison he would not be playing the next game," said McLeish.
"I think he has made a horrendous decision. For me he doesn't deserve to be officiating at the highest level."
McLeish was proud of his what his men had achieved during the qualification campaign and reacted angrily to suggestions that Scotland's heartbreak was just another example of glorious failure.
"I dont want to hear about this glorious failiure," said Big Eck. "It wasnt a failure, it was a success. We have failed to qualify but it wasnt a failure."
Finally McLeish assured that he intends to stay on as boss and hopefully lead his country to the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
"Im commited to Scotland and my contract runs until the end of the world cup campaign," McLeish explained.
"I have a comitment to the national team, I'm enjoying this job and I'm really looking forward to going to Durban next week for the World Cup draw and hopefully we will get a draw that gives us a great chance to qualify."
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Let us assume that he is on better form than the others..does that justify playing him ahead of world class midfielders like Pirlo,De Rossi and Gatusso??Like i said..in terms of form this season..Flamini is better than Makelele and Benzema is better than Henry..do they deserve to be called up ahead of Makelele and Henry??the answer is a definite no..i dont care what form they're in.
Im just sticking up for him saying he deserves a shot, its not about what label they have on them. Toni wasn't considered world class before he was on top form and scored 30+ goals in a season. His form pushed him up because he got a chance.
Ill leave it at that though. I am sure that if we ever became managers, our player selections would depend on different reasons.
Actually, its Grande Juve.
Ill leave it at that though. I am sure that if we ever became managers, our player selections would depend on different reasons.
Actually, its Grande Juve.
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