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If history repeats itself it will show that last time 4 teams were all european Italy won it in 1982.
Italy also made the 1970, 1982 & 1994 WC final. Meaning if they make this one (2006) will continue thier record of making the final every 12 years. Not to mention it was always againts european opponents in the semis.
The trend would also suggest they win every second one againts a european team and always lose to Brasil so good thing for Italy there out.
Also ironically when Italy beat Germany in 1970 semi-final they lost their 2nd round game to a korean team in their previous WC. Any resemblance?
Not too mention that last time Italy won the World Cup there was a betting scandal on. Same as now.
Brazil were favourites and considered to have their best side ever, just like now and lost in QF just like now.
:angel2:
Italy also made the 1970, 1982 & 1994 WC final. Meaning if they make this one (2006) will continue thier record of making the final every 12 years. Not to mention it was always againts european opponents in the semis.
The trend would also suggest they win every second one againts a european team and always lose to Brasil so good thing for Italy there out.
Also ironically when Italy beat Germany in 1970 semi-final they lost their 2nd round game to a korean team in their previous WC. Any resemblance?
Not too mention that last time Italy won the World Cup there was a betting scandal on. Same as now.
Brazil were favourites and considered to have their best side ever, just like now and lost in QF just like now.
:angel2:
Stephan said:
mnementh said:
No Ballon d'Or/FIFA award for Ronaldinho this year then 
now i really wonder who will win it at the end of this year? it aint gona be ronaldinho anymore after so bad world cup.
oh yes of course 
about the baloon d'or, baggio isn't really a good example. missed penalty yes but you can't do much better than he did in the end..
I knew Brazil will fail also because great stars of the CL always fail in the WC the next year... check and see. So the winner of the CL usually flops , like Massaro who beat ROMARIO in 94 cl final, or roanldinho beating henry in last CL... or spain and co beating Zidane for example in 98 CL.... maybe also a sign
ballon d'or/fifa player of the year candidates IMO :
Deco, if good in semi final
Henry, if good in semi final
----> these two strongest candidates because of CL final I guess.
Toni maybe ??
Any other Italian who will surprise (even Del Piero ? ) in these last two matches
Klose
Ballack
also Zidane... option.
I think that's it. They won't give it to defender (Canna) or keeper I guess.
My bet : unless something amazing from the italians, it will be Henry (damn) with Deco standing a chance too (nicer).
about the baloon d'or, baggio isn't really a good example. missed penalty yes but you can't do much better than he did in the end..
I knew Brazil will fail also because great stars of the CL always fail in the WC the next year... check and see. So the winner of the CL usually flops , like Massaro who beat ROMARIO in 94 cl final, or roanldinho beating henry in last CL... or spain and co beating Zidane for example in 98 CL.... maybe also a sign
ballon d'or/fifa player of the year candidates IMO :
Deco, if good in semi final
Henry, if good in semi final
----> these two strongest candidates because of CL final I guess.
Toni maybe ??
Any other Italian who will surprise (even Del Piero ?
) in these last two matchesKlose
Ballack
also Zidane... option.
I think that's it. They won't give it to defender (Canna) or keeper I guess.
My bet : unless something amazing from the italians, it will be Henry (damn) with Deco standing a chance too (nicer).
mnementh said:
oh yes of course
about the baloon d'or, baggio isn't really a good example. missed penalty yes but you can't do much better than he did in the end..
I knew Brazil will fail also because great stars of the CL always fail in the WC the next year... check and see. So the winner of the CL usually flops , like Massaro who beat ROMARIO in 94 cl final, or roanldinho beating henry in last CL... or spain and co beating Zidane for example in 98 CL.... maybe also a sign
ballon d'or/fifa player of the year candidates IMO :
Deco, if good in semi final
Henry, if good in semi final
----> these two strongest candidates because of CL final I guess.
Toni maybe ??
Any other Italian who will surprise (even Del Piero ? ) in these last two matches
Klose
Ballack
also Zidane... option.
I think that's it. They won't give it to defender (Canna) or keeper I guess.
My bet : unless something amazing from the italians, it will be Henry (damn) with Deco standing a chance too (nicer).
about the baloon d'or, baggio isn't really a good example. missed penalty yes but you can't do much better than he did in the end..
I knew Brazil will fail also because great stars of the CL always fail in the WC the next year... check and see. So the winner of the CL usually flops , like Massaro who beat ROMARIO in 94 cl final, or roanldinho beating henry in last CL... or spain and co beating Zidane for example in 98 CL.... maybe also a sign
ballon d'or/fifa player of the year candidates IMO :
Deco, if good in semi final
Henry, if good in semi final
----> these two strongest candidates because of CL final I guess.
Toni maybe ??
Any other Italian who will surprise (even Del Piero ?
) in these last two matchesKlose
Ballack
also Zidane... option.
I think that's it. They won't give it to defender (Canna) or keeper I guess.
My bet : unless something amazing from the italians, it will be Henry (damn) with Deco standing a chance too (nicer).