my thoughts on Juves slap in the face from arsenal;
#1 rule in soccer, different than other sports, never, I repeat never go in a game too cocky. remember last euro cup, yes Italy did have one of the best teams there BUT, showing too much cockiness was evident with comments like those from Vieri which went something like this; "we will have an attacking team at this tournament and go full out on all opponents" (something similar to that) and what happened? they went full out alright.
same with some talk coming from Juve before the game with Arsenal. just too cocky ((especialy capellos comment on, how good they looked against Roma. NOT. With only have a starting team from Roma, they were totally outplayed)).
a couple of examples;
(( Capello isn’t worried, in fact, Saturday’s Delle Alpi performance has left him in great spirits.
“The team is in good shape and I think that was evident against Roma,” he argued, even if many commentators were not that impressed with their display. “It was an important test for us ahead of the Arsenal match". “I was pleased with the team against Roma, even though it’s a pity to suffer a goal like that, from a set piece. “We are bitter about it, but from this game we shall leave for London convinced of doing very well because I saw a tonic and determined team.")).riiiiiiiiiiiiight mr. capello. you played sooooo well. riggggggght.
((“It will be a difficult game for us,” said the tactician. “We must stay very alert, but we are strong enough to not only beat Arsenal but also reach the Paris Final.” oooooooookay mr capello. I think you should actually win a game against arsenal first before putting yourself into the finals, no?))
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((from Del Piero whom didn't even play; "I am very disappointed at not being able to play at Arsenal's Highbury stadium before they move to their new ground. But I have a message for the Gunners: I'll see you in Turin!")). rigggggggght. now remember, you may win but, for every goal arsenal scores in Turin now, you have to score an extra. can be done but, don't be so cocky next game.
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FROM MY BOOKS, IF MILAN WOULD HAVE HAD A SOLID START AND NOT BE SO SHAKY EARLIER ON IN THE FIRST HALF OF THE SEASON, THEY WOULD HAVE BEEN THE ITALIAN TEAM TO BEAT THIS SEASON. EVEN IF THEY LOSE TOMORROW, I STILL THINK THEY ARE THE TOP ITALIAN TEAM THIS SEASON. sorry signore capello. like i've said numberous times in the past, imbrahimovic and trezequet cannot play together, just like vieri and adriano and vieri and ronaldo couldn't. they're all too ""one dimensional"". they all require a player like a del piero and/or cassano and/or a Totti ((the worlds best mind you)) to set them up.
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rumour has real madrid looking at empoli's Tavano. if he does move there, he's an idiot like cassano. he will be brought there to just keep cassano company on the bench. so he'd feel more comfortable having a country mate with him. Totti warned cassano, (via news on the Roma news sites), don't go as in madrid you'll get lost in the shuffle--remember michael owen?
thinnnnnnnnk Tavano before making a stupid move. such good players could go the way of the likes of simone inzhagi and ventola and so many others whom took the same route-for a few extra bucks sit on the bench, keep it warm and rot like a stiff rock. look at those "could have beens now". I better be a bit polite or I might offend simone inzhagi and may get upset and fall to the ground a cry foul--like he does wheneve he plays soccer now.
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my vote for the next prime minister, M.Moratti from Inter Milan, he'll help shape up our immigration policies and straighten them out. Only wanna be winners allowed in. oooooops, then again, that might not workout. sorry massimmo.
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serves udinese right for their disasterous season. I think the soccer gods are punishing them for benching their top player soo early in the season and getting themselves knocked out of the champions cup soo early by trying to force him to re-sign a new contract with 2 years left on his current. Forza the soccer gods. let's hope udinese can just finish in the bottom three. I know ms. sensi tried the same in Rome but, at least it was a problem evidently going both ways with cassano.
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did you all hear of the comments of that has been goalie from the old u.s. team, toni meola, or was he a kicker in football? none the less, he states the u.s. can win the world cup this year. yeeeees, anybody can. especially if you have some "homy" referees like korea did, remember what the "ref" did to Italy in 2002? only one problem Toni, what's my advice again? don't talk to fast or too early. this was what he said;
Goal.com : Finally, who do you think is going to win this year’s World Cup? TM : I’m picking the U.S. I’m a U.S. fan, It’s the only team I ever thought was going to win the last four (World Cups). ooooookay toni. I am in no way saying that Italy will win but, if they lose to the likes of ghana or the u.s. than, they would be better off having started with vieri, inzhagi and simone inzhaghi up front with the lecce midfield and the defence of treviso. oopalaa. what a team that would be.
