Italy - The World Champions

Yes after more than a months action, it is Italy that is crowned for the fourth time as teh world champions. It was truly a great moment for Italian football which many predicted is on downtrend after its unceremonious exit in second round of teh last world cup. But in this world cup they came with purpose and with three draws and four wins and conceding just 2 goals in the whole tournament, they more than just deserved this championship title.

My favs and my bet fr title win Argentina didnt lose any match yet were eleiminated by penalty shootout by hosts Germany. Definitely one of teh most talented sides of this world cup, Argentina surely have great chance in the next world cup. Brazil disappointed by losing in quarters versus France yet it was one off day that unforunately costs them yet another world cup.



France definitely deserves a special mention in this world cup for their spirited comeback after all of them gave hope after their disappointing start to teh tournament but it was once again Zidane who proved that he can take the burden of france on his shoulders and take them as far as finals when a second round exit would have been what many expected from them. It was something special once again from zidane after 98 WC and he deserved his golden Ball award. Though also we shdnt forget his unwanted lose of temper in dying minutes of crucicial finals match it was somethin expecte dof zidane who by nature is very short tempered. If people blame him for the defeat in finals, people shd rember it was this very character tht was essential or teh difference between france finishing second or exiting in second round. Unfortunately for france this weakness or strength of zidane was exploied by clever strategists Italy.

Anyhow it was awesome one month of action and Italy turns winners in what was a very intersting WC. Sure next world cup would bring in more start more fanfare etc but that is long way to go, till then people can forget football as is the case with most of us especially who dont follow club matches and like watching international action rather.