I should really stop supporting teams that I want to win in international competitions, I have actually never seen a winning side through. Russia in the Euros, then Croatia and Russia both failing to qualify for the World Cup finals, South Korea bowing out, then Japan losing out to an unlucky Komano penalty, Germany losing 1-0 to Barcelona and Real Madrid, then finally Netherlands losing to Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Yes I will never support Spain as long as Fabregas plays for Arsenal. Word is around the blogs that a couple of defenders from Barcelona - Puyol I think was one of them - were waving around the winner's medal and trying to entice Fabregas over to Barcelona. He has a contract at Arsenal and he better honor it. Barcelona are broke anyway.
Overall it was a good World Cup, entertaining in the later stages, slightly frustrating for the few opening games. I expect most of us wanted a more entertaining final but wasn't it all too reminiscent of Barca and Inter Milan in the Champions League? A little dreary yet effective. Respect for De Jong with his flying karate kick, correct me if I'm wrong if it wasn't him.
The timing was awful for someone watching from this side of the world. Finals on 2:30 a.m., Sunday!? Really, I'm surprised not to see more people off in the office today. Well, time zones are not something you can really alter, but I really hope the next World Cup starts earlier so all the players can enjoy a proper pre-season for their club.
Now that Wenger's back from World Cup pundit duty I hope to see a few more signings for the Arsenal, hopefully we'll pick up an Asian player from all the stuff on show this tournament ^^; Honda, anyone? I know we don't really need another attacking midfielder but I'd love an Asian player :)
So congratulations to Barcelona and Real Madrid (Spain), to Cesc Fabregas and my sympathies to the Netherlands. Van Persie, perhaps you will get the medal when Robben decides to pass it to you instead of trying to take on Spain's entire defence.
Someday.
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