Italy is the champion!

Italy won the world cup this year for the 4th time in history. The last time they won was like at 1982, if i am not mistaken (quoted from the narrator during the live telecast just now). So it was a long come back, after 24 years.

It was a good match, both teams played exceptionally well. A lot of free kicks were called by the referee, a lot of pretenders as well. The first half saw the Italians possesing the ball more, but France took over on the 2nd half. France was getting better with their games, until Zidane acted foolishly and emotionally by butting Marco Materazzi, who scored for Italy after 19 minutes. Zidane got the opening goal with a penalty kick in the seventh minute. I wonder what got into him. The team was despaired, and losing hope.

It was really a clear red card for what he has done. The referee is being fair enuff. There is no way any player can get away from that. Anyhow, it is a big waste seeing his great career ended in shame, knowing that it was his last game ever. I guess this incident will made us forever remembering the legendary Zizou. O_o

Italy can finally put their heads up high, after so many losses for the past years. An applause for them. Fabio Cannavaro is one of the best defender for Italy in this final match and he is also undeniably very cute. He is the winning captain of the 2006 FIFA World Cup, lifting the trophy on the night of his 100th cap.