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Tough way to decide a champion…like to see FIFA come up with a better solution.

Congrats to Tom for winning the pool, and to Kurt and Hugh for picking Italy to win. Thanks to all for participating.

I can only think that Figo missed the wide open header because he was in shock over Barthez’ horrendous mishandling of Ronaldo’s free kick. Speaking of Ronaldo, has anyone so talented been so hated in International soccer?

I can only promise that the St. Louis folks will give Tom endless grief for not reading the directions. Bo, I apologize for my leniency…I owe you one.

But what an unbelievable game! The best team won.

The world is officially upside down. Zidane rules (still), Henry is awesome (suddenly), and Brazil put the “D” in disappointing (or the “P” in pathetic).

It’s starting to get damn interesting. Please check the point totals and knockout round matrix spreadsheets to see if I’ve made any mistakes. A lot of red was added to the knockout spreadsheet today. Waddy (Rich Miller), we NEED England tomorrow.

Hope the boss doesn’t mind my 2 hour break during the Argentina-Germany game.

Well, not too much. I need Brazil to win on Saturday.

At least Spain has the best club team…Ha!

I need Zidane and Henry to shine.

If you have England advancing to the semi’s, how happy are you to face Portugal without Deco?

And how much was van Basten paid to keep van Nistelrooy out of the lineup. Kuyt was close to being completely useless.

Not that I’m bitter.

Even barely match fit he showed shades of brilliance.