[Tolik]

I root against French. But, at least on the field, Zidane was always a classy guy and a great player. Sorry to see him go.

[romanesq]

Zidane was not so classy on his yellow card. Not only was it needless and utterly stupid to run into the player from behind, the play was dead.

The whistle had blown, play had stopped and then out of nowhere he comes charging in and slams the guy in the back.

Ridiculous.

So he earned it. What an ass.

[Churchillspirit]

I suppose it is the whole idea, but I do try to put politics and nationalism aside during this greatest of international contests.

I enjoy seeing a good game and watching great players no matter who they play for.

Having said all that.....

Go England on Tuesday. If they beat Sweden, they won't encounter Germany in the next round. And.....

Go USA on Thursday. They have a tough - but not impossible job, with a little help from Italy.