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I really cannot believe that there are those of you out there that actually think that Italy deserves to be this far. They don't. Think back to the Australian game. They should have been toast then but they weren't. And since that 'gimme' from the MA-FIFA officiating squad, they have been playing great football. I'd really hate to say it but, I don't think that France nor Portugal can stop the Italians. Italy plays that same boring 'trap' that got Greece the Euro championship in 2004. France or Portugal are in for a tough run.
I would like to see Portugal take the whole thing. They are a tiny country amongst these other soccer giants, they are undefeated in this tournament and they deserve it with their fair play attitude. The French were very lucky to get as far as they have. They have an ageing lineup and I suppose many soccer enthusiasts want to see them come out on top again, yours truly included in that sentiment but they just don't have any luck against the Italians.
The way I see it, nothing will stop the Italians. Marcello Lippi has his players focused on a team first mentality, something the Italians have not done since 1982 and to be honest, everything is pointing towards them. The lucky goals they've scored. The fact that they played Australia and then Ukraine, like come on!! And then taking it to the Germans in Dortmund, a place where Germany had NEVER lost. Sundays match should be a classic.
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