World cup update. Italy mustered a win over overly favoured hosts Germany by smashing in 2 superb goals at the last one and a half min of extra time. The french triumped against Portugal's "operation ugly football" which had claimed 3 victims (Mexico, Holland and England). Henry's "dive" (in inverted brackets coz there was indeed a foul and Henry chose to fall instead of shrugging off the tackle) won France the penalty that Zidane converted into the solitary goal that was the difference between the two sides. Poetic justice. Cruel irony for Portugal- Ronaldo played pretty well and was probably the brightest spark in the whole Portugal team. Italy-France final would be tight as both teams are famed for their strong defense. lol, rooting for Italy, their added edge in defense and finishing should see them defeating France, I hope....