iTaLy WiNs WoRLd CuP 2006

well done and congratulations to the Azzuri team. though not my favorite team, they did show the best quality in the tournament and emerge as worthy champions!


Cannavaro the Azzuri Captain lifting the coveted WoRLd CUp trophy


Italy's Marco Materazzi puts on a hat on the trophy as Fabio Grosso, second from right, and Francesco Totti, right, look on at the end of the final


Members Of The Italy Team Pose With The World Cup Trophy After Their World Cup 2006 Final Soccer Match Against France In Berlin

the losing team, France (which i prefer more) had their moments and chances of winning but to no luck..hmm.. the most sad thing is the sending off of a living legend, zizou (Zinadine Zidane). what a way to end his international career..


Referee Horacio Elizondo shows the red card to France's Zinedine Zidane during the final of the soccer World Cup between Italy and France in the Olympic Stadium in Berlin

overall this year's world cup has been a very successful and memorable one. a very highly rated Brazil team had been send home as early as in the quarterfinals by France that lead by their mastermind midfielder, Zizou.

nevertheless the home team, Germany had shown its potential as a serious contender for the title but has been beaten by the eventual champions, Italy!

hopefully next world cup will be more interesting and maybe an underdogs capturing the title? :)

enough about all the MCs, black eyes, sleepiness at work..it's time to go back to our daily routine and move forwards...

forza italiano!!