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Mistakes!

The Lampard denied goal ( in the match England Vs Germany ) is creating ripples. We have also started arguing the moral boost that England missed because of the denial. England certainly started feeling the need for speed after they were two goals down. They started their attack and the best part of the game was those 25 odd minutes when suddenly England started to pull things back. But, Lampard's strike was denied and his face reflected the sorry figure of the entire hope. I always loved how our director  puts his words. What defines a person is not what the person can, or cannot do. What defines a person is what the person can do, but chooses not to do. I heed on the views of decision makers. So, I wanted to know how FIFA president reacted for the refereeing mistakes.  His words as I felt are very sharp deeply reflecting on the subject. I deplore the obvious refereeing mistakes we have seen. I understand the teams concerned are unhappy. I have personally said ‘I apologise fo

The fever is on

I am fond of football and Italy is my favorite team. I remember the days when I watched Salvatore Schillaci and  Roberto Baggio. Baggio was my favourite italian player in my school days. And he is my favourite till date. I remember my class twelfth supplementary reader book covered with the sportstar wrapper featuring Baggio. I watched the penalty shootout which he missed in 1994. I loved his Goatee a lot. Those were my early football days. I used to collect the cards given with bubble gums. And we used to trade for getting  cards  of  the famous players. Diego Maradona card was one of the rarest!! We loved him really. This year I am betting on the following players. Lionel Messi - for his left footed tackling. Steven Gerrard - cho chweet... so cute.. Fabio Cannavaro - for his water tight defense. Fernando Torres - for his speed Gianluigi Buffon - Goal keeper! He keeps them all his way!! David Villa - if it is a striker then he will be my man. (Somehow he gets my attention w