[Rossoneri7]

Gattuso curses French progress


Gennaro Gattuso has just one cloud over his evening – helping France to reach Euro 2008 and eliminate his beloved Scotland.

“I am proud of the qualification we have achieved with this squad,” said the midfielder after Italy’s 2-1 win in Glasgow.

“But I am really annoyed because I know we also helped France to go through.”

Gattuso spent a year at Glasgow Rangers at the start of his career and married a local girl, but even stronger than his love for the country is his dislike of Les Bleus.

“Raymond Domenech is always being such a pain and he really did not deserve to reach the finals.

“Now I hope to meet France at Euro 2008 so we can teach them all a lesson.” (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/devilsmiley.gif)   (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/devilsmiley.gif)

I too feel sad that Scotland didn't go through .. hehe sad because Gattuso is sad (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

But yeah .. I'd love for an Italia- France rematch .. ( I don't think ill enjoy a France game ever again .. Zidane (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) )


p.s. Spain score again (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

[Rossoneri7]

Domenech: I motivated Italy



Raymond Domenech has taken the credit for Italy and France both reaching Euro 2008. “At least they were useful for once.” (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif)

The Bleus boss has made a habit of sniping comments towards the Azzurri, especially after the World Cup Final won on penalties in Germany.

Italy’s 2-1 victory in Scotland automatically qualified both Roberto Donadoni’s side and France for the tournament.

“They won because my words motivated them,” smiled Domenech, who had suggested this week that Italy were ‘draw specialists.’

“I didn’t see the game, as I prefer not to force myself to sit through too many ugly things. I feel both relieved and frustrated, as to be honest I would have preferred to play the last game in Ukraine with the need for a result.

“This is the strength of our squad, the ability to hold out under pressure, when we are afraid of elimination. I shall miss that sensation.” (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)

If Italy had drawn in Glasgow, France simply needed to avoid defeat in Kiev on Wednesday evening, but now that tie and the Azzurri’s against the Faroe Islands only serve to decide which of the two teams top Group B.

“I am happy anyway, as if we are qualified today then it means that we deserved it,” concluded Domenech.

The hell did he mean, afraid of elimination (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)

Frenchy, I hope u meet Italia in the semis and make u cry all over again ! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)

[kurtsimonw]

I hope France do a World Cup 2002 again and embarass themselves, they're a disgrace to the World of football!

[bigmacmtl]

I hope France do a World Cup 2002 again and embarass themselves, they're a disgrace to the World of football!

i second that.

i think it was gallas the other day who was saying he was going for italy to go thru. i bet he was being sarcastic, or trying to jinx italy.

This post has been edited by bigmacmtl: Nov 17 2007, 11:05 PM

[misha]

@misha ...  The build up to the first goal !!! And who is the #7, great vision from him ..

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barak_Yitzhaki

BTW this player said that what motivated them the most is the arrogants of Russian players before the game (in interviews).

[Rossoneri7]

Sweden will get 2nd place and go through .. But this match is really one sided, as if Sweden just shut off after the 2nd goal (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

[bigmacmtl]

I hope France do a World Cup 2002 again and embarass themselves, they're a disgrace to the World of football!

guys like henry,gallas,thuran, makalele and even vieira arent what they used to be. especially the first 3, if they actually think they're gonna rely on those guy again then i wouldnt be surprised if that happens.

[kurtsimonw]

guys like henry,gallas,thuran, makalele and even vieira arent what they used to be. especially the first 3, if they actually think they're gonna rely on those guy again then i wouldnt be surprised if that happens.

France are in a bit of a transition at the moment. Their top players are getting a bit old and their youngsters aren't quite fully developed yet, WC2010 is what they should be aiming at.

Congratulations to David Healy who broke the Euro qualifying scoring record today (Formaerly held by Davor Suker, with 12) who netted his 13th goal in qualifying for Northern Ireland.

Congratulations to the teams that have qualified so far.. (Along with hosts Switzerland and Austria).

Poland, France, Italy, Greece, Germany, Czech Republic, Croatia, Spain, Romania and Holland

This post has been edited by kurtsimonw: Nov 17 2007, 11:59 PM

[Rossoneri7]

Poland, France, Italy, Greece, Germany, Czech Republic, Croatia, Spain, Romania, Holland and England

That's better (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

[kurtsimonw]

That's better (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

I hope you're right!

[Rossoneri7]

I hope you're right!

U hope ?! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)

I hope they just don't f2ck up (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) If they do ... no comment (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)



p.s. I think i'll be right though.

[Locke Lamora]

I don't see how France is a disgrace to the football world.
It's just that Domenech is a bitter little fellow with loads of inferiority issues.

btw, Gallas openly broke with Domenech couple of days ago.
Domenech wanted all his players to watch the Ukraine game, but Gallas said it was no chance of him not watching Scotland-Italy.

[kurtsimonw]

I don't see how France is a disgrace to the football world.
It's just that Domenech is a bitter little fellow with loads of inferiority issues.

btw, Gallas openly broke with Domenech couple of days ago.
Domenech wanted all his players to watch the Ukraine game, but Gallas said it was no chance of him not watching Scotland-Italy.

I just hate France, the attitude of the team and everything about them. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

Obviously there's a few exceptions with the likes of Pires, Petit, JPP, Zidane, Platini, Anelka and Drjorkaeff that I really like(d) to watch play, but that's outweighed with the number of players who just act like completele idiots on the field and in the press. Domenech being the biggest idiot of all.

[Fillipo Simone]

I don't see how France is a disgrace to the football world.
It's just that Domenech is a bitter little fellow with loads of inferiority issues.

Ehem,..Napoleon Bonaparte, ehem,.. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

This post has been edited by Fillipo Simone: Nov 18 2007, 12:18 PM

[kurtsimonw]

Fillipo, I saw the highlights of Croatia's game yesterday. The pitch was shcoking, one of the worst I've ever seen, especially when you consider it's an International teams. My local sunday league team would be ashamed of that!

There was no hope for you, a team that keeps the ball on the floor as passes it couldn't stand a chance.

This post has been edited by kurtsimonw: Nov 18 2007, 12:40 PM