Comments on: EuroVision: Disappointment in Bleu

By: GD

GD — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:38:45 +0000

On that note, that Benzema guy sucked the entire game save for one beautiful shot, which was beautifully deflected by that buffon guy. I expected way more out of this game from both sides. It’s almost like I was watching a bunch of second or third strings going at it.

By: Thierry

Thierry — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 06:45:34 +0000

People who bash (french team or others teams)should ask for at least three weeks or a month to rest before each international competition and they will see stars with their fit and no these kind of zombies. Even football players are human beeing and they often pay a very expensive price with their body this insane calendar. This is the only reason why usually good team become sudenly crap, and why mediocre players who are enable to shine in high level are able to make illusion in few international encounters;(Baros, koeller, all the greece team, David villa…)

By: Ian Rose

Ian Rose — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 05:34:20 +0000

I only saw the live feed of the game and the immediate replay, and it looked like Henry to me, but I was also watching and blogging the other match at the same time, so I wouldn’t trust my eyes completely. If you guys saw Benzema’s foot, I’m sure it was that. Either way, the general point stands, and it was a disappointing day for Mr. Henry regardless.

Thanks for pointing it out.

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 04:18:21 +0000

Kimberly’s right, I think. It actually looked like Benzema.

By: Kimberly Davis

Kimberly Davis — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 04:13:11 +0000

I don’t even care who won this game, but I was just watching the replay on ESPN and the free kick DID NOT deflect off of Henry. It deflected off the player next to him, who stuck his foot out past Henry to deflect the ball. I slowed and replayed over and over and Henry’s foot is STILL ON THE GROUND as the ball sails past. Give me a break!

By: japple

japple — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 03:07:18 +0000

on the bright side, domenech will be gone so france can concentrate on developing a proper squad for 2010.

i mean, i’m happy that italy went through but if they somehow manage to go to the semis or final, it might give somebody the wrong idea that Donadoni is in fact fit to continue his tenure at the head of the azzuri, and then we would surely be fucked in 2010.

essentially what im saying is that this early defeat could be a blessing in disguise. whats winning the euro compared to a world cup title anyways? nothing.

By: mrCham

mrCham — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 01:34:47 +0000

Bye Bye Domenech! See you in hell!!!!!!

By: Dave

Dave — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:19:34 +0000

Adam,

I agree, it is a lame comparison. I was mainly just irked at the Hateful One’s attitude. Italy did play they better game. My main point was that France dug their own grave.

By: Observer

Observer — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 23:06:36 +0000

Don’t be so harsh on France. Losing Ribery was huge and the Henry deflection well, Panucci almost screwed Italy in the same way against Romania, shit happens.

By: James

James — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 22:59:39 +0000

I blame it on 0 fighting spirit, and thats not a jab at the French either. I mean sure technique is nice, but the passion to play football especially for your country is all the motivation a player needs. France has too many Playgirls.