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Is One Player worth all the trouble???

Cristiano Ronaldo is at the moment, the best player in football. He's had the best year, filled with the best stats. They're just about incomparable. For me, he's a unique player because of his body. I can't remember ever thinking: Hey that guy is built for football. But with Ronaldo, I feel like his body is built precisely for football. He has size, muscle, strength, endurance,speed, stamina, power and health. That makes him a very good player. One of the top in the world! Now to that you add his skills and work rate. He trains hard and want to win every game he plays.

I mentioned health; he dazzles but rarely gets injured. Thats a noteworthy accomplishment. I've never really seen him injured, where he's missed a sequence of games.

It's rare that we see a player of his caliber. Of course, he's one of the best assets any team could have. Having said all that, he's just one player. He's not worth a trillion dollars. Man Untd also probable have the deepest team in the prem anyways. It's by no means the end of the world for man u and co. if they sell him. They'll get lots of money, maybe Robinho or Ramos (imagine Evra LB and Ramos RB!!!!) and they're already prem title holders and Champions Leagues winners. Theres absolutely nothing to worry about for Man utd fans.

If anything, Real Madrid's pursuit of the winger has looked down right desperate. You wouldn't think they had won la liga for the 2nd consecutive year. Adding Ronaldo to the team would definitely make them favorites for European glory, though. They already have a strong Dutch contingency, that'll all play better next year (hopefully ruud can keep this form for a few more years)and Euro cup winners Ramos and Casillas.

Things can work out for both teams.

Spain finally wins tmajor tournament

Spain win big! They dominated the Germans and created all the best chances of the game. That's all there is to say. The Spanish midfield controlled the entire game and if it wasn't for a strong night from Jens Lehmann, it could have gotten ugly.

It was a good game. The Germans did try their best to push forward. Good end to a great tournament.

There Will Be Goals!

These two teams have both scored 11 goals on their way to the finals. There will be goals and maybe some blood too.

Both teams play a very attacking oriented game. Germany is a bit weaker at the back (borderline unstable). The Germans attack well but their defense is more than questionable. A second tier Turkey side almost destroyed them. Imagine if Kazim's shot went in early. The outcome would have been totally different. Even the Jen Lehmann looks nervy. Also Frings' injury and Ballack not playing will not do them any help.

Spain will control the ball. They will have the majority of possession. Their only real problem is that they're missing David Villa. Their defense has been good. Casillas has had a strong tournament. The midfielders have all had their moments. The attackers have also played well. Fabregas will start the next game and he will need to make a big contribution. Torres needs to showup!! He might end up being the difference maker. Silva is Spain's liveliest player and will cause ze German's a lot of problems.

I predict Spain winning 2-0. The German's weak defense and Spains strong attack will give them the win.

Spain produce an Encore of their first meeting with russia

Spain are playing a very strong type of football that's difficult to beat. They hold the ball so well and never desperately punt it away. They always create the chances, but it's converting on those chances that makes the difference and today, they converted. Good goals, good game and again, I think Fabregas deserves a starting spot no matter how deep their midfield is.

Iniesta has had a poor tournament, but today showed his value. I think Fabregas should start over him. Then again, Fabregas is providing an amazing boost off the bench. As soon as he enters the pitch, the Spanish side looks deadly.

Anyways, A Germany-Spain final will probably be a joy to watch. I can't wait.

Yeehaw!

Turkish bow out with style

You can argue that luck can only get you so far. The Turkish, however, were not extremely lucky. They were persistent and courageous. They took the licking and kept on ticking. I think the Turks were superb for the sport of football. They gave us some of the most interesting games in the whole tournament.

This Germany-Turkey game was no different. It was another 5 goal thriller, only this time, they were on the losing side. With just seconds left in regular time, Lahm slipped through the Turkish defense and finished well against the goalie.

If anything, the Turks were unlucky. The were dealt a huge blow by losing players to suspension or injury. Nihat, Emre and Tuncay didn't play. It's amazing that they put up a fight against the Germans.

God bless Turkey. What an amazing team. I think it's the Turkish people that are so resilient. Let's not forget how far Fenerbace got in the Champions League. Good stuff.

Spanish beat Italians in penalty shootout

Italy never really looked like they would win the game. Spain played to their style. They kept possession and played well enough to deserve the victory. Spain's attacking midfield options are the deepest remaining in the tournament. Xavi and Iniesta, Fabregas and Alonso. I think Fabergas provided an extra spark off the bench. He put Villa through with a delightful ball, but Villa's touch failed him. I think he deserves a starting spot. Then again, so does Alonso after the Greece game.

I predict another big win against the Russians, albeit not as big as game 1.

Dutch fans chanting: "Luca Toni is homo". Too funny. Very disappointing tournament for Toni. Misses more chances than anyone else.