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The Italian football team once again conspires to depress me.


First they draw 0-0 with Denmark.
It's a good tournament for good looking goalkeepers though - http://uk.sports.yahoo.com/040614/8/4ew8.html

Then Sweden win 5-0 against Bulgaria. With Scottish fans cheering for both sides - http://uk.sports.yahoo.com/040614/8/4ezp.html

In group D Latvia do a lot better than expected and are only narrowly beaten 2-1 by the Czech Republic. The Czechs are very happy - http://uk.sports.yahoo.com/040615/3/4fmo.html

And just the cutest picture ever - http://uk.sports.yahoo.com/040615/8/4fma.html

Blasted Holland equalise and make it a 1-1 result against Germany. Cool shot of Oliver Kahn in training - http://uk.sports.yahoo.com/040615/3/4f5b.html

Blasted Portugal beat Russia.
Meanwhile Spain a held at 1-1 by Greece. Go Greece. Greek striker in goalie sandwich - http://uk.sports.yahoo.com/040616/2/4gcs.html

Then England manage not to be beaten by the mighty Switzerland (3-0 win). Wayne Rooney showing a different sort of balance - http://uk.sports.yahoo.com/040618/3/4hhx.html
Great banner from the Swiss fans - http://uk.sports.yahoo.com/040617/8/4gyi.html
And cool outfits from some of the English - http://uk.sports.yahoo.com/040617/8/4gyg.html

Croatia nearly cause an upset but are held 2-2 by France. The whole Croatian bench holding their heads in annoyance at a missed chance - http://uk.sports.yahoo.com/040617/8/4h4l.html

Then Denmark beat Bulgaria 2-0. Martin Petrov sitting dejectedly because this means Bulgaria are out. http://uk.sports.yahoo.com/040614/3/4ezi.html He played a blinder though and is one of the best wingers in the tournament.

And Sweden draw 1-1 with Italy.

My favourite picture so far - Buffon of Italy and Ibrahimovic of Sweden after the match - http://uk.sports.yahoo.com/040618/8/4huu.html
Not that Buffon didn't feel wretched after the goal (or possibly even before given how awful the Italian attack was) - http://uk.sports.yahoo.com/040618/8/4hua.html

Therefore, unless Italy beat Bulgaria and Sweden beat Denmark, Italy are out.

And a fun picture to make up for all the bleating - http://uk.sports.yahoo.com/040613/3/4dw0.html


Is there anyone out there who doesn't mind giving a post X-Men 2 fic a beta read?