xxxFLYERxxx
Starting XI
1. The fact that Roberto Baggio was not included in the Euro 2000, WC 2002, and even the Euro 2004 squads is an embarrasment. (maybe Baggio was injured in 2000, i forget). And it even goes back to 98. I just watched a tape of the quarterfinal vs. France. Starting Del Piero over Baggio was ridiculous ( Cesare Maldini should have known better). Del Piero choked horribly during that whole tournament. Baggio was great when he came on in 60th or so minute, and produced all of italy's chances. Its easier to say this now maybe, seeing as how Italy have had some pretty poor showings in the last 6-8 years ( minus Euro 2000, where btw Del Piero choked in the final). But it still bothers me to this day. Because i know that Baggio would been magical in 2000, 2002 and 2004. And Italy is making the same mistake again by bringing Vieri back into the lineup. I dont care if he scores 100 tap in goals for Inter, he cant do **** on the international stage anymore. Build the team around Gilardino and Cassano.
2. I get one Italian game per week here on tv from Rai. Why is the quality so bad? It seems like its always foggy in Italy. I turn to the english premier league and the fields are green, the skies are clear. It seems like the Serie A is being played in the jungle somewhere. ???
2. I get one Italian game per week here on tv from Rai. Why is the quality so bad? It seems like its always foggy in Italy. I turn to the english premier league and the fields are green, the skies are clear. It seems like the Serie A is being played in the jungle somewhere. ???