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[lonelybrit]

So, another semi-final tonight. Portugal vs France. On the one hand my twisted logic would prefer Portugal to go through as then at least England got beaten by a team that went all the way rather than a team that dropped out. But then again, France has Zidane, and Henry, and va va voom...

In which case... *deep breath* COME ON, FRANCE!!

ETA: Just had another very good reason pointed out to me: Jean-Marie Le Pen (of the National Front) who says France can't identify with their team because it has too many "players of colour" in it. I hope Henry and co. wipe the floor with Portugal.

Comments

[roadrunner1896.livejournal.com]

It's not that easy to root for France, is it? But sadly they are the ones most deserving of the title from those still left. Well, it is almost over.

[lonelybrit]

Ah, I have a soft spot for Henry after those daft 'Va va voom' adverts, so at least I'll know one of the players :) *eyes clock* A few more hours and then we'll know.

[roadrunner1896.livejournal.com]

YAY! France. Even though the match was rather boring.

[lonelybrit]

Yep, France are through. But by the skin of their teeth really, oh well, go France :)

[roadrunner1896.livejournal.com]

Yeah, but as long as they are through, that is all that matters.

*keeps fingers crossed for the final match*

[shapinglight]

Have to admit I've been secretly rooting for France right from the start. It's because of Jean-Marie Le Pen. The more he foams at the mouth and declares they have too many black players in their team and they aren't proper Frenchmen etc etc, the more I want the team to win. Every brilliant touch to the ball that Zidane makes and every goal that Henry scores is a kick in the teeth for the French far right.

That's the way I see it anyway.

[lonelybrit]

Huh. Yep, I'd say that's a pretty good reason. I hope Henry gets a ruddy hat-trick *nods* :)

[shapinglight]

Oh, well, it wasn't quite that good (and certainly not as good as Germany v Italy) but allez les bleus anyway.

[lonelybrit]

Yeah, I would have preferred the goal to not have been a penalty, but still, a goal's a goal. Onwards, France, onwards :)

[shapinglight]

I can't really see them beating Italy but you never know. I'm just very pleased that Zidane's career is going to end on such a high.