It was reported that around 40,000 women, mostly from Eastern Europe, will be brought in to do some sex work during the World Cup. However, in the article I just read, there were only five (5) women who were confirmed to having been trafficked into Germany for forced prostitution during the FIFA World Cup 2006 in Germany.
There will always be issues that will plague each sporting event, huh? From drugs to prostitution (human trafficking?! :-o ). It’s quite disturbing, actually. Here I am thinking that these sporting events, i.e. Olympic Games, World Cup, World Championships, etc are avenues for …read more

The World Cup in Germany is over so I’ve decided to post the result of the last LTT Poll.
Poll Question: World Cup 2006: Which country will you be supporting?

Brazil: 27% (11)
USA: 20% (8)
Australia: 15% (6)
England: 10% (4)
Germany: 7% (3)
France: 5% (2)
None: 5% (2)
Sweden: 2% (1)
Czech Republic: 2% (1)
Angola: 2% (1)
Italy: 2% (1)

Total Votes : 40
It’s funny to note that the last vote was for Italy placed right before the Final. Ha. Better late than never, eh?
I guess we can tell now how many of my readers are willing to participate. Till the next poll, people! :)

And I missed it! Waaaaah.
What a bummer. Apart from the fact that I’m sad that France lost, missing it is the pits. Grrr. I blame San Mig Light and that friggin’ law student that kept us longer at that party that we ought to. Heh. ;)
Looking at the highlights:

7′ Zinedine Zidane [FRA] scores an early goal.
19′ Marco Materazzi [ITA] scores an equaliser.
The Zizou Red Card for the headbutt on Materazzi’s chest happened on the 110′.

Germany takes home the prize.
After 90+2′ of play, the final score was 3:1, in favour of the Germans.
Bastian Schweinsteiger 7 [GER] scored two fantastic goals though the second one seemed to have come with a Yellow card. Hahaha.
So, who scored the other goal? It’s Portugal’s own Petit [POR] 8. Story was Schweinsteiger was running the ball to the goal and Petit tried to deflect it but the ball landed on their own net, hence, the goal. One of the worst things that can happen. If only you can tally up that one with the goal scored by Nuno …read more

France beat Portugal!
Tho photo speaks a thousand words, don’t you think? ;)
On the 33′ penalty, Ricardo [POR] fails as Zinedine Zidane [FRA] lands the ball in the net.
After 90+2′ of play, final score was 0:1, in favour of France.
Zidane will finish off his career in the best way possible for he has the chance to bring home the Cup on his final match on Sunday before retiring. Like what Hochi said, he plays like a god. I can’t wait to see how the final gets played out.
Photo credit: afp.com, fifaworldcup.yahoo.com

OMG! What a way to finish! They’ve defeated the Germans and now they’re headed to the World Cup final!
Goals came in late but the Italians will take it! The Germans must’ve been surprised as hell! Hahaha.

GOAL #1
At the 119′, Andrea Pirlo [ITA] passes it to Fabio Grosso [ITA] who did a bending shot that made it just inside the post.
GOAL #2
At the 120′, Alberto Gilardino [ITA] played a reverse ball for Alessandro Del Piero [ITA] who made a perfect shot into the upper-right corner.

Germany may just have expected a PSO, however, it turned out that Italy found the strength to …read more

MATCH
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COMPETITORS
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DATE
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TIME

61

GER vs ITA

04/07/2006

21:00

62

POR vs FRA

05/07/2006

21:00

Who do you think will move on to the finals?
My intial guess was that it’ll be a Germany vs Brazil final. However, France has a different say on the matter so I’m now at a loss. Hehe.
All I know now is that the cup stays in Europe. Ha. ;)

I’m absolutely floored! The world’s #1 got beat by a team ranked 8th!
When I thought Brazil’s spot on the semi-final was a sure thing, France proved me wrong!
It was at 57′ when Thierry Henry 12 [FRA] scores for France with the help of Zinadine Zidane 10 [FRA]!
Play lasted for 93′ with the final score of 0:1 in favour of France, who’ll be facing Portugal in the semis.
I still can’t believe it! Hahaha.

After 120′ of play and a Rooney red card, England walks off the pitch disheartened. Portugal took away their ticket to the semis, where they would’ve faced Brazil again like the last time. That is, if Brazil wins in the game to follow.

Simao Sabrosa [POR] takes the first penalty.
Frank Lampard [ENG] shot was saved by Ricardo [POR].
Hugo Vianna [POR] missed, the ball hit the outside of the post.
Owen Hargreaves [ENG] scores for the Brits.
Petit [POR] shoots a wide, misses.
Steven Gerrard [ENG] shot was saved.
Helder Postiga [POR] scores.
Jamie Carragher [ENG] scores but the referees order a re-take, second try was …read more

I wanted Ukraine to win just to spite someone but I knew it will be Italy all along. I knew it was going to be a difficult match for Ukraine but that early goal from Italy made it clearly impossible.

6′ Gianluca Zambrotta 19 [ITA]
59′ Luca Toni 9 [ITA]
69′ Luca Toni 9 [ITA]

Final score at full time was 3:0 in favour of Italy, which is quite obvious. They now move on to the semi-final, playing against Germany.
Hmmm.
The Socceroos didn’t do bad considering. I don’t care what other people say. Heh.