Re: England down and almost out of Euro 2008
X2, I have tried hard, but I don't find a single sight to provide you a proper comparison. But my arguement in general is: Having one of the greatest talents in footballs history playing for your country and yet you fail to qualify. It aint just sad or disappointing, but one must feel humiliated. Further more he is just one player of many in team, but is to be blamed to the fullest since he is the leading figure. He has produced nothing magically (what you normally would expect from a player of his kind) at any moment at the qualification rounds.
The only thing he cares for is money, fame and media.
I agree to a certain extent but the second goal against Croatia was courtesy of a quality pass from Beckham. I also don't get this Beckham mania all the time. I mean the guy has obvious talent but who really cares about club foot ball (I know they do esp. in Europe) What has he ever achieved at international level? England despite all the hype and despite having the most lucrative domestic league there is are basically just a QF team at best on the world stage. Now tell me is that an achievement?