Quote: WrongTale @ June 20 2008, 9:55 AM BSTI'd say, try the Netherlands.
Eating a crow here... 
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I feel sorry for the black player Spain have in their starting line-up, considering the racist comments that Spain's manager Louis Aragones was filmed saying, about Thierry Henry, a few years ago, before Spain played a match against France.
Spain look out of sorts in this just as the other group winners before them did - I really hope they get through or I am giving up on this tournament!
What were the "racist" comments?
Guess
This is the only clip I could find that had English subtitles. The Aragones incident comes on at 4:25: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwpO-nnFY9g&feature=related
Referring to a black person as black. Shocking, shocking stuff. Truly reprehensible. 
I'd somehow guessed that Aaron might not see a distinction between calling someone a piece of shit and calling someone a black piece of shit.
His real names is Eddie Aaron Booth
Anyway, when the hell does this end? I want the news (and Commercial Breakdown), damnit. 
These two teams are meant to be some of the best in Europe and they are boring the pants off everybody - penalties will be the most exciting part
Crap match but thankfully Spain got through
I'd like to see Russia win it now.
Quote: catskillz @ June 22 2008, 7:48 PM BSTI feel sorry for the black player Spain have in their starting line-up, considering the racist comments that Spain's manager Louis Aragones was filmed saying, about Thierry Henry, a few years ago, before Spain played a match against France.
Senna was bloody good. I'd like to see him replace Makelele.
Quote: Badge @ June 22 2008, 1:14 AM BSTIf you would prefer to watch a "popular" side grind out a result rather than freeflowing Russian attacks then good luck to you.
I bet the Baltic states, Czech republic etc would rather not see a free-flowing Russian attack.
Senna was the only player on the pitch as far as I could see.
Spain were luckier than the three other group winners - Italy had Perlo suspended - they scraped through on penalties. Note to all managers, don't rest your first team for the sake of giving squad members a game, you will lose continuity and quarter finals.