The 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.

Nothing like that happened! Bravo, Italy! Bravo for fighting to the end, bravo for the disallowed goal, bravo Cannavaro for having the worst match of his career, bravo to the clever Pirlo, bravo to the determined De Rossi, bravo to Quagliarella for not swatting the fly, bravo to Di Natale, bravo to Buffon, helpless but emotional, and once again bravo to Quagliarella for his tears, bravo to Lippi for the sadness in his eyes. Bravo for the last 10 minutes – perhaps the best of the World Cup.

Italy has once again proven that it deserves to be called the world champion. Today, they were just unlucky. At the European Championship, they lacked Marcello; now, they lack Andrea.

Sincerely,
Gur