[2009fatman]

whether Italy win or not, Pirlo should be up for Balon d' Or. He probably wouldn't win it over Messi, but he should still be in the last 3. Won the title with Juve going undefeated and got Italy to the Euro Final. All class, my fav Italian player, possibly of all time.

Germany came out with no confidence, how could the German players not sing their national anthem? They played with no emotion from that point on.

Super Mario could be the next big international star if he can learn to control his emotions. Was nice to see the English announcers rooting for him during the broadcast. They know him well playing for Chelsea.