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Another world cup is upon us, this time taking place in Brazil, and I have seen myself dragged (on my own will), into watching the opening ceremony and the first game of this competition. I think the last time, I watched the opening game of a World Cup, was 20 years ago. 1994, the World Cup was held in USA, the opening ceremony was memorable with a Diana Ross singing, then kicking a ball in high heels, a wide shot, missing the goal ... which still opened split. France was not part of that world cup, due to 2 losses against Israel and Bulgaria... The commentators at the time, before going those games, were adamant France would qualify, since it only needed a draw out of those... a draw not 2 losses - and yes both games were played on home turf. The defeat to Bulgaria was the last time I saw Eric Cantona scoring a goal with the French jersey. I was still interested in football, still under the influence of my childhood with the Michel Platini era, with its highlights: The win ov...

Zidane Originally uploaded by Kaptain Kobold . One last word about the World Cup ... or I should say one last picture... lego+headbutt... I am a (big) fan !! PS: Hey we are vice-world champions, and in 2 months we meet Italy again during the qualifiers for Euro 2008....

Activity: Diving DINGLE Back to dingle for a sunday dive in the Dingle peninsula. Very good diving center: http://www.waterworld.ie/ The windmill on the road from Tralee to Dingle: Some horse... And some Pub wall, and some results post-pub Diving Two very nice dives on Sunday, near Brandon Point, and I fell in love of some lovely diving instructor (or future)... unfortunately Mikie, who was me, play it unfair... Anyway I'll be back. WE conclusion Ended the WE, in the Trinity Room , where they was some brazilain animations (due to the world cup match)... I think after seeing the french performance and the brazilian dancers what I might transfer my support to LA SELECAO... Joke of the Day about France World Cup Football It is just before the France v Brazil match. Ronaldinho goes into the Brazilian changing room to find all his teammates looking a bit glum. "What's up?" he asks. "Well, we're having trouble getting motivated for this game. We know it's impor...