2006-7-11 6:13am
Well done to Italy in winning the 2006 world cup and well done to Zidane for winning the golden boot, he is with out doubt one of the greatest footballers of all times.
The world cup is more then just about a bunch of men kicking a football around a pitch, it's about national identity, unity and hope. Winning or playing well in the world cup can uplift the mood of a country, strengthen its resolve and give a boost to it's economy.
Anyone who has had the chance of being in a country at a time when that country has won a world cup will bear witness to this fact. Never under estimate the 'feel good factor,' football is just not a game.
This photo is of the Sainte Maxime stadium which was used by several national teams in the warm to the 1998 world cup.
On a lighter note it's the Sainte Maxime DP funny caption competition tomorrow so if you fancy a laugh pop on by:)
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