I've found a friend who died for me

It aint often that I'm moved to tears by soccer.Hell the last time I teared was when England scored against Brazil four years ago.However, on this special day,I have once again been amazed by the beauty of soccer.

After 64 matches and so many great moments, it's a befitting end to the 2006 World Cup to have Italy triumph.They were my favourite 2nd team.Somehow after they dumped the Czechs out I just realised they were in with a shout.

But they had no right to win.A scandal of "sporting fraud" has been overshadowing their every move.Four of their biggest clubs are involved.So many reperesentatives of these clubs were at the Finals,like Del Piero and Cannavaro.Surely they would have had their future on their minds all throughout the tournament.But I give them my respect for the mental strength and fortitude they had in blocking everything out and seemingly drawing strength from it.It takes character to win such a tournament.And damn did they show it.

Class and panache.That defined the Italians during the tournament.Yes,it was through penalties,but it is a fitting way to win it,through the mental strength that has helped them so.It's their first win on penalties,need anything else be said?In this tournament many fresh faces emerged.I wanna brag about Fabio Grosso.Yes,let it be known that I played him in my FM game and he rocked so I didn't really expect him to be too bad,let alone score the WINNING penalty.

So many unknowns came to Germany and left as a new hero.Luca Toni,Vicenzo Iaquinta,Fabio Grosso,Aaron Lennon,Phillip Lahm,Bastian Schweinsteiger.I believe we shall hear about these players more often in the future.And the exits of a few greats took place,like Oliver Kahn,Lillian Thuram,Claude Makelele,Zinedine Zidane,Roberto Carlos,Fabien Barthez.In my next post I shall post more thoughts on the tournament.

I was looking back at my post last night.I realised that I still had many things unsaid.So here comes Part Two.

This guy is supposed to be 15 years old yeah?Well his actions are downright disgusting at times.The first time I saw him,on the orientation day,I thought that this guy would either be the hard surface with tender interior kind,or the big bad brute.I seriously regret to say that he's the brute.

At one point I really hoped that he could change my opinion of him.I even gave him some very obvious opportunities and hints.I want to see him as my friend and learn together with him but if there isn't any effort put in on his part,then how am I to say anything else?During the times when we were paired together I tried to give in to him,thinking that it might help him see the err of his ways.Unfortunately I was disappointed when he took advantage of the situation by making me do everything for him.Things got so bad that I almost wanted to whack him.Everyday was hell for me as I did my best to control the fast rising anger in me.

Finally school closed at the end of Sec 2.During the holidays,I told myself to stop letting him step all over me.I came back to school with a whole new attitude and whatever he said that didnt make sense or I didnt like,I threw back a sarcastic comment.And he blamed me for giving him crappy attitude.Look in the mirror pal.

He has this mindset that the world revolves around him.Every whim and fancy that he has must be fulfilled.He doesnt care for the opinions of others,even when he's dead wrong.That is just the way he is.No one likes him cause of that.He thinks he's God.Reality check: You aint.

Oh and the way he treats people is just wrong.No one should treat others like dirt just cause he likes it.You might think I'm being harsh but it's really just what we think about you.I say no more false fronts.No more pretending to like you.I'm done with it.I say it's time to show how we really feel.No more helping you to do things when in fat we just don't like you.I repeat that.We don't like you.So congrats to you.You've succeeded in giving us the same feeling towards you that unites us all:You suck.

This week has just flown by.The first week of Term 3 has passed.During this week,I realised a certain person in my class behaves in a manner that would put a 3 year old child to shame.Apparently, this person doesnt hold others in high regard.Here's the truth:the feeling's mutual.Yes, we may not think very highly of a person,but is it right to keep harping on the person?

You think you are that damn good.Well here comes the reality check.Don't attempt to fool us by drawing attention to the flaws of others.Deep down inside,you know that you're no where near that standard.Deflecting away the attention from your flaws won't fool us.It will only serve to make us detest you even more.And that ain't good,considering the opinion we have of you to begin with isn't great.

Also,I personally feel that it's the most insecure of individuals who would keep doing such idiotic actions.Here's why.If you have the ability to play a game,then just play it.In whatever way suits you.No amount of trash talking will affect you or criticism.You yourself know your own style best.A insecure person uses reverse psychology.That person gives himself the impression that he can play like Ronaldinho when in fact he's like Emile Heskey.That's just sad.

And I just don't get how you are in a position to criticize others when you make the same mistakes.There's an old saying that means be content with your lot.So if we put you in,be thankful.Don't try to act as if it was deserved and stamp all over people.Don't try to make yourself an indispensible member of the team.There are other decision makers around.No one's indispensible.If Beckham could be sold by Ferguson in his prime,then no one's untouchable.Not even Crouch. :).Oh please don't try to dictate how we play.Cause that's for a manager to do.Even Bruce Arena knows that.I don't care if you're used to getting your way.In this team everyone works as a team.In fact,if you expect your way,all the more I'm not gonna give it to you.

Let it be noted that the decision to put you in was made by the team.That's the way things go.So we have the exact same power to remove you.Yeah pretty predictable reaction expected.Sulk curse and swear in a corner.Rant and rave.GET OVER IT.You play sports.I'll be the first to admit you're pretty good in the other one.But it's a different sport after all.Maybe in your excel sport you have the team built around you.But you don't now.So be a team player.There's no I in team,but there sure is an I in EGOISM.Little boys cry over petty things.Don't drop to that low.We have made it clear,there are better players than you.Don't be a shmuck.Be smart.Be content.And like in a democracy,we shall leave you alone.We're not Hitler.One person doesnt get his way over so many others.THINK ABOUT THAT.