World Cup 2006: France v. Brazil

Will the real French and Brazilian teams please show up? I am admittedly stunned by France’s 1-0 victory not so much because it’s unbelievable that France could score—when you have Zidane in your midfield all things are possible—but because...

World Cup 2006: England v. Portugal

Players line up pre-game behind the “Just say no to racism” banner. Note to FIFA: That “Just say no” bit hasn’t exactly solved our war on drugs problem here in the States. Don’t expect great results out of yours. OK, inquiring minds...