Much to my pleasant surprise, Hugo seems to have become more human since getting ill: last night he
blamed the ref for Venezuela's failure to beat Paraguay in the second semi-final of the
Copa America.
"In my modest opinion, based on observable facts, THEY ROBBED US OF THE VICTORY GOAL! And I hope that with that I don't offend anyone" [
Link in English]. Needless to say he is wrong: there were two players offside, one was right in front of the goalie. That said I wanted Venezuela in the final not least because (1) they deserved it (2) my connection with the country and (3) because Paraguay haven't actually won a game 'in the usual way' yet!...Larissa's made that
promise again not that she's worried either way.
and also because Venezuela have been putting money into grass roots football like the other poorer relations of South America.
ResponderEliminarp.s - the break has certainly improved Hugo's look hasn't it.
ResponderEliminarYes...to both comments! I have changed the last link to your story on Larissa, I did look last night but your archives are now done daily and I didn't want to trawl through several; I checked the date just now. Sorted.
ResponderEliminarThanks for the link - wonder if she's got that mobile phone contract yet.
ResponderEliminarI think I could get interested in football again...
ResponderEliminarNo, I think I'd be more loikely to watch Larissa than what's happening on the pitch.
Hi Gildy, judging by most of the games you won't be alone as the football has been lacking to say the least!
ResponderEliminarI'm sure in previous years these games were shown on the BBC but not seemingly this time(maybe because of budget restraints)or perhaps Sky or ESPN have bought the rights. It wouldn't surprise me.
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