http://www.channel4.com/sport/football_italia/jul6b.html Thuram expected Azzurri progress Thursday 6 July, 2006 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- France defender Lilian Thuram has conceded that World Cup Final opponents Italy have deserved their shot at the title. After spending a large chunk of his career in Serie A, the Juventus stopper says he expected the Azzurri to enjoy their Germany 2006 campaign. "I know their players and they're really strong," stated Thuram after the French beat Portugal 1-0 in last night's semi-final. Thuram说：「我了解义大利的球员，他们真的很强。」 "They are probably the best team of the tournament. Before the competition began, I knew they would go a long way." 「他们八成是本届世界盃的最佳球队， 在会内赛开始之前我就知道他们会走得很远了。」 Sunday's Final will be Thuram's second after his success in 1998, but also his last game for France after confirming last week that he will leave the international stage. "A World Cup Final is a childhood dream, I feel like I'm 10 again," said the 34-year-old, who has a close friendship with Italy's Fabio Cannavaro and Gigi Buffon. “This will be my second Final, it is just unbelievable.” 「世界盃是个儿时梦想，我又再一次像是回到了十岁一样， 这会是我的第二场世界盃决赛，这实在让人不敢相信。」 Nevertheless, Thuram very nearly rejected the chance to appear in Germany at all after he reluctantly accepted to come out of international retirement which he initially announced after Euro 2004. “I feel good in the team,” he continued. “There were some ego problems in the past, but not anymore. Now there is solidarity between us. 「队上感觉很好，在过去总会有些自我意识的问题， 但是没有了，现在我们之间团结一致。」 “Reaching the Final was our objective from the very beginning and being there is dream, missing it would have been a nightmare.” 「晋级决赛从一开始就是我们的目标与梦想，错失它的话将会是场恶梦。」 －－ http://www.channel4.com/sport/football_italia/jul6j.html Del Piero eyes French revenge Thursday 6 July, 2006 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Alessandro Del Piero is looking forward to making up for the disappointment of Euro 2000 when Italy take on France in the World Cup Final. Del Piero was depicted as the villain of the piece during the 2000 Final when he wasted two fine chances to double Italy's lead, before France hit back to snatch the game with a Golden Goal. Del Piero在2000年欧洲国家盃错失两次扩大比分的良机， 之後义大利被法国追平、在延长赛以黄金进球结束比赛。 “Let's hope that the evening in Berlin will be one of celebration and happiness,” stated the Juventus No 10 on Thursday. Del Piero说：「我们希望在柏林的晚上将会是一个值得庆祝、充满喜悦的夜。」 “Nobody suffered more than me after that Final and pain often remains with you for a longer amount of time than joy.” 「我想没有人在决赛之後比我更痛苦， 那种痛楚会一直跟着你，留存的时间远比快乐还久。」 Alex, fresh from his goal in the 2-0 win over Germany, is again looking to impress and today took another swipe at his critics. After being heavily criticised by the Italian media for his performance against Australia, Del Piero was keen to hit back. 在对澳洲战中 Del Piero的表现被义大利媒体严厉批评。 “The distortion of reality when it comes down to me is verging on the incredible,” he stated. “People went as far to suggest that I wasn't even half a player. Del Piero说：「这种事发生在我身上时真实就会扭曲到一种不可思议的境界， 人们甚至认为我连半个球员都算不上，这太离谱了。」 “When I step on to the pitch I do so with my head, with my heart and my legs. When all these combine then that is what makes the difference.” 「当我踏上赛场，我用上我的头、我的心、我的腿， 这一切结合在一起，就是能够造成转变的关键。」 The bookmakers are finding it difficult to find a favourite for the Germany 2006 showdown, but Del Piero has a clear idea. “France are a great side with many champions. They are the favourites as they are less stressed than us,” he added. 谈到法国：Del Piero说：「法国是只拥有许多冠军球员的强队， 他们可能比较占优势因，因为他们压力比我们小。」 “They have Zinedine Zidane, who is without doubt the number one player. But Sunday is Sunday and anything can happen.” 「他们有 Zidnae在队上，无疑是头号大将，不过周日事情会如何进展尚不可知。」 The Juventus symbol, as expected, was also asked for his opinion on Coach Fabio Capello's decision to sign for Real Madrid. “It's difficult for me to not talk as a Juventino,” he said. “Let me just say that I wasn't surprised, not at all.” 谈到 Capello去了 Real Madrid，Del Piero说： 「要我不以 JUVE人的立场发表看法有点困难， 就这麽说吧，我并不惊讶，一点也不。」 -- 我们身体里豢养的死亡一天天长大. --

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