If Zidane was not initially sorry for the butt heard round the world, he should be now. The fact that this is the number one song in France right now, is more proof of what I've maintained for years: the French have no ability for popular music. I reached this conclusion years ago in 5th Grade French class, when we were forced to listen to a group known as the French Beach Boys. It was beyond horrible. God, I hope there are no French metal bands.

SAF has explained the expulsion of RVN, one of the best strikers in the game. He didn't like being dropped from the Carling Cup Final, so he had to go. Wow. While I respect a manager's right to have obedience from his players, that rationale seems a bit of thin broth for the quick hook to RVN. I don't like RVN much, but he is a tremendous finisher and I believe the Red Devils have been significantly weakened by the RVN-removal. I think SAF's ego may be getting a bit big for Old Trafford...

And, what the Hell is it about Celtic and friendlies this year?!! First, they blow a tire against DC United, losing 4-0 (I don't think Real Madrid will have the same trouble next week), then they go to Japan and drop a 3-0 decision to Top Ramen, or whoever it was. Losing to a team in the J-League is like...well, like losing to an MLS side. C'mon, Bhoys! Even your third string side should beat Yohohama F Marinos. Geez, even my team could make a match against 'em.