I was extremely pleased that the local television directors producing the pictures for Euro 2008 picked up on the dramatic body language of Italian striker Luca Toni early in the tournament.
Few neutrals have shed a tear at the exit of Roberto Donadoni’s World Champions, as their exit will hardly hinder the entertainment aspects of the tournament.
However, one source of amusement to take from their negative displays was the repeated pleading to the heavens by hapless hitman Toni as yet another guilt-edged chance went begging.
The whole of the Bayern Munich forward’s massive frame contorted with exasperation as he let out screams like an Oedipal figure tortured by the Gods.
If only such passion was evident in the way the Azzuri actually played the game, perhaps they might have progressed beyond the quarter final stage.
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