I said, beware.

[fpb]

Italian football went into this like a rudderless half-sunk ship, with most of its managers under accusation, its team manager under more than a shadow, many of their players under press attack and public distrust. It is at times like this that Italians are most to be dreaded. And I mean, dreaded. Do NOT be in the way with an Italian team with nothing to lose.

Germany fought a fine, brave match, and a fair one too (in spite of the fact that its coack Klinsmann was, as a player, the most notorious diver and faker in Europe). All credit to them. But pardon me my glee.