World Cup - For Real!

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That US-Italy game was the single most ugly thing Ive seen in a LONG time! Everyone was complaining about the ref, and the 3 reds were a bit harsh, but looking at the replays, they were ok. Clearly intentional elbow to the face...yep. Then a slide tackle from behind with both feet, studs up - rulebook calls for a red there too. And the second yellow for Pope was more than warranted, late slide tackle from behind, you cant let that slide.