when your new manager persuades his friend (the ONLY player so far living up to his reputation in the European cup) to avoid Real, dump SirAlex and come to Chelsea - will you then admit he's the best in the world?

It would never happen but if the obviously talented little grease ball would stay on his feet he would go up in my humble estimation. Anyway we are getting our own older version in Deco another player whose studs don't seem to work.

Until Ronaldo stops the dives and lets his brilliance do the work he will always be a brilliant but 'flawed' (or floored in this case!)footballer like Lionel Messi. If you want brilliance look no further than the mighty Franco Zola not only a superbly gifted player but 100% honest and the only player I have seen applauded by opposition fans on a number of occasions.

Also if you want players living up to their reputation your fixation on Ronnie is clouding your judgement look no further than the Dutch team for a number of players delivering the goods.

Yes it was a stunning victory tonight.

Looks like Holland vs Portugal for the final then unless little Croatia sneaks through.