I know what you mean, I am not a soccer fan normally, but I do love the world cup for some reason. Have watched a great deal of the top games in fifa WC ever since 1990 (its only every 4 years anyway) when I was living in england when england made it to the the semi finals that year.
It was the first time they had gone that far since the the 60's, (when they won it). man the buzz was unbelievable, and I caught the virus then!
The streets were deserted (EDIT:when the last games were on) , it was like one of those end of the world movies and the streets of london and every where were completely empty and quiet, very weird experience that stayed with me.
hey we all watch the olympics every 4 years - do you watch track and field/ underwater ballet/ping pong any other time??? so get over it
anyway fantastic blinkin match, I have watched all 3 live so far - Italy next - a top team that is paying very well this time *gulp* and minus emerton *scared* but who knows - YAY! GO SOCCEROO'S!!!!