Football lessons

Two things about Turkey’s 3-2 win over the Czech last night at Euro 2008. Firstly, it was the strongest case for teamwork, national pride and self-belief still having a part to play in modern football. It won last night over big names, better talent and tactics. The second is an example of how playing for a big club can dilute one’s commitment to one’s national side. Petr Czech, the Czech goal-keeper, has shown more passion playing for Chelsea against an FA Cup side then he did last night. When he dropped the ball it was not very surprising.