The Final: Italy 1 France 1 (5-3 on Penalties)

So that's that then. It's all over. Italy are the World Champions.

We were treated to a goal-fest from these two teams (well two goals in normal 90 minutes was probably two more than most people expected, including me), a spectacular moment of madness in the form of a head/chestbutt from Zidane (what a way to bow out of football) and of course a penalty shoot-out, which I do enjoy watching when England aren't in them. It may not be the right way to win a World Cup but let's face it, the powers at be aren't ever going to change it.

At least the Socceroos went out to the eventual Champions.

I've definitely enjoyed the World Cup although I can't help feeling on having missed out on it being so far away from England and the people I normally watch the football with. It's been pretty tough going all nocturnal, even without having a job to go to, and I'm very much looking forward to getting a decent nights sleep.

I think Germany and Argentina played the most entertaining football, and it is always good to watch the African teams play. The African teams had the most memorable goal celebrations, that's for sure. I also think that this was the tournament where diving came to the fore. This is probably because of all the hype surrounding Ronaldo. If I wasn't English then I probably wouldn't be so bothered. It was a shame seeing Terry Henry lower himself to that level though.

So, England for World Champions in 2010 then?