When South Africa won the bid to host 2010 world cup, many eyebrows were raised. People (especially the Europeans) were uncertain about the infrastructure and facilities that need to be provided by “The Rainbow Country”.But the South Africans showed the world that how much love the African continent has for “The Beautiful Game” by completing the herculean task of building stadiums and other infrastructure in the stipulated time line.Although everyone in Africa is very optimistic about their Teams’ chances, this tournament could be a harsh “Reality Check” for the African teams.
Whenever we talk of football world cup, one name immediately comes to the mind..well, no prizes for guessing …its Brazil. They always enter any competition as the stark favourites. They have always shown their pedigree at the World cups,no wonder they have won the trophy most number of times. But, this time around their ride won’t be as easy as compared to their previous campaigns. Though they have some of the best players in the world in Kaka,Pato and Robinho, they lack experience which is so crucial at this level.But I won’t be surprised at all, if we see Lucio lifting the cup on July 11th, 2010
Brazil’s South American counterparts, Argentina will also be one of the contenders for this year. Their qualification campaign was extremely sluggish to say the least. Somehow Diego Maradona’s men made it through to the last 32. Yes,there are serious doubts about his coaching abilities, but one thing we should remember that he is a seasoned campaigner of four world cups and we should not underestimate him. Also they have probably the BEST attacking force at this world cup, with the likes of “Numero Uno” Lionnel Messi, Carlos Tevez, Gonzalo Higuan,Diego Milito,Sergio Aguero in their ranks. But they have some real concerns in brittle defence and average midfield. Expect very entertaining games and lot of goals from Argentina.
One thing which really astonishes is how Germans perform so well at the World Cups. No matter whichever team they put up , it has discipline,dedication and organization running in their veins. Though historically their players have not been blessed with as much skills as say Brazilians or Argentinians have, their tremendous team spirit always takes them through. The secret behind this could be the charismatic leaders that they produce decade after decade, be it Franz Beckenbauer,be it Lothar Matthaeus, be it Jurgen Klismann,be it Oliver Kahn,they always have someone who has the presence similar to that of an Army General. But unfortunately this is exactly that they will be missing this time around with talismanic Michael Ballack out injured. But there wont be any respite for the teams facing the “Mannschaft”. Under the management of Joachim Loew, they have opted to play a high tempo game,which is difficult to cope with for most of the teams. They have some of the best young talent in the world with Lucas Podolski,Thomas Muller,Mario Gomez. It will take “some” doing to get past this stubborn team.
How Italy managed to win four world cups so far,without being favourites for none of them, is surely beyond most of us.In most of the matches,performance wise they tend to be second best, but result wise they end up being the best.This has much to do with their playing style which is based on the strong defence. But one thing we should note that their “Brand of Football” though very pragmatic, is very effective and designed with only one thing in mind, “We will not lose”. But this makes them probably the “Most Boring team” to watch.Though they do not have many charismatic players in their ranks, the World Cup holders boast a team of seasoned professionals like Gianluigi Buffon,Andrea Pirlo,Fabio Cannavaro,Gianluca Zambrotta,Gennaro Gattuso who know how to win matches at this highest level. Also they have most of the players from 2006 campaign still in their team with the manager Marcello Lippi still at the helm. “Azzurries” would again be very hard to beat.
Tags: Africa World Cup, FIFA World Cup, FIFA10, football, Football World Cup
June 11th, 2010 at 2:59 pm
The World Cup got to be great this year
June 11th, 2010 at 6:48 pm
The World Cup could be great this year
June 12th, 2010 at 12:19 am
God made relatives; Thank God we can choose our friends.
June 12th, 2010 at 12:30 am
Why do Americans hate soccer? I think the USA has a good chance to do well this year, but Americans will never come around
June 12th, 2010 at 2:00 am
I appreciate you for this fantastic write-up. Together with the world cup coming around you’re starting to come across far better articles on sports around the world. Keep writing please. The internet needs it.
June 12th, 2010 at 11:09 am
Thank you for the good posting. With the world cup coming round you’re starting to get significantly better articles on sports around the globe. Keep writing please. The internet needs it.
June 12th, 2010 at 1:09 pm
Great post, I bet plenty of work and research went into this article.
June 13th, 2010 at 4:04 am
Great post!
June 18th, 2010 at 7:43 am
I am impressed nice blog will add it to fav to come back again
June 18th, 2010 at 9:32 am
This is a awesome blog you all got going. I really like the mix of good and precise info in conjunction with some intellectual thoughts. It really is great to be able to finally come across good blog posts where I believe I could rely on the text and also admire the people whom publish it. Considering the web nonsense these days I continually enjoy finding some real voices on the internet. Thank you blogging and keep it up, please!!
June 19th, 2010 at 7:22 am
I strayed here a couple weeks back and I absolutely can not get enough! Please keep writing!
June 19th, 2010 at 9:55 pm
This is an awesome site, I’ll definitely be sure to add this site to my bookmarks.
June 20th, 2010 at 10:16 pm
I completely adore this article
gonna have to put this on the list.
June 21st, 2010 at 5:22 am
My neighbor was full of joy when reading one paragraph on your blog “…#8221 for the African teams.Whenever we talk of football world cup, one name immediately comes to the ….” it causes me to look more intelligent after learning it.
June 21st, 2010 at 7:53 am
Mark, you’re right… this will be an area that we will all continue to look at and develop over the coming years, see time watcheslux.com.
June 22nd, 2010 at 3:08 am
This watch is a good value for the money, but the design replica watches is brutal. I like a timepiece with a little more nuance than the Sturling.
June 23rd, 2010 at 3:20 am
I can’t believe France lost. That was a quick exit. I just believed that they had a good chance to do well in this years world cup. Maybe next time. Maybe its time to jump on the Argentina bandwagon. Looks like Demichelis has already scored. Go Argentina. To make me feel a little better from that by France, I have been listening to some funny jokes.. This joke is really funny: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3j7uSbccSc
June 23rd, 2010 at 6:24 am
Man i have been literally consuming my self with watching all the world cup games…i tape them and watch them till early morning……
June 23rd, 2010 at 7:10 pm
thanks to your ideas , i¡¯d adore to adhere to your weblog as usually as i can.possess a good day
June 25th, 2010 at 6:53 am
This internet site is a walk-through for all of the details you wanted about this and didn’t know who to ask. Seem here, and you will definitely find it.
June 26th, 2010 at 3:44 am
Some individuals just don’t realize, like my girlfriend who couldn’t interpret the practical meaning of this line on your article “… for none of them, is surely beyond most of us.In most of the matches,performance wise they tend to be …” it makes me to feel more intelligent after reading it.
June 26th, 2010 at 8:02 pm
Extremely great article you wrote here. As 1 blogger to another, I recognize how hard and how much time it requires to write up something great. Respect.
June 27th, 2010 at 1:06 pm
Divine Love is unconditional, not limited to any place or time, to any peoples, nations or religions. We must accept it to receive it, not block it with our selfish ego and individuality.
June 27th, 2010 at 2:16 pm
I never knew how much information there was online on this! Thank you for making it all easy to take in
June 28th, 2010 at 3:25 am
Do you have a twitter ??? Lanchas
June 28th, 2010 at 9:48 am
hi your posts are very useful, so maybe you can share your news sources ? I am asking because I began to search for the latest and most interesting news on the internet only a few days ago and I only have a few useful feeds. Thank you in advance
June 29th, 2010 at 5:07 am
You wouldn¡¯t believe it but I¡¯ve wasted all day digging for some articles about this. You¡¯re a lifesaver, it was an excellent read and has helped me out to no end. Cheers,
June 30th, 2010 at 9:15 pm
GOO SPAIN!.. they where clearly the better team than portugal..
July 1st, 2010 at 12:29 am
Your title “matchverdict.com
July 1st, 2010 at 3:40 am
Thx for this great information that you are shareing with us
July 2nd, 2010 at 12:59 am
Your headline keyword “matchverdict.com
July 2nd, 2010 at 6:32 am
After much thinking I think your title “matchverdict.com
July 3rd, 2010 at 12:11 am
My nephew was full of joy when reading one paragraph on your blog “… chances, this tournament could be a harsh “Reality Check” for the African teams.Whenever we talk of …” it makes me to look more knowledgable after understanding it.
July 3rd, 2010 at 8:58 pm
It seems like you have gathered yourself quite the little following now. I’m pleased!
July 13th, 2010 at 2:25 pm
This is really among the most fascinating sites I have seen. It’s so easy to tune out, but there’s honestly some good stuff out there, and I think your place is truly one of them!
July 16th, 2010 at 1:10 am
My whole problem is my lips move when I think.
Sent from my iPhone 4G
July 26th, 2010 at 2:11 pm
Your headline “matchverdict.com
July 27th, 2010 at 3:20 am
This is one of the most powerful discussions I ever learnt today, I’m talking about this part of your article “… who has the presence similar to that of an Army General. But unfortunately this is exactly that they will be …” it also bring back to mind about the day I came across my long time friend.
July 27th, 2010 at 3:10 pm
I have come to my determination that your post head “matchverdict.com
July 27th, 2010 at 9:18 pm
Your headline phrase “matchverdict.com
July 28th, 2010 at 2:06 am
My nephew was intrigued when reading this line on your blog “… campaigner of four world cups and we should not underestimate him. Also they have probably the BEST …” it also bring back to mind about the day I ran across my husband.
July 28th, 2010 at 1:15 pm
Some subscribers just don’t get it, like my friend who couldn’t realize the objective intention of this section on your article “… it has discipline,dedication and organization running in their veins. Though historically their players have not been …” it causes me to look more knowledgable after reading it.
July 28th, 2010 at 10:11 pm
After much thought I think your title “matchverdict.com
July 29th, 2010 at 5:42 am
I have arrived to my decision that your post head “matchverdict.com
July 29th, 2010 at 2:44 pm
My nephew was entertained when reading one paragraph on your post “… as much skills as say Brazilians or Argentinians have, their tremendous team spirit always takes …” it makes me to look more intelligent after learning it.
July 30th, 2010 at 4:26 am
This could be one of the most compelling post I ever learnt in a long time, I’m speaking about this component of your post “… still in their team with the manager Marcello Lippi still at the helm. “Azzurries” would again be …” it also reminded me about the day I met my husband.
August 3rd, 2010 at 9:00 am
cialis rezeptfrei forum cialis kosten cialis viagra
August 18th, 2010 at 4:36 pm
buy viagra s diary,buy viagra price drugs on
August 24th, 2010 at 8:17 am
Nice post — thanks for sharing.
August 25th, 2010 at 7:54 am
Good information, keep working man. I like your website. Cheers~~~~
September 2nd, 2010 at 8:15 pm
Nice to be visiting your blog again, it has been months for me. Well this article that i’ve been waited for so long. I need this article to complete my assignment in the college, and it has same topic with your article. Thanks, great share.
September 3rd, 2010 at 1:28 am
I really considered i’d publish and let you know your sites is handy for revealed the important secrets.I actually enjoy your weblog.Cost effectively, the write-up is in inescapable fact the perfect on this worth although subject. I concur together with your data and will impatiently seem forward to your coming messages. Basically saying thanks will not just be sufficient, for the unparalleled lucidity as part of your ideas. I will promptly grab your rss feed to remain abreast of any updates.Suitable deliver the results and significantly being successful with your work and business enterprise opportunities.Anyhow continue to keep up the beneficial deliver the results.Appreciate it.
September 3rd, 2010 at 11:09 am
Been looking for this article for long time ago and finally found here. thanks for sharing this post. appreciate!
September 3rd, 2010 at 11:23 am
Thank God! thanks for the replay mate…It really is good to temper expectations early, Just wait until he tweets about dinner with Digger Phelps
September 3rd, 2010 at 2:25 pm
Extraordinary post, I just passed this onto a colleague who was doing a little homework on that. And he in fact bought me breakfast because I found it for him ~ Genevie Burklow
September 3rd, 2010 at 6:37 pm
network connection error,please make sure your system is connected to the internet.
September 4th, 2010 at 4:02 pm
I know this is really boring and you are skipping to the next comment, but I just wanted to throw you a big thanks - you cleared up some things for me!
September 6th, 2010 at 8:42 pm
This is definitely an interesting site!