#5: god save the queen
I'm stuck on World Cup (WC). It's mighty tough not to be.
England take on Portugal next week. It'll be a tough test for Beckham's men. The pundits are cautiously optimistic – mindful that the opposing Coach "Big Phil" Scolari has scripted England's demise in the last two tournaments (coaching Brazil, WC2002 and then Portugal, Euro2004). Will England break the jinx this time? Ironically, reaching the last 8 in 1966 has been Portugal's best showing in WC. They lost to England then. And England went on to win the WC!! History cuts both ways here.
About the other teams: Brazil and Argentina will always be favourites. Italy just squeaks (dives) through somehow, everytime. Gary Linekar, the ex-England striker once said, "Football is a game of 11 on 11 and the Germans always win". And this time they have vocal home support too.
But my heart shall root for the "Black Stars" of Ghana. I admire their spirit; they are fearless and are not shackled by reputation or expectations. They have uncerimoniously gatecrashed into an "exclusive black-tie party". And I hope they go all the way, even if it costs me my $5 WC Pool.
England take on Portugal next week. It'll be a tough test for Beckham's men. The pundits are cautiously optimistic – mindful that the opposing Coach "Big Phil" Scolari has scripted England's demise in the last two tournaments (coaching Brazil, WC2002 and then Portugal, Euro2004). Will England break the jinx this time? Ironically, reaching the last 8 in 1966 has been Portugal's best showing in WC. They lost to England then. And England went on to win the WC!! History cuts both ways here.
About the other teams: Brazil and Argentina will always be favourites. Italy just squeaks (dives) through somehow, everytime. Gary Linekar, the ex-England striker once said, "Football is a game of 11 on 11 and the Germans always win". And this time they have vocal home support too.
But my heart shall root for the "Black Stars" of Ghana. I admire their spirit; they are fearless and are not shackled by reputation or expectations. They have uncerimoniously gatecrashed into an "exclusive black-tie party". And I hope they go all the way, even if it costs me my $5 WC Pool.
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2 Comments:
Curious how you don't mention Spain or France. Man U bias? Tomorrow is the potential match of the tournament. Spain is looking serious this year. The French have finally found their form. Although I don't expect France to win the whole thing, they are probably man-for-man, the most talented team in the Cup. Spain is exciting and fast. Look for the winner of this match to present serious problems in the next round.
Hi, yes we are all very hopeful here. England is going to win, or I shall be very cross. We are playing on Sat. Brazil is quite good. Enjoy watching Ghana.
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