making a guess about the winner of the 2010 World Cup on African soil is a hard task. Many people who have a great knowledge of football agree that it’s not about the best team but about the one that is going to be in better shape compared to the other ones. Big football powers have faced early exits several times and it’s not uncommon unexpected things to occur, especially when the big teams underestimate some newcomers.
South Korea is the best example of the latter who managed to make it all the way to the semis in the 2002 competition, beating Italy. How many people could really predict that Italy was going to win the 2006 competition?? In every competition bookmakers and journalists try to persuade the crowds about the favourites which definitely has an impact on the outcome of the whole competition. Historically, Brazil are the biggest favourites just because they have participated in all competitions and have won the trophy more times (5) that any other team. Italy – as the current trophy holders and Germany follow, because of the amount of times they have managed to reach the final. Germany because of their consistency, Italy because they are the previous winners, and England because one day they will win it again.
Given that weather experts are talking about one of the warmest summers ever that sounds like it’s going to be a summer to remember. Once again, friends and families will get together, preferably outdoors, to enjoy that great summer social event that takes place once every four years. So, all you need is a garden, someone to look after the bbq, a bright, flat TV screen, a pair of wireless speakers and your favourite people to be around. Even the kids, who normally are too active to sit down and enjoy a game, would be happy running around or playing with their rc helicopter or just watch the game.
I have the feeling that the forthcoming work cup will be one to remember, mainly because no major team will be missing nor the greatest football stars. So, find your perfect spot and get ready!!