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. Current world cup winners have failed to qualify to the next round several times and it is that element of surprise that adds to the magic of the competition.
Turkey managed to reach the semi-finals and finish 3d in the 2002 World Cup, which was something that not many people would expect. How many football fans could really see Italy winning the cup instead of Brazil, or Germany reaching another final?? 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.
Get ready for another memorable competition, especially after experts have fore-casted that summer to be one of the hottest ever. Once again, friends and families will get together, preferably outdoors, to enjoy that great summer social event that takes place once every four years. What you need is a nice backyard, a person to be in charge of the bbq, a bright, flat TV screen, a pair of wireless outdoor speakers and all those nice friends to be there. Even the kids, who normally are too active to sit down and enjoy a game, would be happy running around or playing with their remote control helicopter or when they get tired to watch the footie.
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 let’s get ready then!
