Hey guys,
It's Henry, back again with another post. This time, I decided to do my own preview of this year's World Cup in Brasil. I personally can't wait until we see Rio De Janeiro in action! Let's predict some stuff.
Tournament Overview and Thoughts:
Disclaimer: These are all my own opionions and thoughts.
When I first heard that the 2014 World Cup was coming to Brasil, I was extatic, as any football fan would be. Brasil has produced some of the greatest footballers of all time, and will continue to do so for many years to come. Brasil, as a nation, hold a outstanding relationship with the FIFA commitee, and have done so for many years. It's only until you read the fine print that you realise the monstrosity that this World Cup could possibly be to Brasil.
Brasil is a nation in dissrepair. Their government is in shambles, and their people are not happy. Hosting a World Cup requires a mammoth amount of resources and money. Though Brasil may have the money required, think of what the same ammount of money could do to help hospitals, or bring a proper education to their children. Something to chew on while you're watching this year's event.
Surprise of the Tournament:
There are many things that could go here, such as my prediction of England and Italy possibly getting ousted in the group stage, or the USA failing to even gain a single point in the group stage. But I think the surprise of the tournament will be the play of Croatia. They will play in Group A, alongside of hosts Brasil, Mexico and Cameroon, which is a tough group right there. If they take the second spot, then they would most likely face Spain. If this sounds like Death Row, it should. La Roja have won two of the biggest trophies in football, in the World Cup in 2010 and the Euros in 2012. They are on a roll. But don't be too suprised to see Croatia holding a lead into the late stages against Spain, only to watch La Roja rally behind David Villa, and his magical boots.
Player of the Tournament:
There are many fantastic players who may take center stage, but none more than Uruguay's Luis Suarez. The hard-nosed, fiery striker will use this tournament to take his play to the next level. Oscar Tabarez is a very quality manager, and he'll know how to get every last drop of class out of Luis. Uruguay won the World Cup the last time it was played in Brasil, in 1950, and to match that feat, they will need assitance from the Barclay's Player of the Season.
The Moment We'll All Remember for the next 50 years:
Brasil lift the trophy in front of hundreds of thousands at Rio De Janeiro after Neymar nets the winner. As the cup is passed around, the dissappointed Spainish sit on the sideline and think of what could have been. Maybe Lucas shows off some pace and skill, or Ronaldinho will leave Andres Iniesta grasping at thin air. The Brasilian national anthem plays in the background, and Brasil is at the top of the football world yet again.
Thanks for reading!
More 2014 World Cup coverage all this week!
It's Henry, back again with another post. This time, I decided to do my own preview of this year's World Cup in Brasil. I personally can't wait until we see Rio De Janeiro in action! Let's predict some stuff.
Tournament Overview and Thoughts:
Disclaimer: These are all my own opionions and thoughts.
When I first heard that the 2014 World Cup was coming to Brasil, I was extatic, as any football fan would be. Brasil has produced some of the greatest footballers of all time, and will continue to do so for many years to come. Brasil, as a nation, hold a outstanding relationship with the FIFA commitee, and have done so for many years. It's only until you read the fine print that you realise the monstrosity that this World Cup could possibly be to Brasil.
Brasil is a nation in dissrepair. Their government is in shambles, and their people are not happy. Hosting a World Cup requires a mammoth amount of resources and money. Though Brasil may have the money required, think of what the same ammount of money could do to help hospitals, or bring a proper education to their children. Something to chew on while you're watching this year's event.
Surprise of the Tournament:
There are many things that could go here, such as my prediction of England and Italy possibly getting ousted in the group stage, or the USA failing to even gain a single point in the group stage. But I think the surprise of the tournament will be the play of Croatia. They will play in Group A, alongside of hosts Brasil, Mexico and Cameroon, which is a tough group right there. If they take the second spot, then they would most likely face Spain. If this sounds like Death Row, it should. La Roja have won two of the biggest trophies in football, in the World Cup in 2010 and the Euros in 2012. They are on a roll. But don't be too suprised to see Croatia holding a lead into the late stages against Spain, only to watch La Roja rally behind David Villa, and his magical boots.
Player of the Tournament:
There are many fantastic players who may take center stage, but none more than Uruguay's Luis Suarez. The hard-nosed, fiery striker will use this tournament to take his play to the next level. Oscar Tabarez is a very quality manager, and he'll know how to get every last drop of class out of Luis. Uruguay won the World Cup the last time it was played in Brasil, in 1950, and to match that feat, they will need assitance from the Barclay's Player of the Season.
The Moment We'll All Remember for the next 50 years:
Brasil lift the trophy in front of hundreds of thousands at Rio De Janeiro after Neymar nets the winner. As the cup is passed around, the dissappointed Spainish sit on the sideline and think of what could have been. Maybe Lucas shows off some pace and skill, or Ronaldinho will leave Andres Iniesta grasping at thin air. The Brasilian national anthem plays in the background, and Brasil is at the top of the football world yet again.
Thanks for reading!
More 2014 World Cup coverage all this week!
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