World Cup Special By Namita Jain: Top 10 Contenders for the World Cup

World Cup 2014 is arriving. Teams are busy getting ready to blaze the field and football lovers the world over are getting ready for the bonanza that’s about to be unleashed the next month. Everyone is bursting with one question. Who will hold aloft the World Cup at the end of the competition!
In trying to solve this riddle wrapped in enigma, we give you a reverse countdown on top teams likely to win.

No. 10
South Korea

Coach: Hong Myung-bo
Star Player: Son Heung-min
Other Group Contenders: Belgium, Algeria, Russia

Of the three Asian nations –Japan, Iran and South Korea- making their way to Brazil, Korea is the strongest. The Reds actually have it in them to shock the living daylights out of any team on their day. This is their straight eighth World Cup (they played the1954 version too). They made it to the last four in the 2002. And the captain of that team is now the Coach of the present team. No Asian team has ever won the world cup; can Korea create history in more ways than one this time?

No. 9
Belgium

Coach: Mark Wilmots
Star Players: Hazard, Lukaku, Kompany
Other Group Contenders: Korea, Algeria, Russia
They were semi-finalists in the World Cup 1986. After a long time of being mediocre, they are on the rise again. This team has everything going for them- star players, great attack, steady defense and midfield. They are still outsiders but they do seem to have an outside chance. Can they turn the odds in their favour?

No. 8
Cote d’ Ivore

Coach: Sabri Lamouchi
Star Players: Drogba, YayaToure, Kalou, Bony
Other Group Contenders: Japan, Greece, Colombia
Like their Asian counterparts, no African team has ever held aloft the World Cup. Cote d’Ivore or Ivory Coast has great talent, many stars and an easy group. Their best in World Cup has been group stages in 2006 and 2010. Can they take a bigger leap this time?

No. 7
Portugal

Coach: Paolo Bento
Star Player: Cristiano Ronaldo
Other Group Contenders: Germany, Ghana, USA
They have been nicknamed the Brazil of Europe. They have a Ronaldo to rival all the Ronaldos ever produced by Brazil. Cristiano Ronaldo is undoubtedly world’s top footballer and in devastating form too. Portugal’s previous best in World Cup was no.3 spot way back in 1966. A talented and raring to go team, can they finally set Lisbon afire by holding aloft the World Cup?

No. 6
Germany

Coach: Joachim Loew
Star Players: Neuer, Schweinsteiger, Muller
Other Group Contenders: Portugal, Ghana, USA
3-time winners Germany have always been a giant in football. A force to reckon with in the World Cup and champs in 1954, 1974 and 1990, they have a great package of talent this time around as well. In a team full of both mature and young talent, can they get it right for a fourth time too?

No. 5
Uruguay

Coach: Oscar Tabarez
Star Playesr: Cavani, Suarez, Forlan
Other Group Contenders: Costa Rica, England, Italy
Uruguay, the Copa America champs, won their one and only World Cup way back in 1950. Though they did stand fourth in 2010 and have been on a steady rise since then. With formidable talent like Luis Suarez, Edinson Cavani and Diego
Forlan, the star of World Cup 2010, Uruguay can be quite unstoppable. Will they be able to go the distance this time?

No. 4
Netherlands

Coach: Louis van Gaal
Star Players: Persie, Lens, Vaart, Robben
Other Group Contenders: Chile, Australia, Spain
The Oranje have always been a force to reckon with in world football. Runners up in 1974, 1978 and 2010, they have been so close yet so far at the victory podium. . In a talent exuding team packed with big names like Persie, Lens, Vaart and Robben , all in good form, can they be fourth time lucky?

No. 3
Argentina

Coach: Alejandro Sabella
Star Players: Messi, Tevez, di Maria
Other Group Contenders: Bosnia-Herzegovina, Iran, Nigeria
Brazil’s arch-rivals, Argentina would love to come up trumps in a World Cup being held in Brazil. They won the trophies twice way back in 1978 and 1986 and since then have never made it beyond the quarter-finals. An easy group, a great striker in Lionel Messi, the 4-time Ballon d’Or winner and a brimming with talent team- they have a lot going for them. Can they lift the trophy high one more time?

No. 2
Spain

Coach: Vicente del Bosque
Star Players: Iniesta, Soldado, Negredo
Other Group Contenders: Chile, Australia, Netherlands
Till they lifted the coveted cup in 2010, Spain was jinxed to be ousted in quarter finals many a times. As defending champions, Spain has a team that may not be in the class of their last World Cup triumph but is still strong in every department. Can they defend their title successfully; can they pull off another miracle?

No. 1
Brazil

Coach: Luiz Felipe Scolari
Star Player: Neymar, Hulk, Luiz
Other Group Contenders: Croatia, Mexico, Cameroon
Truly the host with the most, they have won the World Cup an astounding 5 times – 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994 and 2002. Talent they have in plenty, chances they will have to create. They would like nothing more than lift the cup once more, at home, in front of home crowd. Can they unleash the biggest carnival ever across Brazil?

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Match Preview Champions league Final : Real Madrid VS Atletico Madrid

Real's hunt for the 10th champions league trophy is coming to an end  as they take on their neighbours Atletico in the final match of the champions league tournament . 

Atletico madrid are the surprise finalist of the tournament this year.with great passing football and fluent movement , atletico have slayed giants of the tournament in matchups against chelsea , and barcelona. of course we know that atletico win over chelsea had nothing to do with the athlete's ability and the real reason chelsea lost the match was their lack of strikers up front. or at least this is what chelsea manager jose mourinho believes , never mind the fact that chelsea have what some call the best offensive and defensive players in the world right now.someone needs to tell mourinho that the bubble he lives in isn't real.

atletico Celebrate winning the la liga for the first time in 24 years

Real Madrid just lost out the La liga title to Atletico last week. atletico put a great fight against barcelona in their final match of the season and won the title for the first time in 24 years. Liverpool players take note. The Mattress makers as their fans call them ,Atletico remain undefeated in their last 12 champions leagues games. they will to complete the double by beating The spanish giants Real in the final that is to be played in Estadio Da Luz in lisbon Portugal.

Speaking of Portugal we cannot dismiss the presence of the worlds current best player Cristiano Ronaldo,who has scored 16 goals in the tournament so far , and will look to add to that tally. he is blessed with technically able teammates in Gareth bale , Luka Modric, And Angel Di Maria. this makes the job for the blancos all the easier.Los blancos have one defeat in their last 10 champions league games , and will make sure not to lose the most important game of the whole tournament.(No SH**T Einstein!) 

CR7 has score 16 goals in the CL tournament this season 

Injury/team News

Athleticos first choice striker Diego Costa, and Creative attacker Arda Turan are both likely to miss the game after the pair picked injuries in the first half of their last la liga match. its not big worry however as atletico  have plenty of talent to fill their roles in Adrian ,And Brazilian Diego. 

Real Madrid's only concern will be the unavailability of Xabi Alonso who is serving a ban for getting booked against bayern munch in the  second leg of the semi finals. 

Score prediction 

atletico are likely to play a more defensive game. and let real hold ball possession. as real attacking players are not so keen on tracking back, atletico will rely on quick counter attacks in order to get the edge over their rivals. this might not be wise move ,but as we saw in the real bayern match , REal madrid are very very quick n the counter, so the safest bet is sit back and hope that real get a bit comfortable. 

Real Madrid : 1                         Atletico Madrid : 2 

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Soccer Comdey: FIFA Praise themselves by Financing a new movie about FIFA

Coming Soon , new and exciting film about the formation of the illuminati of Soccer: FIFA

After all the bad publicity Qatar world up 2022 preparations  has brought upon FIFA. you know the whole shenanigans about president sepp blatter admitting that giving the world cup to qatar could have been a mistake!.The world organization of soccer has decided to improve their image by financing a new movie about how they came to be. Starring French actor Gerard depardieu and Tim Roth(Honey boney from Pulp Fiction).  the movie is scheduled to be screened in canes film festival , and judging b by it trailer , it seems like long advertisement of why fifa is not useless.

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World Cup Special: The Top 10 Players to Watch Out For At Brazil 2014 by Namita Jain

There are footballers par excellence with great records at league and continental levels too but to be counted among the true greats of the game, a player must leave an indelible mark at World Cup. It is every footballer’s dream to get the Golden Boot or the Golden Ball. Call it what you will, every World Cup does produce at least one super star player who simply outshines the rest with his brilliance. Who will it be this time? We take a look at the top 10 players with most possibilities.

No. 10

Marco Reus
Team: Germany
Position: Midfielder/ winger
Jersey No. 21
He is versatile. He is swift. And he has great technique flowing alongside blood in his veins. 25-year old attacking midfielder/ winger Marco Reus is yet another immense talent from the Germany’s football powerhouse. Named German Footballer of the Year 2013 and ranked by Bloomberg as the 4th Best European Footballer in 2013, Marco plays for the German Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund at league level. He debuted for the German National Team in 2011 and has since shot 7 goals in 19 matches. Can Marco make his mark at World Cup 2014?


No.9

Eden Hazard
Team: Belgium
Position: Midfielder/ winger
Jersey No. 10
The pundits of football have likened him to contemporary greats like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. A superb passer and an explosive attacking midfielder and winger, Eden Hazard is both fierce and fearless on the field. A key member of the Belgian squad and the EPL Chelsea team, he is seen as a game changer who makes full use of his creativity, speed, and technical ability. Two more great thing about Hazard, he is just 23 and he is good with both his feet. Could Hazard be the next football supreme star?


No. 8

Wayne Rooney
Team: England
Position: Striker
Jersey No. 10
 England’s second youngest debut player ever and its youngest ever goal scorer, Wayne Rooney is also the youngest goal scorer in the history of the European Championship. Now 28, Rooney is a World Cup veteran with the 2006 and 2010 tournaments already under his belt. Many regard him as his country's best current player. He was twice England Player of the Year (2008 and 2009). He is also England's fifth highest goal scorer ever. Another dubious honour, with 2 career red cards, Rooney has the highest send offs for England, a dishonour he shares with David Beckham. Can Rooney win some real glory this time?


 No. 7

Andrea Pirlo
Team: Italy
Position: Midfielder
Jersey No. 21
At the age of 35, Pirlo is certainly the oldie of the tournament. He is neither super fast in pace, nor solid in physique, yet he can be absolutely breathtaking as a deep-lying playmaker. He has amazing touch, technique, control, dribbling, incredible vision, inventive play and accurate passing ability. Skills that are much valued by both the Italian national team and his club Juventus. Pirlo is also a set-piece and penalty-kick specialist much acclaimed for his long distance shooting and passing. His Italian teammates refer to him as l'architetto or the architect because his long passes often lead to goal-scoring opportunities. His Juventus fans have nicknamed him il professore or the professor and Mozart for his sheer genius. Can Pirlo prove that oldies are the real goldies by taking home the Golden Ball?

No. 6

Diego Costa
Team: Spain
Position: Striker
Jersey No. 10
Costa is the hulk with the bulk. His game is as much physical as it is psychological.  Taunts, stares, temper tantrums, Costa will do anything to take his rivals down. Extraordinarily gifted at dribbling, making key passes and finishing, he is all aggression and testosterone on the field. Born and brought up in Brazil, he started his career as a Brazilian player but now at the age of 25, plays for his adopted country Spain. His club is also Spanish, the newly crown La Liga champs Atletico. Can Costa dribble the Golden Ball in Brazil?

No. 5

 Karim Benzema
Team: France
Position: Striker
Jersey No. 9
Immensely talented Karim Benzema is France’s key striker who is quite at home as a winger too. The key weapons in his arsenal include passing, finishing and long shots. He is great at counter attack and powered by his great technique and power packed play, gets blazing finishes from inside the box. Benzema’s club is the one and only Real Madrid where he is highly valued for his prowess. Can Benzema strike bull’s eye in Brazil? 

No. 4

Neymar
Team: Brazil
Position: Striker
Jersey No. 10
Another player with the amazing ability to play with both feet, Neymar has been praised by Pele, ‘The King’ himself as ‘an excellent player.’ A humble Neymar believes himself to be just a kid playing football. Of course, football aficionados find him to be quite the wonderkid. Another great player Ronaldinho find him the best in the world. Neymar is known for his fabulous acceleration, speed, dribbling, finishing and ambidexterity. He won the 2011 South American Footballer of the Year award at age 19. Now at 22, can he crown his nation the World Champs for a record sixth time?

No. 3

Luis Suarez
Team: Uruguay
Position: Striker
Jersey No. 9
Six months ago, The Guardian ranked him the ninth best footballer in the world. In the 2010 World Cup, he scored 3 goals and was instrumental in taking his nation right up to the semis Uruguay's fourth place finish. With 4 goals, he was also the Player of the Tournament in Copa America 2011 where his team was the crowned champion for a record 15th time. Uruguay's top goal scorer ever with 35 goals and Liverpool FC’s blue eyed boy with 31 goals in this season, Uruguayan Suarez is considerable hot property right now. Can the dribbler extraordinaire carry his devastating form into World Cup 2014?


No. 2

Lionel Messi
Team: Argentina
Position: Striker
Jersey No. 10
Brilliant technique, flawless execution and awe-inspiring achievements, Messi combines them all. Just 5’7” tall and 25 years of age, Messi has already secured his place among the pantheon of football greats. By 21, he was already a nominee for both Ballon d'Or and FIFA World Player of the Year. In 2009, he won his first Ballon d'Or and FIFA World Player of the Year awards, and calmly continued to gather them successively three times more in 2010, 2011 and 2012. That’s world record, by the way. He also won the 2010–11 UEFA Best Player in Europe Award. At 24, Messi became Barcelona's all-time top scorer. At 25, Messi became the youngest La Liga player to score 200 goals. The roll of honours goes on. Can Messi add the Golden Boot/ Golden Ball crowning glory to his achievements?


No. 1

Cristano Ronaldo 
Team: Portugal
Position: Striker
Jersey No. 7
29- year old Cristiano Ronaldo (or CR7 as he has been nick named) is not just Portugal’s top scorer and captain; he is also currently world’s top footballer. Since his debut for Portugal in 2003, has been capped 110 times and has scored 49 goals. Blistering pace, breathtaking calisthenics and blasting goals, he has it all in his armoury. Legendary Coach Jose Maurinho memorably once said, ‘if Messi’s world’s best, Cristiano is universe’s best’. The great Maradona too has given him a hefty thumbs up. It is CR7’s third World Cup; can he be third time lucky?


There you have it ,the top 10 players to watch out for in the brazil world cup 2014. feel free to share  this article. did we miss anyone?leave a comment below

Player Of the Week : Ronaldinho

Ronaldo de Assis Moreira

Date of Birth: 21st of March 1980

Place of Birth:Port alegre ,Brazil 

Position : Attacking Midfielder,Forward

Attributes: Dribbling,Creativity,Vision,Freekicks,Pace

Ronaldinho Gaucho as his known in brazil , is one of the most talented and intelligent players to have ever played the game. the man could dribble ,pass,Cross,shoot,and run like the wind. he was the complete attacking player. he was unselfish ,and possessed a flair that would always entertain the crowd. he famously received a standing ovation form the Real madrid fans,after his brilliant performance saw barcelona beat their arch rivals by 5 goals. 

The two time FIFA player of the year winner , played a integral part in brazil 2002 team that won the world cup. and helped barcelona to two la liga wins ,and a champions league trophy. he recently added the copa libertadores medal to his cabinet with Atletico Mineiro. 

What Wiki Says about him 

Ronaldinho's football skills began to blossom at the of age 8, and he was first given the nickname Ronaldinho because he was often the youngest and the smallest player in youth club matches.^[8] He developed an interest in futsaland beach football, which later expanded to organized football. His first brush with the media came at the age of thirteen, when he scored all 23 goals in a 23–0 victory against a local team.^[10] Ronaldinho was identified as a rising star at the 1997 U-17 World Championship in Egypt, in which he scored two goals on penalty kicks.^[11][12]

Ronaldinho's 2005 Nike advertisement, where he is given a new pair of boots and then proceeds to juggle a football and appears to repeatedly volley it against the crossbar of a goal and recover it without the ball touching the ground, went viral on YouTube, becoming the site's first video to reach one million views.^[13] Ronaldinho joined forces with the United Nations to educate the public about AIDS in 2011, and on June 2013, he launched his own line of condoms named Sex Free.^[14]

Ronaldinho became a father for the first time on 25 February 2005, after Brazilian dancer Janaína Mendes gave birth to their son, who was named João after Ronaldinho's late father.

What youtube Says about him 

Ronaldinho Gaucho Quote embedded in a photo ,for your pleasure.

There is his secret guys, improvisation , and quick thinking,. which basically says ,dont think about what you want to do , until its actually time to do it. 

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