Soccer Madness

After 4yrs of eager waiting it’s the time again for Soccer madness, the most lovable game in this world which can cross barriers. As I write up this, the FIFA World Cup ’2006 reached in its final stage. The Quarter final matches are going on. And it’s only 7 days away to get to know the best team of the world for the next 4 years. For me it’s the 6^th world cup starting from 1986. The game has been changed since then. FIFA continuously experiments with the Game to make it more enjoyable for us.

This world cup as I see is bit different then others. No one is playing defensive now a day; every team is giving more importance to attacking. This makes the game more exciting than ever.

This would be the last world cup for many of legends Fugo, Zidane, Rolando, Beckham, Cafu to name a few and also starting of new comers like Robinho, Ronaldiho, Kaka, Messi, Riquelme, Podolski etc.

Like many others Brazil is my favorite team. Next is Germany. Both of teams are playing well and there are chances that final may be a repetitions of last world cup. We can only hope at this point.

If we analyze the two teams now, FIFA rank 1 Brazil are on a great shape. Though they have not played there best games yet, but they proved that they are ahead of other’s while scoring goals. Their last defeat in the competition was against France in the 1998 final. That proves their position in the world arena.

Germany showed their metal under effective guidance of coach Jürgen Klinsmann called as "Golden Bomber". They are full of energy and enthusiasm and would have the advantage of playing their home ground. They have already showcased great football and the way they cameback even after 1 goal down with Argentina in their quaterfinal match, to make a equilizer and won the game through penalty shoot outs only proves their ability to won the world cup. It would be a great final if both the team makes.

Tonight there is big match. France vs Brazil. I remember the 1998 world cup when Brazil looses to France by 3-0. This would be a great change for Brazil to take sweet revenge of 1998 defeat. France too after their win over spain, is in great sprit. This would be an exciting battle to watch.Lets pray for Brazil !!

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