WHO WILL WIN THE WORLD CUP FOOTBALL OF 2010

Sanjana: - The whole world is suffering from a severe fever. The symptoms are very common among the patients. They paint their body with different colors and wear colorful flags. They always start dancing on the streets with the tune of K’aan’s ‘Give me freedom, give me fire, give me reason to take me higher’ and Shakira’s ‘Zama Zamina…oye aa…it’s time for Africa’. Is there any vaccine to tackle this viral fever, which is termed as ‘Football Fever’? This epidemic always starts spreading after every 4 years during the month of June and July.

Arindam: - of course, sweetheart, there is a vaccine for this epidemic. Tell all your patients to go and watch the ‘FIFA WORLD CUP 2010’ in South Africa or in front of their TV sets. The vaccine will be available from June 11 to July 11 of 2010.

Sanjana: - by the way, who the hell is this Zakuma? Is he a representative of this famous sports event?

Bikram: - You are absolutely correct, Sanjana? Also, the football got a new touch of costly paints. But, the one million dollar question that everyone is asking is, “WHO WILL WIN THE FOOTBALL WORLD CUP OF 2010”?

Monica: - Well, I think that a European country will lift the world cup. Italy is looking like a new Italy team. They are nowadays not playing the traditional defensive game. Instead they are playing two flying midfielders, who act as Trojan horses. When the defenders are taking time in their defense area, these midfielders enter the attacking zone and then a long zig-zag pass opens the door for a goal. Keep an eye on Milito. Spain believes in bulldozing all the time from the left and right flanks. Portugal players always move like a snake to reach the goal post. England’s midfield is weak but don’t underestimate the long run of any of its defenders. France and Germany are looking somewhat weak, but are still unpredictable. Netherlands is the orange colored dark horse of Europe. You never know when and how they will counterattack in an efficient manner to avoid off sides and score goals.

Vijay: - Don’t rule out any African or Asian team. Ghana and Cameroon are two deadly teams. Ghana has speed and strength and Cameroon has some additional skills. Ivory Coast looks weak without Drogba. South Africa has the advantage of its own home soil, but lacks good players. Nigeria is a team, which can produce wonders but they lack specialist footballers. All the Nigerian players play with a same style and don’t use their brains. Now, among the Asian teams, Japan and South Korea always have a disadvantage because of their short height. South Korea needs to play speedy small passes to beat any European team. Japan’s main strength is their goalkeeper; the second Oliver Kahn. Australia has a good forward line but a poor defense.

Sanjana: - No one is talking about the teams of North America? Are the teams of Mexico and USA so bad? In Group A, Mexico can be the dark horse. USA is looking strong this time.

Bikram: - Just take my words. This time, a team from South America will win the world cup. Chile is again going to produce some wonders. Don’t forget Paraguay and Uruguay. Their traditional football is as deadly as the counterattacking football of Netherlands. What to say about Brazil and Argentina? They are always favorites. But, this time, both Argentina and Brazil lacks any star footballers in their team. Therefore, the team game will be the key. Hey, Arindam, to you, who will win the world cup?

Arindam: - It’s very tough to answer. This world cup will be a war of Speed Vs Skills. As per my analysis, the round of 16 matches will be:- France – Nigeria; England –Ghana; Germany – USA; Argentina – Uruguay; Netherlands – Paraguay; Brazil – Chile; Italy – Cameroon; Spain – Portugal. In Quarter finals, the matches will be: - France – England; Germany – Argentina; Brazil – Netherlands; Cameroon - Portugal. Semi finals will be: - England – Argentina; Brazil – Portugal. The final match will be between Brazil and Argentina. It can change also. I am just telling my views. This World Cup is not having so many superstars, but it will surely create new superstars for the future. Let’s see, who wins this war on 11^th July 2010.