FIFA World Cup fever

Well, as I mentioned in my previous post, part of the reasons why I decided to stop working is that I would love to follow the FIFA World Cup closely. And with the tournament about 13 days away from now, I figure I'd love to put a couple of my views on it as well as increase the number of posts for my blog. =D

The team and player I'll be rooting for: Portugal and CR7

Well, basically the main reason why I will be rooting for Portugal is because of this man: Cristiano Ronaldo, the 2013 FIFA Ballon d'Or winner and captain of the Portugal squad. He's my favourite player because of his style, characters and attitude towards the game. He single-handedly lead the Portugal squad to qualify for the 2014 FIFA World Cup and will of course be the catalyst for a successful tournament for Portugal. HALA RONALDO, HALA PORTUGAL!!!

The team that I hope to win the 2014 FIFA World Cup: Germany

Although Ming(he supports Germany) doesn't think Germany will win the tournament, I personally feel that this team is deserving to win the football's biggest prize. Since came out as runner-up in the 2002 FIFA World Cup, the youth development of Germany's football has produced many outstanding young players that have become some of the best footballers in the world. Coupled with the fact that this team has been consistently finished among the top in previous tournaments(3rd in 2006 World Cup, 2nd in Euro 2008, 3rd in 2010 World Cup and semi-finalist in Euro 2012), I believe it is Germany's turn to nail the prize and prove to the football world they are the next best team.

The player that I hope will shine in the tournament: Wayne Rooney

Wayne Rooney has once been hailed as one of the best players in the world along with Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi but he and England have been unable to perform to the expectation in previous tournaments. However, seeing that there are new bloods in the England squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, I believe that this tournament is the perfect opportunity for Rooney to shine and give England a good run in the tournament.

My pick for the Best Young Player award: Neymar

Seeing that Brazil is one of the favourite to win the 2014 FIFA World Cup in their homeland and Neymar is their star player, nothing less than winning the Best Young Player award is needed for Brazil to live up to the expectation from the entire nation and the football world to be crown world champion for a record six times. He certainly need to pick up the scoring load for Brazil and play like the legendary Pele. On that basis, he's my pick for Best Young Player award.

Here's the 2014 FIFA World Cup official these song: We Are One (Ole Ola)

Note: all those written above are purely what I hope would happen in this World Cup and have nothing to do with knowledgeable analysis of football since football is not the sports I play with passion.