I'm supporting Ghana and Japan now - two countries who have shown how football should be played - and with players who seem to have genuine pride in playing for their country.
I wouldn't be upset for the Germans or Argies to win either, because they're both playing great football - I'd rather either of them won ahead of bloody Brazil.
In order Argentina, Uruguay, Chile / Brazil - South America all the way for me.... I explained why in a previous post but got squarely abused for being pretentious and then dismissed as an ex-pat so I think I'll leave it there.
I will mostly be supporting the Argies. It does make me feel a bit dirty but I put money on them before the start and they are a perfect team for the non committed, poor defence and brilliant attack, you feel even if the opponents score three they will score 4, 5 or 6.
I have also warmed slightly to Maradona, again I never in my life thought I would say that. Its a bit like saying "Norman Whiteside isn't a complete "
Holland. If the African teams are scoring goals for the whole of africa, or are representing Africas dreams, then I am picking a country based on ethnic and geographic proximity too.
Holland. If the African teams are scoring goals for the whole of africa, or are representing Africas dreams, then I am picking a country based on ethnic and geographic proximity too.
unless its moved closer (and god knows they've tried) no its still holland. surprised no one has done a nerdy 'its the netherlands actually holland is a province' yet. still reeling from yesterday i suppose.