World Cup 2010, Let the Games Begin

On the eve of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, the excitement is building across every continent. The World Cup will provide South Africa with a chance to display its rich diverse culture and thirst for world soccer. 

All competing players and teams will play inspired soccer for their country. Players dream of their chances of winning the World Cup. Going into the tournament there are the usual favorites; Italy, Brazil, Germany, Spain. Then there are the countries with high expectations to do well such as: Portugal, England, Netherlands, France, Argentina and USA. Team USA will have to play its best if it wants to make it out of the group stage. And don't forget the African teams Algeria, Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon, Ivory Coast and the host nation, South Africa.
 

For those that are not familiar with soccer or the World Cup, I encourage you to watch at least one game. World Cup 2010 Schedule  
The World Cup is a special sporting event that rivals the Olympics in its worldly appeal. Yes, some of the fans can be zealous but that is a result of the passion that fans feel for the "beautiful game" or maybe its due to excessive beer consumption. 


You will see the biggest stars of the game, dazzle with uncanny ball control and precision passing. 
Here's my list of some players to watch for:

• Wayne Rooney, England - very tough, great skill and always hungry to score. 
• Cristiano Ronaldo, Portgual - one of the best dribblers and free kick specialist in the world, if he can keep his ego in check.  
• Didier Drogba, Ivory Coast - recently broke a bone in his elbow but will play. Drogba has exceptional shooting skills, hard to defend on headers and tough as nails. 
• Landon Donavon, USA - in my opinion the best player the US has ever had. Gives effort till the final whistle, a true play maker and can score goals. If he gets space and the US is in an attacking mindset then they'll have a chance.
• Lionel Messi, Argentina - probably my favorite player in the world. Player of the year, great passer, gets shots off quickly, great dribbling ability in tight spaces. His most endearing trait, small ego.
• Andres Iniesta, Spain - a teammate of Messi's at Barcelona, one of the top midfielders in the world, does not lack in any skill, reads the game very well. Has the ability to control the game from midfield.
• Gianluigi Buffon, Italy - one of the likable personalities of the game. Excellent goalkeeper in big games. 

  The 2010 world Cup will be watched by millions of people around the world. From the rich to the poor the excitement for soccer is the same.   For one month, starting June 11 to the final game on July 11 in Johannesburg the world will be watching and cheering. Will you?


Go USA!