After a World Cup filled with surprises, upsets and downright shockers, we have ended with a line-up of football powerhouses as semifinalists. 3 of the 4 teams in the semifinals are multiple winners at the game’s premier tournament. The other team – Netherlands are defending finalists and have been runner ups most number of times…
Costa Rica have been the surprise package of the World Cup. They overcame Uruguay, Italy and England and they have been a joy to watch. Their success is a remarkable story which proves team spirit can take you a long way. But after playing the underdog card to perfection, they will start as favourites and…
Netherlands have played some super football so far with Robin Van Persie and Arjen Robben in devastating form. But credit should go to Louis Van Gaal for his razor sharp variety of tactics which has seen them employ 3 different formations in their 3 group games and switched to a different formation depending on the…
This is the easiest group on paper, and Argentina wouldn’t have got a better draw. Such is the draw that barring any upsets, they are nailed on to reach the quarter finals, atleast. They’ll be the pick of the group, and why not? Bosnia, Iran and Nigeria should be competing for the 2nd spot. Argentina…
In a world cup, no group can be straight forward. And with 2 American teams, one exciting Swiss side and the unpredictable French, this should be a good contest. History tells us American teams have always done well in the World Cups, and the conditions in Brazil will suit them, even if Ecuador and Honduras…
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