Viva La Monde :)

Seems like it was only a few days ago that we were all counting down to the biggest month of football on the calender. I was hesitant about completing this blog as this is to be the last one I will do and it's made me realise that it's all over. It's a sad moment as for the last month or so it's become a huge talking point between men, women and children. Everybody in my work who wouldn't all know about football got involved and excited about it, which was great to see.

People have made the point that the standard of the World Cup might not be as high as the European Championships. I will take that point and it is very true but the World Cup is and always will be about more then just football. It is about uniting the World. For those moments in which a little South African boy can dream of one day reaching the heights that Iniesta reached. The world comes to a standstill to witness the beautiful game. It truely allows everyone to dream that no mountain is unreachable. The World Cup allows countries like New Zealand to show fight and spirit and lift the whole country. No other competition has the power to allow players to become God like to their fellow man. Look at Roger Milla and his goal 20 years ago. It is not forgotten to this day and is unlikely to be forgotten in another 20 years. It is for these reasons that make the World Cup truely the best competition in the World.

2010 World Cup

Top 5 Moments

1. Spain. The champions played some great stuff despite the fact they didn't score as much goals as some of the rest. It's a joy to watch these guys. Xavi and Iniesta in a class of their own. Love Cassilas, Villa. Delighted to see them win.
2. Van Brockhorst goal. Amazing finish brilliant.
3. Germany. Showed that you can never rule out the Germans no matter what. Ballack or no Ballack.
4. New Zealand .Equalising against Slovakia. A brilliant moment in which a never say die believe was on show. Anything can happen in Football. Unlucky to not make the last 16.
5. Atmosphere and Fun. South Africa put on a great show and represented the best competition in the world with pride. Great to see football in a new continent. vuvuzela and Jabulani footballs helped make this world cup one of the most memorable. The emergence of Paul the Octapus aswell.

To conclude I predicted at the start of the tournament that Spain would go the whole way and create history. They did it and David Villa became joint top goal scorer. Also my predicted man for player of tournament made a great attempt grabbing 5 goals and reaching the final. Well done and hard luck Wesley Sneijder. FIFA represents a lot of controversy but Overall I loved this World Cup as it really represented the motto "For the Game For the World".