World Cup Fever Starts Now

The World Cup is here once again. For all you dumbass Americans this means Soccer. By the way you have a team representing your country in this competition and you actually are quite good. Anyway, kicking off tomorrow (June 9th) will be a month long soccer tournament that truly defines what it means to be 'world' champions. Held once every four years, the reigning champions and favorites Brazil, will begin their campaign to retain the title. Lead by arguably the best footballer in the world, Ronaldinho, along with many former and future footballers of the year, Brazil looks set to maintain their number one world ranking. It will not be easy however as teams like France, Holland, Portugal, Argentina and England are also in with a chance. To be honest, all teams at this level, have the ability, talent and determination to win.

My pick or the team I will be staying up till the wee hours of the morning to watch will be England. England have many great players, David Beckham, Joe Cole, Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, John Terry and Wayne Rooney. Today, Rooney was given the all clear by specialist in Manchester, to play in the tournament. Wayne the Wonder Kid soccer prodigy, a product of the Everton FC Soccer Academy, stolen away by Manchester United for peanuts, broke his foot in the final game of the season against Chelsea. His injury meant that without him, England's hope of being competitive had greatly been reduced. It was his performances at the Euro 2004 that he gained a reputation on the world stage, as he spearheaded the English attack, scoring 4 goals. His injury then marked the end of England in Euro 2004 Championship. The critics feel, as do I, that now with Rooney in the England squad, they CAN go all the way this time. Good Luck boys! God save the Queen...... and Sven.