I'm not a huge soccer fan, but when it comes to the World Soccer Cup or the European Soccer Cup, I do get a bit more exited. I guess I'm a bit more chauvinistic than I thought. Last sunday we played against Serbia - Montenegro and won 1:0. Last night we had to play against the Ivory Coast and it was a very exiting match. We scored 2:0 in the first half of the game and it looked like we were going to have a easy match. But just before the break, the Ivory Coast scored a goal as well. And after the break we where definately not in control anymore and they had one chance after another. Holland had to win this match to be sure to go to the next round. But after a thrilling last 20 minutes we won. Our next game is going to be the toughest so far: we play against Argentina this Wednesday the 21st. Off course Argentina has won two World Cups so far and they are considered to be a tough opponent and a big favorite.
The number one favorite (and defending champions) however, are Brazil. They have won the cup the most of any soccer playing countries: 5 times! They always have had world class players, most notable Pelé who was voted the Worlds best soccer player ever (although we Dutch always believe that Johan Cruijff is better). And off course they have world class players this year as well. However: there is some controversy surrounding the biggest star of the Brazil team: Ronaldinho. He seems pretty out of shape and even went to a hospital after the match against Croatia (only a 1:0 victory) because he felt dizzy. His teammate Ronaldo on the other hand seems pretty out of shape: he even went to the hospital after the match against Croatia (only a 1:0 victory) because he felt dizzy.
However, if he is in shape and plays anything like he is used to, Ronaldinho is really briljant. Just take a look at this video and see for yourself.
Ronaldinho, touch of Gold
(The story behind this video is, that Ronaldinho receives a pair of gold shoes from his sponsor Nike for some commercial and he decides to test them right away)
For more prime examples just follow this link to YouTube.
