Wednesday 13 June 2018
World Cup Russia 2018
It's been some time since a England won the World Cup.
Can they do it this time? No. Or even next time? No. Or the time after? Maybe!
The 2026 World Cup in USA-Mexico-Canada would be a good opportunity if Great Britain got its footballing act together.
By that I mean, the four home countries binding together as one nation.
That is to say Wales, England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland playing as one team called Great Britain.
Imagine if we'd done that in previous World Cups what successes we might have had.
What now for example (but it's too late) in this World Cup in Russia, would the happen if the speed and skills of Welshman Gareth Bale combined with the predatory power of England's Harry Kane?
Surely that would be a winning combination.
But, but, but . . . it'll be the same old show for evermore.
The old school tie mentality.
No doubt about it.
We have truly flunked.
Opening game tomorrow: Russia v Saudi Arabia
I'm soaking up the atmosphere on Russia's RT television.
It's going to be a night of classical music in Red Square.
Peter Schmeichel is reporting on the sacking of the Spanish coach Lopetegui and the appointment of Hierro.
Jose Mourhinio is standing by with his 'insider' tips.
I can tell you who will be Jose's top three:
Brazil, Portugal, Argentina.
There you have it.
But it might all change with a penalty here and a penalty there.
The beautiful game.
The great game.
The greatest game.
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'The Beautiful Game' - ah yes, so that's what it is.
ReplyDeleteIt was the great Pele who coined the term, and he should know :-)
DeleteI only hope our fans don't disgrace themselves. Fifty national representatives are attending. Who is attending for Russophobia-England? Have we been told? Not Teresa or spin doctor Boris I assume.
I am looking forward to seeing teams from around the world and different styles of foodball. I remember Belgium giving a good turn out at the Euros although of course I think Wales gave them a thrashing.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to this. As you say there are teams that will entertain us with their different styles. I hope Iceland go a long way. I remember their amazing fans from the European Cup.
DeleteMy husband and I are not football fans but we do watch the world cup. For once gli Azzurri are not playing and now I can enjoy the game, without the tention and stress of losing or winning. My husband is going to cheer Iceland so I'll be doing the same;)
ReplyDeleteGreetings Maria x
Footbal without the Azzurri is a pizza without cheese. But , as they say, the show must go on. Iceland will give 200% and their fans will too!! Ciao, G.
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