South Africa 2010 drew to a close with Spanish goalkeeper Iker Casillas lifting the World Cup trophy aloft in triumph!
I don’t want to appear smug (I am), but I correctly predicted a Spain victory in my first blog. Paul The Octopus can eat his three hearts out!
You may recall: “Other interesting World Cup-themed news has involved Spain scaring everyone to death by winning 6-0 in a friendly. Despite these events, the other countries have decided not to withdraw from the competition. It is understood that some unfortunately believe that they actually have a chance of winning it. You have to admire spirit like that! It’s what sport is all about.” There you go. I’m a talented fellow, but do I get any credit?! No Sir-ee Bob. Probably due to not being an octopus. Typical!
Anyway, quick summary of World Cup 2010 goes like this; 16 countries turned up, vuvuzelas enter (un)popular culture, Rob Green dropped it, England moaned, France decided that they all hated each other, ITV jinxes flourished, English Maradona fan clubs started, goal line technology debates raged, England moaned, German boy band coaches, Uruguayans showed fabulous promise at volleyball, the Dutch attempt an ambitious remake of Bruce Lee’s classic ‘Enter The Dragon’, Howard Webb broke several yellow card records...and finally Spain took the World Cup back home to Madrid.
What did I think to the tournament overall you ask? Rubbish! But it at least provided a lovely break from horrifically sickening episodes of Eastenders and Glee.
So, the countdown to Brazil 2014 starts now. Let’s hope the time goes very slowly to allow the wounds, eardrums, and national pride to fully recover!
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