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Sunday, July 11, 2010
The best players of the WC2010 are:
adidas Golden Ball: Diego Forlan (Uruguay)Diego Forlan has been named Best Player at the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The Uruguay striker topped the prestigious poll of accredited media representatives ahead of the Netherlands’ Wesley Sneijder and Spain hitman David Villa. The 31-year-old Forlan took the starring role in his country’s heroic performance at the FIFA World Cup finals.
The striker’s five goals propelled his team to the last four at the global showdown for the first time in 40 years, underscoring his status as one of the modern greats and the undisputed figurehead of his team. Forlan was the fulcrum and focus of all his team’s best attacking moves. The South Americans fell 3-2 to the Dutch in the semi-finals, but their overall performance at the tournament holds out enormous hope for the future, and Forlan has been justly recognised for his stellar contribution to the diminutive nation’s success.
adidas Silver Ball: Wesley Sneijder (Netherlands)
adidas Bronze Ball: David Villa (Spain)
adidas Bronze Ball: David Villa (Spain)
adidas Golden Boot: Thomas Muller (Germany) - 5 goals, 3 assists
Thomas Muller’s opening goal for Germany against Uruguay in the third-place play-off proved enough to earn the Bayern Munich starlet the adidas Golden Boot. Muller finished on five goals at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, but claimed the top scorer accolade thanks to no fewer than three assists, leaving him ahead of Spain marksman David Villa and Dutch hitman Wesley Sneijder, both of whom finished on five goals but with only one assist apiece.
adidas Silver Boot: David Villa (5 goals, 1 assist)
adidas Bronze Boot: Wesley Sneijder (5 goals, 1 assist)
Thomas Muller’s opening goal for Germany against Uruguay in the third-place play-off proved enough to earn the Bayern Munich starlet the adidas Golden Boot. Muller finished on five goals at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, but claimed the top scorer accolade thanks to no fewer than three assists, leaving him ahead of Spain marksman David Villa and Dutch hitman Wesley Sneijder, both of whom finished on five goals but with only one assist apiece.
adidas Silver Boot: David Villa (5 goals, 1 assist)
adidas Bronze Boot: Wesley Sneijder (5 goals, 1 assist)
adidas Golden Glove: Iker Casillas (Spain)The Spain keeper has conceded just two goals at South Africa 2010. Under pressure after La Roja opened up with a shock defeat to Switzerland, Casillas has since answered his critics with a string of superb displays that have proved crucial to his Spain’s progress to a Final they have long dreamed about. One of his most vital interventions was the second-half penalty save from Paraguay’s Oscar Cardozo in the quarter-finals, the prelude to two more priceless stops in the closing minutes. Casillas was on top form again in the semi-final against Germany, making fine saves from Piotr Trochowski and Toni Kroos. With Spain failing to take more of the numerous chances they have created (five of their victories having come by a single goal margin), the Real Madrid custodian’s performances between the posts have taken on even greater significance. In this his third FIFA World Cup™ finals, the ice-cool and ultra-professional Spain captain has reproduced his very best form, showcasing his agility and fabled powers of concentration and confirming his status as one of the finest custodians in the world.
Hyundai Best Young Player: Thomas Muller (Germany)The Germany forward rates as the biggest discovery of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™. The Bayern Munich youngster has hit the headlines on and off the field, with five goals and three assists, and any number of quotable quotes for waiting reporters. After just one season in the Bayern first team, the 20-year-old has become the darling of the German football scene, and provided all the evidence the FIFA Technical Study Group required to name him Best Young Player of the tournament. Practically the only blemish on Muller’s record at the finals was his yellow card in Germany’s meeting with Argentina, causing him to miss his side’s semi-final defeat to Spain due to suspension. Muller succeeds fellow German Lukas Podolski as winner of the Best Young Player award, testament to the outstanding youth development programmes run by the German FA (DFB).
FIFA Fair Play Award: Spain
Spain have ended the tournament as both the best team in the world, and the fairest too: Coach Vicente Del Bosque’s men collected only eight yellow cards in the course of the tournament. Korea DPR actually finished with just two yellow cards against their players, but the Asian side only played three matches at the finals. The FIFA Fair Play Award for Spain arguably comes as little surprise in the light of the fair play ratings from 2006, when the Spaniards and Brazil finished joint top.
FIFA Fair Play Award: Spain
Spain have ended the tournament as both the best team in the world, and the fairest too: Coach Vicente Del Bosque’s men collected only eight yellow cards in the course of the tournament. Korea DPR actually finished with just two yellow cards against their players, but the Asian side only played three matches at the finals. The FIFA Fair Play Award for Spain arguably comes as little surprise in the light of the fair play ratings from 2006, when the Spaniards and Brazil finished joint top.
Source: FiFa
The Final was Spain 1 : 0 Netherlands
The Spanish were the better team, they played the beautiful game as it supposed to be played. They deserve the cup and now they are the real champions of the world. Go SPAIN!!!!
Friday, July 9, 2010
The third place and FINAL schedule.
July 10 – Third Place
63rd Game: Germany vs. Uruguay; Time: 2:30 PM; Venue: Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. Watch it on ABC, Mobile TV and see Live Cast on ESPN.com
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July 11 – FINAL, the END WOW………………
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Spain 1 : 0 Germany
Really beautiful match: not very entertaining but well calculated game by the Spaniards.
Sunday is the final and the two most deserving teams are through. I am cheering for Holland but I will be OK with any of them winning the cup. Both teams have been underdogs for a very long time and have fought for decades to reach at this stage. I believe the final will show their historical endeavor. Meaning: they will fight to death to raise the La Copa Mondial.
Sunday is the final and the two most deserving teams are through. I am cheering for Holland but I will be OK with any of them winning the cup. Both teams have been underdogs for a very long time and have fought for decades to reach at this stage. I believe the final will show their historical endeavor. Meaning: they will fight to death to raise the La Copa Mondial.
Netherlands 3 : 2 Uruguay
As expected Holland advanced to the final. Uruguay team has been very consistent and played vigorously. They didn't give up to the last second.
Stay tuned for Germany vs. Spain which is going to be much more entertaining.
Stay tuned for Germany vs. Spain which is going to be much more entertaining.
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Semifinal Schedule
July 6 – Semi Final (4 Teams Left, Knock Out)
61st Game: Uruguay vs. Netherlands; Time: 2:30 PM; Venue: Cape Town Stadium. Watch it on ESPN, ESPN3.com, Mobile TV and see Live Cast on ESPN.com
July 7 – Semi Final (4 Teams Left, Knock Out)
62nd Game: Germany vs. Spain; Time: 2:30 PM; Venue: Durban Stadium. Watch it on ESPN, ESPN3.com, Mobile TV and see Live Cast on ESPN.com
WC 2010 Semi-final line-up
Netherlands vs. Uruguay , Tuesday July 6 , 2010, 2:30 PM EST
Spain vs. Germany, Wednesday July 7, 2010, 2:30 PM EST
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Spain 1 : 0 Paraguay
How many times do player miss penalties? This game has been relatively boring but interesting.
Exactly how much do the winners get in WC2010?
Winning the trophy = $31 million
Second place = $24 million
Third and fourth place = $20 million each
All quarter finalist = $ 18 million each
All those who advanced to the second round = $ 9 million each
Those eliminated during the group stage : $ 8 million each
FiFa also confirmed plans to compensate clubs for the use of their players during the World Cup. "Every club who has a player at the World Cup will receive $1,600 per day, per player," Valcke said. "The money will be paid 15 days before the start of the tournament and to one day after the players' participation in the World Cup ends."
Second place = $24 million
Third and fourth place = $20 million each
All quarter finalist = $ 18 million each
All those who advanced to the second round = $ 9 million each
Those eliminated during the group stage : $ 8 million each
FiFa also confirmed plans to compensate clubs for the use of their players during the World Cup. "Every club who has a player at the World Cup will receive $1,600 per day, per player," Valcke said. "The money will be paid 15 days before the start of the tournament and to one day after the players' participation in the World Cup ends."
For more visit: The Guardian Site
Germany [loads of goasl] : ZERO Argentina
Wow Wow Wow Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OLe Ole Oleo, OlE OLe................ What can I say the game is over and Germany is 4 : 0 Argentina. This brings a great smile on my face since I had bets with so many people.
I Still believe Netherlands will win the Cup. Stay tuned for Spain vs. Paraguay game.
I Still believe Netherlands will win the Cup. Stay tuned for Spain vs. Paraguay game.
Friday, July 2, 2010
Ghana vs. Uruguay
I can't even say a word. I am literally in shock. Believe it or not my emotions and heart just sunk when Gyan missed the penalty. I can't even describe how I felt.
One thing I would say though, it's Holland day today. It's better to face Uruguay than Ghana in the semis.
One thing I would say though, it's Holland day today. It's better to face Uruguay than Ghana in the semis.
Ghana 1:1 Uruguay (2:4 PK)
What a heart-breaker. I can't believe that Ghana is out. Please somebody tell me this is not real.
Regardless of the result, I am so proud of the Ghanian players. It will be a long night for the them and the African fans. But remember, they will always be the lone black star that shines over the continent.
Regardless of the result, I am so proud of the Ghanian players. It will be a long night for the them and the African fans. But remember, they will always be the lone black star that shines over the continent.
Brazil knocked out of the World Cup by Netherlands (1: 2)
What a game and what a shock, here is what a BBC reporter said:
Stay tuned for another major upset. GHANA will be the first African nation to make it to the semis.
"I don't care who you are - that's an incredible World Cup shock. Brazil, the favourites to win the prize, have crashed out in the quarter-finals for the second successive tournament."Somehow I guessed this will happen and it did happen, check my previous blog posts. I am not very happy that Brazil lost but I believe Holland deserves this win. I think they have one of the best team to win this world cup.
Stay tuned for another major upset. GHANA will be the first African nation to make it to the semis.
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Quater Final Schedule for Friday and Saturday. Go the Black Stars.
July 2nd – Quarter Final (8 Teams Left, Knock Out)
57th Game: Netherlands vs. Brazil; Time: 10:00 AM; Venue: Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. Watch it on ESPN, ESPN3.com, Mobile TV and see Live Cast on ESPN.com
58th Game: Uruguay vs. Ghana; Time: 2:30 PM; Venue: Soccer City Stadium. Watch it on ESPN, ESPN3.com, Mobile TV and see Live Cast on ESPN.com
July 3rd – Quarter Final (8 Teams Left, Knock Out)
59th Game: Argentina vs. Germany; Time: 10:00 AM; Venue: Cape Town Stadium. Watch it on ABC, Mobile TV and see Live Cast on ESPN.com
60th Game: Paraguay vs. Spain; Time: 2:30 PM; Venue: Ellis Park. Watch it on ABC, Mobile TV and see Live Cast on ESPN.com"Best wishes to the Black Stars" - from all African People"
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