BRAZIL 2014 – 6 DAYS

6 days to go. 6 days to the greatest tournament in the world, FIFA WORLD CUP, BRAZIL 2014. 6 is a significant number in the tournaments history as 6 out of the 19 editions to date have been won by the host nation. After the first two, Uruguay 1930 and Italy 1934 both won by the hosts, the host had to wait for 32 years before they could lift the trophy again with England the nation to oblige in 1966. Following two wins by the host in 1974(Germany) and 1978(Argentina), there was another 20 year break before France became the sixth and to date, last home favourite to prevail. THE BIG QUESTION IS “WILL 6 BECOME 7 AT BRAZIL, 2014”.

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World cup 2014 ( 7 days )

The FIFA WORLD CUP fever is drawing closer. 7 days more to Brazil, 2014. 7 is a unique number in the history of the World Cup as it represents the number of times two familiar foes have played each other.
Brazil- Sweden and Germany- Yugoslavia/Serbia are the most played fixtures in the World Cup having been contested 7 times.
Sadly, with the Swedes and Serbians both failing to qualify, there wont be no 8th meeting for either of the familiar rival in Brazil.
In the World Cup Trivia, 7 could also stand for the number of minutes required to score the tournament’s fastest hattrick with Hungary Laszlo Kiss the man responsible in his team record breaking 10-1 victory over El Salvador in 1982. Continue reading

Atletico Madrid Crushes Chelsea 3-1 for an all Madrid final in the UEFA Champions league

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Athletico Madrid made it to Lisbon as they join their capital rivals Real Madrid in the grand finale of this season UEFA Champions League. A draw was enough for Athletico but they master classed their opponents to win 3-1 at Stamford Bridge. A goal by Fernando Torres in the 36th minute after a pass from Ceaser Azpilicueta was cancelled out by Adrian Lopez in the final minute of the first half. Two second half goals by Diego Costa from the spot after a foul on him and Arda Turan sent the RojiBlancos to the final. Congrats to Athletico for making it to their first final to meet their city rivals Real Madrid (Los Blancos) on the 24th of May, 2014. This season’s final brings two clubs from the same town for the first time in history. Will Madrid win La Decima or Athletico win it for the first time.

See you in Lisbon.

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extract by Mr Evans Appiah, UG Accra City Campus, Soccer Analyst

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