Halfway into the world cup, and its been fun so far.
Its good to see whatever few fans in office and around, talk of something besides cricket; which in my opinion is getting highly overexposed, more commercial and less exciting.
My top favourites for the season are Brazil ( of course ), but they seem to be playing some weird game. England has been playing like the pussies that they are, with one exception CROUCHing Tiger who is a Hidden Dragon. 3 yellow cards in one game. With a height similar to Kilimanjaro ( 6ft 4 inch ) his name is “Crouch”, can you believe that ?
Germany has been alright, with Australia showing some very good fighting spirit.
But Argentina looks like they’ve really got it together, and I’m putting my money on them.
Meanwhile the FIFA officials have made the match very tame, and seem to be giving fouls, and yellow cards left-right and centre.
Remember the movie GIANTS OF BRAZIL ? Now that was real football.
The other day I was discussing this with a Swiss client, who said that they've now begun playing BARRY MANILOW outside Swiss stadiums to keep the hooligans calm and under control !! I dont know how far its true, but that would be self-defeating in my opinion...Barry Manilow for Chrissakes !!
At home I’ve pretty much hijacked the TV and remote for the month. When I sit to watch a match, Alisha tries to understand what the big deal is about ( the last World Cup was the year she was born, which makes it all the more special that I should be watching it with her. She also asks very detailed questions about the game to figure it out. Armaan sees them running and has figured the game is about “RUN” and “BALL” as well as “BOOMBA” ( falling down ).
Deepa has joined in the hooliganism, and is propounding a centre-field strategy which largely involves off-sides. She and Ronaldo must meet up to fully explore this.
Its good to see whatever few fans in office and around, talk of something besides cricket; which in my opinion is getting highly overexposed, more commercial and less exciting.
My top favourites for the season are Brazil ( of course ), but they seem to be playing some weird game. England has been playing like the pussies that they are, with one exception CROUCHing Tiger who is a Hidden Dragon. 3 yellow cards in one game. With a height similar to Kilimanjaro ( 6ft 4 inch ) his name is “Crouch”, can you believe that ?
Germany has been alright, with Australia showing some very good fighting spirit.
But Argentina looks like they’ve really got it together, and I’m putting my money on them.
Meanwhile the FIFA officials have made the match very tame, and seem to be giving fouls, and yellow cards left-right and centre.
Remember the movie GIANTS OF BRAZIL ? Now that was real football.
The other day I was discussing this with a Swiss client, who said that they've now begun playing BARRY MANILOW outside Swiss stadiums to keep the hooligans calm and under control !! I dont know how far its true, but that would be self-defeating in my opinion...Barry Manilow for Chrissakes !!
At home I’ve pretty much hijacked the TV and remote for the month. When I sit to watch a match, Alisha tries to understand what the big deal is about ( the last World Cup was the year she was born, which makes it all the more special that I should be watching it with her. She also asks very detailed questions about the game to figure it out. Armaan sees them running and has figured the game is about “RUN” and “BALL” as well as “BOOMBA” ( falling down ).
Deepa has joined in the hooliganism, and is propounding a centre-field strategy which largely involves off-sides. She and Ronaldo must meet up to fully explore this.
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