World Cup 010

The FIFA World Cup is well and truly on the way this year, with a few matches and a superb opening ceremony starting the world's biggest showpiece off. Matches that have been played have included big teams such as England and Argentina, although South Korea was the first team to get a win out of the World Cup. The first match was fast paced, with Mexico's open style of play and South Africa's counter attacking football. It was truly a wonderful match to watch. France dissapointed, again, with France just claiming a 0-0 draw against 10-man Uruguay. The most eye catching thing to have happened in the World Cup this year MUST be Lionel Messi's dribbling and talent, although he didn't score against Nigeria. He was stopped several times by a solid Enyeama, who was in goal for Nigeria. He dazzled on the World's biggest stage and I think he truly deserves the acclamation of being the World's best player. South Korea's victory against a lazy Greek side must be noted as well, with the Koreans possibly going to be potential dark horses in the world cup (they got a 4th place finish in 2002). England's draw with USA must have been a surprise to many, with Robert Green's blunder giving USA a valuable point to potentially pip England to 1st place if they both win their remaining matches. Spain and Brazil are coming up very soon, this is going to be a football festival to remember!