So football is not everyone’s favourite thing, but everyone (nearly) is talking about the FIFA 2010 World Cup in South Africa. After what seems like an eternity, the World Cup is finally here. In South Africa, the party is already under way.
The competition will be the 19th FIFA World Cup and takes place between 11 June and 11 July 2010. There are 32 teams who have qualified for the tournament – so who is going to win?
Of the countries involved in the Comenius partnership, there is only Spain and England who have qualified. So it is probably fair to say that our Spanish students (and teachers) want Spain to win, and that students (and yes staff) in England want them to win. But what about the rest of you guys?
Belgium, Bulgaria, Finland and Poland– who do you want to win? Who do you think will win? And, why?
Spain, (lets say you cannot choose your own country) who do you want to win and who do you think will win? Why?
England, (again, you cannot choose your own country) if England don’t win, then who would you prefer to see win the World Cup? Why?
Both La Liga in Spain, and the Premiership in England are hugely popular with TV audiences across Europe, so finding out which teams the Comenius countries will be supporting should be an interesting exercise.
What do I think? Well, although it pains me to say it, I think Spain are one of the favourites. They are the reigning European champions, have some of the most gifted footballers in the world, play the game in a very attractive way and have got rid of the label “under achievers”.
I would love England to win, but with our record when it comes to penalties you just can’t trust the situation.
You cannot write-off the usual suspects either. There are some fantastic teams from South America, and Italy, Holland and Germany are always dangerous in tournaments. Whatever the outcome, it is sure to be an exciting few weeks, particularly if you are a football fan.
There are so many questions that need to be debated within our partnership – so get stuck into this blog and leave your opinions below. When contributing, please leave your opinion and state which country you are posting from.
James