The Fab 5 of the World Cup

While we enjoy the first intermission in the Word Cup, and the embarrassment of the English tabloid press - the fabricated stories about Portugal, and the proper reaction of the Portuguese, made England yet again the laughingstock of the world – I decided to concentrate on the Players who have already left their mark in the competition:

From France, it’s unquestionable that Zizou (Zidane) and especially Patrick Vieira have been instrumental in the progress and maintenance of the French team in the world cup;

In Brazil, we have Ronaldo – under suspicion of not being fit, from the beginning, he has proven that he doesn’t need to hustle to score for a ever-strong Brazil, and he is already the all-time best scorer in World Cups.

Then we have David Beckham –maybe the less impressive of the “stars”, but still influential and the best in his team so far.

Last but not least, Portugal’s Luis Figo – he is fundamental in Portugal’s team and has resurged at his best, as unanimously recognised. He’s been under the spotlight since the first game (where he’s been Man of the Match), and in all other games he’s been preponderant. Not even that “head-butt” episode can blemish his role on the world cup.

They all have in common being veteran players, playing probably their last world cup.
They have justified their notoriety, and are, so far, the individual faces of Germany 2006.
Of course, they couldn’t achieve their prominence without a team supporting them; but they have made the difference in the cup, having contributed significantly to the success of their teams.
As usual though, Germany is awesome on its own, as a block.
That’s why, like Greece in the Euro, they are going to be difficult to beat, and will be no surprise if they win in the end.
Now go back to your lives and have a brake on your hangover.
Like football, I will rest.