Though they were unable to bring home any silverware, it was heartening to see Asian teams, specifically Japan and south korea performing very competently and keeping their flags flying high at this world cup.
It is a sign of things to come, perhaps, and here's looking forward to india making it to the higher echelons of world sport, sooner rather than later.
The US has proved that a sustained and well planned program can ensure success at all levels, club and international.
Previously it was the lack of money. Today, that might not be as much of an impediment as before for India.
Rediff should increase its accuracy. There was 14 yeallow card. 9 to Holland and 5 to Spain. Out of nine, one player got 2 yellow card in same match, so coverted into Red card.
"Ironically, it was a Dutchman called Johan Cruyff who had perfected this tiki-taka kindaa game"
The statement sort of indicates that Johan Cruyff is some unknown entity. Typical Indian media. Cruyff was the 'total footballer', the best player and the Netherlands was the best team in 74 world cup, however they lost in the final to the resolute Germans. Had they won, probably, the world would have seen more teams taking to attacking and stylish football. At least this world cup, we saw more attractive football from the top 4 teams, save for the finals. The Dutch tactics to frustrate Spain in the final was real bad, and in any case they ended up losing. Was better to lose it 4-2 than lose 1-0 with so many bookings and a red card
Re: Johan Cruyff
by Mohammed imran on Jul 13, 2010 11:33 AM
Suresh You had been quite good at the piece you have put up here . Nice to see some real quality stuff in the rediff forum even if its very rare.
i think spain carrying WC to real madrid might not like their fans as they are big rivals of barca just like Ind-Pak. With only thier goalie being part of real madrid they will have lil cheer for WC glory. Myabe U can find bigger celebration n barcelona than in madrid.
Re: a
by Sanjeev Sekhar on Jul 13, 2010 10:27 AM
Boss, they have not carried to Real Madrid, they have got down in the capital of the country...MADRID..Barajas Airport...They are suppose to see their king and PM etc.
one of the reasons for the success of spanish team is that around 8 players play for the baracelona. they easily form the nucleus the national team. we can adopt the technique to form the national team. initially start with the selection of the best players to form the team. the team will play in all national and international tournaments. their payments shoukd be equal to the best among the football players. when one fails, doesnot show improvement, a better player than the one in the team is identified from the other teams and he will be inducted into the team. this way players get better integrated and understanding in the team improves. it should be on a continuous basis and not just when india partipates in international tournament.
Re: national football team
by Prashanth DSouza on Jul 13, 2010 02:21 PM
With this approach, you have totally ignored the hard work that has gone in for nearly 80 long years before Spain could win the World cup for the first time.
There are no short cuts to winning a world cup. The sport has to be developed from the ground up. Fans have to follow the game, be passionate about it, and support their teams. An entire soccer infrastructure of stadiums, officials, teams, political support etc. has to be built from almost zero, before the team can even start participating at the highest level.
Unlike individual sports like tennis/badminton/chess, football needs many requirements to be fulfilled before it can make it big in India.
Re: Re: national football team
by raman govindan on Jul 13, 2010 02:36 PM
i agree with u. my sugge4stion is for short term and for immediate reqt. it will atleast help in qualifying into the world cup.
Re: Re: Re: national football team
by Prashanth DSouza on Jul 13, 2010 02:45 PM
I think the US has shown a very solid approach towards building up a national infrastructure and football team. It bodes well for interested countries.
Spain were underacheivers aat every world cup...they use to lose in knocked out stages after starting the tournament with style....this time their bad game was over with losing to Swiss in the very first round....and after that no lookng back 4them.
Re: Re: World cup
by Mohammad Haris on Jul 13, 2010 03:19 AM
great bihari, it is because of people like you that indian sites comment board posts look like people who have iq of 64
Re: Re: World cup
by Shesh Lak on Jul 12, 2010 10:44 PM
Bihari, Did anyone asked for your comment? If you don't like something, just ignore it.. Why are you showing Biharigiri?
Re: Re: Re: World cup
by Rahul Malhotra on Jul 12, 2010 11:08 PM
well said Shesh...unnecessarily commenting on others...i hope this attitude moves out of us soon
