Showing posts with label worldcup2014. Show all posts
Showing posts with label worldcup2014. Show all posts
Saturday, 19 July 2014
Check out the female reporters for FIFA 2014
The FIFA World Cup 2014 has end. It’s been such a amazing
feeling to watch the national team in the gigantic tournament on your
television sets and their victory. Congrats to Germany.
Exclusive Pics from Fifa 2014 Closing Ceremony
The FIFA World Cup 2014
is almost about to enter its last stages, In the last couple of days
football fans from around the World have witnessed some nail biting
moments that have happened in 2014 World Cup. It’s been such a amazing
feeling to watch Brazil host the gigantic tournament and in such a great
way.
Thursday, 3 July 2014
World Cup 2014:France Vs German a Nostalgic Memories
In the semi-finals of the World Cup, France's Patrick Battiston assaulted German goalkeeper Harald Schumacher in action dubbed kung fu.
When fall drift due to fouled, Battiston seem to move and respond.
There were some who thought he had died due to his condition.
Germany goalkeeper responsible rudeness is about to pretend like nothing happened.
The incident has become a horrific incident in the football world.
Thursday, 26 June 2014
Good Bye Suarez!!!
Luis Suarez, the controversial Uruguayan striker is banned for nine matches by FIFA after being found guilty of biting Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini.
This is means the end of World Cup 2014 for Suarez although Uruguay qualify to the next round.
Suarez also prohibited from taking part in football related activities for four months and fine USD111,000.
"Such behavior cannot be tolerated in any matchs especially World Cup competitions which is concern of millions of viewers,"-FIFA Displinary Committee chairman Claudio Sulser
"Displinary Committee to take into account all the factors of this case and the decision was made in accordance with the relevant provisions."
The incident occured 10 minutes before the end of their final Group D World Cup in 2014 which saw Uruguay won the match with 1-0.
This is means the end of World Cup 2014 for Suarez although Uruguay qualify to the next round.
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"Such behavior cannot be tolerated in any matchs especially World Cup competitions which is concern of millions of viewers,"-FIFA Displinary Committee chairman Claudio Sulser
"Displinary Committee to take into account all the factors of this case and the decision was made in accordance with the relevant provisions."
The incident occured 10 minutes before the end of their final Group D World Cup in 2014 which saw Uruguay won the match with 1-0.
Tuesday, 24 June 2014
Dracurez did it again
Luis Suarez may be penalized after biting Italy's Giorgio Chiellini in the final Group D clash.
Recording replays of the incident shows Suarez did bite Chiellini's shoulder after both struggled in the penalty box.
The incident occured a minute before Uruguay Diego Godin score in the 81st minute.
Uruguay qualify through to the next round after defeating Italy 1-0.
For record, this is the third time Suarez involve with biting incident. Before this, Suarez suspended 10 games after he bites Ivanovic in English Primier League.
International Football Federation (FIFA) confirmed that they are investigating the incident and Suarez could be fine.
"We are awaiting the match officials report. We will gather all the elements related to investigate this matter, "said a Fifa spokesman.
Recording replays of the incident shows Suarez did bite Chiellini's shoulder after both struggled in the penalty box.
The incident occured a minute before Uruguay Diego Godin score in the 81st minute.
Uruguay qualify through to the next round after defeating Italy 1-0.
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International Football Federation (FIFA) confirmed that they are investigating the incident and Suarez could be fine.
"We are awaiting the match officials report. We will gather all the elements related to investigate this matter, "said a Fifa spokesman.
Monday, 23 June 2014
FIFA clear Mexico fans of anti-gay chants
Mexican fans chanted words escape from anti-gay allegations in their World Cup opener against Cameroon on June 14 and the main body of the country will not be punished, according to the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA).
"Disciplinary Committee decided the incident in question is not related to or in general to shame. All charges against the Mexican Football Association also dropped, "FIFA said in a statement.
The words laced insults reportedly voiced during the Group A clash in Natal.
FIFA has yet to drop a few as is the case involving supporters of Croatia, Russia and Brazil.
Supporters Croatia reported a banner displaying neo-Nazi in the opening match against Brazil in Sao Paulo, while fans of Russia did the same thing during the opening match against South Korea in Cuiaba.
The Brazilian fans reportedly chanting homophobic word against Mexico at the second place in Group A.
In the meantime, the European watchdog group known FARE said disappointed by FIFA decision does not act against Mexico.
"We are not described in detail on the report of the investigation conducted against Mexico. But if the decision to use the sentence "puto" or homo is not considered homofabia, it is disappointing. "
"Disciplinary Committee decided the incident in question is not related to or in general to shame. All charges against the Mexican Football Association also dropped, "FIFA said in a statement.
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The words laced insults reportedly voiced during the Group A clash in Natal.
FIFA has yet to drop a few as is the case involving supporters of Croatia, Russia and Brazil.
Supporters Croatia reported a banner displaying neo-Nazi in the opening match against Brazil in Sao Paulo, while fans of Russia did the same thing during the opening match against South Korea in Cuiaba.
The Brazilian fans reportedly chanting homophobic word against Mexico at the second place in Group A.
In the meantime, the European watchdog group known FARE said disappointed by FIFA decision does not act against Mexico.
"We are not described in detail on the report of the investigation conducted against Mexico. But if the decision to use the sentence "puto" or homo is not considered homofabia, it is disappointing. "
The Meaning of Ronaldo Haircut
Latest haircut 'zig-zag' star sensation Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo attracted the attention of football fans, but there is also the fashion critics.
But who would have thought, the latest styles featured stars of Real Madrid as his team met the United States (U.S.) in second place in Group G action at the Arena Amazonia, yesterday actually a mark of respect to a child in Spain who had to undergo brain surgery.
The prolific striker is reported to fund the entire cost was the lucky child, known Erik Ortiz Cruz.
Ronaldo accounted for 83,000 pounds to Erik when a child is undergoing surgery in February.
The former Manchester United striker is also used to finance the treatment of cancer that affects children aged nine in 2012.
In Group G yesterday, they drew 2-2 with Portugal U.S. and is now in the bottom position with one point.
The team must win to meet Ghana in the final group competition on Thursday to keep alive the next level, but still depends on the result of Germany and the U.S. team Arema Pernambuco
But who would have thought, the latest styles featured stars of Real Madrid as his team met the United States (U.S.) in second place in Group G action at the Arena Amazonia, yesterday actually a mark of respect to a child in Spain who had to undergo brain surgery.
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The prolific striker is reported to fund the entire cost was the lucky child, known Erik Ortiz Cruz.
Ronaldo accounted for 83,000 pounds to Erik when a child is undergoing surgery in February.
The former Manchester United striker is also used to finance the treatment of cancer that affects children aged nine in 2012.
In Group G yesterday, they drew 2-2 with Portugal U.S. and is now in the bottom position with one point.
The team must win to meet Ghana in the final group competition on Thursday to keep alive the next level, but still depends on the result of Germany and the U.S. team Arema Pernambuco
Sunday, 22 June 2014
"FIFA Lied" - Maradona
Football legend Diego Maradona slammed the FIFA after football's world governing body asking seven players Costa Rica undergo drug testing.
Tests were made after worried sponsor companies will not pay for a big
team like Italy as crashed out of the group stage at the World Cup.
Costa Rica is surprising champions of South America Uruguay 3-1 last week to qualify for the knockout psuingan World Cup after a superb 1-0 win over four-time champion Italy.
Under FIFA rules, two players per team will be drug tested after the game. However, five other players of Costa Rica, also called to give a sample.
Maradona was sent home from the 1994 World Cup in the USA after testing positive banned substance, said FIFA's decision as "not respecting the rules".
Former Argentina also claims Costa Rica has been subjected under extra scrutiny because sponsors will not "pay as promised" if the team stronger as Italy failed to advance.
"Why the test is done on seven players from Costa Rica, and not seven from Italy?" Maradona said.
According to media reports, FIFA said that, two players from each team must undergo drug control after the match, while five additional players Costa Rica also be because they are not tested prior to the game.
But Maradona said that the explanation is not satisfactory: "This all happened because some people are not happy to sit on Costa Rica and not a team of qualified (to the next round) and the sponsor will not fulfill the promise.
"I know what I'm saying because it's never happened to me. Seven players? Like I never saw it."
In a documentary about himself, Maradona has expressed his intense irritated to FIFA which he described as "liars" and "thieves".
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Costa Rica is surprising champions of South America Uruguay 3-1 last week to qualify for the knockout psuingan World Cup after a superb 1-0 win over four-time champion Italy.
Under FIFA rules, two players per team will be drug tested after the game. However, five other players of Costa Rica, also called to give a sample.
Maradona was sent home from the 1994 World Cup in the USA after testing positive banned substance, said FIFA's decision as "not respecting the rules".
Former Argentina also claims Costa Rica has been subjected under extra scrutiny because sponsors will not "pay as promised" if the team stronger as Italy failed to advance.
"Why the test is done on seven players from Costa Rica, and not seven from Italy?" Maradona said.
According to media reports, FIFA said that, two players from each team must undergo drug control after the match, while five additional players Costa Rica also be because they are not tested prior to the game.
But Maradona said that the explanation is not satisfactory: "This all happened because some people are not happy to sit on Costa Rica and not a team of qualified (to the next round) and the sponsor will not fulfill the promise.
"I know what I'm saying because it's never happened to me. Seven players? Like I never saw it."
In a documentary about himself, Maradona has expressed his intense irritated to FIFA which he described as "liars" and "thieves".
Thursday, 19 June 2014
"I used to washed cars to earn money"-Alexis Sanchez
"I used to washed cars to earn enough money to buy football boots. My family is poor and i think football is the only way to bring us out poverty. Since young, I told my mother, 'Don't worry, I'll be a football player and we will not further burden'. If i fail, I will probably work 15 hours a day at the construction site and still do not earn enough money. Football saved me."
Who would have thought, Alexis Sanchez, formerly difficulties before becoming professional football players.
Alexis Sanchez was born on December 1998 in Tocopila, Chile. First time playing football profesionally with Cobreloa Youth Team 2004 and absorb in main team in 2005.
He then moved to Udinese, an Italian club in 2006 and began steal focus then. With the ability to break the opposing defense, he then moved to Barcelona in 2011 with € 26M fee.
Alexis Sanchez, face many difficulties during his childhood. As a little boy, his father left him and his family. Poverty, causes Sanchez cannot afford to buy football boots. In the tournament he played, he will borrow his teamates.
However, after scoring 8 goals in 8 match, Tocopila Mayor handed him a pair of football boots.
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Who would have thought, Alexis Sanchez, formerly difficulties before becoming professional football players.
Alexis Sanchez was born on December 1998 in Tocopila, Chile. First time playing football profesionally with Cobreloa Youth Team 2004 and absorb in main team in 2005.
He then moved to Udinese, an Italian club in 2006 and began steal focus then. With the ability to break the opposing defense, he then moved to Barcelona in 2011 with € 26M fee.
Alexis Sanchez, face many difficulties during his childhood. As a little boy, his father left him and his family. Poverty, causes Sanchez cannot afford to buy football boots. In the tournament he played, he will borrow his teamates.
However, after scoring 8 goals in 8 match, Tocopila Mayor handed him a pair of football boots.
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5 Reason Spain went upset
Here are the 5 reasons why it went all wrong for the defending champions outlined by AFF Sports.
Sticking with the old timers
After the defeat to Netherland, coach del Bosque, replace Xavi and Gerard Pique with Pedro and Javi Martinez. Unfortunately it is too late. Vicente del Bosque should played them earlier together with Attletico Madrid midfielder Koke who is perform in La Liga
Porous Defence
If you could remember, La Roja wins in Euro 2010 and 2012 is because of their tight defense. Unfortunately, with the combination off Sergio Ramos and Gerard Pique shows a bad record where seven goals conceded in this competition.
Selecting Diego Costa
Diego Costa doesn't give an impact. He is struggling to play the tiki taka style. Nevertheless, he received the most 'boos' while playing in Brazil after choosing to play with Spain.
Failure to adapt
Technically, Spain plays the exact technique as Barca in the Pep Guardiola time which is really oudated. Football nowdays doesn't concern on the style of play. They are more robust to score goal. That is why it is really important to have players that can change the technique in attacking and defense rapidlly.
Plating in South America
It is really hard for any Europe team to play in America Latin. The extreme climate really affects all. Spain among the first team struggle when they lost to Brazil during the Confederation Cup.
Sticking with the old timers
After the defeat to Netherland, coach del Bosque, replace Xavi and Gerard Pique with Pedro and Javi Martinez. Unfortunately it is too late. Vicente del Bosque should played them earlier together with Attletico Madrid midfielder Koke who is perform in La Liga
Porous Defence
If you could remember, La Roja wins in Euro 2010 and 2012 is because of their tight defense. Unfortunately, with the combination off Sergio Ramos and Gerard Pique shows a bad record where seven goals conceded in this competition.
Selecting Diego Costa
Diego Costa doesn't give an impact. He is struggling to play the tiki taka style. Nevertheless, he received the most 'boos' while playing in Brazil after choosing to play with Spain.
Failure to adapt
Technically, Spain plays the exact technique as Barca in the Pep Guardiola time which is really oudated. Football nowdays doesn't concern on the style of play. They are more robust to score goal. That is why it is really important to have players that can change the technique in attacking and defense rapidlly.
Plating in South America
It is really hard for any Europe team to play in America Latin. The extreme climate really affects all. Spain among the first team struggle when they lost to Brazil during the Confederation Cup.
Wednesday, 18 June 2014
World Cup 2014 : Cristiano Ronaldo Hot Fans
Watch here Cristiano Hot Fans.
If you watch closely, those kids in the background patting each other in the back be like "Football, Ass and Tits. Yep. We made it."
I guess, that's because they don't have a Puritan legacy in Brazil and most countries...those kids don't have dirty thoughts and see only a beautiful woman with paint on her chest... Again there's nothing with a woman's body. If you don't agree w that behavior just don't watch or walk away. Simple
If you watch closely, those kids in the background patting each other in the back be like "Football, Ass and Tits. Yep. We made it."
I guess, that's because they don't have a Puritan legacy in Brazil and most countries...those kids don't have dirty thoughts and see only a beautiful woman with paint on her chest... Again there's nothing with a woman's body. If you don't agree w that behavior just don't watch or walk away. Simple
Luis Suarez Favorite Food Seized
Uruguay supporters voice out their concern when the Brazilian authorities took the team's favorite food.
They claimed that this is a sign for their team to lost the match againts England in the 2014 World Cup campaign.
A total of 36 kilograms sweep dulce de leche toffee signature dish from South American team confiscated on arrival at Sete Lagoas near Belo Horizonte on 9 June.
Flavored caramel, is a tempting cake and Luis Suarez favorite.
So far, officials at the Confins Airport still refuses to release the product because of the health certificate.
The dish is very synonym with the team and this incident will somehowe affects the team performance. It may be the cause of the loss againts Chile on Saturday.
Uruguay news agency said: "There were times when their defeat had nothing to do with football."
A total of 36 kilograms sweep dulce de leche toffee signature dish from South American team confiscated on arrival at Sete Lagoas near Belo Horizonte on 9 June.
Flavored caramel, is a tempting cake and Luis Suarez favorite.
So far, officials at the Confins Airport still refuses to release the product because of the health certificate.
The dish is very synonym with the team and this incident will somehowe affects the team performance. It may be the cause of the loss againts Chile on Saturday.
Uruguay news agency said: "There were times when their defeat had nothing to do with football."
Saturday, 14 June 2014
Colombia stylish win even without Falcao
COLOMBIA show an excellence game when defeating Greece in the 2014 World Cup for Group C in Belo Horizonte, Brazil early Sunday morning.
Christian Zapata threaten Greece goalkeeper as early as in the fifth minute when his shot was brought under control.
However, Pablo Armero then scored an opening goal in the sixth minute.
After the first goal, Greece try to increasing their urgency and managed to come back for some counter attack.
Jose Holebas nearly equalized in the 27th minute with a header after the ball misses to the Colombian side of the wicket.
Again, Greece manage to threat the opposing pose when Kone release Panagia kick from outside the penalty box but Colombian goalkeeper calmly controlled and the score remains.
In the second half, Colombia opened the second goal in the 58th minute by Teofilo Guttierrez.
Jose Pekerman continue their attacking strategy then and managed to threaten the defence and goalkeeper.
The third goal scored by James Rodriguez in the extra time.
Christian Zapata threaten Greece goalkeeper as early as in the fifth minute when his shot was brought under control.
However, Pablo Armero then scored an opening goal in the sixth minute.
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Jose Holebas nearly equalized in the 27th minute with a header after the ball misses to the Colombian side of the wicket.
Again, Greece manage to threat the opposing pose when Kone release Panagia kick from outside the penalty box but Colombian goalkeeper calmly controlled and the score remains.
In the second half, Colombia opened the second goal in the 58th minute by Teofilo Guttierrez.
Jose Pekerman continue their attacking strategy then and managed to threaten the defence and goalkeeper.
The third goal scored by James Rodriguez in the extra time.
Monday, 9 June 2014
Monty Phyton creates unofficial World Cup Song
Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life an unofficial World Cup 2014 song for England.
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The new version of the song was rewritten lyrics by Eric Idle. It accommodates a story about football and the World Cup. Best of all, the song is expected to treat liver England fans if the team was knocked out early.
The song was produced by Monty Pyhton performances at the O2 Arena next month. Tickets for the show go on sale on Sunday.
The original version of the song was created for the final scene of the film The Life of Brian which rises in 1979.
The song is quite popular and is often sung in many sporting events including the opening ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics.
Thursday, 5 June 2014
"Ronaldo will not play a minute"-Ghanian Shaman
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Ronaldo is injured during the Champions League final victory of the resistance - European champion Atletico Madrid meet , out of action since May 25 due to tendinitis in his left knee problems . His thighs are also said to be still experiencing problems .
Despite of CR7 injury, a Ghanian shaman claimed responsibility for ensuring the Portugal international will not act even though a minute.
Portugal is in the set G which is also a collection of death together Germany , US and Ghana .
The shaman, Nana Kwaku Bonsam , means "Wednesday Satan" would have predicted that Ronaldo will miss the Brazil 2014 World Cup due to the injury since February.
In an interview with a radio station in Ghana , Bonsam said " I know the injury, I now notice.
"I am serious. Last week I have been looking for four dogs and get the ingredients to make sure that I can produce ' Kahwiri Kapam ' ( magic formula ).
"I have been saying this for four months now. He will not play for World Cup or at least against Ghana.
"The injury can not be cured by any doctors because i am using magic which you can't see.Today might knees , tomorrow might thighs and so on."
On Tuesday , Ronaldo only able to practice together with Raul Meireles , Pepe which also injured at their training center in New York before going to Brazil .
He also left out during their meeting with Greece on Saturday that ending without a goal.
Portugal will meets Mexico this Saturday and Republic of Ireland next Tuesday .
They will meet Germany in the 2014 World Cup opening resistance June 17 later.
Sunday, 18 May 2014
England's Youngster is a 'scary' opponent
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Ross Barkley , Raheem Sterling and Luke Shaw of England called by the operator , Roy Hodgson after spectacular stunt show with Everton , Liverpool and Southampton .
"I think the ability of young players country is something that is ' scary ' .
" Most of the young players selected have shown amazing stunts in the Premier League this season and I'm sure the manager wants them to continue them in Brazil , " said Gerrard .
34-year -old Gerrard will be aided by assistant captain Frank Lampard who is the oldest player in the squad , namely the age of 35.
Liverpool midfielder added, "I hope the young players will not be influenced by the fear of a new World Cup and will join with me and Lampard. "
World Cup in Brazil this summer is the third appearance and second Gerrard as captain after taking the job of Rio Ferdinand, who was injured in the 2010 World Cup .
"It was a stupid thing for me to stand here and say 'yeah we will win ." What I can promise is that we will go to Brazil and give a 100 percent best , "he said.
England's first match at the World Cup will kick off on June 14 with a game against Italy in the Amazon jungle city of Manaus near .
Johan Djourou will miss World Cup
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Djourou who played as a substitute in the second leg play-off against Greuther Furth between Hamburg injured due to downed opponents in the 31st minute at Trolli Arena.
Consequently, the former Arsenal player had to stretchered off and club officials confirmed that the injured Djourou.
"Recent developments on Johan Djourou, she had suffered spinal injuries in the neck," said the director of Hamburg, Oliver Kreuzer.
If Djourou failed to recover in the near term, its position at the World Cup will be taken over by the central defender Wolfsburg, Timm Klose is now in the list of standby players.
For info, Switzerland is in group E and will be challenged by Ecuador on June 15.
"Messi don't need World Cup"-Johan Cruyff
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Messi is amazing accomplishments during his six seasons with Barca has proven her ability to cope with other names , when membahaskan about the best players in the history of football .
However , when the action on the stage antarabangsa , Messi still fails to give a big impact or repeat glory as Barca , especially at the FIFA World Cup ™ tournaments .
He differed once versus Diego Maradona , Pele and Cruyff himself , where all three of these are believed to be among the best players of all time .
Cruyff was the only Lagenda stated above that never soars FIFA World Cup ™ trophy but he became a star in the Dutch squad for the tournaments in 1974 when rivals finished in second place .
Until now Messi netted only one goal in the FIFA World Cup ™ , namely the last goal when Argentina left Serbia and Montenergo 6-0 in 2006 .
However , Cruyff said that the record does not give a great impression to the " legacy " Messi confirms he showed weakness rakan - rakan antarabangsa troops .
" Messi should not win a World Cup , but Argentina are strong forces such as Germany , Brazil and Spain . Messi concerned that I do not need to win the World Cup to be regarded as the best player in history , " said Cruyff .
In this edition tournaments , it might be the best chance for a towering trophy Messi FIFA World Cup ™ , they will play you indulge yourself in the continent of South America , Argentina has the listing even strong players for several years this kebelakangan
Saturday, 12 April 2014
12 April 2014:62 days to go
Argentina’s Guillermo Stabile, who scored in the first FIFA World Cup Final in 1930, died at the age of 61 in December 1966.
Stabile
was handed his international debut at those inaugural finals in Uruguay
and made an immediate and spectacular impact, scoring a hat-trick in a
6-3 thrashing of Mexico and adding five more goals to become the World
Cup’s first Golden Boot winner.
Bizarrely, though, he never played for his country again, and ended his glorious, four-match Albiceleste career with a goalscoring ratio of two-per-game.
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Bizarrely, though, he never played for his country again, and ended his glorious, four-match Albiceleste career with a goalscoring ratio of two-per-game.
Tuesday, 8 April 2014
Can banning wags efect the World Cup 2014?
Wags are new attraction to the football. Banning them is a real joke.
Football and civilised behaviour are not always the most natural
of bedfellows. For starters, any Swiss finishing school would
definitely have an issue with the volume and velocity of spit that gets
produced on the pitch. Kicking, swearing and running around with one's
shirt pulled over one's head are some of the other signs of
sportsmanship that might get you kicked out of Glyndebourne.
I'm no etiquette expert, but I would suggest that uninviting someone to a party is the height of bad manners, and England manager Roy Hodgson has done just that. The wives and girlfriends who were originally invited to accompany their playing partners on the World Cup tour have had their invitations formally rescinded. If they wish to attend the warm-up games in Miami they are permitted to "make their own arrangements".
If, like me, you were hoping for a recreation of the Baden-Baden trip, complete with a series of glossy photographs of glossy hair and glossier bags, you will be gutted. After past performances, one wonders whether the Wag ban, which is effectively a sex ban, will make much of a difference to the players anyway. Especially after the levels of sexual activity that are said to have taken place during the last set of Olympic Games, which showed it's possible to display athletic prowess while breaking Grindr.
To some, the poor Wags (wives and girlfriends, as if you needed me to tell you) are a national joke. While their husbands and boyfriends get on with their serious, ball-based business, the Wags are getting bouffed and beautified. Their partners might play for England but, as lower-case wags are quick to point out, the women can shop for it. Feminists, educators and right-thinking people are horrified that Wagdom has become an ambition in itself. Football was once the route of escape for young men who dreamed of wealth and professional opportunity. Their path is now littered with young women, in nightclubs up and down the country, elbowing their way into questionable VIP areas in a peplum dress, on a promise. We think of it as a "career path" for the beautiful and brainless.
However, there is nothing smart about saying Wags are dumb, and nothing clever about banning them from supporting their partners in Brazil. These are the faces that launched a thousand shipments of magazines, false eyelashes, tickets, trainers and more. Women such as Coleen Rooney, Cheryl Cole and Victoria Beckham have brought business acumen to their relationships as well as bringing a whole new audience to the football field. You might want to dismiss the Wag fashion and beauty industry as being a bit fluffy, and nowhere near as serious or important as football, but you can't dismiss the staggering value it has to the economy. The season might only last for nine months, but thanks to the Wags, it's in the spotlight and making money all year round.
We accuse Wags of vanity when they capitalise on the fact that they're in the public eye, but most footballers' wives want to work. Many meet their partners because they're already enjoying a high-profile career – step forward Cole and Beckham. Others are presented with opportunities that allow them to develop their own careers and capitalise on this, which is an extremely savvy move. Footballers have a relatively short shelf-life, and while some of them successfully parlay their time on the pitch into presenting or punditry, others struggle. A working Wag is a woman who is realistic about her partner's career and prepared to support herself and her family in the future.
Ultimately, Wags might wear fabulous dresses and have make careers out of having their picture taken, but most support their partners practically and emotionally, as that's the duty of anyone in a long-term relationship and it's vital to the team's success. If my partner were selected to take part in a prestigious international competition, I'd be desperate to go and cheer him on. It seems cruel to deny anyone the opportunity to support their spouse, and even more cruel to deprive someone of their partner's support when they're far from home and under pressure.
Everyone should agree that they are the great women behind the great footballers.
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I'm no etiquette expert, but I would suggest that uninviting someone to a party is the height of bad manners, and England manager Roy Hodgson has done just that. The wives and girlfriends who were originally invited to accompany their playing partners on the World Cup tour have had their invitations formally rescinded. If they wish to attend the warm-up games in Miami they are permitted to "make their own arrangements".
If, like me, you were hoping for a recreation of the Baden-Baden trip, complete with a series of glossy photographs of glossy hair and glossier bags, you will be gutted. After past performances, one wonders whether the Wag ban, which is effectively a sex ban, will make much of a difference to the players anyway. Especially after the levels of sexual activity that are said to have taken place during the last set of Olympic Games, which showed it's possible to display athletic prowess while breaking Grindr.
To some, the poor Wags (wives and girlfriends, as if you needed me to tell you) are a national joke. While their husbands and boyfriends get on with their serious, ball-based business, the Wags are getting bouffed and beautified. Their partners might play for England but, as lower-case wags are quick to point out, the women can shop for it. Feminists, educators and right-thinking people are horrified that Wagdom has become an ambition in itself. Football was once the route of escape for young men who dreamed of wealth and professional opportunity. Their path is now littered with young women, in nightclubs up and down the country, elbowing their way into questionable VIP areas in a peplum dress, on a promise. We think of it as a "career path" for the beautiful and brainless.
However, there is nothing smart about saying Wags are dumb, and nothing clever about banning them from supporting their partners in Brazil. These are the faces that launched a thousand shipments of magazines, false eyelashes, tickets, trainers and more. Women such as Coleen Rooney, Cheryl Cole and Victoria Beckham have brought business acumen to their relationships as well as bringing a whole new audience to the football field. You might want to dismiss the Wag fashion and beauty industry as being a bit fluffy, and nowhere near as serious or important as football, but you can't dismiss the staggering value it has to the economy. The season might only last for nine months, but thanks to the Wags, it's in the spotlight and making money all year round.
We accuse Wags of vanity when they capitalise on the fact that they're in the public eye, but most footballers' wives want to work. Many meet their partners because they're already enjoying a high-profile career – step forward Cole and Beckham. Others are presented with opportunities that allow them to develop their own careers and capitalise on this, which is an extremely savvy move. Footballers have a relatively short shelf-life, and while some of them successfully parlay their time on the pitch into presenting or punditry, others struggle. A working Wag is a woman who is realistic about her partner's career and prepared to support herself and her family in the future.
Ultimately, Wags might wear fabulous dresses and have make careers out of having their picture taken, but most support their partners practically and emotionally, as that's the duty of anyone in a long-term relationship and it's vital to the team's success. If my partner were selected to take part in a prestigious international competition, I'd be desperate to go and cheer him on. It seems cruel to deny anyone the opportunity to support their spouse, and even more cruel to deprive someone of their partner's support when they're far from home and under pressure.
Everyone should agree that they are the great women behind the great footballers.
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