World Top 10 Ranking Contenders for World Cup Glory in 2014
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World Top 10 Ranking Contenders for World Cup Glory in 2014
1. Spain -If the current Spain squad are able to win the World Cup in roughly 18 months time, they'll become one of the most dominant football teams in history.Xavi, Iniesta, Pique, Ramos, Fabregas, Villa, Cazorla and Silva are astonishing players who, for the last few years, have stood head and shoulders above every other national team in the world.
2. Germany -We're down to the final two and just falling at the final hurdle are the Germans.For example, Lukas Podolski is just 27 years old and he's already won 106 caps.
3. Brazil -Scraping on to the podium ahead of their South American rivals are the Brazilian team .They have fantastically gifted players like Lucas Moura, Leandro Damiao, Oscar and Ramires, and Neymar is a superstar waiting to happen, but there's a distinct lack of a leader within the squad.
4. Argentina -By the time the Argentineans kick off in Brazil, it will be 28 years since they were last crowned World Cup champions.
If Argentina are to end their World Cup drought, then others like Angel di Maria, Sergio Aguero and Ezequiel Lavezzi need to make the same kind of contribution that Messi undoubtedly will, both in terms of endeavour and goal-scoring.
5. Holland -One of the surprising things that we saw last summer at Euro 2012 were the dismal Dutch displays.It goes without saying that they have one of the strongest squads in the game today, with world-class talents like Robin van Persie, Wesley Sneijder, Rafael van der Vaart and Arjen Robben at their disposal.
6. Italy -They might be a national team that pride themselves on being defensively strong, but they shouldn't be underestimated.
Andrea Pirlo, Daniele De Rossi, Alberto Gilardino, Stephan Al Shaarawy and the enigmatic Mario Balotelli are all potential match-winners, so the Italians will be confident of having a good run in 2014.
7. England -For a country that has produced so many talented individual players, it's a mystery why England have achieved nothing on the international stage since winning the World Cup in 1966, except for a fourth-place finish in 1990.This is an ageing squad and it might very well be the last time that the likes of Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, Ashley Cole and Michael Carrick play at a World Cup.
8. Belgium -Yes, they're not a traditionally strong side at international level, but the current squad is full of top-class players, playing at the highest level on a consistent basis.
9. Colombia -As things stand right now, Colombia are in a decent position to qualify for their first World Cup since 1998.
It's amazing to think that it's been so long since we've seen the Colombians grace the biggest stage in football.
10. Portugal -According to the latest FIFA rankings, Portugal are the seventh best side in the world right now and with players like Cristiano Ronaldo, Nani and Joao Moutinho in their squad, it's easy to see why.
source-http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1515595-ranking-the-top-10-contenders-for-world-cup-glory-in-2014/page/7
1. Spain -If the current Spain squad are able to win the World Cup in roughly 18 months time, they'll become one of the most dominant football teams in history.Xavi, Iniesta, Pique, Ramos, Fabregas, Villa, Cazorla and Silva are astonishing players who, for the last few years, have stood head and shoulders above every other national team in the world.
2. Germany -We're down to the final two and just falling at the final hurdle are the Germans.For example, Lukas Podolski is just 27 years old and he's already won 106 caps.
3. Brazil -Scraping on to the podium ahead of their South American rivals are the Brazilian team .They have fantastically gifted players like Lucas Moura, Leandro Damiao, Oscar and Ramires, and Neymar is a superstar waiting to happen, but there's a distinct lack of a leader within the squad.
4. Argentina -By the time the Argentineans kick off in Brazil, it will be 28 years since they were last crowned World Cup champions.
If Argentina are to end their World Cup drought, then others like Angel di Maria, Sergio Aguero and Ezequiel Lavezzi need to make the same kind of contribution that Messi undoubtedly will, both in terms of endeavour and goal-scoring.
5. Holland -One of the surprising things that we saw last summer at Euro 2012 were the dismal Dutch displays.It goes without saying that they have one of the strongest squads in the game today, with world-class talents like Robin van Persie, Wesley Sneijder, Rafael van der Vaart and Arjen Robben at their disposal.
6. Italy -They might be a national team that pride themselves on being defensively strong, but they shouldn't be underestimated.
Andrea Pirlo, Daniele De Rossi, Alberto Gilardino, Stephan Al Shaarawy and the enigmatic Mario Balotelli are all potential match-winners, so the Italians will be confident of having a good run in 2014.
7. England -For a country that has produced so many talented individual players, it's a mystery why England have achieved nothing on the international stage since winning the World Cup in 1966, except for a fourth-place finish in 1990.This is an ageing squad and it might very well be the last time that the likes of Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, Ashley Cole and Michael Carrick play at a World Cup.
8. Belgium -Yes, they're not a traditionally strong side at international level, but the current squad is full of top-class players, playing at the highest level on a consistent basis.
9. Colombia -As things stand right now, Colombia are in a decent position to qualify for their first World Cup since 1998.
It's amazing to think that it's been so long since we've seen the Colombians grace the biggest stage in football.
10. Portugal -According to the latest FIFA rankings, Portugal are the seventh best side in the world right now and with players like Cristiano Ronaldo, Nani and Joao Moutinho in their squad, it's easy to see why.
source-http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1515595-ranking-the-top-10-contenders-for-world-cup-glory-in-2014/page/7