AuthorJeffEyesRimmer There has been plenty of coverage this past month on the FIFA World Cup next year in Russia, what with the qualifiers finishing and the World Cup groups being drawn.
Well there was a different football World Cup that was held this year, one that I was even fortunate enough to attend. That tournament was the Homeless World and it was held in Oslo back in August and September. I was fortunate to be in Oslo for the start of the tournament, getting to see the opening parade and ceremony, watch tonnes of matches and even get to speak with the Wales management and players. So what is the Homeless World Cup and how does it all work? AuthorSports Billy As much as we love the beautiful game here at the Football Outcasts, there are many aspects of the modern game that grate and at times make it difficult to enjoy the game we all know and love.
Having given some of our biggest gripes some thought over the last few weeks, below are list of our biggest hates and how we – the Football Outcasts – would go about improving the sport when we are inevitably asked to head FIFA! AuthorJeffEyesRimmer Here is Part 2 of our look at the World Cup groups (Part 1 is here).
Germany go into the tournament as big favourites, can they go back to back? Will Belgium finally become a team and utilize the talent they have in their squad? Will England be able to make it out of their group this time? Groups E through to H are below: AuthorJeffEyesRimmer The groups have been decided for next year’s FIFA World Cup in Russia and there are some really interesting match ups to come.
There is a bit of Iberian flavour to Group B, who will win that battle of the peninsula? Will Australia be able to get some revenge on Peru - the conquerors of their trans-Tasman brothers? Can Argentina erase the recent humiliation at the hands of Nigeria? Who will be relatively pleased with their groups and which one is the group of death? Below in Part 1 we review the first four groups and look at the various match ups for next year’s showcase. |
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