Thursday, April 5, 2018

Russia 2018: Knocks The Door

Sporting world all set to witness the much awaited Football event in couple of months. Russia now geared up to host the FIFA World Cup 2018, as the sporting spectacle to take place from 14 June to 15 July 2018. Among 32 nations across the globe which going to take part in the tournament, the winner of summit clash on 15th of July would be crowned as the Champions of Football world. Now let's have a general Preview and analysis of "Russia 2018".

Brazil, Spain, Germany, France are the top contenders and favorites to clinch the title. These teams have great paper strength and immense potential to emerge as a "World Champions".

*)Brazil, the South American giants in the thirst to regain their legacy with firing line ups starting from Neymar, Gabrial Jesus, Firmino, Coutinho in the attack and Marcelo, Thiago Silva, Dani Alves in the defense. Casemiro and Paulinho would play crucial midfield role.

*) Spain, the 2010 Champions are now in good shape with the strong defensive duos Ramos and Pique along with De Gea who's arguably best goal-keeper at present. Isco with his splendid International touch leading the attack with Diego Costa, Asensio Koke, Iniesta, Silva. Jordi Alba and Carvajal give additional power to the team.

*) Germany, the defending Champions would fight hard to hold their title with its formidable side. Joachim Low's side have perfect mix of talents from the defense to attack with the names of Muller, Draxler, Sane, Kimmich, Kroos, Ozil, Hummels, Boateng. The choice of goal keepers hangs on between Neuer or Stegen which depends on recovery of Neuer from his metatarsal injury.

*) France, the European side with unbelievable talents in their squad could be serious title aspirants. With Umtiti, Varane, Koscielny in the defense, France have one of the best multi dimensional attacks with the names like Mbappe, Dembele, Lemar, Griezmann, Coman, Martial, Lacazette, Giroud, Lemar.

*) Messi and Ronaldo the ultimate faces of this beautiful game would give their heart and soul to achieve their dream to lift World Cup for their nation. Argentina, last years runner up have some great players like Di Maria, Dybala, Aguero, Higuain with the magician Messi leading from the front. Portugal, the European Champions could create the miracle again as they did in Euro 2016,if Cristiano Ronaldo gives his lifetime performance to head his team to glory with the support from Gomes, Sanches, V.Silva.

*) Belgium also have decent squad and their recent performance shows that they could be the dark horse this year.

So 2018 FIFA world cup going to be one the exciting editions ever and as ardent fans around the world have to keep their fingers crossed till 15th of July.

2 comments:

  1. If you think & apply your football knowledge by what u got from this past european cup & declaring ronaldo's portugal as a favourite....GOD BLESS U....

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  2. I didn't claim them to be favorites. I just said if Ronaldo produces a life time performance to inspire Portugal who knows miracle could happen.

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