I was privileged to have witnessed the march of Argentina against the exuberant Mexico team yesterday. Today as I write this, I am fully convinced that if my personal favourite team, Argentina, plays to their potential like they have done so far. I feel, they are on their way to the Finals. But again Quarter Final promises to be another nail biting match with one European powerhouse with an enviable record, while another is a South American giant who is taking giant strides in this World Cup.
Let me assure you that it is going to be mother of all quarter finals as they are two of the strongest contenders to win the world cup.
Argentina is on the move and in the right groove. They have the most potent strike force in the form of super impressive troika - Lionel Messi, Gonzalo Higuain and Carlos Tevez. Obviously their presence is enough to send jitters in the opposition camps. In this world cup, Argentina has responded marvelously to their legendary coach, Diego Maradona.
When he assumed the mantle of coaching the young and talented Argentinian squad, his critics went into hyper drive criticisizing his maverick ways. And how he loves hogging the lime light being a quintessential prima donna. He is truly unpredictable as most geniuses are. But this time, I am glad that one of my demi gods have proven them wrong as results are for everyone to see.
Besides, it is such a joy to watch the great man on the sidelines in his new bearded avtaar. Maradona always shared love-hate relationship with the media. But this time around, he is focused and it seems, young Argentinian squad is getting inspired with their demi god by their side.
Argentina displayed their flair and attacking prowess with their 3 impressive goals. They are playing as a cohesive unit rather than as individual superstars. I have been their avid fan ever since I became a die hard fan of this beautiful game. There is something alluring about Argentina which makes them so alluring as a sports nation and as a country as a whole.
I have a strong gut feel that this is going to be Argentina and Messi's world cup. He is in supreme touch as he is continually terrorizing opposition defense by providing excellent passes to Gonzalo Higuain and Carlos Tevez. Even though goals have eluded him so far, but he is instrumental in most of the goals which Argentina has scored.
It is such a joy to watch this young superstar who is just 22 years old in full flight dazzling opposition and fans with his mesmerizing genius. The fact that he hasn't got on the goal scoring sheet yet proves that Argentina is more than just Messi. He is everything which Juan Roman Riquelme couldn't. Plus, he is a complete team player which makes him an asset to Barcelona and Argentina.
Carlos Tevez has truly come of age with his tenacious, never say attitude as he is gifted with deadly acceleration which makes Argentina's opponents a continuous migraine with his presence. Gonzalo Higuain has shown his finesse and goal poaching ability for his club Real Madrid. But now he is showing it on the grandest stage of them all - 2010 World Cup.
Mardona's boys have sounded a warning to their opponents and given tremendous hope to their ardent fans back home and those around the world. They are the only team which is playing like Brazil of the 2002!
Germany although trounced England with their superiority seems to have found their match in Argentina! It's going to be a nail biter if Argentina keeps up their impressive run then, German machine will catch the Argentinian rust in their engine of efficiency. May the best team on the day triumph!
Don't MESSi with Argentina!!! Hail Messi. Hail Maradona. \m/
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