sábado, 12 de junio de 2010

20 THINGS THAT ARE BOUND TO HAPPEN AT A WORLD CUP

20 THINGS THAT ARE BOUND TO HAPPEN AT A WORLD CUP
by Michael Lewis, "American Way" (American Airlines Magazyne).


  1. A Third Word country will surprise a soccer power with a win or a tie.

  2. A player will argue with his coach and then be sent home.

  3. A gaffe by a referee or linesman will decide a close game.

  4. A star player will miss a key penalty kick during a tiebreaker.

  5. One country will offer a team myriad riches if it advances or does well.

  6. A coach will be ejected.

  7. Brazil’s fans will samba for 31 days.

  8. When the host team wins a game, its fans will party all night.

  9. The broadcast signal for one game will be sent to the wrong country.

  10. A player will be suspended for taking drugs.

  11. A relatively unknown player will be given international acclaim for scoring a vital goal.

  12. One coach will be fired a day after his team is eliminated.

  13. A superpower will finish second in its group but get an easier way through the tournament.

  14. At least one superstar will experience a miserable World Cup.

  15. A teenager will make a dynamic debut.

  16. A veteran will play in his final competition in an emotional farewell.

  17. A star will miss a game because his stomach has not adapted to the environment.

  18. A team will accuse another of spying on its practice session.

  19. A team will threaten to go on strike unless it receives more bonus money.

  20. A team that has done horrendously during its World Cup warmups will surprise.