World Cup Blues; 'Super' Eagles, effective German Machines and FIFA lies.

   The biggest football festival has ended. The FIFA World Cup 2014 final was played in the Maracana. A game in which a very effective German side emerged victorious over the Argentines.

The Germans came prepared. Having built a £25 million Campo Bahia before the world cup started, it was evident to all that the team had a clear mission. Campo Bahia, which will double as a youth soccer retreat centre after the world cup, was built with climate of the team's world cup venues in mind. It has sixty five residential units, a training pitch, fitness centre and has a wonderful view of the beach. Telecommunications and IT facilities will also help locals beyond the world cup. This, in more ways than one helped the team bond into a formidable unit. They came with a team. A real team. With very disciplined players and manageable egos,they stormed Brazil. Joachim Lowe and his boys won the world cup on the back of an attack lethargic Argentina. The Argentines didn't Come to the party.
   Argentina, a Messi based team didn't turn up because Messi didn't turn up. However though, I think Messi is unfairly held responsible for the woes of Argentina. Other players should be able to show forth in the absence of a Messic performance. When Gonzalo Higuain failed to put Argentina ahead after a 'wonderful' German assist we knew the game was a delicacy prepared for German mouths. And midway through the second period of extra tine, Mario Gotze clinically finished off an Andre Schurrle assist.  That was it. The Germans had won the world cup in the presence of Chancellor Angela Merkel and under the full glare of a colourful Chris the Redeemer.
   I personally advise anyone whose life lack surprises to go through FIFA decisions. Once again, they goofed. The FIFA study group came up with and awarded the Golden Ball to Lionel Messi. In a competition where Arjen Robben shone like a million stars, Muller and Mario Gotze dazzled for Germany and James Rodriguez had an outstanding tournament, FIFA gave the honour to Lionel Messi who was largely anonymous in the knock out stages. Barring the assist to set up Angel Di Maria, Messi disappeared in the knock out stages. This however,does not remove the fact he is about the best player on earth. Just that he didn't have a beautiful world cup. One then wonders why FIFA gave him the golden ball. Aren't we used to FIFA goofs and surprises?O yes we are.
  Super Eagles. Yes. The Nigerian senior male football team. When all the facts are out about what actually happened in Brazil, we will talk. For now,they are still sharing money. Africa,except for Algeria, went to Brazil to share money. Continental shame.
  The world cup is over. One month of ecstasy. As the football community await the resumption of the various leagues, it's important to note that Brazil deserve an excellent salute. Twenty one gun shot salute for a wonderfully hosted world cup.