and the winner is...

Well it has been a while since I posted anything and as you all know, my World Cup dream has not come true. Not the scoring a goal dream (we all have that one, right?), but the Argentina vs. Brazil dream. The Netherlands knocked out the Brazilians and their "beautiful game" and Germany punched and pounded Argentina into submission. As it turns out, you need to play a little defense in the World Cup. Crazy, huh? But I think that we fútbol fans are in for a real treat this Sunday. You sure can't go wrong with Spain vs. Netherlands. Whichever nation wins, it will be their first ever World Cup title. Spain seems to always find a way to win, and the Dutch may just be the team of destiny. I feel that the Spanish are going to take it, but don't quote me on that. I may or may not have struck out when it comes to World Cup predictions. The point is, the game should be a lot of fun and we will find out who gets the Golden Boot (top scorer in the tournament). It will be either David Villa or Wesley Sneijder.
Back in the homeland, LeBron James announces who he will play for next season. Don't get me wrong, I'm excited to see him, Chris Bosh, and Dwayne Wade playing in Miami together, I am just sick of the media coverage (ESPN...) and them slaughtering the story into a stain on the floor. I couldn't tell you how many montages of James dunking I have seen streaming across my television. It's getting really annoying. LeBron, stop holding the NBA and the media hostage and just make a decision. Don't drag it out, don't make a huger deal out of it than it has to be, and just tell us and go play. Your brand needs you to win, not just talk about wanting to win. Put your money where your mouth is.

Let's get it on!

As the World Cup continues on and we whittle away all the teams that really never had a shot to begin with (Yes, including the United States), we are left with one blaring, obvious, and really exciting question; Are we going to see a Argentina vs. Brazil final? The answer; I really freaking hope so! After seeing Argentina toy around with Mexico before destroying them, and then marveling at how Brazil snuffed out Chile with ease, it gives me much joy to see the possibility. They are on a collision course for a match that could be one for the ages. Think about it, Brazil’s Kaká is one of, if not the best player in the world. Argentina’s Lionel Messi is the closest one that would rival that claim. Along with that, Messi is the clone of Diego Maradona, who is the head coach of Argentina. Messi is on a quest to equal him in every way possible and all that is left is to hoist one of those golden statues above his head in triumph. Brazil also unleashes offensive-minded players the likes of Maicon, Robinho, and Felipe Melo every game and they would go up against Gabriel Heinze of Argentina. What more could a soccer fan want? You can’t go wrong when the best teams and players in the world come together and the winner gets everything while the loser goes home crying (most likely). It will be fun, count on it!