As the World Cup enters it's business stage we can easily say that this has been the most open tournament ever. Upsets jumping out from all corners. Underdogs over-performing. Perennial favourites underachieving.
Who would have thought that France would be trashed by Mexico.. That Italy humbled by Slovakia.. England held by lowly Algeria.. Germany defeated by the gritty Serbs. And to top it all off the mighty Spanish beaten by a country better known for its Banks than for its football.. Switzerland indeed shock victors....
It shows probably a reflection of the financial crisis in Europe.. Spain or Germany they say should win for the better of the world economy. But since when has economy driven the events on a football pitch.
Italy and France.. Two of Europe's superpowers. Both financially as well as in football terms.. Both on the brink of financial meltdown. Probably the disunity in the French ranks and the lethargy of the Italians reflects in their financial system too..
Greece are in the midst of major financial crisis with the strictest of austerity measures imposed.. And yet they rebounded to their first ever win in a world cup. A sign of resiliance i say.
England's government has just come up with a set of budget cuts and austerity programs meant to reduce their fiscal deficit. A farce I say.. Take a look at the players and it reflects.. The lack of discipline.. the need to enjoy the good things in life seriously reflecting in their football..
On the other hand we have the traditional Latin american nations always been good at their football and bad at their economy...
Well.. it seems there is economic trouble everywhere.. so the Messis and the Kaka's are bringing their football to the fore and letting it inject liquidity into this world cup making up for the lack by the European powerhouses..
And then we have a resilient Asia.. Powering on aiming to be world leaders.. The Hang Seng and the Nikkei outshadowing the Euronext and the FTSE... Good performances by South Korea and Japan showing how the gap is fast closing between the learners and the teachers...
They are comparing this world cup to a world war...
I would rather be an economist than a marksman and say maybe.. just maybe... its a sign of how the financial power in the world is going to shift....
4 comments:
the war is on ! with the G20 and G8 meetings ... all the time fingers crossed and fighting going on as to who will be the leader
All sorts of arm twisting is gonna happen for this cup :)
Good one!
No wonder it comes from a football freak Futures First guy :)
Would have been more appropriate in the Spain vs Portugal match :)
Read your blog for the first time.. enjoyed it, nice!
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