194. The World Cup Cometh

It's gonna be a long, hot and busy summer...just the way I like it. The defending champs, and my fav team, have no chance of retaining it. No Totti, no Nesta, no Cassano...and for the love of all things holy, there's no new Roberto Baggio. The great pretender, Giovinco, is out injured, and hasn't had the best of seasons.

So, I'd go for Argentina or Spain. Why? Because in Messi, Xavi, Iniesta and Villa, they have the best players in the world that's why. Will be tough for the Argies though, that Maradona fella is a crack head, and I'm sure he'll self-destruct, and bring his team with him, sometime during the Q-final stage.

Portugal to win it? No chance in hell. As with any African team. Lots of talent, but lacking in mental strength.

Brazil? Functional and efficient, no flair. They just might win it. Dunga knows what he's doing, he's modelled his team on the '90 winning side he played in.

And England? Well fuck them. Over-hyped muppets are doomed for sweet failure once more. Good coach though, but with wankers like Gerrard, Ferdinand and Terry in there and about, well, they have no chance. Self-deluded sods the lot.

Forza Italia!