Can Portugal win World Cup?

Pretty tough task for even favorites like Germany but this World Cup Portugal team looks quite balanced and their recent tournaments specially Euro 2012 Portugal were very unlucky to not win that semi final against crowned champions Spain.

Defense: 

Portugal have quite strong defense with two of Real Madrid player in that back 4 assures you a solid defense. Portugal defense performed pretty well against big teams as well in big tournaments.

Midfield: 

When you hear CRISTIANO RONALDO in any midfield's line up you surely understand how tough that team could be. Portugal also have midfielders like Moutinho, Veluso and young star Caravallho which could control midfield pretty well. Nani also is an option on wing with Quresma waiting to shine for Portugal as well.

Attack:

Ronaldo can be used in this area as well and this area without Ronaldo seems weak but as a famous quotes says: "Good attack wins you match but Good defense win you titles". So weakness in this area can be covered and by weak I m referring to fairly good attacker like Postiga, Varela etc.

Manchester United Failure

The reasons I m going to give you for the current scenario of Manchester United might be offensive to Manchester United fans.

Sir Alex Ferguson before stepping down as Manchester United manager made some blunders. I still remember when Ronaldo missed a penalty at Upton Park and commentator quoted "Sometimes Superstars make mistakes". Same is the case with Sir Alex and now I m going to tell you why?!

Treatment of Youngsters:

Paul Pogba left United due to lack of game time and he blamed Ferguson for it. Now if that golden boy still played for United they might not be facing this much crisis in Midfield. Morrsion is also another youngster who could easily be star at United one day. Club and manager always come first and no player is bigger than club but who makes the club big?!

 Leaving at wrong time:

Yes he left United when they were best English side by far. But United was never not as good as they were supposed to be when he left. They didn't have those sort of players and star names to carry on without Ferguson. Youngsters they were using were never as good as class of 92. United were turning into a decent team and under his guidance they could be the team that in coming years could conquer Europe but this team was in learning process at that time.

Squad:

Looking at United current squad I think other than attacking department they lack in every other department. Midfield is weak and there is no way these players can make one of the best 4 in midfield even in England. Clearly Cleverly is not that good to step up at United level. Kagawa needs time but how much time?! Giggs is not a player who should be playing for United now with due respect to the legend. Carrick looks to be decent but he is not creative. 

Now coming to defense other than Brazilian right back I don't think anyone can replace the quality at defense that United had back in 2008. Vidic and Ferdinand are past. Vidic was best defender once now he is not even in top 20 for me. 

Choosing the wrong man:

He chose the wrong man. I trusted Moyes all the time but still no results. Lets put results aside they are not good enough. They are not performing.

Moyes Problem:

Lets just assume one thing that Moyes is very good manager but what he did wrong is bringing Everton Staff with him and some former United stars as coaches. Good Player doesn't mean Good Coach. Coaches are most important part of club, they might not get credit but they are the ones who bring real success to the team.

Sack Moyes?!

Now I would say yes which contradicts my all previous posts but yes time has changed a lot in last three weeks or so. Moyes maybe the right man according to Ferguson but with due respect to United and Ferguson I don't feel the same way.

 Solution:

This might be funny I think Ferguson should come back. Bring Ronaldo back and see what United can do. 

Are Divers Cheats??

Introduction:

Recent years diving has become a huge problem in football world. Even many world class players dive or fake an injury. But question today I m going to answer is "Are divers Cheats?"

Cheating or Winning?

Well there is no doubt in anyone mind that diving is unethical and should stay out of the game but when your team gets a penalty from a dive and you get three points because of it "Does it really matter then?"
Football history is full of diving and cheating incidents. Suarez handball at World Cup was also cheating incident but now think about it, his team got the chance to play the World Cup semi final. Was he really a cheat? He took one for his team man!!! If anyone from my team did that I will be quite pleased most of us would be.
If I could get my team to play against 10 men rather than 11 men isn't it worth a try?

Making most of it:

If diving is a problem players should be fined because of it there must a set of rules to define that punishment. Players have been fined before but there should be proper set of rules.
Making most of the tackle for my liking is not a dive. When I m running and about to shoot at goal and opponent just slightly clipped my ankle "You think I can still shoot the way I want or I was about to??" I think that I deserve a Free Kick for it and I m going to try to get it.
My team is losing 1-0 90th minute I dive inside the penalty box and wins a penalty my team gets a point okay I did cheat but I did it for my team I did because I cant see my team losing and I do not mind after winning that people call me cheat!!!

Professional Tackle:

If Professional Tackle is one match ban lets make Dive also one match ban. I would love to sit of bench for one match if my team gets 3 points because of me. If you say intention foul by defender was necessary because he did to win the match for his team then why diver is abused so much and not that defender??

Summary:

My point is Diving is cheat but do not blame it on Divers all the time and do not abuse them because whatever they do is for  their team no one like to be called as "Cheat" or "Diver" but yes they should be punished like defender doing intentional foul as a last man is.  

Predictions

Everton vs Liverpool:

I think Home side will have better chance of winning the game as they are in good shape but cant rule out Liverpool completely as they are playing good football this season. I predict Everton win though.

Manchester City vs Tottenham:

Manchester City this season have been unlucky many time so I think Tottenham might upset this sunday. I predict Draw or Tottenham win.

Arsenal vs Southampton:

Arsenal might win this game but surly this is not an easy game for Gunners.

Cardiff vs Manchester United:

Manchester United have found their form lately so I think Manchester United will win away at Cardiff City.

West Ham United vs Chelsea:

London affair. Very difficult to predict I think Special One will win this for Chelsea but like Arsenal game it will be tough for Chelsea.

Is Manchester United back in Business???

Well obviously after beating Arsenal they are back in title run. They seems to have find the right trio and combination in attack, midfield and defense. They are playing some good football they were just unlucky not to score more against Arsenal.

Persie and Rooney:

Many might say that they are best attack partnership in the premier league. Surely they are best if they play at their full tempo and form. Recently both looks to have find their rhythm in recent weeks. THANK GOD!!!

Surprise Package:

Januzaj is surly the best teenager in premier league and may be in the world right now. Obviously he has alot to learn still he is young and with a lot of potential. Kagawa being out of United squad due to injuries and many wrote due to Moyes is also playing better football not his best yet though.

  Champions?

I would say yes they will retain English Title this year but obviously i m United fan and getting too optimistic.

Team that will Stop United?

One team for my liking has potential to overcome United this season that is Manchester City. They might not be top of the table but they have potential to be at top by some margin.

France?!

From Champions to Play-Offs:

14 years ago France were ultimate international team which had players like Zidane, Henry, Viera, Barthez etc. They were champions like no one else winning World Cup and Euro Cup in 1998 and 2000. In 2006 they went on to play World Cup final and just lost on penalties and Zidane RED CARD.
Now Where they are??? They played World Cup 2010 by just qualifying on play offs many would say "THAT WAS FOUL PLAY"!!!

Can they Qualify now:

They lost first leg 2-0 though an away leg but it would be extremely difficult for them to be the part of Brazil teams now for France. I do not think they will qualify now.

Problem:

I might not be right but clearly only one thing for me "THEIR SQUAD is quite OVERRATED". Ribery might be a star and after him I think only Nasri is really a class player no one else for my liking.

Manchester United v/s Arsenal

Prediction:

The Mighty Manchester United will be at their home against leader of the table for this classic encounter. I will say Manchester United will win this game because it is like do or die for them as any more drop of points at home before New Year will leave them in very dangerous position.

Why Manchester United:

Manchester United have felt an extra ease playing Arsenal in past 5-6 years. Beating Arsenal even at Emirates Stadium several time. Old Trafford also witnessed 8-2 trashing of gunner just 2 years back.

What Arsenal Lack:

Arsenal this season has been on top form but can they go all the way? NO. Arsenal are yet to face difficult fixtures away from home so I think Arsenal will lose tomorrow and before New Year they will not be at the top of the league. Remember Me!!! Remember This Link!!! ARSENAL WILL NOT BE AT THE TOP OF THE TABLE BY THE NEW YEAR!!!

Ozil Ramsey Giroud or RVP Rooney Januzaj:

I prefer Arsenal trio but you cant under estimate the power of United trio so I feel this game will be decided on the factor which defense comes out on top rather than these two attacking trio.