WORLD CUP'S EVE - OLA ADEOTOYE ( 12/06/2014)


Ever since footballs governing body FIFA announced to the world that the 2014 World Cup was to be hosted by Brazil a powerhouse in the sport, we have (as in I and the rest of the waiting world) have been counting down the years, the months, and the days, and now ladies and gentlemen the Eve of football's greatest...no let me rephrase that, 'Sports greatest competition' has finally dawned on us all.
Thursday evening the rest of the viewing world and fans will witness organisers present all the cultural flavours Brazil has to offer during the opening ceremony. As marvellous as it will be in terms of bright lights, wonderful colours, and pyrotechnics, the football fan inside of me is itching for the on-pitch action to commence.

First things first the hosts of this summer's festivities go head to head with Croatia. Though they are much fancied by most to win the tournament, it will by no means be a straightforward match. Especially when going up against a side with the likes of Luka Modric, Mario Mandzukic, Ivan Rakitic, Mateo Kovacic and other recognised faces Niko Kovac's side will be a test for most teams.

From there after its 32 teams battling each other for 29 days and all for world domination and capture of the famous Jules Rimet trophy. The summer really does star here for football fans, whereas in a normal year we'd have to wait till the start of the new Barclays Premier League season, while using ongoing transfer speculation as a form of mild entertainment.

Ready your flags, your world cup jersey's and your cans of beer because whatever team your all supporting (mine personally being Nigeria and England) one thing is for certain this year's World Cup will be full of thrills, spills and the usual upsets that will make the tournament in the adopted 'home of football' very special!