Who We’re Watching in the 2010 World Cup
In a World Cup Fantasy Pool and need hints on who to pick? Want to be able to namedrop at the bar? Forget Messi, Rooney and Ronaldo. Here's who we're watching.
10. Diego Milito (Argentina)
World class striker. Coming off a great performance leading Inter to the Champions League title. How will he do in South Africa?
9. North Korea
Nobody knows anything about these guys. When I think North Korea, I think Kim Jong-Il in "Team America: World Police". Maybe they have good soccer too.
8. Robin Van Persie (The Netherlands)
Left footed striker has recently returned from injury. The number one goal threat in Holland, especially now that Robben is out.
7. Thierry Henry (France)
Avez-vous dit de handball? Having tarnished his fantastic career with that handball vs. Ireland, it will be interesting to see his performance in South Africa
6. Lennon / Walcott (England's Right Wingers)
Lennon or Walcott, it doesn't matter. These guys are electric and will cut open any defense. England will go far if these guys are allowed to run free.
5. Trendy Haircuts
Remember Beckham's "faux-hawk" in 2002? The World Cup is a great venue to unveil ridiculous hair styles.Will someone shave the pattern of the world cup ball into their head. It seems a certainty.
4. Tim Howard (USA)
He is simply awesome. If the US does any damage in the World Cup, a lot of credit will go to Howard. One of the Ten Best Keepers in the world.
3. Stephen Pienaar (South Africa)
We had to include one South African. He is quick and has the ability to slice up defences with ball skills. It would be nice to see the hosts do well.
2. Fernando Torres (Spain)
This guy is incredibly fast and has total composure on the ball. If he stays fit, he will lead the very talented Spanish side to glory.
1. Luis Fabiano (Brazil)
No Ronaldinho, no Pato, no worries. Fabiano is a prolific goal scorer. For years in La Liga, he has made Sevilla a very competitive side against the likes of Real and Barca.
Honorable Mentions
Chinedu Obasi (Nigeria)
Blazing fast offensive player. He plays for TSG Hoffenheim in Germany, therefore going virtually unnoticed. This guy can flat out play.
Zahia Dehar (French Prostitute)
Underage hooker slept with Franck Ribery and Karim Benzema. She is a complete barbie doll. Distinctly possible she booked a flight to South Africa.
Didier Drogba (Côte d'Ivoire)
If he was not injured, he would have made the list. Best striker in the premiership, can't deny his talent.
David Villa (Spain)
Remarkable goal scorer, but Torres is where its at in Spain. Villa is certainly worth a mention, but not as dangerous a striker.
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