Attorney Michael de Broglio on: South Africa, Law, Politics, Attorneys, Sport, Photography, Technology, Gadgets, Media, Crime, Road Accidents Fund,
Divorce, Maintenance, Personal Injury, Medical Negligence
The 2014 World Cup is starting and one can imagine the excitement in Brazil. I was in London for the London Olympics and like all of you I was in South Africa for the World Cup in 2010. The one thing that all these events seem to have in common is that the people of the country, who are either apathetic or are negative towards the event, get very excited and involved once it actually starts happening. One can only imagine the excitement and the vibe in Brazil. South Africa was a tremendously exciting place for those 3 or 4 weeks four years ago, and I would like to hear your predictions as to whether this event is going to be a huge success or not, and in particular which team you are supporting – always made a lot easier by the fact that, it appears unless South Africa hosts a World Cup, we don’t even qualify!
Posted by Michael de Broglio on Wednesday 11-Jun-14
Post a Comment
Comments
Joyce said:
on Friday 13-Jun-14 04:58 PM
I wish you all the best Brasil!
Dune said:
on Friday 13-Jun-14 02:36 PM
I have always been a proud supporter of Brazil. I miss the old team and the old players like Ronaldinho, Cafu and Ronaldo who won the Golden Boot award in the 2006 World Cup. But I think that this World Cup is going to put some of the spectators on the edge of their seats. The Pools are tough this year and there are some intense matches coming up, like Spain and Netherlands (the two teams who battled it out in the 2010 World Cup ), and then there is also Portugal VS Germany, and many more exciting matches. Well I am excited to see who will rise and the end of the Cup!
Jolene said:
on Friday 13-Jun-14 02:20 PM
Not much of a soccer fan, but would love to see Spain win!
Brenda said:
on Friday 13-Jun-14 12:14 PM
Soccer is not a sport that I find much interest in. Give me a braai, good company and a rugby game, and you have my vote. But, there is just just something about a world cup that brings so much excitement to many people, that you cannot help but feel drawn into the event. The 2010 world cup in South Africa got me watching a soccer game everyday, which in itself is huge.
I don't think I will get around to watching any games during this world cup, but I do know that social media will keep me well update and although it might seem odd considering I wont be watching any games, I will be rooting for Germany!
Sinead said:
on Friday 13-Jun-14 09:40 AM
I hope Spain takes it again this year! It could be Italy or Germany though... I don't think I will watch every match or even half of them. I will watch the good ones though ;) If not Spain, I hope it's Italy!
kayee said:
on Friday 13-Jun-14 08:13 AM
Brazil, Spain, Germany, Italy. One of those four I think will win. Not much of a soccer fan but the world cup is always festive, just wish the games were a bit shorter.
Sarah said:
on Thursday 12-Jun-14 06:29 AM
Go Brazil and Spain .Four years went so fast already
Jade said:
on Wednesday 11-Jun-14 04:41 PM
I am beyond excited about the Fifa world cup in Brazil. To such an extent that we had a pre-world-cup warm up party on Sunday and watched the highlights of previous world cups.
I would have loved to have actually gone to Brazil but as they do with all events, they have increased the price of everything and it just wasn't financially viable in the end.
My usual teams that I support namely Ireland and South Africa are not even playing this year!
I thought I might support the hosting country but after watching some warm up games, I think Japan is surprisingly looking quite strong this year and its always nice to support the underdog, I think.
Thabitha said:
on Wednesday 11-Jun-14 01:37 PM
For me Brazil or Spain
Helen said:
on Wednesday 11-Jun-14 12:48 PM
I am extremely excited that soccer World cup is here just 1 day to go, and how Brazil is excited I can not even imagine, I worked with Brazilian people before and the way this people love their soccer and leave every day just to watch and follow up different games and play - I think there is no nation in the world who can be the strong fan of the game. I really hope Brazil will win this world cup, even Spain took first place in 2010 and Germany quit strong in their soccer as well.
Elektra said:
on Wednesday 11-Jun-14 10:45 AM
I am not a soccer fan at all, but I do enjoy the excitement and hype around the world cup. So for now because I like the color blue, GO ARGENTINA!!!!!!
Bianca R said:
on Wednesday 11-Jun-14 10:27 AM
I am extremely excited that it is that time again! Spain are my team and hoping that they will do well and progress to the final stages. Brazil are at a major advantage and I am sure it would be nice for their country if they took the title. The world cup feeling brings back a lot of pleasant memories from 4 years ago. We can only hope that one day, we will have the honour of hosting it again.
Sorea said:
on Wednesday 11-Jun-14 09:36 AM
It is amazing how, every four years, people around the world would be glued to their tv's to watch football whether they are fans or not. I am one of those people. Not a huge fan, but come World Cup you cannot help but be infected by the excitement that surrounds it.
Catherine said:
on Wednesday 11-Jun-14 09:20 AM
Brazil being a soccer loving country,the atmosphere there right now must be electrifying. The event will definitely be a success. My money is on either Brazil or Spain.
Juliet said:
on Wednesday 11-Jun-14 09:09 AM
I am supporting Germany and I would have loved to be in Brazil for this. I think the best energy in a country comes when there is a major sporting event being hosted by that country and if you holiday there then then your holiday can only be that bit more happy and full of positive energy!
Liesl said:
on Wednesday 11-Jun-14 08:51 AM
I think the event is going to be a huge success. If I look back at the 2010 world cup we hosted even people who were not into soccer pulled together for this event to share in its excitement. My money is on Spain.
Lizanne said:
on Wednesday 11-Jun-14 08:50 AM
I would think that it will be between Brazil and Spain.
Refilwe said:
on Wednesday 11-Jun-14 08:46 AM
I was one of those who had said that I would save up for 4 years so that I could go to the Brazil World Cup and be part of the amazing and exciting experience with the Brazilians. . . . That plan did not turn out as planned because look where i am now. But I am excited to see how the turn out of the games will be and who will end up with the cup :) I can't wait to see the opening of the World Cup too actually :) May the Best Team Win!!!
Lucretia said:
on Wednesday 11-Jun-14 08:39 AM
I think Brazil will hold a fantastic world cup, would have loved to have been there. I will be shouting for Germany all the way. I would love to see a Germany / Spain final, will get the tempers flying in my household for sure with my daughter being an avid Spain supporter, makes for loads of fun.
Jessica said:
on Wednesday 11-Jun-14 08:36 AM
I am so for Germany, they one of the best teams and do so well in all the world cups. I hope they win it this time really do. I am too excited to watch it :-)
Alexis said:
on Wednesday 11-Jun-14 08:13 AM
Brazilians love their soccer - must be a very exciting place right now and they must be very happy to be holding it.
Marzelle said:
on Wednesday 11-Jun-14 07:40 AM
Wow...I can't beleive it's 4 years already. I honestly dont know much about soccer, but I can only imagine the excitement in Brazil,
Bianca Els said:
on Wednesday 11-Jun-14 07:29 AM
The people in Brazil will probably go all out with the world cup, i can just imagine all the excitement. I don't know much of soccer but i think it will be a success, because soccer in other countries are a much more higher priority, than in South Africa... May the best team win!
Stephanie said:
on Wednesday 11-Jun-14 07:02 AM
If the top four teams (Brazil, Spain, Germany and Argentina) win their respective groups, Spain would be on Argentina's side of the bracket. That's a good matchup if it came to fruition due to La Furia Roja's advantage in the midfield, which means another final appearance could very well be in the cards.
Johannesburg based attorney specializing in personal injury matters including Road Accident Fund claims and medical negligence matters. My interests include golf, reading and the internet and the way it is constantly developing. I have a passion for life and a desire for less stress!
