Wave Your Flag

I went out for breakfast with dad this morning and I couldn’t help but notice the colorful flags that decorated the coffee shops and restaurants all over Doha. Do you realize what that means? we are ONE WEEK away from the biggest sporting event in the world! The four year wait is over and we’re about to live a month of fun and excitement *yaay*

I can’t wait for the FIFA World Cup in South Africa to start with all the intensity in brings and the stories it creates.

A lot of my friends tell me: “Lamoona, its just a football tournament!”.. and every time I get that comment, I fail to explain why the world cup is MUCH more than just any football tournament. So, here’s another attempt at explaining why I think everybody should be excited, not only us football fans! :p

Well.. There is something about the World Cup that unites people for that short period of time. During this short period, the focus of everyone’s life is at a common cause! Everyone has the same hope.. everyone has the same dream.. and everyone suddenly wants the same thing! The event shatters all audience viewing records every time it is held.

What’s so great about the World Cup is that it requires no previous knowledge of teams or players in order to be enjoyed. It allows ANYONE to get excited about something without really knowing much about the game.

Readers, excuse my blabber :p but it’s been two weeks since I last updated this blog so cut me some slack ok :p

Anyway, back to the world cup, here are the matches I’m most excited about in the Group Stage:

Argentina vs Nigeria 12/06/2010

England vs USA 12/06/2010

Algeria vs England 18/06/2010

Germany vs Australia 13/06/2010

Brazil vs Cote d’Ivoire 20/06/2010

Portugal vs Brazil 25/06/2010

Plus, all of Italy’s matches of course ^_^

Now now, the celebration goes beyooooond the green field so let me share with you the things I’m excited about other than the football :D

The Awesome World Cup Ads

This is not only the world cup of football, this is the world cup of ads! I mean OMG the sponsors come up with the most creative and meaningful world cup-themed ads and TV commercials during this month! Here are some of my favorites this year.
Nike

Coca Cola

Pepsi

McDonald’s (middle east)

The Music

YES THE MUSIC!!! Who doesn’t remmbeber the go go go ole ole ole Ricky Martin song from the world cup in france in 1998? they played it at every birthday party and school event after the world cup @@ and people still sing it today, that’s how popular the world cup songs are! So if you’re not excited about the world cup yet, here is something to help you get there :p sync those to your ipod now!

Akon – oh Africa

Shakira – This time for Africa

K’naan ft. Nancy Ajram – Waving flag (Arabic version)

The WAGs

What is a world cup without some gossip on the side? For those who don’t know what a WAG is, it’s stands for wives and girlfriends of footballers (i'm serious, google it!). Because WAGs are either models, designers or singers, hopefully we’ll spot some hot fashion trends around Johannesburg's streets during the world cup =D so here’s your WAG guide.

Abigail Clancy:
Peter Crouch’s girlfriend.

Coleen Rooney: Wife of England’s star asset Wayne.

Alex Curran:
 Steven Gerrard’s wife.

Melanie Slade: Theo Walcott’s girlfriend.

Alena Seredova:
Girlfriend of Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon

Sarah Brandner:
Girlfriend of German star Bastian Schweinsteiger.

Victoria Beckham: The Queen of WAGs! Even though her husband is injured, he’s expected to go in a coaching capacity.

The Amazing Crazy Fans

I’ll let the pictures talk for themselves here….

hatha chenna 6al3 mn Avatar :p

w hatha thakarni fee lady gaga :p

The Attention Grabbing Hairstyles

Hahahahaa i can't wait to see the players haircuts this year! here are some of the memorable ones from previous world cups.

Seeeeee? Everyone has something to be excited about ^^’ c’mon now and wave your flaaaaaaaaaaag!! *dances*

Sooooooooo, what are you guys most excited about?

Before I go, let me give a shout out to the Qatar 2022 Bid committee. They are doing a great job and they deserve our full support! So show them some love and follow them on twitter and join their facebook group, if you haven’t already done so.

*phew* was that the longest blog post ever or whaaaat?!!!!

Until my next post, ciao!
~ Lamoona