Used to me talking NBA? Used to me talking LeBron? Kobe? Wade?
Well, here’s the other side of me that you people don’t know: I’m a die hard futbol (soccer) fan, and you can’t blame me…I’m Portuguese! So, you can pretty much say this is a great time of my life, because soccer is everywhere I look and the NBA Finals are reaching their climax!
Now, I know most American sports fans aren’t into soccer, but I’m here to show you why I believe soccer is the world’s most beautiful sport, and why YOU should pay attention this World Cup; I promise you’ll end up falling in love!
Here are some of the best of the best, the cream of the crop, and the most dazzling stars to play the beautiful game that we here in the States call soccer! Enjoy!
Lionel Messi (Argentina)
Arguably the greatest soccer player in the world, Messi is right up there with Portugal’s Ronaldo and perhaps even a cut above.
This guy is one of the fastest soccer players I’ve ever seen, and without a doubt one of the best finishers. This guy may not have the prettiest moves, but he gets the job done.
He plays Forward, and is the best in the world at that position. He won the top award in soccer, FIFA World Player of the Year, in 2009 and has won Argentina’s Player of the Year and is likely to earn more.
Messi currently plays for Barcelona, and is bound to earn many more rewards, as he is only 22 years old.
Kaka (Brasil)
Knows as Kaka, Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite is without a doubt one of the greatest Brasilian players to ever play the game.
For many of you who know Ronaldinho, this guy can be mentioned in the same breath, as Kaka is tricky, flashy and a great leader on any team.
He currently plays for Real Madrid, and plays midfielder for both Brasil and Real Madrid. The thing about Kaka that makes him special is that he carries himself as a leader and a veteran and everyone respects him.
He won the FIFA World Player of the Year in 2007, and at 28 he still has numerous great years in his peaking career.
Wayne Rooney (England)
Wayne Rooney is one of the most feared English players of all-time, right there with David Beckham. He is one of the best strikers who ever lived.
When he’s on the field, this guy has a presence that puts other players into “fear” mode. Rooney has made numerous shots throughout his career that have leftmany dumbstruck.
He currently plays for Manchester United, and plays forward for both Manchester Utd. and for his national team of England.
Though he has never won the FIFA World Player of the Year, he has won numerous others such as the England Player of the Year twice, the PFA Fans Player of the Year numerous times, the FWA Footballer of the Year and many others.
Rooney is without a doubt at the top, and is bound to show more, at the ripe age of 24.
Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal)
Whether it’s him capturing the women with his looks, or capturing the hearts of the Portuguese with his flawless goals, or capturing the hate of his enemies when he blows by them, Ronaldo is at the top of the soccer world, right up there with Argentina’s Lionel Messi.
Ronaldo is also a pop-star as well, as he has dated numerous women, including the infamous Kim Kardashian!
Ronaldo has played for the world’s top teams, and is currently playing for Real Madrid, along with Kaka and many others. He won FIFA World Player of the Year in 2008 and numerous other awards, and should continue to be at the top of the stage for a while, as he is only 25 years old.
FORCA PORTUGAL!
Fernando Torres (Spain)
Fernando Torres is without a doubt, one of the flashiest players in this game. Speed, power and striking ability…all of which a great player needs, Torres possesses.
Either hated by many, or loved by many, Torres is the type of player who you love to have on your team, or the guy that you absolutely fear when he’s closing in on your goalie.
Torres currently plays for Liverpool and the Spanish national team as forward. With the nickname, “El Nino” (the kid), Torres shows little of a child, as he is one of the savviest guys on the field, day in and day out.
He hasn’t won the top individual award in soccer, but does have some others, such as the Premier Player of the Month for Feb.2008 and Sept.2009, and has had Goal of the Month twice, and at the age of 26, Torres is only blossoming now.
Samuel Eto’o (Cameroon)
Eto’o is the greatest African player ever.
Period. No other arguments can be made.
He might go down as one of the greatest forwards ever as well, as he has the most goals ever for an African and had over 100 goals in 5 seasons with Barcelona! Amazing!
He currently plays for Internazionale and is the captain of Cameroon’s national soccer team. Without a doubt he is the best player on both teams, and this guy has been around, so the respect for him is high.
He might not have won a FIFA Player of the Year Award, but he is Cameroon’s all-time scorer, Africa Cup of Nations’ all-time scorer, La Liga’s Top Scorer in 2006, and he’s going to be around for a bit more, as he is still only 29!
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