Chile bom bom

[mistletoe]

Also known as

La Roja, for the banal reason that they play in red. The name sticks even if the away kit gets an outing.

The players

Vuvuzela superstar (That's how you spell it!)

Bullet-headed Humberto Suazo was South America's top scorer in qualification with 10. Currently on loan at Real Zaragoza after helping Monterrey win the title in Mexico.

There's always Bolton

Former Anfield touchline-hugging misfit Mark González would welcome release from his gilded cage at CSKA Moscow. The winger's well-placed to shine in South Africa – he was born there, after all.

Laager lout

No-nonsense defender Pablo Contreras was banned for 20 games for an alcohol-fuelled incident at the team hotel in 2007. He was allowed back after 10 having signed a letter of apology. He holds a Spanish passport, replacing the fake Italian passport he received a two-year ban for in 2000 while with Monaco.

I like the sound of them.

First game down and South Africa got a passable draw with Mexico 1-1. The goals were a microcosm of football. Shabalala scored a beauty right in the top corner. Mexico's goal saw a defender play four of them onside for Marquez to score. It wasn't a bad game. Currently Uruguay (class National Anthem) are fiddling around with France to the accompaniment of vuvuzelas. Have the longest anthem - even longer than Italy's apparently. I shall post my favourites.

e.t.a.

My mood theme loves it.

Comments

[villagirl75.livejournal.com]

Great post - I was thinking of doing a footy one myself. Just haven't got round to it yet. Let's hope England do the business tomorrow!

[a-mistletoe.livejournal.com]

Come on England! I haven't been impressed by any of the teams so far.