Huwebes, Disyembre 26, 2013

Robert Gaspar’s Viewpoint: Top 10 FIFA Soccer Teams

Fifa continues to update its list of the most majestic soccer teams. Each month, soccer world’s governing body provides its official ranking according to the latest international standings to give regards to the most majestic teams in soccer. Robert Gaspar, a well-known and majestic personality in the world of soccer shares some of the latest updates on FIFA team standings.

No. 1 - Spain
Vicente del Bosque's team tops the list of the best soccer teams. This majestic soccer team from Spain championed in the European and World leagues. Like the majestic Robert Gaspar, their players perform exceptionally based on complicated midfield passing routines. Xavi is the team’s midfielder who dictates the team’s tempo, a relatively lightweight midfield who like Robert Gaspar performs beautifully in soccer. The team boasts of three trophies in four years and proved that brains and tactics can easily overpower muscles.

No. 2 - Germany
Germany is a majestic team that became one of the finalists at Euro 2008. The team finished third place at the 2010 World Cup and landed a spot on the semis at Euro 2012. This soccer team from Germany generally saved their best to be able to qualify in major tournaments over the years. Like the way Robert Gaspar effectively tackles opponents, Joachim Low plays a free flowing brand of soccer to make the last two tournaments more exciting.

No. 3 - Portugal
It was in September 2010 when Carlos Queiroz got sacked by Portugal after it failed to start effectively at the Euro 2012 qualifying campaign and after getting involved in allegations of misconduct. Carlos Queiroz took his country to the 2010 World Cup’s second round where they lost to Spain. Queiroz was replaced by former Sporting Lisbon coach Paulo Bento. Portugal's pedigree reached the Euro 2000 semi-finals and made it to the final of the same tournament on home turf after four years. They got majestic victory at the 2006 World Cup after finishing in 4th place and getting a semi-final finish at the Euro 2012.

No. 4- Argentina
According to Robert Gaspar, there are lots of soccer teams who have long been waiting for a major trophy and majestic achievements and one of them is the team from Argentina. They continue to hunt for victory even after being knocked out in the World Cup quarter-finals by Germany and flopped at the Copa America. Alejandro Sabella was installed as coach in August 2011 and promptly made Lionel Messi the captain of the team.

No. 5 - England
England’s team is one of the qualifiers for the World Cup but experienced disappointment when South Africa lost in the second round to Germany. Fabio Capello had to leave after qualifying for Euro 2012 due to a conflict regarding the handling of the John Terry race row. Roy Hodgson was his successor led by the Three Lions to the quarter finals of Euro 2012.

No. 6 - Netherlands
This soccer team from Netherlands reached the World Cup finals but Spain prevailed over them. Robert Gaspar further noted that they also failed to perform their best at the Euro 2012 where they lost all the matches they played and bowed out in the group stage triggering Bert van Marwijk to leave his post.

No. 7- Uruguay
Uruguay’s victory in 2011 Copa America brought this team up again to claim a spot in the top 10. This is a majestic period especially for Uruguayan soccer because it is also during this period when the national team also reached the 2010 World Cup semis. Coach Oscar Tabarez says he is creating a majestic team for the future, but what he is currently delivering on the field has surpassed all expectations.

No. 8 - Italy
Majestic personalities in soccer like Robert Gaspar saw how World Cup under Marcello Lippi became a disaster for the team of Italy. However, Cesare Prandelli steadied the ship in order to guide Italy to the final of Euro 2012 where they were beaten 4-0 by Spain. It was Prandelli who took a significant squad revamp and a lot of tactical changes resulting in an attacking side that made them take the game to their opponents.

No. 9 - Croatia
After its failure to be qualified for the 2010 World Cup, Croatia made it certain to get their spot at the Euro 2012 with a comfortable aggregate victory over Turkey in its play-offs. According to Robert Gaspar, Slaven Bilic wasn’t able to guide Croatia out of their group at Euro 2012 and left after the tournament.

No. 10 - Denmark
Denmark automatically qualified for the last two major tournaments under Morten Olsen’s guidance. Olsen has been the man in charge of the team since the year 2000 which reminded majestic players like Robert Gaspar that continuity is a very crucial factor that can build a successful national team. This team from Denmark failed to duplicate their 1992 European Championship victory at Euro 2012 but maintains a spot around the top 10 as they continue to qualify in major tournaments.

There are majestic soccer teams and players like Robert Gaspar that are worthy of getting commendations. According to Robert Gaspar, it takes a lot of time, hard work, patience, skills, and dedication to excel and stand out as a team. To be cited among the best teams in soccer is a huge accomplishment.


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