FIXTURE FOR THE WORLDCUP

Here is the fixtures for the upcoming World Cup.The First match is on June 12 and the finals is on July 13th

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THE JINX OF BALLON D'OR

Since the inception of the Ballon d'Or in 1956 to recognise Europe and then later on the Worlds most oustanding player each year.Of the 14 players in possession of the prize heading into a World Cup none have achieved ultimate success on the global stage.

THE JINX

• JOHANN CRUFF:winner in 1973,Failed to beat West Germany in the 1974 WC Final
• LIONEL MESSI:winner  in 2009,Failed to beat Germany in the 2010 WC Quarterfinals
• ROBERTO BAGGIO:winner in 1993,Failed  to beat Brazil in the 1994 WC Final
• GIANNA RIVERA:winner in 1969,Failed to beat Brazil in 1970 WC Final
• KARL HEINZ RUMENIGGE:winner in 1981 Failed to beat Italy in 1982 WC Final
• RONALDO:winner in 1997,Failed to beat france in the 1998 WC Final

Cristiano Ronaldo was  awarded last years Balon d'Or for his remarkable performances.Now will he be the first one to break this Jinx or will he fell prey to this Jinx like all others before lets wait and see

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COLUMBIAS NIGHTMARE COMES TRUE

Colombian power striker Radamel Falcao will miss the World Cup after losing his battle to recover from the crushing knee injury he suffered while playing for his club Monaco in January.The 27-year-old Colombian suffered anterior cruciate ligament damage in a heavy tackle during his side’s 3-0 French Cup win at Chasselay Monts d'or Azergues. The referee failed to award Moncao a penalty and Soner Ertek, the player who caused the injury, went unpunished.

His absence from the Colombian Team was confirmed on tuesday by coach Jose Pekerman.He also stated that Luis Perea will also not be taking part in the World Cup as they have not recovered from their injuries.

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