SoccerBible World Cup Update - 24/06/10
It's Day 14 of the World Cup, and whilst the English and Germans fans are waking up looking forward to another showdown, fans of Italy, Denmark and Japan are preparing for crunch final group games...
There was some intense action in yesterday's final group games as Jermain Defoe fired England to victory, to set up an encounter with old rivlas Germany. And United States scored a dramatic 92nd minute winner through Landon Donovan, to face Ghana in the next round. 
There's been plenty to discuss at the World Cup, along with some interesting boot spotting, some great team play and plenty to look forward to. Check out the SoccerBible's view on the latest goings on in South Africa...
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David James (England) |
Jay DeMerit (United States) |
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David James is an Umbro player who has previously worn the Stealth football boots, but interestingly he was playing in some SX Valors against Slovenia, in a white/orange colourway!. |
Despite wearing Puma PowerCat football boots, Jay DeMerit is backing the Nike (RED) campaign. The first player we've spotted to do so, it would be interesting to hear Puma's opinion of this! |
Slovakia v Italy (Group F)
Defending champions Italy are in danger of going out of the World Cup unless they can record a victory against Slovakia. Italy currently occupy second spot in Group F, but a defeat to Slovakia today would mean elimination for the World Cup holders, who are yet to impress in the tournament.
Former Chelsea winger Miroslav Stoch will be recalled to the Slovakia side, after recovering from injury. Slovakia will know they need something special to unlock a stubborn Italian defence, and out of the entire squad Stoch is the player, wearing the Elite Superfly football boots, who could play a key role in a famous Slovakia win.
Italy have been desperate for a creative spark this World Cup, and have been missing playmaker Andrea Pirlo through injury. Unfortunately, the Milan playmaker may not be fit enough to start the game, but coming off from the bench Italian fans will be hoping he can deliver the telling pass that will make the difference from his Nike Elite Tiempo Legend football boots.
Like many nations before them, will Italy perform in the big game when it really counts, or can Slovakia topple the champions from their mantle, and make the post of a poor Italian side? Have YOUR say and share your opinions on the World Cup!
