SB's recent performance with Argentina at the World Cup has returned him to No. 1 spot on FPA's official rankings.
Argentina's runner up display rewards SB with 500 points - giving him a new total of 700.
JM's Brazil failed to finish third therefore leaving Brazil with no points to show. He remains on 600.
Congratulations SB. A return to the top. Great way to silence those critics.
Current FPA Rankings:
1 SB (700 points)
2. JM (600 points)
Friday, July 18, 2014
Argentina heartbreak as Germany wins memorable World Cup
It finished the way it began. A thoroughly exciting tournament from start to finish.
After working their way through the group stages, our big guns Argentina (SB) and Brazil (JM) had to manoeuvre themselves past difficult opposition in both the Round of 16 and then Quarter Finals to take a seat in the Semi Finals respectively.
Brazil somewhat controversially moved past World Champions Spain in the Round of 16 before making light work of Italy in the QF's. While Argentina did it tough against Switzerland, and then also Portugal, winning both games only by a single goal.
The semi finals pitted Brazil against Germany, and it was the Germans who after a titanic struggle for 70 mins or so found a way through Brazil and then finishing it off with a second before full time - knocking the home favourites out the World Cup.
While arch rivals Argentina had it all to do against Holland. Once again it would be just a single goal in extra time which would move the Argies through - Holland desperately unlucky not to find a way through to the final.
The third place play off preceded the final - Brazil still emotionally drained from the semi final defeat never looked quite ready for this encounter. Holland ran away winners and taking 3rd place with honours.
The final played at the Maracana in Rio, brought together Argentina and Germany. The surprise packets against the favourites. And it was the surprise packets who took an early lead and controlled things throughout a frantic first half. It took until mid way through the 2nd period for Germany to find a way in and level the contest at 1 a piece. They then held on through a dramatic extra time period before the dreaded penalty shoot-out loomed.
The exact penalty takers and the order in which they took the kicks will of course be forgotten in time. I actually have already.
This penalty shootout will be remembered like this. Messi steps up. Messi's penalty is saved. Germany win the World Cup.
SB cries.
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| Argentina disappointment as Germany lift the trophy |
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| Germany - World Champions Brazil 2014 |
Golden Ball: Lionel Messi (Argentina)
Golden Glove: Manuel Neuer (Germany)
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| Manuel Neuer of Germany receives the Golden Glove trophy and Lionel Messi of Argentina receives the Golden Ball and Boot during the award ceremony after the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Final match. |
Friday, July 4, 2014
World Cup 2014 - Who will win it?
World Cup 2014 in Brazil has begun and with so much anticipation also comes pressure.
For SB and JM, 2 men very familiar to pressure - this scenario is perhaps like nothing they have dealt with before.
SB takes charge of Argentina. With his main man Messi in his line up, he knows he has a team that can go all the way. But can he get them to perform and gel. Friendlies pre-tournament showed he had a lot still to do. For the people of Argentina, nothing but bringing the trophy back home will be acceptable.
And playing in their own back yard in Brazil - the expectation is even more intense. To add to the pressure, SB's recent results in club land caused much debate in Argentina whether he was the right man to take charge at this time. However his pedigree and list of achievements won him the job. Now he must perform once more.
For JM, well he couldn't have a tougher assignment. Taking control of Brazil - at home - with the weight of a nations support - it can only be described as intense. However, the most successful manager in PS4 history was an obvious choice for a country who could not afford to take any chances this summer.
As we kick off - this is so much more than just a rivalry between men - this is a rivalry of nations.
Who will lift the trophy - Argentina or Brazil?
#Daretodreambig
For SB and JM, 2 men very familiar to pressure - this scenario is perhaps like nothing they have dealt with before.
SB takes charge of Argentina. With his main man Messi in his line up, he knows he has a team that can go all the way. But can he get them to perform and gel. Friendlies pre-tournament showed he had a lot still to do. For the people of Argentina, nothing but bringing the trophy back home will be acceptable.
And playing in their own back yard in Brazil - the expectation is even more intense. To add to the pressure, SB's recent results in club land caused much debate in Argentina whether he was the right man to take charge at this time. However his pedigree and list of achievements won him the job. Now he must perform once more.
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| "I love pressure" SB talks to media pre game in Brazil |
As we kick off - this is so much more than just a rivalry between men - this is a rivalry of nations.
Who will lift the trophy - Argentina or Brazil?
#Daretodreambig
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| "I feel like we can go all the way" JM talks up his chances with the home nation Brazil |
Super League Title Stays in Madrid
Well with as little fanfare and attention as possible, Real Madrid managed to secure their second straight Super League title.
It must also be noted that this was achieved with 3 games remaining. In truth, it was actually achieved even earlier, however due to the introduction of the new FPA rankings, Barcelona were still in contention for some points from this disastrous season - so teams were forced to play on until that was also decided.
And so as it stands - Real won a total of 23 games, 1 draw and only 6 losses out of 35 games. Bringing a whopping season total to 75 (with games in hand).
For Barcelona, there is no hiding the fact this season, as impossible as it sounds, was even worse than the season previous. Barca, managed only 13 wins, 9 draws and 12 losses from 35 games - a poor total of 48.
To make matters worse for Barcelona, Real Madrid secured all 500 FPA points on offer - taking JM's total to 600 and making him the new No. 1 player in PS4 Fifa.
Barcelona managed no points, therefore SB has 200 points from his Easter Tournament win - and is now relegated to 2nd spot. Not something he could say he's felt before in FIFA.
The once dominate professional, SB only late last year won the double in Spain with Barcelona, however he has since clearly struggled to adapt to a new system of play.
With a World Cup upon us - one can only hope SB takes the time away from club football as a positive and return to Barcelona again next season with renewed vigour.
For JM, his past 2 seasons could not have gone any better. With recruitment a big focus for Real in the off season - JM is now taking charge of his chosen country and attempt to continue his astonishing run of form and maybe even win the whole damn thing!
It must also be noted that this was achieved with 3 games remaining. In truth, it was actually achieved even earlier, however due to the introduction of the new FPA rankings, Barcelona were still in contention for some points from this disastrous season - so teams were forced to play on until that was also decided.
And so as it stands - Real won a total of 23 games, 1 draw and only 6 losses out of 35 games. Bringing a whopping season total to 75 (with games in hand).
For Barcelona, there is no hiding the fact this season, as impossible as it sounds, was even worse than the season previous. Barca, managed only 13 wins, 9 draws and 12 losses from 35 games - a poor total of 48.
To make matters worse for Barcelona, Real Madrid secured all 500 FPA points on offer - taking JM's total to 600 and making him the new No. 1 player in PS4 Fifa.
Barcelona managed no points, therefore SB has 200 points from his Easter Tournament win - and is now relegated to 2nd spot. Not something he could say he's felt before in FIFA.
The once dominate professional, SB only late last year won the double in Spain with Barcelona, however he has since clearly struggled to adapt to a new system of play.
With a World Cup upon us - one can only hope SB takes the time away from club football as a positive and return to Barcelona again next season with renewed vigour.
For JM, his past 2 seasons could not have gone any better. With recruitment a big focus for Real in the off season - JM is now taking charge of his chosen country and attempt to continue his astonishing run of form and maybe even win the whole damn thing!
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