2014 WORLD CUP TRIVIA: This is our 2nd day of the Brazil 2014 World Cup Fever. Yesterday we looked at the history of the official world cup balls from the all black and white used in 1930 to the jabulani then to the one that is going to be used in brazil come June. With 22 days left to World Cup, today in our World Cup Trivia we take a look at Selected World Cup history and we will start with the players that hold the record for playing in the most World Cups. Two players share the record for playing in the most World Cups; Mexicos Antonio Carbajal and Germanys Lothar Matthäus both played in five tournaments. Matthäus has played the most World Cup matches overall, with 25 appearances. West Germanys Franz Beckenbauer is the only player to be named to three Finals . Later during our Lunchtime sports, we will take a look at The Overall Top Goal scorer in World Cups. OTHER NEWS; Brazilian football legend, Pele expressed concern on Monday that social protests in his country could prompt nervous fans from abroad to cancel their trips to the World Cup. Pele, speaking at a press conference in a Mexico City suburb, said he had no doubt that demonstrations that have reemerged in recent weeks would affect the tournament if they continue. With less than a month to go until the first kick-off on June 12, Brazil is facing a new wave of protests from people angry at the cost of the World Cup and lackluster spending on public services. England goalkeeper ,Joe Hart insists the intense heat in Brazil will not be blamed for any poor performances at the World Cup. Roy Hodgsons side face a tough test of their fitness in the Amazonian city of Manaus when they take on Italy in their opening fixture on June 14. Hodgson will ready his squad with training camps in Portugal and Miami, and Hart is confident the players should be fully acclimatised by the time they arrive in Brazil. Hodgsons side face a tough battle merely to escape their group after being drawn against Italy, Luis Suarezs Uruguay and Costa Rica. The England squad, including injury doubt Phil Jones, will head to Portugal on Monday. Portugal coach Paulo Bento has selected just two members of the all-conquering Benfica team to take to this summers World Cup in Brazil. The Eagles claimed the domestic treble in Portugal, but only provide defender Andre Almeida and midfielder Ruben Amorim for the 23-man squad for the tournament. PORTUGAL SQUAD. Goalkeepers: Beto (Sevilla), Eduardo (Braga) and Rui Patricio (Sporting Lisbon). Defenders: Andre Almeida (Benfica), Bruno Alves (Fenerbahce), Fabio Coentrao (Real Madrid), Joao Pereira (Valencia), Neto (Zenit St Petersburg), Pepe (Real Madrid), Ricardo Costa (Valencia). Midfielders: Joao Moutinho (Monaco), Miguel Veloso (Dinamo Kiev), Raul Meireles (Fenerbahce), Ruben Amorim (Benfica), William Carvalho (Sporting Lisbon), Rafa (Braga). Forwards: Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid), Eder (Braga), Helder Postiga (Lazio), Hugo Almeida (Besiktas), Nani (Manchester United), Varela, Vieirinha (Wolfsburg).
Posted on: Tue, 20 May 2014 07:59:39 +0000
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