2. The 50% Rule You had to be in top 2 of your 4 nation pool; one amongst the 8; 4; 2 to be the champion THIS IS THE 50% RULE Take things as it comes, Don’t bask in the past, Don’t just dream about the future Stay Alert and worry about NOW! WAKE UP TO A NEW WORLD!
3. What did the Pool stages throw up? France, Italy eliminated in the first round itself Rest of them had made it as champions of their zone It is not enough to me milk, you have to rise to be amongst the CREAM You need some RENEWED VIGOUR.
4. What did the second round throw up? Chinks in the armour were exposed Teams that could not hold theirs nerves, had to make way. England, Portugal got eliminated here Traditional approaches can only take you that far – WAKE UP TO A NEW WORLD!
5. What did the quarter finals throw up? Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Ghana had to make way. It is not the Jersey number, but the scoreline that’s more important. Attractive styles may only take you that far, but what matters is the result – WAKE UP TO A NEW WORLD.
6. What did the semi finals throw up? Germany and Uruguay had to make way. “Teams” that were not expected to – made it, as they played like LOSERS! When chips are down, give your best – You have nothing to lose WAKE UP TO A NEW WORLD
7. WHAT did the finals throw up? Netherlands played as a team and played attractive football, impressing one and all. So Near, Yet So Far! Maybe the media hype gave them a slight bit of over confidence before the big occasion. Never get carried away for you have to – WAKE UP TO A NEW WORLD!
8. The Champions Spain got their name inscribed on the glittering trophy for the first time ever. Favourites so many times, and shocking exits so many times, and yet they did it this time.
9. Lessons SPAIN taught the world What matters is a victory and not the score-line? 1-0 vs Netherlands 1-0 vs Germany 1-0 vs Paraguay 1-0 vs Portugal GROUP STAGE 2-1 vs Chile 2-0 vs Honduras 0-1 vs Switzerland
10. “Failure is a Stepping Stone to Success”Yesterday is Past; Tomorrow is Future; Today is Present! Where are You? WAKE UP TO A NEW WORLD! Created by Sudarshan.S (ssudas@gmail.com)