Rafa, Lee & the falling giants

Nadal has done it twice what I always felt was next to impossible. Win French open and Wimbledon on the trot. The man deserves an ovation.And there is another man, at 37 in tennis no longer young, but winning his 12th Grand Slam. Leander Paes might be one of those Indian players with great killer instinct. Infact he was the first Indian player in any sport that I remember to have pumped his fist and played with his heart, guts and hands.The spirit is still there. Makes me feel proud of being an Indian. Saina is doing the same thing. The olympic Gold will be great. Some of the giants have been on a slide. Tiger, Federer and Schumacher on a comeback. It's time fot the next gen. As Germany showed. Brazil and Argentina went out of the world cup in contrasting ways. I am no psychic or an expert, but I dare say I felt Brazil went out by way of arrogance while Argentina, the nerves got beter of them. Brazilian players behaved like they were1-0 down when they were actually leading. They were opposing every whistle of the Japanese referee. It was almost as if they knew they are going to lose this match even after leading. The frustration was evident but hard to explain. They behaved as if the how could a Japanese referee teach the Brazilians how to play right. They lost. While the Argentinians looked tense, too eager to win and just went blank in front of the German goal. I have never seen them hit so many feeble shots at the goal. Maradona surprisingly took the defeat in a dignified manner. He was shattered, and it was a shame that the world's best footballer didnt score a goal. Messi was great but they lost. The Germans look to be like marauders on a run. Very fast. Fit and precise. Who says German footbal is boring. It has been delightful. It would be sad fi they don't lift the cup. I had seen the German team winning in 1990. Matthaus, Klinsmann, Voeller, Brehme and Co. Very clinicial but not so very free flowing. May be Ballack's absence has helped. Stars can sometimes be a liability. So, the table have turned and its 3 European teams and one Latin American. Will the dark horse create history? As for the giants, wait for 2014.

I'mperfect

This time for Africa?

It's time for the quarter-finals. Sad to see Japan go out in a penalty shootout. No Asian teams in the QF. On current form the likely semi-finalists look to be Brazil, Uruguay(Ghana can surprise though), Spain and Argentina/Germany (can't say which of the two. Looking forward to some exciting football. Already feeling a bit sad that the world cup is going to end in another 11 days. and then it's going to be a wait for 2014(in Brazil). In the midst of all this, India won the Asia Cup (cricket) and Saina Nehwal has been sparkling. They say she is currently the 3rd best woman with a badminton racket in the world. That's something. And there was something else, marathon match lasting more than 11 hours at wimbledon. Phew, some spirit. Some stamina.Am I doing a sports roundup here? Just imagine. Ghana lifts the World Cup. why not? This time for Africa!

French fried. Italy baked and English packed.

Germany and Argentina sizzled in their matches. Thouroughly enjoyed the Germany- England match. Ther have been a few sparkling games the past few days. the World cup is turning on the heat on the teams. It's the knock-out stage. It's a pity thaat Germany and Argentina will facing off in the Quarter-finals. They both deserve a Semi-final berth. Along with Brazil and Uruguay (who I say are the 'dark horses'). There is no room for error now. Nothing is predictable. And its fun. Glad that the games are not going to penalty shootout. Germany was super. Fast, precise and highly co-ordinated. Argentina is inspired. Brazil is Brazil. And there are the super power ruins. France repeating 2002, being kicked out in round 1 without a win. Italy repeating a France by going out in the first round as defending champions. As for England, They are like the Indian cricket team. All money and glamour and loads of hopes every world Cup. EPL there, IPL here. Wayne Rooney looked retired and as flabby as Yuvraj Singh. But the goal from lampaard was legal. Video technolgy - please learn from ICC, FIFA. I am excited as the momentum is building for the finale. Expecting great matched as somehow there is a tide in favour for free-flowing football. May be inspired by beats of Africa. Waka Waka.

Superman

Beautiful!

When I was just a little girl,
I asked my mother, 'What will I be?
'Will I be pretty?
'Will I be rich?'
Here's what she said to me:

'Que sera, sera,
'Whatever will be, will be;
'The future's not ours to see.
'Que sera, sera,
'What will be, will be.'

When I was just a little boy,
I asked my mother, 'What will I be?
'Will I be handsome?
'Will I be rich?'
Here's what she said to me:

'Que sera, sera,
'Whatever will be, will be;
'The future's not ours to see.
'Que sera, sera,
'What will be, will be.

Give Me Freedom !