Paul the Octopus was the biggest hero of  the World Cup.  He predicted the results of eight games and was correct eight times. Many people went against Paul because it was the first prediction that didn’t involved the Germans.  They were wrong and Paul the Octopus was right.

Paul is now a celebrity, everyone wants a peace of  him, I mean a taste of him.  Spanish businessmen are trying to buy him for $38,000.  What will become of Paul the Octopus?  Will he be around for the next World Cup in Brazil? I am guessing he will not because someone said the life span of an Octopus is 3 years. I have no idea.

Take a look at Spain new national Flag:)

Spain new flag

 CONGRATULATIONS TO SPAIN!

World Cup Champs- Spain

Well it looks like Spain is going to win the World Cup and Germany comes in 3rd place.

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Over 100 people from the media gathered to witness the Octopus prediction before the Germany, Spain game.

Paul the  Octopus predicted all six of Germany games including their only lost to Serbia in group play.  The Octopus last incorrect prediction came in  the 2008 Euro finals when he predicted that Germany would defeat Spain.  The Germans lost 1-0 to Spain.  Before last Wednesday semifinals the Octopus picked Spain to beat Germany. 

The German fans are making death/dinner threats against the Octopus after their defeat.  Prior to Germany games, aquarium workers lower two containers holding food into his tank.  Each contains a flag of the nations in an upcoming game.  The food he chooses is deemed his selection.  In this case, Paul ate from Spain’s container.  We all know who won that game.

Sorry Germans fans, the Octopus  was right again!

Landon Donovan

A last minute goal by Landon Donovan against Algeria gave the Americans a much need victory and a spot in knockout round of 16.  The US will face Ghana on Saturday June 26.

Americans are  finally getting in to the World Cup spirit. Fans react to the goal by Landon Donovan.

America

 It all comes down to 90 minutes of nonstop battle between two teams with a chance of advancing to the the round of 16(knockout).  A victory for the Americans will most likelyl assure them of a place in knockout rounds,  a defeat will send them packing home.  Before they came to South Africa, the Americans never gave Algeria any consideration of being a problem.  Now, all eyes are going to be on the Americans and the question that is going to be on everyone mind, is can they do it?

USA vs England

The highly anticipated match up between England and the USA is one of the most anticipated showdown of the summer  World Cup.  After months of trash talking between teams and among fans, the question still remains, can America repeat what they did 50 years ago? when they defeated the Britt’s 1-0 in a World Cup match.   But, 50 year ago, the Britts rested most of their starters in that game.  Even with most of their starters out, the Americans were still able to pull off one of the biggest upset in World Cup soccer, shocking themselves and the rest of the world. 

However, this time around, both teams are at full strength and are ready for battle.  A victory for the Americans would be huge for soccer in the US.  A defeat for the Britt’s, is not going to go over well for the country that is credited with starting the game of football (soccer). 

Predictions:

Dwyane:  I am going with England 3-1.
Gleddy: England(4-1)
Paul Baba: England (2-1)
Gaffa: USA(2-1-)
Jeremy Shortt: Tie (1-1)
Jen Welch: US(2-1)
Ousman: Tie(1-1)
Cheyne: USA(1-0)
Abi: USA(2-1)
Ryan Crandall: USA(1-0)
Rigo: England(2-1)
Andrew Bush: USA(2-0)
Solane: US(2-1)
Parker: Tie (1-1)
Cecil Hinds: England (2-1)
Tripp Harkins: US(3-2)
Patrick Crews:US (2-0)