I am totally clueless about world cup or soccer and never bother to learn about it but it seems to be what everyone in the world is talking about at the moment. Most of you women out there must be thinking the same as I do. I don't mind knowing but I am just too lazy to do research or learn about soccer so let's just learn these fun facts to impress your man whether or not they are into soccer. Also for those of you men out there who would like to know fun interesting facts about World Cup, scroll down below! I bet you don't know all of it yet!
If you want the complete list you can go to World Cup Brazil but I will be sorting out the most fun I find, below:
- This Will Be The First World Cup Ever With Goal-Line Technology. Finally!
14 cameras will be set up around the rim of each host stadium. 7 of these cameras will focus on 1 goal, where the other 7 will focus on the opposite goal. They are connected to a central mainframe computer which analyses each shot on goal. When the match ball crosses the goal line, the referee will feel a vibration and receive a visual sign stating: “Goal”. How does he feel the vibration and see “Goal”? Simple, by wearing a special watch connected to the mainframe computer. - It’s The 2nd Time Brazil Will host A World Cup
Yes, after 64 years, the 2014 World Cup will be the 2nd World Cup to be hosted in Brazil. Brazil has hosted the 4th World Cup in 1950, from 24th of June to 16th of July. - Brazil Is The 5th Country To Host A World Cup For The 2nd Time
First there were the countries Mexico (1970,1982), Italy (1934,1990), France (1938,1998) and Germany (1974,2006) which hosted a World Cup for the 2nd time. Brazil will be number 5 after having hosted the 1950 World Cup. - Brazil Will Use Drones and US Robots During The World Cup
In order to ensure the safety of the many people who will visit Brazil and see the matches, Israeli drones will be utilized. These unmanned aircraft will monitor the crowds for defense and security purposes. So called PackBot 510 robots, which are used in the US military, will also be utilized to protect the citizens and tourists. They can be remotely operated and detect and examine suspicious objects or explore dangerous environments. - 2014 World Cup Is The Most Expensive World Cup Ever
No, no expenses are being saved for this World Cup, Brazil wants to organize a never to forget, legendary World Cup. Why you ask? Because the costs so far are 14-16 billion US Dollars! See here the total costs of the last 5 World Cups:
• 1994 USA:US$ 30 million
• 1998 France: US$ 340 million
• 2002 Japan/South Korea: US$ 5 billion
• 2006 Germany: US$ 6 billion
• 2010 South Africa: US$ 4 billion - Official 2014 World Cup Song Is Called ’We Are One’
The official 2014 World Cup song will be performed by Cuban rapper Pitbull, ‘Bronx Diva’ J.Lo and Brazilian singer Claudia Leite. This is the 3rd time a World Cup song is performed by Latin artists. The first was Ricky Martin with La Copa De La Vida for the 1998 World Cup. The 2nd was Shakira with Waka Waka for the 2010 World Cup. The single We Are One has been released on April 8 2014. Listen and watch the video! - The FIFA World Cup Trophy Embarked On A 267 Day Journey
- Brazil Is ‘The Most Expensive Team’ In The 2014 World Cup
According to Pluri Consultoria, Brazil is the most expensive team that will participate in the upcoming World Cup. They based this on calculating the market value. Brazil has a market value of 507,8 million euros. Spain is the 2nd most expensive participant with a market value of 504 million euros and Argentina completes the top 3 with 475,2 million euro market value. - Lionel Messi Is ‘The Most Expensive Player’ In The 2014 World Cup
According to Pluri Consultoria, Lionel Messi is the most expensive player that will participate in the upcoming World Cup. They based this again on calculating the market value. Lionel Messi has a market value of 139,6 million euros. Cristiano Ronaldo is the 2nd most expensive player with a market value of 104,2 million euros and Neymar completes the top 3 with 67,4 million euro market value. - 2014 World Cup Champion Will Win 35 Million US Dollars
- Fabio Capello Is The Highest Paid 2014 World Cup Coach
The coach of Russia Fabio Capello earns a salary of $11,235,210 per year!
Team bonuses are not even included in this amount! - No Scandinavian Country Will Participate In World Cup Brazil
Not Denmark, Norway, Finland, Sweden or Iceland have succeeded in qualifying for the 2014 World Cup. The last time no Scandinavian country succeeded in qualifying, was in the 1982 World Cup. - Honduras And Bosnia And Herzegovina Are The Only Countries Which Have Never Won A World Cup Match
Bosnia and Herzegovina will play their first World Cup in Brazil. So of course they haven’t won any World Cup matches. Honduras though is a different story! Honduras played in the 1982 and 2010 World Cup and have never won a match yet! Will the 2014 World Cup finally be the one where they will get rid of 0 World Cup victories? Time will tell! - Ronaldo Might Lose His Record of 15 World Cup Goals
A fact is that Ronaldo has played his last World Cup. But there is a player who scored 14 World Cup goals, and will probably play the 2014 World Cup as well! We’re talking about German player Miroslav Klose. He scored his first World Cup goal in the 2002 World Cup group match against Saudi Arabia. If Klose is able to score at least 2 goals in Brazil, he will become the new World Cup top goalscorer. - The World Cup Will Be Broadcast Over The Whole World
These above are the 15 facts that you can impress your loved ones, friends and families or bet with them on the knowledge of world cup.
Talking about bets you can also have a fun bet with your loved ones or friends on the odds of your favourite teams winning. My friend has this website right here that give tips on the odds: FreeTips
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Not bad for winning that free massage your boyfriend/ girlfriend will have to do for you or that lunch treat from your friends, right?
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