2010 World Cup Soccer's best actors playing in South Africa
Here is one topic that makes all the strikers in a team proud of their achievement. The advantage of having a good starring actor on the field especially at the forward position is very important.
Some fans of the sport may not realize this but acting on the field is just as good as a performing on stage. It may not be able to fool the audience very often as critics are present in ample quantities but it serves it purpose of fooling the referee.
Diving, twirling and knockouts are all part of this act, and so are whining, begging and pumping. Here is a list of players that are the best in the field of acting in South Africa in this years’ World Cup in South Africa.
No. 9–Robinho (Brazil)
It’s an age old tradition for Brazilian footballers to drop dead right after a tackle. But recent times have somewhat managed to fade that fact. Ronaldinho would probably top the league of actors but he isn’t present in this World Cup. As a result, the award goes to Robinho, the second best actor for the Brazilian team.
No. 8 - Steven Gerrard (England)
This surprising entry doesn’t just surprise you, it surprises everyone. But facts begged to differ and thoughts come in with a clear conscience. While he is the charismatic leader of Liverpool and England as a world class forward, he is one of those players who steadily backs his players and in the process gets involved in this dangerous business as well.
No. 7-Thiery Henry (France)
He is a star no doubt about that; but he is also one of the most technical players to handle. He takes full advantage of his brilliant dribbling and when he messes it up, Henry blames it on the one next to him. His impeccable shooting also gives him the off side advantage far too often.
No. 6-Fernando Torres (Spain)
With Torres, the ability to play football comes in naturally. The star actually doesn’t intentionally split differences with his team mates but even the smallest fault in his flawless runs seem to suggest that a foul has been committed against him. It is observed that he takes advantage of his position pretty well, thus the reason of his inclusion in the actors’ list.
No. 5–Deco (Portugal)
Deco is known to be the best in the field when playing the game of football... and acting. With a birth certificate of Brazil, Deco originally started for a local Selecao club, but his remittances made him change his allegiance to Portugal. He is another star with good instincts on the field.
No. 4-Gennaro Gattuso (Italy)
Gattuso didn’t just grow famous for revealing his briefs in the last World Cup held in Germany in 2006. He actually was well known for his superb mid-air dives and twirls like a ballerina that won the hearts of many referees. He isn’t just well known for his act on the field but is a popular comedian in the locker room as well.
No. 3-Marco Matterazi (Italy)
It is true that Matterazi got half of his fame after the infamous head butt by Zinedine Zidane. The guy not only denied doing it but then came up with glorious excuses where at last, Zidane committed of doing it. Not to mention his spectacular fall in which he flew backwards. Matterazi hurt himself more from falling than getting a head butt on his chest. Well, he is an Italian and acting is in their blood.
No. 2-Didier Drogba (Ivory Coast)
For Didier Drogba breaking his arm might have come as a blessing in disguise. The star cannot be left alone on the field because of his acute ability to score in the most ridiculous fashion. A defender has to mark him all the way around and Drogba takes advantage by levering up the weight on the poor defender himself.
No. 1-Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal)
Let’s make this clear. No, Ronaldo did not have a change of career from acting to football; he has served as a child prodigy on both the football field and stage. His innocent affair with the referee often misguides the fans; Ronaldo even misguides the referees themselves. He is well known to party with Hollywood celebrities. It would be no surprise if he takes some tips from them or looks for some Emmy’s and Oscars after his career in football.
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