AC Milan vs FC Zurich
After the demoralizing loss against Real Madrid, FC Zurich are looking to bounce back against
the other struggling side from Milan.
After Sunday's goaless draw Milan coach Leonardo has called for a much better performance:
"We have had a season of ups and downs," he said.
Well the US is going to Group C for next year's World Cup in South Africa and the draw is very
favorable.
I'll be back later today with more thoughts on this but first here are all the groups, feel free
to discuss.
Group A
-South Africa
-Mexico
-Uruguay
-France
Group B
-Argentina
-Nigeria
-South Korea
-Greece
Group C
-England
-USA
-Algeria
-Slovenia
Group D
-Germany
-Australia
-Serbia
-Ghana
Group E
-Netherlands
-Denmark
-Japan
-Cameroon
Group F
-Italy
-Paraguay
-New Zealand
-Slovakia
Group G
-Brazil
-North Korea
-Ivory Coast
-Portugal
Group H
-Spain
-Switzerland
-Honduras
-Chile
The groups have been drawn and are as follows:
Group A: South Africa, Mexico, Uruguay, France
Group B: Argentina, Nigeria, South Korea, Greece
Group C: England, USA, Algeria, Slovenia
Group D: Germany, Australia, Serbia, Ghana
Group E: Netherlands, Denmark, Japan, Cameroon
Group F: Italy, Paraguay, New Zealand, Slovakia
Group G: Brazil, North Korea, Ivory Coast, Portugal
Group H: Spain, Switzerland, Honduras, Chile
Take your pick of places to check out guides to the group stages from English media, American
media, or the Official FIFA World Cup site.
The World Cup draw shocked some folks with the US's group. (Getty Images)
As the dust has started to settle the last two weeks, the build up will get ever more intense
between now and June when the world's biggest sporting event kicks off in Soccer City,
Johannesburg. While much analyzing of all the groups and match-ups will take place to the point
where it may drive all of us insane the next few months and much will change between now and then,
we can all at least give our first reactions to the draw itself.
AC Milan vs Real Madrid:
So far we have seen Barcelona vs Internazional and Juventus vs Bayern Munich. Now we will be
treated to another clash between two of Europe's most celebrated clubs.
Kaka will look to haunt his former side.
AC Milan's visit to the Bernabeu comes after they picked up a win this weekend thanks to
contributions from Brazilians, Ronaldinho and Pato (finally).
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So here is the draw in full...
Group A: South Africa, Mexico, Uruguay, France
Group B: Argentina, South Korea, Nigeria,
Greece,
Group C: England, USA, Algeria, Slovenia
Group D: Germany, Australia, Ghana, Serbia
Group E: Holland, Japan, Cameroon,
Denmark,
Group F: Italy, New Zealand, Paraguay, Slovakia
Group G: Brazil, North Korea, Ivory Coast, Portugal
Group H: Spain, Honduras, Chile, Switzerland.
Will the Ronnie's both make it to the Round of 16?
AC Milan vs FC Zurich
Milan have two ways to ensure their place in the Round of 16. If they beat Zurich in
Switzerland, or if Marseille loses to Real Madrid.
Regardless they are hoping to have Ronaldinho for the match as he was injured this past weekend
in the 3-0 victory against Sampdoria.
Kaka returns to San Siro for the first time as the enemy.
Real Madrid vs AC Milan
Clarence Seedorf believes his side are starting to find their rhythm. Before last month's match
against Real Madrid, AC Milan had only won one match in five. Since their 3-2 triumph in Madrid
they have taken seven of nine possible points bringing them to fourth in Serie A.
Charlize Theron reacts to South Africa being drawn into Group A. (Getty Images)
The draw is over and now the time has begun for the endless talk and analysis of each group for
the next six months. Yes the World Cup is miles away from today's draw but we know now a lot of
what could go on next summer in South Africa.
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