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So here it is everyone, the wildly acclaimed article about the most powerful example of dynasty found in any sport other than the Yankees dynasty that exists in baseball.  Having won the most titles so far, 5 total, the "verde-amarella" is once again a favorite (in my opinion, the only one) to win this year's World Cup in Germany.
    Brazil has been known as the number one source of ridiculous futbol (soccer) players, most of which end up playing in upscale European leagues - such as the Premier League, el Calcio Italiano, and La Ligua Espanola - and many of which become legends of the game.  They are known for their passionate love toward the game and their connection with la numero 5 (the soccer ball) that creates a sort of magic every time they step on the field.  I mean, all one has to do is go down the list of geniuses who have worn the verde-amarella to realize what I am talking about:  Garrincha, Pele, Carlos Alberto, Mauro, Vava, Romario, Bebeto, Rivaldo, Ronaldo, Dunga, Roberto Carlos.....etc, etc, etc. 
    This year is no exception.  With many new, younger faces that have joined the team since last World Cup, the Brazilian national team has become significantly faster and much more creative.  Led by Ronaldinho - considered by his majesty, Pele, to be as good, if not better, than Diego Armando Maradona - the 2006 Brazilian team consists of an all-star lineup: Goalkeeper Dida (AC MILAN); defender Cafu (ROMA), Lucio, Ze Roberto (BAYERN MUNCHEN), Emerson (JUVENTUS), and Roberto Carlos (REAL MADRID); midfielder Kaka (AC MILAN), Roque Junior (BAYERN LEVERKUSEN), Ronaldo (REAL MADRID), Juninho Pernambucano, Alex, and Robinho (REAL MADRID) - also considered by Pele as being the only player capable of surpassing his legacy. 
    With a line up like this, it'd be ludicrous to consider anyone else - with the exception of maybe Argentina, who tied with Brazil during the South America Qualifiers - as a true contender.  Allow me to elaborate on this:  Italy and England have lacked of consistency the past few World Cups, not making the final four since 1994 for Italy (I think we all remember Baggio's PK) and 1990 for England.  Germany, on the other hand - the crowd will indeed play a huge factor on their performance - does not have enough talent or experience in their squad to match against Brazil.  I mean, Germany is not even top 20 in the FIFA ranking!  A similar statement could be said about Argentina, which, although having an amazing talented group of individuals, has proven time after time to disappoint at the last minute because of the lack of experience.  Argentina has also failed to make the final four bracket since last time Maradona played a full World Cup Tournament on 1990 (he was not allowed to finish the 1994 World Cup as a result of illegal substances). 
    There are a few sleepers Brazil might have a tough time with throughout the tournament.  Croatia and Australia might give Brazil a difficult time during the first round of the Cup but not enough, in my opinion, to have anyone worry about Brazil not making it to the tournament part of the World Cup.  Other teams to look for are Cote d'Ivoire, Netherlands, Portugal, Ghana, Spain, and France.  Unfortunately for these teams, this year just isn't their time to win it. 
    What I am looking forward the most in this year's World Cup is not seeing Brazil win for a sixth time - I just think they are the best team this year - but rather, I am looking forward to seeing how certain players perform, such as Messi, Ronaldinho, Robinho, Rooney, Totti, and  Shevchenko.  Also, it would make my year if Ecuador made it to the second round, although we have found ourselves in the same group as Germany and Poland, two extremely good squads. Either way, the following 80 days will be long ones, because, as any other true fan of the sport, I can't fuck*ng wait until to record every single minute of this year's World Cup.  (And to receive $5 from Victor).