With Messi in full flow, Argentina is a pretty safe bet.
Well, WC 2010 is already abuzz with plenty of happenings right now.
Germany have lost as many as 5 players to injuries so far, including their captain and key player Michael Ballack.
Some pretty glaring omissions by Brazil for their final squad.
Plus, a new "perfectly round" tournament ball which is giving most of the goalkeepers and players plenty of sleepless nights.
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Meanwhile, goalkeepers in particular are getting more vociferous about the official ball to be used at the tournament.
Italy striker Giampaolo Pazzini felt it was a "disaster" for both goalkeepers and forwards because it is so light and moves around so much.
Spain keeper Iker Casillas has likened it to a beachball.
Italy counterpart Gianluigi Buffon described the ball as "absolutely inadequate", while Brazilian Julio Cesar has said it was like one purchased in a supermarket.
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