It's time to take note of Bundesliga

All this while I have been discussing with my friends about this German side. I never, ever said about an Argentine win. Both these teams were my pre-tournament favourites. I admire Diego Maradona. But then being passionate is one thing and translating that passion into performance on the ground is a different ball game. For all of those who had been cheering on for Argentina had never spared a thought for this German side who almost imperceptibly developed soccer's holy-grail blend of youth and experience.

We all talked about Messi. Tevez. Higuan. But did we ever analyse this German team which is full of extraordinary talent and exuberance? The Germans play a team game. Its more authoritative unlike that of Argentina being too much Messi-centric. Bastian Schweinsteiger, Mesut Ozil, Thomas Mueller, Sami Khedira, Podolosky, Klose were bundles of fizzing energy. The impeccable passing sense, excellent ball control manned by an intelligent and workaholic midfield tore apart Diego's Argentina.
Surprisingly, the media never talked or wrote either about German players or their master Joachim Loew who now deserves huge credit for giving the youngsters their head. But the 50-year-old also kept faith with some old hands when all around him were questioning his wisdom.

In fact, the entire world media ran after Kaka, Cristiano Ronaldo, Messi, Rooney before and during the World Cup. But we never came across a profile on Schweinsteiger. He is the link between young and old, defence and attack. Still only 25 he half-belongs in the youthful vigour camp but with 79 caps already he is also one of the wise old heads of the squad. He has matured into Germany's focal point. Can you forget that wicked freekick which found Mueller for the opening goal?
He dominated the centre circle and outshone everyone. Spreading passes long and short, prompting his team mates into space then overlapping and joining the attack when he saw a gap, it was a midfield masterclass that Michael Ballack could surely only marvel at.

Last but never the least, why can't we talk, write and follow these German players and the Bundesliga. Why only we have to watch a market-driven English League dominated by glamour and hype? The class, the essence of being a champion is determined by the dint of performance on a bigger stage like World Cup, isn't it?