The World Cup trophy tour reached Bangkok this week as anticipation grows ahead of the summer's tournament. With 2014 now upon us, the competition is within touching distance and attention will now increase by the week.
Players now have just a few months to earn their place at the competition, while managers are busy putting finishing touches to their plans and squads for the summer tournament.
There was a minor hiccup in Brazil this week as the roof at the Mane Garrincha stadium in Brasilia sprang a leak, but elsewhere international managers were busy giving interviews as preparations continue in earnest.
