World Cup: The Final Match

World Cup: The Final Match
Spanish fans are convinced their team will bring the trophy home on Sunday, photo by desire.govender on flickr
World Cup: The Final Match
Spanish fans are convinced their team will bring the trophy home on Sunday, photo by desire.govender on flickr

World Cup: The Final Match

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As the World Cup Final approaches, Jerome is joined by our highly-acclaimed team of World Cup bloggers. They will discuss the memorable moments of the tournament, and, of course, make their predictions. To join in, call us at 312-832-3124.

Our panel today:
Jesse Hardman is a freelance journalist. He used to report at WBEZ. He’s with us by phone from South Africa.

Pavel Yusim is a team Netherlands fan and the owner of the Stella Espresso Company in Chicago’s Rogers Park.

Euan Hague chairs the department of geography at DePaul University.

Ahmed Rehab
is the director of the Chicago chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations—or CAIR.

Dan Shalin is a sports writer for the Pioneer Press.

Michael Madero was blogging for us from South Africa. Michael’s also the assistant men’s soccer coach at the University of Chicago.