JOHANNESBURG: Germany will retain their World Cup title in Moscow to equal Brazil’s record of five wins in the tournament, according to a Reuters poll of financial specialists more used to predicting market moves. Brazil placed second with 37 votes, evoking prospects of a final between the two long-term rivals. The tightest odds were 9/2 on both Germany and Brazil to be crowned champions, and Messi was favourite to win the Boot. A March survey by JP Morgan, conducted with 100 clients at a Paris conference, also placed Germany as champions. “But somewhere amongst the simulations there may well be a universe in which Saudi Arabia beats Panama in the final.

Source: The Star June 01, 2018 08:26 UTC