The Improbables · Nation to Glory
Take Venezuela to Glory
“vinotinto history-chasers”
The press pack calls Venezuela South America's last first-timers, and files them as vinotinto history-chasers. The bookmakers put them in the improbables at 1000/1 and drifting.
▶ Play as Venezuela
- The bookmakers
- The Improbables — 1000/1 and drifting
- The federation's target
- Compete with dignity — a point gets framed
- Your spine, as your predecessor's notes describe it
- In goal, Renny Vega, but taller. At the back, Vizcarrondo, but smiling. Running midfield, Juan Arango, but right-footed. Up front, the striker vinotinto history has been waiting for.
One World Cup, forty-odd decisions, no second leg. Pick the shape, name the squad, make the calls from the touchline, and see how far Venezuela can go. Free to play, one sitting, no sign-up.
▶ Play as Venezuela
The Favourites · 6/1 – 12/1
The Contenders · 16/1 – 40/1
The Dark Horses · 66/1 – 150/1
The Outsiders · 250/1 – 500/1
The Improbables · 1000/1 and drifting