The final spots for the FIFA World Cup were up for grabs this week with several teams playing for their chance to book a ticket to Rio in 2014.
No doubt, the most highly anticipated clash was the encounter between Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal and Zlatan Ibrahimovic's Sweden.
The two superstars did not disappoint as they accounted for all of the six goals over both matches. However there could only be one winner
With four goals in the two legs including an all-important hat-trick in Sweden on Tuesday, Cristiano Ronaldo is truly on fire.
All together we did it! Brazil is waiting for us! #ForçaPortugalpic.twitter.com/NLaelDIVEg
— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) November 19, 2013
With Ronaldo currently on 29 goals for season for both Real Madrid and Portugal, Fulham loanee Darren Bent poses an interesting question.
Who's better then everyone Messi or Ronaldo?
— Darren Bent (@DarrenBent) November 20, 2013
However, according to Sky Sports, Zlatan believes there is no point watching either of them compete at the World Cup without himself there.
Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has claimed the World Cup will not be worth watching without him playing in it. http://t.co/3BF7CjQgvF
— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) November 20, 2013
Colombia hitman Radamel Falcao had the chance to meet Manchester United great Ruud Van Nistelrooy as Los Cafeteros travelled to Amsterdam to face the Netherlands.
A pic with the great @RvN1776 Thx for your Futbol and your kindness!! Was an honor to meet you! pic.twitter.com/uFpk8Hk1gp
— Radamel Falcao (@FALCAO) November 20, 2013
The game ended in a goalless draw but Dutch midfelder Kevin Strootman was quick to remind us of the Oranje's current unbeaten streak which is flying under the radar.
We didn't lose in 2013, now continue that in 2014. Difficult game yesterday against a strong opponent but we fight till the end. #oranje
— Kevin Strootman (@Kevin_strootman) November 20, 2013
The match was an unfavorable one for Dutch midfielder Rafael Van Der Vaart who took to Twitter to update fans on the injury he picked up during the match.
Maybe you've heard it already, it will take 3 to 4 weeks to recover from my ankle injury. Will work as hard as I can to be back asap! #HSV
— Rafael van der Vaart (@rafvdvaart) November 20, 2013Diego Forlan celebrates Uruguay's qualification as they became the final team to book their ticket to Brazil 2014.
Vamos Uruguay!!!!!!! Brasil 2014!!!!!!
— Diego Forlan (@DiegoForlan7) November 21, 2013
Bayern Munich striker Mario Mandzukic gave us a glimpse of Croatia's post-World Cup qualification celebrations following the side's 2-0 defeat of Iceland.
