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Sneijder predicts lift off

Inter Milan midfielder Wesley Sneijder starts for Holland
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Holland schemer Wesley Sneijder is predicting that the World Cup will start to come to life.

Holland playmaker feels Champions League is better than World Cup

Holland schemer Wesley Sneijder is predicting that the World Cup will start to come to life. The tournament has started slowly with few goals scored, although it is anticipated that games will open up during the second round of matches. Indeed, five goals were witnessed on Thursday as Argentina beat South Korea 4-1 in Group B. Sneijder's Holland were comfortable 2-0 winners in their first match against Denmark, and they next face Japan on Saturday. Inter Milan midfielder Sneijder is of the belief that the UEFA Champions League is a higher standard than the World Cup, but is still predicting an exciting tournament. "So far the favourites didn't show what they are capable of and only Germany really impressed," said Sneijder. "I think everyone has to get used to the circumstances, like the ball and altitude, and it all will start from now on. "Besides that I enjoyed watching countries like North Korea and New Zealand playing their games, but then you realise the Champions League is far better."