World Cup: a family reunion

For some one, the 2010 World Cup is not only a football carnival, but also a family reunion. Fathers, sons, brothers, all enjoy themselves in this special reunion. Father and son: the picture shows Vladimir Weiss (R), coach of the Slovakia's football team, gestures to his son Vladimir Weiss during their World Cup Group F match against Paraguay, June 20, 2010. The 20 years old Vladimir Weiss got his fame through one match after he made his World Cup debut against New Zealand. His wonderful performance even surpassed the team star Marek Hamsik and released his coach and father from the pressure of criticism.

For some one, the 2010 World Cup is not only a football carnival, but also a family reunion. Fathers, sons, brothers, all enjoy themselves in this special reunion. Father and son-in-law: the combo picture shows Argentina's coach Diego Maradona (L) and his son-in-law Sergio Aguero act during their World Cup Group B match against South Korea, June 17, 2010. Sergio Aguero proves himself not just son-in-law to Diego Maradona in the 2010 World Cup. Though he was not one of the starting line-up during the Group B match against South Korea, he racked up two assists to Gonzalo Higuain during the second half.

For some one, the 2010 World Cup is not only a football carnival, but also a family reunion. Fathers, sons, brothers, all enjoy themselves in this special reunion. Father and son-in-law: the right picture shows Netherlands' coach Bert van Marwijk gestures during the World Cup Group E match against Japan, June 19, 2010. The left picture shows Mark Van Bommel gestures during the World Cup Group E match against Denmark, June 14, 2010. Mark Van Bommel wasn't recruited by the national football team when Marco Van Basten was the coach. His fate changed when his father-in-law Bert van Marwijk took the place. Mark Van Bommel not only joined in the national squad, but also became the capitain.

For some one, the 2010 World Cup is not only a football carnival, but also a family reunion. Fathers, sons, brothers, all enjoy themselves in this special reunion. Brothers: the combo picture shows Cote d'Ivoire's Kolo Toure (top L) and his brother Yaya Toure (bottom R) vie during their World Cup Group G match against Portugal, June 15, 2010. The center backfielder of Manchester City Kolo Toure and midfielder of Barcelona Yaya Toure shine together in the 2010 world cup. The brothers build up a strong defence to all offenders.

For some one, the 2010 World Cup is not only a football carnival, but also a family reunion. Fathers, sons, brothers, all enjoy themselves in this special reunion. Father and son: the combo picture shows Bob Bradley (L) and Michael Bradley (R) of the United States' football team react during their World Cup Group C match against England, June 12, 2010. Michael Bradley, son of United States' coach Bob Bradley, puts on a nice performance in the 2010 World Cup. He was chosen by his father as one of the starting line-up for two matches and scored an equalizing goal during the match against Slovenia.
(Xinhua)