FIFA WORLD CUP – THE BEST TWITTER ACCOUNTS TO FOLLOW

The World Cup is a truly hot topic at the minute, and the hype won’t be dying any time soon. If you want to keep up-to-date with all the latest news, games and gossip, here are some of the best Twitter accounts you need to follow.

@Marcotti, Gabriele Marcotti is a writer for a smattering of publications, including The Times and The Wall Street Journal. As an Italian that was raised in five countries, speaks four languages, and now resides in the UK, Marcotti gives an overview of the entire event from an international perspective. The World Cup could not be made any clearer.

@MenInBlazers, The dual-run account is shared between Michael Davies and Roger Bennet, two insightful football writers with their own accomplishments. Working in tandem, their account offers light, easy chatter about relevant football happenings, and are not above engaging with anyone who is interested. If you feel you have an acceptable knowledge of football, or in fact want to learn more, these guys are friendly and informative!

@Fernando_Duarte, As his third time doing coverage of the World Cup, the European Football Correspondent for UOL Fernando Duarte is the man in the know. A Brazilian national, it will be interesting to see if he favours his own country this time round. Duarte is also a writer for the Guardian and ESPN.com, and so is acclaimed in his own right. If you’re also looking for some light-hearted humour, Duarte’s non-World Cup related tweets are sure to amuse you on a dull day.

@BBCSporf, If it’s comedy you’re looking for, we’ve found the perfect account for you to follow. This parody account will keep you up-to-date with all of the football goings on, with a hint of sarcasm and a good helping of wit. Quick, smart-tongued and hilarious, this spoof account will be one to watch for Brazil 2014.

@PhilMcNulty, As the BBC’s chief writer on all things football, McNulty is the man who brings the journalistic quality that you may be looking for to the 2014 World Cup. And he makes things easier for you, by providing direct links to other journalists who have written something worth reading.

@Optajoe, If you’re wanting the facts, look no further than the official account of Opta Sports. Seriously on the ball with their stats and figures, you’ll gain an incredible knowledge of football in general, as well as current games, in absolutely no time at all.

@Rioferdy5, Rio Ferdinand’s Twitter account is bound to attract some attention during Brazil 2014. A man who will speak his mind on any occasion, his high-profile nature and knowledge mean that his account is worth a scan. Especially if you’re looking to be entertained by another online argument with Piers Morgan.