The World Cup of Police…
“The only good thing is I think it will affect President Dilma in the election. But all our politicians are even worse than the team,” Beth Araujo, 24, a biology student in Rio de Janeiro.
Maria Jose Costa Almeida, 35: “Why spend so much on stadiums, bring the cup to Brazil, to win nothing?”
Brazil riots after Germany runs riot with 7-1 Fifa World Cup semifinal thrashing
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Brazilians cried, cursed their president and covered their faces in shame
So, what now for Brazil? This article makes some interesting points and was written before the crushing semi-final defeat. Will the hurt of defeat and the anger about mismanagement and corruption turn into action?
For Brazil’s Sake, I Hope They Lose In The World Cup
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Why root for a Brazilian loss? Because if they win, the cries of the poor and desperate in Brazil will be drowned out by the cheers of the soccer-crazed fans who could actually afford to get inside the stadium….
Big game for Germany and France tomorrow. Beforehand: a little good night story
World Cup Philosophy: Germany vs France – Existential Comics
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This comic is an homage (or perhaps ripoff, if you are feeling less generous) of Monty Python’s classic skit, “The Philosophers’ Football Match”.
The important story of Brazilian resistance to FIFA`s World Cup
The Story of Resistance to FIFA’s War on Brazilian People – Video Blog
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7,7877761114 FIFA’s 50 billion dollar war on Brazilian people, started with the first worker oppressed, the first poor black person killed by police, the first indigenous forcefully evicted, the first teacher beaten by police, the first journalist or social activist attacked, the first protestor clu…
Question of the day: Which team scores a goal in this commentary? And for the bonus point, which country does the commentator come from?
Which team do you think that these children that The Ball visited in Bogota with Special Olympics Colombia (Página Oficial)are supporting at the World Cup?
The Ball`s visit to the USA was an insight into the massive reach of soccer there. It may come as a surprise to many of you living outside of the USA just how much football culture exists in the USA. One Ball, One World, One U.S. Soccer : pics courtesy of Kai Siegel
The USA #onenationoneteam just kicked off in the perhaps the most important game in their football history. The Ball visited Boston, Atlanta, New York, Long Island, Washington DC, Detroit, Chicago, Austin, Los Angeles and San Francisco and felt the Spirit of Football from East to West coast. Football is growing in popularity state-side. Here a few words of wisdom from Adam Sargent in South bend, Indiana about the Spirit of Football and The Ball.
