Day 5

DAY 5

 

 

6/16/14. FORTALEZA - Yes, Thomas Muller recorded the first hat-trick of the competition and Pepe's lack of self-control cost him a red card. Yes, the Super Eagles and Queiroz's team starred in the first tied match of the tournament. And, yes, Clint Dempsey became the only American to ever score a goal in three different World Cups and the second player from the Concacaf.

 

But, most importantly, YES, the picture of today's post (above) represents the reality of Brazil's poverty. This is only my opinion, but a country that is hosting the largest sporting event of the world, shouldn't have kids (the future of Brazil) sleeping and working on the streets. This is the main reason manifestations occur constantly in this country... instead of investing in education and health care, among others, the Brazilian Government spent billions of dollars to build soccer stadiums that will be used only during the World Cup.

 

TODAY'S RESULTS:

GERMANY 4 - 0 PORTUGAL

IRAN 0 - 0 NIGERIA

GHANA 1 - 2 USA