I am very big fan of soccer, having even traveled around the world on occasion to see games. Well, I was very enthusiastic about Brazil’s prospects for defending their Copa América title.  That was until all there superstars decided not to show up. Kaka, Ronaldinho, Adriano decided to sit out the tournament to rest.  Poor Ronaldo wasn’t even given a phone call.  The only bigname superstar playing is Robinho (not to discredit other good players such as Vagner Love), who is very gifted, but still young at 23.  Brazil has NOTHING to cheer about as picture below portrays.


Their first game was against Mexico, a team coming off a fresh beating from the US in the Gold Cup Tournament. Anyway, as the game started, it became obvious to me that Brazil was sleep walking on the field. This behavior only leads to one thing, conceded goals.  The goals scored to the credit of Mexico were great goals, but the first could have been avoided.  There was a total breakdown in Brazilian defense and Mexico banged the ball home.

Brazil woke up from their slumber in the second half and led an onslaught onto the Mexican goalie, but to no avail.  Brazil dropped 2-0 to Mexico. Well at this point Brazil is down but not out. It must win the next two games against Ecuador and Chile.  There next game is against Chile on July 1. I hope they bring back that “Joga Bonito” to game! 
 

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