Marcia Pinheiro

The final of the People's Tournament held in the Rio favela called Morro do Pinto

Among Brazilians, there’s not that much excitement about the World Cup

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During past World Cups, the atmosphere in Brazil has been festive and people were obsessed with whether the Brazilian team could win it all. But this year, in the midst of social unrest and protests, an increasing number of Brazilians doesn’t really care what happens on the field.During past World Cups, the atmosphere in Brazil has been festive and people were obsessed with whether the Brazilian team could win it all. But this year, in the midst of social unrest and protests, an increasing number of Brazilians doesn’t really care what happens on the field.