Anyone But Brasil Revisited.
Posted: 17 Jun 2014, 13:10
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8 years ago, a group of friends faced with a real possibility of Brasil winning their 3 World Cup in 4 attempts and ending up holding twice as many trophies as the next in line, decided to organize an Anyone But Brasil movement, putting aside our personal favourite teams to unite in a single goal of preventing a biggest football event in the world becoming a ritual Brasilian victory lap.
It worked back then, and since that the grip Brasil had on the World Cup has been sowewhat released, with Italy drawing very close to Brasil's 5 with their 4 - but because Brasil's win was almost an assumption ever since they were picked to host it, it will be hugely disappointing if the tournament follows the predefined script.
Therefore I hereby pledge to honour the team that knocks Brasil out of the tournament in a similar way France was honoured in 2006:
1. I will buy the replica shirt of that team.
2. I will learn the national anthem of that country and sing it front of camera while wearing the shirt.
3. I'll put the video on youtube and facebook.
If you too want this World Cup to become truly special, please feel welcome to join the movement
8 years ago, a group of friends faced with a real possibility of Brasil winning their 3 World Cup in 4 attempts and ending up holding twice as many trophies as the next in line, decided to organize an Anyone But Brasil movement, putting aside our personal favourite teams to unite in a single goal of preventing a biggest football event in the world becoming a ritual Brasilian victory lap.
It worked back then, and since that the grip Brasil had on the World Cup has been sowewhat released, with Italy drawing very close to Brasil's 5 with their 4 - but because Brasil's win was almost an assumption ever since they were picked to host it, it will be hugely disappointing if the tournament follows the predefined script.
Therefore I hereby pledge to honour the team that knocks Brasil out of the tournament in a similar way France was honoured in 2006:
1. I will buy the replica shirt of that team.
2. I will learn the national anthem of that country and sing it front of camera while wearing the shirt.
3. I'll put the video on youtube and facebook.
If you too want this World Cup to become truly special, please feel welcome to join the movement