Brazilian soccer team receives messages of encouragement from children
The 2010 FIFA World Cup is the 19th and current FIFA World Cup, the premier international association football tournament. It is being held in South Africa, beginning on 11 June and scheduled to conclude on 11 July 2010. The tournament is the culmination of a qualification process that began in August 2007 and involved 204 of the 208 FIFA national teams. As such, it matches the 2008 Summer Olympics as the sports event with the most competing nations. The final is forecast to be among the most-watched events ever, possibly behind only the opening ceremony of the 2008 Olympic Games.
This is the first time that the tournament has been hosted by an African nation, after South Africa defeated Morocco and Egypt in an all-African bidding process. Italy are the defending champions, after winning the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany.
The official song of the FIFA world cup "Waka Waka" is presented by the Colombian singer Shakira and the band Freshlyground from South Africa, and is sung in both English and Spanish. The song is based upon a traditional African soldiers' song named Zangalewa. Shakira and Freshlyground performed the song at the pre-tournament Kick-Off concert in Soweto on 10 June. It was also sung at the opening ceremony on 11 June and will be performed at the final on 11 July.
Brazilian team players and coaching staff are receiving messages of encouragement in South Africa. On behalf of the group, capitain Lúcio told everyone is touched by the letters and drawings, all sent by children.
"We would like to manifest our appreciation, satisfaction. It surely increases our confidence and motivation, to know that people of all ages are supporting us", said Lucio.
"Good luck, Seleção! We are praying so much for you. We wish you conquer the cup, the sixth for Brazil", wrote students from Pilar do Sul, at São Paulo state.
Next Tuesday, the Brazilian team will debut at the World Cup, against North Korea at Ellis Park in Johannesburg.
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This is the first time that the tournament has been hosted by an African nation, after South Africa defeated Morocco and Egypt in an all-African bidding process. Italy are the defending champions, after winning the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany.
The official song of the FIFA world cup "Waka Waka" is presented by the Colombian singer Shakira and the band Freshlyground from South Africa, and is sung in both English and Spanish. The song is based upon a traditional African soldiers' song named Zangalewa. Shakira and Freshlyground performed the song at the pre-tournament Kick-Off concert in Soweto on 10 June. It was also sung at the opening ceremony on 11 June and will be performed at the final on 11 July.
Brazilian team players and coaching staff are receiving messages of encouragement in South Africa. On behalf of the group, capitain Lúcio told everyone is touched by the letters and drawings, all sent by children.
"We would like to manifest our appreciation, satisfaction. It surely increases our confidence and motivation, to know that people of all ages are supporting us", said Lucio.
"Good luck, Seleção! We are praying so much for you. We wish you conquer the cup, the sixth for Brazil", wrote students from Pilar do Sul, at São Paulo state.
Next Tuesday, the Brazilian team will debut at the World Cup, against North Korea at Ellis Park in Johannesburg.
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