B for Brazil. How is the mighty fallen in soccer
Remember, no champion for ever. Champions fall, new ones emerge
A king can be dethroned, even in his palace
Zebra crossings don’t exist in soccer pitch. Players in motion only stopped by referee or hard tackle
In 64 matches, 32 nations scored 171 goals…Average 2.5 goals per match
Look at spectators; 3.5 million went to stadia to watch matches
Wanted by FIFA…8 stadia; Brazil provided 12
Other figures…170 Yellow Cards; 10 Red Cards
Round the world, millions watched. Brazil-Germany match recorded highest number of tweets in history
Low moments of World Cup… The bite by the player, S—-Z. FIFA reacts with ban and fine. Fans of host nation cry out against hard times. First in World Cup history
Do something new. Goal line technology debuts in Brazil 2014. Empowers referees
Cost of Brazil 2014…More than US $ 12 billion…Citizens not happy
Under the heat and carbon emissions, soccer artistry was displayed. Stars emerge
Post World Cup…Players selling…Premier European clubs buying…Sign on discovered talent. World awaits next World Cup…Russia 2018
(27 August 2014)
Eric Okeke is a CSR specialist and strategist in brand marketing and mobilizing support for corporate and social issues. He is the brand storyteller, writer, speaker, author and media consultant, with training in chemistry, marketing and business journalism. As a business writer and speaker, he has recorded a good career in media consulting and journalism which he started at The Guardian, Lagos.
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