if you have been following closely to the World Cup this year, especially Brazilian games, you would see this man on your television screen quite a few times. the Brazil 12th man.
this emotion-filled picture was taken during the semi-final match between Brazil and Germany which resulted to a record breaking scoreline of 7-1. this Brazilian fan stood alongside thousands of fans as they witnessed what is said to be one of the horrifying World Cup match in history.
at this point in time i cannot remember this man's name but he is pretty famous. not celebrity famous but just famous for his love of football and his his country. it was reported this World Cup is his 7th such event he is attending. every World Cup he would be there live to support Brazil. furthermore, he was featured in newspapers couple of times as well. so much so, he and many others called him the Brazil 12th man.
for those football idiots out there, the number 12 is used as a football team has only 11 players playing on the pitch. the term 12th man is used to represent the team's fan.
so later that same evening, he handed over the cup he was having to a young German fan. his words were translated. he told the German fan that Germany deserve the win and to go on to win the cup.. also, he requested her to bring it to the final match. the moment was of course captured.. how heart warming..
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