Humans of the World Cup: Match Day in Manaus
 

Humans of the World Cup: Match Day in Manaus
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MANAUS, Brazil — Hours before England and Italy kicked off their crucial Group D showdown, the area surrounding Arena da Amazonia in this city in the heart of the jungle was a cauldron bubbling with joy, laughter, smiles and anticipation in myriad languages

Despite sticky humidity and a sweltering after**on sun, soccer fans drank, ate, and took photos of themselves and one a**ther in anticipation of the first 2014 World Cup match in Manaus

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England and Italy fans made the trek from Europe to support their sides. Local Brazilians, with and without match tickets, celebrated the atmosphere as well. Other fans from countries **t even in the World Cup also soaked up the atmosphere and pledged allegiances of their own Read more...

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