Monthly Archives: July 2014
Was I in Brazil?
Andy “The Spitfire” Smith – if I was a professional darts player that’d be my nickname and walk on music. So I’ve been back in London for a whole week already. Love this city, best in the world. But I’ll always remember Rio as one of the most beautiful, fun, exciting cities I’ve visited, especially … Continue reading
World Cup 2014 – done
Congratulations to Germany for winning their 4th World Cup – worthy champions and sealed with a superb goal! So that’s that, crikey, it’s over. What a month of footy and good times. I knew Brazil would put on a great tournament, and the UK press scare stories in the build-up now look as ludicrous as … Continue reading
7 (seven) – 1
Shocking! What a nightmare defeat for the hosts, the Brazilian over-emotion was taken apart by the German precision. I think if anyone here had been truly honest before the match then they expected to lose, but not like that! I watched the game at a bar in the legendary Rio party area of Lapa (after … Continue reading
No cycling, all footy
So whilst England’s been going Tour De France crazy, with a bit of Wimbledon and Silverstone thrown in too, Brazil remains utterly focussed on football and particuarly today’s massive Neymar-less semi final versus ze Germans! I’m about to head to Copacabana and attempt to get into the FanFest, which will be carnage, but it’s gotta … Continue reading