Man it sucks I was hoping to make it to Brazil but since I'm out of work looks like I won't but at least I'll have the Asian Cup that I can at least make it to.
^ I was pretty pissed off that Qatar bought the WC 2022 bid and that Australia didn't win but then the Asian Cup announcement made it a little better.
One of my fondest WC memories, besides 2002, was cheering on our NT in vegas. The enormous screens, the movie theater like seating (MGM), and placing bets for us to win or draw, given the ridiculous spread they give Korea when we're matched against "powerhouses" - absolutely loved it. In 2006, I was at the front row in MGM's sports betting area when we played France and I had no idea how many Koreans were in the house until PJS scored. I pretty much blacked out when he scored from celebrating too much, but when I looked behind to sit back down, I was blown away at the swarm of KNT jerseys.
ticket sales start on Aug. 20th http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1...-cup-ticket-sales-start-aug-20-online?cc=5901
Anyone played max Payne 3? If that's any indication of what's brazil like in the slums and and shantytown is more freaking scary than South Africa. I know that was a video game but and I have a Korean-Brazilian friend also told me never ever go to those shady places and you'll get robbed instantly. Nevertheless, I still would like to go. I have the money, just not being able to go because I don't have a green card available to get back to stateside.
protests in brazil last night against the world cup/confed cup/maracana stadium. https://vine.co/v/hBDQxuTxUbz