The Netherlands wins the match of Mexico with 2-1

FULL TIME!! What a nice game!! The Netherlands wins the match of Mexico with 2-1!! Dutch goals made by Sneijder en Huntelaar!!

 

 

Victims bitten by Suarez Giorgio Chiellini told Fifa to punish Suarez too heavy.

Chiellini spoke a day after Liverpool striker was suspended four months from any football-related activity, suspended nine international matches and fined GBP65, 000.

Italy and Juventus defender said, "I think FIFA has given a very heavy sentence, four months without any football activities could threaten his career as a player."

"After getting to know the results of Fifa, no feelings of joy, anger or revenge as a result of his actions against me."

"My thoughts now are about Luis and his family, because they are going through a difficult time," said the Italian reporter David Woods when interviewed.

Chiellini who have been bitten by Suarez in the shoulder in the match Uruguay and Italy will appeal to Suarez that his sentence commuted.

England's Wayne Rooney has been banned for three matches for kicking Miodrag forfeit Dzudovid been reduced to two matches by UEFA in 2011 when the defender makes a plea for a reduced sentence.

In contrast to the Italian legend Alessandro Nesta Suarez punishment commensurate with his deeds.

Suarez punishment : Had to pay high prices despite the stupid actions

Rio De Janeiro: Uruguay striker Luis Suarez obviously had to pay high prices despite the stupid actions shoulders biting Italy defender Giorgio Chiellin when suspended nine games with immediate effect by the International Football Federation (FIFA), yesterday.

Controversial striker was also suspended from engaging and participating in any football activities for four months and fined U.S. $ 111,000.

Even the action is meant Uruguay had to forget his services when played against Colombia in the knockout round, early Sunday morning.

"Such actions can not be accepted on any football match, especially in the FIFA World Cup, when millions of fans are witnessing their stars on the pitch.

"In evaluating this case, the FIFA disciplinary committee had to take into account various factors and the level of offense committed by Suarez based on the code provided

Messi is not human, he is an alien

Mercurial Argentine striker Lionel Messi (left) exploded personal second goal through a free kick against Nigeria in Porto Alegre, early yesterday morning mercurial Argentine striker Lionel Messi (left) exploded personal second goal through a free kick against Nigeria in Porto Alegre, early this morning

OPERATOR Nigeria, Stephen Keshi said the mercurial Argentina forward Lionel Messi is not a man, but an alien from outer space. 

Words of praise Keshi appear after Messi blow up two goals in the third minute and at the end of the first round competition in action at Beira-Rio stadium, in Porto Alegre in the early morning. 

Super Eagles squad before it managed to get two goals from Messi through their venomous striker, Ahmed Musa, m-4 and m-47, but had to contend with losing, 3-2 after Marcos Rojo headed in the winning goal Argentina, m-50. 

"Messi is a player who brings death for the other team. Other players may be from Argentina but Messi from Jupiter, "said Keshi. 

Despite defeat in their final Group F action, the Super Eagles will step into the knockout round after their nearest rivals, Iran defeat, 1-3 at the hands of Bosnia. 

"We are very respectful of Argentina and did not play well, especially in the first half. 

"It's not enough for us to give competition to the opponent even if we go back aggressively in the second half. 

"Congratulations to Argentina and I hope they get the best results," he said.

Suarez maybe suspended 2 years?

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Uruguay striker Luis Suarez will be suspended from the game for two years if the player is shown biting Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini during a meeting Uruguay against Italy last night.

International Football Federation, FIFA today confirmed the fact and ordered the two players to testify and evidence of the incident.

Suarez before biting incidents recorded involved in three times, and he has been suspended 10 games as a result of its actions.

According to Fifa, it is a serious offense on the field and Suarez could be even more severe penalties than ever.

Recording replays of the incident on television shows Suarez bite shoulder Chiellini after both struggled in the penalty box.

The incident reportedly occurred inside a minute before Uruguay scored by Diego Godin in the 81st minute Uruguay thus qualify to the next round.

World Cup 2014 : Ronaldo indecent 83,000 pounds financed Erik brain surgery

World Cup : Ronaldo indecent 83,000 pounds funded brain surgery Erik latest haircut 'zig-zag' star sensation Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo helped honor Erik brain surgery.

MANAUS: latest haircut 'zig-zag' star sensation Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo attracted the attention of football fans, but some have criticized the fashion.

But who would have thought, the latest styles featured stars of Real Madrid as his team met the United States (U.S.) in second place in Group G action at the Arena Amazonia, yesterday actually a mark of respect to a child in Spain who had to undergo brain surgery.

The prolific striker is reported to fund the entire cost was the lucky child, known Erik Ortiz Cruz.

Ronaldo accounted for 83,000 pounds to Erik when the child is undergoing surgery in February.

The former Manchester United striker is also used to finance the treatment of cancer that affects children aged nine in 2012.

In Group G yesterday, they drew 2-2 with Portugal U.S. and is now in the bottom position with one point.

The team must win to meet Ghana in the final group competition on Thursday to keep alive the next level, but still depends on the result of Germany and the U.S. team Arema Pernambuco. Agency.

Maradona claimed Fifa trying to play trick at World Cup 2014

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Argentine football legend Diego Maradona angry with the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) after the world football body is asking seven players Costa Rica undergo drug testing.

Test after the match with Italy was made on concerns sponsor companies will not pay for sponsorship for the 2014 World Cup champion team like Italy should not qualify for the second round, according to Astro Awani.

Costa Rica last week shocked the South American champions Uruguay 3-1. It then menumbangkang Italy 1-0 on Friday. The victory of qualifying for Costa Rica to participate in the knockout round of 16 teams.

Under Fifa rules, two players per team will be drug tested after the game.

However, the media reported five more players Costa Rica also called for testing.

Maradona was sent home during the 1994 World Cup in the United States (U.S.) for failing to banned substances testing Fifa criticized the actions as "not respect the rules."

He claimed that Costa Rica team checked tightly as sponsor "will not pay as promised sponsorship" if the top teams such as Italy crashed out.

"Why seven players from Costa Rica, and not seven from Italy?" Maradona said.

According to media reports, FIFA said, five additional players is because they are not tested prior to the game.

But Maradona is not satisfied with the explanation. "This all happened because some people are not happy to sit on Costa Rica and not a team of qualified (to the next round) and the sponsor will not fulfill the promise.

"I know what I'm saying because it's never happened to me.

"Seven players? Like I never saw it."

In a documentary about himself, Maradona has expressed his intense irritated to Fifa which he described as "a liar" and "bandits".

The last 16 of the best teams that will play in the second round of the World Cup.

Here are the teams that made ​​it to the last 16 of the best teams that will play in the second round of the World Cup.

Group B: Netherlands and Chile
Group C: Colombia
Group D: Costa Rica
Group E: French
Group F: Argentina



However, this is the teams that have been knocked out of the World Cup persaiangan after suffering their second defeat in a row.

Group A: Cameroon
Group B: Spain and Australia
Group D: England
Group E: Honduras
Group F: Bosnia-Herzegovina

World Cup: Five reasons it went wrong for Spain

RIO DE JANEIRO: Spain became the fifth holders to be eliminated from the World Cup at the first stage after their 2-0 defeat by Chile at the Maracana on Wednesday.

Here AFP Sports looks at five reasons why it all went wrong for the holders in Brazil.

'Sticking with the old-timers'

After the 5-1 defeat against the Netherlands, coach Vicente del Bosque was forced to react and chose to drop both Xavi Hernandez and Gerard Pique, replacing them with Pedro Rodriguez and Javi Martinez. However, it would appear that the rejuvenation of the Spain squad should have begun sooner. A player like Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke, full of energy and desire, was introduced to the side too late.

Spain's head coach Vicente Del Bosque. -AP Photo/Christophe Ena

And the decision to keep faith in Iker Casillas proved to be a mistake. The captain of the great teams of the recent past he may be, but he has not been playing regularly for Real Madrid and Del Bosque has enough alternatives in the goalkeeping department, even in the absence of the injured Victor Valdes.

'Porous defence'

If the fingers of blame are being pointed in his direction, Casillas might respond by saying that the defenders in front of him deserve criticism too. After all, Spain's success in 2010 and at Euro 2012 was based first and foremost around their watertight defence.

The inspiration of Carles Puyol has been missed. Pique and Sergio Ramos worked in the past as a centre-back pairing, but not this time, and Javi Martinez did not prove to be the solution against Chile.

A football fan holds his hands to head as he watches the World Cup match between Chile and Spain inside the FIFA Fan Fest area on Copacabana beach. -AP Photo/Leo Correa
 

Against both the Netherlands and Chile, Spain came up against sides playing unorthodox formations and couldn't cope to the extent that seven goals were leaked in two games.

'Selecting Diego Costa'

Once Del Bosque had persuaded Diego Costa to represent his adopted country rather than his native Brazil, it was inevitable that the Atletico Madrid star would have to be brought into the starting line-up.

However, Spain have not done enough to help the bruising centre-forward fit into their style of play. He needs balls into space if he is to have an impact, but too often he appeared utterly marooned against Chile and their three central defenders.

He looked ill at ease too, and Brazilians unhappy that he snubbed the Selecao greeted him with loud jeers both in Salvador and in Rio de Janeiro.

'Failure to adapt'

In general, Spain have been guilty of keeping too much faith in a system that worked so well in past campaigns. La Roja's way of playing has been built around the Barcelona way that delivered them so much success under Pep Guardiola.

But Barcelona's recent fall from grace and the way in which Guardiola's Bayern Munich were ripped apart by the pace and power of Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-finals in the spring have indicated that the days of 'tiki-taka' may be numbered.

A football fan wearing a Mohawk-styled wig in Chile's team colors, cheers as he watches a live broadcast of the group B World Cup match between Chile and Spain. -AP Photo/Leo Correa

Again on Wednesday, Chile's pace and pressing unsettled Spain, forcing them to regularly mis-place passes and preventing them from holding possession, their forte in the past.

'Playing in South America'

It was always going to be a challenge for a European nation to win the World Cup on the American continent, something that has never happened before. The beginning of the end for Spain came at the Maracana a year ago, where they lost 3-0 to Brazil in the Confederations Cup final, and the decline has continued.

A Spanish football fan holds her head as she watches, on a giant display, the World Cup football match between Spain and Chile. -AP Photo/Andres Kudacki

Every South American side in this World Cup has received formidable backing from their huge travelling supports. Spain's 5-1 loss to the Dutch left them needing a result against Chile, but the majority of the Maracana crowd were behind Jorge Sampaoli's side, making it like a home game for them.

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Reason why Portugal defeated on Germany at World Cup 2014

Portugal also Lost Sportsmanship team...

The incidence of Portugal lost to Germany 4-0 that occur early in the morning did not dampen the supporters of Portugal. Some even continue to say the right words thrown enough spirit to the world no 1 striker Cristiano Ronaldo

This game can be said is the game selection Fifa Worldcup soccer fans have the supporters and football fans who watch very many but marred by acts (pictured) that do not reflect what the actual sport of football.

Van Persie: We can't get ahead of ourselves

Hard as it might be to imagine now, there was a time when Robin van Persie was Dutch football's enfant terrible.

The talent was apparent even then, but sulking off the field and strops on it led many to question whether this then-winger would ever realise his potential. Injuries and inconsistency didn't help either, but it was Van Persie's volatility and perceived immaturity that raised most question marks among his many detractors.

Even to long-time admirers, the Van Persie of old is unrecognisable to the player and, more significantly, the person who today leads by example as captain of the Netherlands' national team. That reluctant winger has blossomed into one of the game's most efficient, effective and consistent centre-forwards, and when the Dutch needed rescuing against Spain on Friday, no-one was surprised by the identity of their saviour.

Van Persie had barely finished celebrating his equalising goal, in fact, before footage of his brilliant diving header had been tweaked online to show him flying to meet the ball in an orange cape. What followed seemed just as fantastic as any superhero story, with the Manchester United player striking again as the Netherlands turned a one-goal deficit into 5-1 win over the world and European champions.

The consequences were inevitable. The Dutch, having been considered too young and too weak to challenge for the Trophy, suddenly found themselves installed among the favourites. Yet faced by this sudden wave of optimism and elation, who else would be found bringing a nation back to earth than the team's serene and, yes, sensible skipper?

As Van Persie told FIFA: "The tournament has barely started yet. We achieved an impressive result but we have a long way to go to win this tournament. This is my fifth [major] tournament and I know how these things work: the euphoria vanishes just as quickly as it appears. So we have to make sure that we hold on to it – not only for the people and fans, but also for ourselves.

"Everybody is euphoric and happy in the Netherlands. We are dealing with people's expectations here, which had been low compared to other years. I actually think this worked to our advantage because nobody expected much from us. But after such a performance, the dynamics have naturally changed. However, as a country, we shouldn't get ahead of ourselves. We have to stay realistic."

He may exude calm and moderation, but Van Persie - while guarding against wild expectations - is keen not to detract from his team's achievement in crushing the reigning champions. Neither the result, nor the manner in which it was achieved, could possibly have been anticipated, and the Dutch captain was among those taken aback.

"Spain have won everything there is to win over the past six years," he said, referring to La Roja's run of victories at three successive major championships. "They have shown the world what they have to offer again and again, so to break their streak is fantastic for us.

"It was an amazing start for our World Cup, and I think we've made a lot of people very happy. I've seen the spectacular footage and images from the celebrations across the world, and that makes me so proud. However, as I said, those were only the first three points. Now the focus is on Australia, and I think that will be completely different to the game against Spain.

"Australia have a very different style and I think we are going to have to adjust our own game to beat them. It’s an interesting process, having to adjust your game every time. However, we have a fantastic technical staff who know exactly how to prepare us for matches, so I’m not worried."

The mutual respect between Van Persie and Louis van Gaal has been a key feature of this Oranje era. It was, after all, the Old Trafford-bound coach who took the bold and controversial decision to strip Wesley Sneijder of the captaincy and hand it to his star striker. Van Persie, in turn, has repaid that faith by emerging as the top scorer in Europe's World Cup qualifiers, becoming his nation's record marksman in the process and, now, inspiring one of their most famous victories.

"We have a coach who's won everything and who is greatly respected and trusted by our team," he said. "And we are in tune with what he wants. If you have such a connection with your trainer, and I speak for the whole team, it is definitely a huge advantage. Our coach isn't easily impressed, and he lets us know too. So we are taught to respect our opponents, but not be intimidated - because we are just as good. That's something we proved to everyone against Spain."

World Cup 2014 : Germany 4 - 0 Portugal

Thomas Muller hat-trick piles further misery on Portugal

Thomas Muller scores a third for Germany as the scoreline threatens to humiliate Portugal

Pepe is given a red card for headbutting Thomas Muller to worsen Portugal's plight

Mats Hummels makes it 2-0 to Germany after scoring a fantastic header

Thomas Muller gives Germany an early lead from the penalty spot after Mario Gotze is brought down

Heavyweight clash opens up Group G action in Salvador

Cristiano Ronaldo starts in Portugal's first charge for Brazil 2014 glory

Battle at Arena Fonte Nova same venue where Holland defeated Spain 5-1

Played 17 Germany wins 9 Draws 5 Portugal wins 3

 

 

Group G : Germany v Portugal

Venue: Arena Fonte Nova, Salvador

Kick-off: 5pm (1pm, Brazil time)

TV coverage: ITV1, from 4pm

Odds: Germany 6/5, Draw 11/5, Portugal 13/5

Referee: Milorad Mazic (Serbia)

Managers: Joachin Low (Germany) and Paulo Bento (Portugal)

Key clash: Cristiano Ronaldo v Jerome Boateng

Boateng is expected to be placed out of position at right back in a makeshift German back four and will face the unenviable task of marking Ballon d’Or winner Ronaldo, who Portugal channel most of their attacks through. If he can stand firm then Germany have the game as good as won – if not, we could be in for goals.

One to watch: William Carvalho (Portugal)

Carvalho has been the standout player in Liga Sagres this season and has caught the attention of the likes of Manchester United and Real Madrid. Owners Sporting Lisbon are demanding a huge fee for the midfielder but some good performances in Brazil might give one of the big clubs reason to test their resolve.

Head-to-head record: Played 17 Germany wins 9 Draws 5 Portugal wins 3

Instructions Benzema stripes

Porto Alegre (Brazil): France easily predicted when Honduras swept to a 3-0 victory in the World Cup Group E at the Estadio Beira this morning.

Two goals contributed striker Karim Benzema, who played superbly throughout the match while Honduras goalkeeper scored an own goal.

France's first goal from the penalty spot obtained at the completion of 45 minutes to Karim Benzema after Paul Pogba downed by Wilson Palacios.

Palacios, who had previously shown a yellow card for the incident as well as the roughness of Pogba sent off for picking up a second yellow card.

Playing with ten men in the second half when the real hard for Honduras goalkeeper Noel Valladares scored himself after Benzema shot hit the post in the 48th minute.

Benzema added suffering Honduras when completing chance Mathieu Debuchy freekick on 72 minutes.

FRANCE: Hugo Lloris, Mathieu Debuchy, Mamadou Sakho, Raphael Varane, Patrice Evra, Yohan Cabaye, Paul Pogba, Blaise Matuidi, Mathieu Valbuena, Karim Benzema, Antoine Griezmann.

HONDURAS: Noel Valladares, Brayan Beckeles, Maynor Figueroa, Andy Najar, Victor Bernardez, Emilio Izaguirre, Luis Garrido, Luis Garrido, Carlo Costly, Roger Espinoza, Jerry Bengston.

REFEREE: Sandro Ricci (BRA)

Dramatic stoppage-time game winner lifts Switzerland over Ecuador

BRASILIA, Brazil — A goal deep in stoppage-time by Haris Seferovic gave Switzerland a dramatic 2-1 victory over Ecuador in their Group E opener at the World Cup on Sunday.

A low-quality match looked destined to end in a draw until substitute Seferovic fired home the winner from close range in the last of three minutes of injury time. Ecuador barely had time to restart before the final whistle was blown.

The fastest top speed detect FIFA now broken by Arjen Robben with the 37km/h

Running done by Arjen Robben when he scored the 5th Netherland recently against Spain during the run is the latest record recorded by FIFA

1. Robben - 37 km / h

2. Antonio Valencia - 35.1 km / h

3. Gareth Bale - 34.7 km / h

4. Aaron Lennon - 33.8 km / h

5. Cristiano Ronaldo - 33.6 km / h

6. Theo Walcott - 32.7 km / h

7. Lionel Messi - 32.5 km / h

8. Wayne Rooney - 31.2 km / h

9. Franck Ribery - 30.7 km / h

FIFA probe 'spy-drone' at French training session after complaint by coach Didier Deschamps

Didier Deschamps believes a French training session may have been spied on by a drone that flew over their base in Ribeirao Preto earlier this week.

The France coach revealed at a media conference on Saturday that FIFA are investigating the incident, which left players bemused as they trained at Botafogo's Santa Cruz stadium.

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Suspicion: France briefly halted a session to point at a camera-armed, unmanned aircraft

The squad are thought to have briefly halted a session to point at what Deschamps clearly fears was a camera-armed, unmanned aircraft. 

Deschamps lodged a complaint with FIFA ahead of Sunday's Group E clash against Honduras, with the coach seemingly concerned about the possibility that his tactics had been discovered.

'Apparently, drones are used more and more,' he said. 'It's not up to me, FIFA handle this and have been carrying out an inquiry. We don't want any intrusion into our privacy but it's very hard to fight this these days.'

A Honduran reporter defended the integrity of his national team. 'It wasn't us!' he declared. 

'No?' replied Deschamps with more than a little suspicion. 'I didn't do anything special anyway that day.'

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Training day: France prepare for their World Cup opener against Honduras

Even by FIFA's standards that will be a tricky inquiry.

One imagines, also, that communications chiefs at the world governing body might have a quiet word with Deschamps, who refused to use headphones provided to listen to questions posed to him in any language other than French. 

This proved problematic when he was questioned in English about problems with player cliques at previous tournaments, such as the 2010 World Cup in South Africa and Euro 2012.

In fairness to the 1998 World Cup-winning captain, he has a decent command of English. But he claimed: 'I haven't understood everything there, I didn't use my earphones. I heard South Africa, and you shouldn't mention South Africa. We are now four years on. This is a different environment.

'Clique is a rather technical word for me. But we have to live life in common. What is important is that we're united with a common objective.'

Muslim stars to shine in Brazil World Cup

OnIslam Staff | 15 Jun 2014.

As Brazil prepares to host FIFA World Cup football tournament that would run from June 12 to July 13, 2014, dozens of Muslim players have been listed to take part in this summer's international games.

Here are some of the names of Muslim stars participating in the international tournament.

Edin Džeko

Born in March 1986 in Bosnia's Sarajevo, the Manchester City striker has began his career as a midfielder in the youth team of Željezničar where he was recognized as one of the most talented boys in the blue team.

In November 2009, Džeko became Bosnia’s first UNICEF ambassador.

The Bosnian footballer was named top scorer of Group G in the 2014 World Cup qualifiers as his 10 goals granted his country Bosnia qualification for the first time in history to the FIFA World Cup (Brazil 2014).

Dzeko will play for Bosnia in the World Cup 2014.

Mesut Özil

Mesut Özil is a German footballer who plays for Premier League club Arsenal and the German national team. Özil has been a youth national team member since 2006, and a member of the German national team since 2009.

The 25-year-old talented player gained international attention during the 2010 FIFA World Cup and was nominated for the Golden Ball Award, which is awarded to the tournament's best player.

At the age of 24, Özil became the youngest sportsman to figure in the Berlin museum.

Sami Khedira

The Real Madrid midfielder, Sami Khedira, was named by Germany to play in World Cup 2014.

Born in April 1987, the German footballer is currently playing for Real Madrid and the German national team.

In 2010, the Muslim player moved from VFB Stuttgart to Real Madrid, signing a contract until 2015 with an undisclosed fee.

Karim Benzema

Playing for the Spanish Real Madrid and the French national football team, Karim Benzema, 26, was named as a forward player in the French squad travelling to Brazil 2014.

At the age of 19, the Muslim striker was ranked as top goal-scorer in all European leagues in 2007 with 11 goals so far.

He stole the limelight in 2005, when he made his first debut with the Lyonnais and scored a spectacular goal that gave him a foothold in the French national team at the age of 17.

Hailing from Algerian family, Benzema helped the Lyonnais maintain Ligue 1 title for 2005, 2006 and 2007.

His impressive performance at the UEFA Cup 2007 drew interests from European heavyweights Real Madrid, Barcelona, AC and Inter Milan.

Mamadou Sakho

Hailing form a Senegalese family, the 24-year-old Muslim defender will play for the French world Cup squad.

The French footballer plays as a central defender for Premier League club Liverpool and the French national team.

In 2003, Sakho started his professional career after joining club Paris Saint-Germain, at the age of 12.

By 2007, the French defender signed his first professional three-year contract. In the same year he made his first league debut against Valeciennes in a 0–0 draw, becoming the youngest player ever to captain a Ligue 1 club.

This article was written several days prior to the start of 2014 World Cup.

World Cup 2014 : Jepun Vs Ivory Coast

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Supporter Football FAIL LIAR AND WIFE at World Cup Brazil

This seems to be the fans had to find a new idea to apologize to their wives because they were scattered pictures of the world.

Scam they are superb but due to their banner display resulted cameraman has targeted their banner is for all to view.

Referee SECRET revealed

World Cup fever hits diplomatic Washington

Five minutes before the first match of the World Cup, 400 people were packed into the residence of Brazilian Ambassador Mauro Vieira for Thursday’s opening game from São Paulo. Men, women, even babies were transfixed by the 10 huge television screens, afraid to miss one second of the action. In this alternate universe, the gods are bronzed-faced Adonises and everyone bleeds yellow and green.

Every four years, diplomatic Washington takes an unofficial sabbatical. Embassies insist that work will continue uninterrupted during the month-long World Cup. Everyone is lying.

“I’m very excited,” said Vieira, who greeted every guest with a hug. “Brazil is very proud to host the World Cup — soccer is followed by almost 3 billion people around the world, and it’s great to receive so many Americans here to celebrate.” Unsaid: How many of his guests were playing hooky.

For futebol devotees, World Cup fever combines the Super Bowl, March Madness and the Olympics — but “much more intense,” insisted one guest at Brazil’s viewing party. Half the crowd, including the ambassador, wore Brazil’s yellow soccer jerseys, and 90 percent sucked down caipirinhas or beers provided by co-hosts Anheuser Busch-InBev and Nike. No sign of Fuleco, the Brazilian three-banded armadillo and official tournament mascot. Or caxirolas, the rattle noisemaker (this year’s answer to the vuvuzela), already banned from the stadiums.