香川真司は現時点でベストな選択をした

ルイス・ファン・ハール監督のもと、苦難を覚悟でマンチェスター・ユナイテッド3シーズン目に挑もうとしていた香川真司。新体制初の国際舞台だった7~8月のギネス・インターナショナル・チャレンジカップ(アメリカ)ではボランチやトップ下でテストされ、トップ下で起用された時には彼らしい高度な技術と創造性を見せていた。しかし、マタをファーストチョイスにしたいという指揮官の思惑はどこまでも変わらなかった。
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ルイス・ファン・ハール監督のもと、苦難を覚悟でマンチェスター・ユナイテッド3シーズン目に挑もうとしていた香川真司。新体制初の国際舞台だった7~8月のギネス・インターナショナル・チャレンジカップ(アメリカ)ではボランチやトップ下でテストされ、トップ下で起用された時には彼らしい高度な技術と創造性を見せていた。しかし、マタをファーストチョイスにしたいという指揮官の思惑はどこまでも変わらなかった。

その後、同大会に出場しなかったヤヌザイが合流し、8月最終週にはレアル・マドリードからディマリアを獲得することが正式決定。アタッカーのポジション争いが非常に激化し、ファン・ハール監督から事実上の戦力外通告を突きつけられるなど、彼を取り巻く状況は険しくなる一方だった。モイーズ監督が率いた昨季から「ユナイテッドで勝負したい」と果敢に挑戦する意欲を持ち続けた香川も、さすがにこの苦境から目を背ける訳にはいかなくなったのだろう。

こうした結果、欧州移籍期限終了ギリギリになって移籍話が急浮上。アトレティコ・マドリーやバレンシアなどスペイン行きの話が盛んに挙がったが、最終的に本人が決断したのは古巣のドルトムントへの復帰だった。

2010年夏に初めて欧州の扉を叩いた際、絶大な信頼を寄せてくれたクロップ監督が今も指揮を執り、グロスクロイツ、ブワシュチュコヴスキ、ギュンドアン、ケールら当時のチームメートも残っている愛着のあるクラブで再起を図りたいと考えるのは極めて自然なこと。既に新シーズンが開幕していることを考えても、未知なるスペインへ赴くのはリスクが高い。慣れたドルトムントであれば、チームに溶け込むのも時間がかからないし、戦術理解もスムーズだ。こうした側面を考えても、香川はベストな選択をしたと言っていいだろう。

彼が在籍してリーグ2連覇を果たした11-12シーズン当時の主力のうち、レヴァンドフスキとゲッツェはバイエルンへ移籍したが、その後、ロイスやムヒタリアン、オバメヤン、インモービレ、アドリアン・ラモスらが加わり、選手層は一段と分厚くなっている。レヴァンドフスキがいた昨季は彼が1トップに入り、2列目にグロスクロイツ、ムヒタリアン、ロイスが陣取る形が多かったが、レヴァンドフスキが去ったことで、今季はまだ攻撃陣の組み合わせが流動的なようだ。30日(現地時間)のアウクスブルク戦ではオバメヤンが前線に陣取り、2列目にムヒタリアン、ヨイッチ、ロイス、グロスクロイツが並ぶ4-1-4-1の形を採用した模様だ。

クロップ監督は香川のベストポジションをトップ下だと考えており、彼を起用する時は4-2-3-1に戻すだろう。その場合、2列目は右からグロスクロイツ、香川、ロイスと並び、ムヒタリアンはボランチに下がるというのが有力視される。今後、インモービレやラモス、ボランチのシャヒンやギュンドアンが加われば、ポジション争いが激化するのは間違いない。

ただ、ドルトムントにはブンデスリーガに加え、すでに始まっているDFBポカール、さらには9月16日(現地時間)現地時間からスタートするUEFAチャンピオンズリーグもあって、9月中旬以降はタイトなスケジュールになる。となれば、メンバーを変えながら戦う必要が出てくる。昨季のドルトムントも負傷者続出に苦しんだが、今季の彼らも似たような状況に陥っている。それだけに、即戦力の香川にかかる期待は大きいのだ。

本人も一度出て行ったクラブに戻ったことで、在籍した2シーズン以上の働きを見せなければならないという自覚があるはず。マンチェスターUの2年間は揮官交代やクラブの方向性の変化によってさまざまな役割を求められ、最大の武器であるゴール前の鋭さが失われつつあった。その低調なパフォーマンスが2014年ブラジルワールドカップでも出てしまった。香川自身も日本の惨敗の責任を重く受け止めている。だからこそ、3シーズンぶりにプレーする古巣では得点により強くこだわる必要がある。

そのためにも、現在のドルトムントメンバーとのコミュニケーションを積極的に取り、お互いの特徴をいち早くつかむことが肝要だ。幸いにしてロイスもムヒタリアンも同じ89年生まれ。感覚的にも打ち解けやすいはずだ。何よりもグロスクロイツのような、香川復帰を心待ちしていた仲間がいることは大きい。彼らの期待と信頼に応え、さらなる飛躍を遂げることが、今の彼に託された最大の命題だ。

元川 悦子

もとかわえつこ1967年、長野県生まれ。夕刊紙記者などを経て、94年からフリーのサッカーライターに。Jリーグ、日本代表から海外まで幅広くフォロー。ワールドカップは94年アメリカ大会から4回連続で現地取材した。中村俊輔らシドニー世代も10年以上見続けている。そして最近は「日本代表ウォッチャー」として練習から試合まで欠かさず取材している。著書に「U-22」(小学館)「初めてでも楽しめる欧州サッカーの旅」(NHK出版)ほか。

(2014年9月1日「元川悦子コラム」より転載)

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A fan of Iran smiles before a Group F football match between Bosnia-Hercegovina and Iran at the Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 25, 2014. AFP PHOTO / JAVIER SORIANO (Photo credit should read JAVIER SORIANO/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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South Korean football fans pose as they watch a public screening in Seoul of the South Korea vs Russia football match at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, early on June 18, 2014. Giant television screens were erected around Seoul ahead of the country\'s first game at the 2014 Brazilian World Cup. South Korea drew with Russia leaving both countries trailing Belgium who head the Group H table after beating Algeria 2-1 earlier. AFP PHOTO / Ed Jones (Photo credit should read ED JONES/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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A Colombia\'s fan poses prior to the start of a Group C football match between Japan and Colombia at the Pantanal Arena in Cuiaba during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 24, 2014. AFP PHOTO / LUIS ACOSTA (Photo credit should read LUIS ACOSTA/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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A Portugal fan awaits the kick-off of the Group G football match between Portugal and Ghana at the Mane Garrincha National Stadium in Brasilia during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 26, 2014. AFP PHOTO / CHRISTOPHE SIMON (Photo credit should read CHRISTOPHE SIMON/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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A Swiss fan looks on prior to a Group E football match between Switzerland and Ecuador at the Mane Garrincha National Stadium in Brasilia during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 15, 2014. AFP PHOTO/ ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT (Photo credit should read ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Colombia fans cheer before a Group C football match between Colombia and Greece at the Mineirao Arena in Belo Horizonte during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 14, 2014. AFP PHOTO / ARIS MESSINIS (Photo credit should read ARIS MESSINIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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A fan holds a Colombian flag before a Group G football match between Ghana and US at the Dunas Arena in Natal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 16, 2014. AFP PHOTO / CARL DE SOUZA (Photo credit should read CARL DE SOUZA/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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A Russia fan is pictured prior to a Group H football match between Algeria and Russia at the Baixada Arena in Curitiba during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 26, 2014. AFP PHOTO / PHILIPPE DESMAZES (Photo credit should read PHILIPPE DESMAZES/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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A Russia fan is pictured prior to a Group H football match between Algeria and Russia at the Baixada Arena in Curitiba during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 26, 2014. AFP PHOTO / PHILIPPE DESMAZES (Photo credit should read PHILIPPE DESMAZES/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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A Russia\'s fan waits for the start of the Group H football match between Belgium and Russia at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. AFP PHOTO / MARTIN BUREAU (Photo credit should read MARTIN BUREAU/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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An Iranian fan cheers outside Baixada Arena in Curitiba on June 16, 2014, before the 2014 FIFA World Cup Group F football match between Iran and Nigeria. AFP PHOTO / BEHROUZ MEHRI (Photo credit should read BEHROUZ MEHRI/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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A fan of Iran gestures during a Group F football match between Bosnia-Hercegovina and Iran at the Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 25, 2014. AFP PHOTO / JAVIER SORIANO (Photo credit should read JAVIER SORIANO/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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A Mexico fan cheers prior to a Group A football match between Croatia and Mexico at the Pernambuco Arena in Recife during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 23, 2014. AFP PHOTO / EMMANUEL DUNAND (Photo credit should read EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
France v Honduras: Group E - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(65 of162)
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PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL - JUNE 15: A fan enjoys the atmosphere prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group E match between France and Honduras at Estadio Beira-Rio on June 15, 2014 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Spanish fans react during a Group B football match between Spain and Chile in the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 18, 2014. AFP PHOTO / CHRISTOPHE SIMON (Photo credit should read CHRISTOPHE SIMON/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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An Italy fan is pictured before the start of a Group D match between Italy and Costa Rica at the Pernambuco Arena in Recife during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 20, 2014. AFP PHOTO / EMMANUEL DUNAND (Photo credit should read EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Ghana\'s fans cheer prior to the Group G football match between Portugal and Ghana at the Mane Garrincha National Stadium in Brasilia during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 26, 2014. AFP PHOTO / CHRISTOPHE SIMON (Photo credit should read CHRISTOPHE SIMON/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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A Costa Rica national football team fan looks on in San Jose after Costa Rica defeated Uruguay in the FIFA World Cup Brazil Group D match on June 14, 2014. AFP PHOTO/Ezequiel BECERRA (Photo credit should read EZEQUIEL BECERRA/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Brazil v Croatia: Group A - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(70 of162)
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SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JUNE 12: Fans wave a Brazilian flag before the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group A match between Brazil and Croatia at Arena de Sao Paulo on June 12, 2014 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Christopher Lee/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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A Brazilian fan watches the opening ceremony of the 2014 FIFA World Cup at the Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo on June 12, 2014. AFP PHOTO / ODD ANDERSEN (Photo credit should read ODD ANDERSEN/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
USA v Germany: Group G - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(72 of162)
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RECIFE, BRAZIL - JUNE 26: An United States fan looks on in the rain prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil group G match between the United States and Germany at Arena Pernambuco on June 26, 2014 in Recife, Brazil. (Photo by Martin Rose/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Japan v Colombia: Group C - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(73 of162)
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CUIABA, BRAZIL - JUNE 24: A Colombia fan cheers during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group C match between Japan and Colombia at Arena Pantanal on June 24, 2014 in Cuiaba, Brazil. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Honduras v Switzerland: Group E - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(74 of162)
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MANAUS, BRAZIL - JUNE 25: A Honduras fan shows her support prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group E match between Honduras and Switzerland at Arena Amazonia on June 25, 2014 in Manaus, Brazil. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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A Iranian fan cheers before a Group F football match between Iran and Nigeria at the Baixada Arena in Curitiba during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 16, 2014. AFP PHOTO / LUIS ACOSTA (Photo credit should read LUIS ACOSTA/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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A Colombian fan cheers before a Group C football match between Japan and Colombia at the Pantanal Arena in Cuiaba during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 24, 2014. AFP PHOTO / JUAN BARRETO (Photo credit should read JUAN BARRETO/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Colombia v Cote D'Ivoire: Group C - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(77 of162)
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BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JUNE 19: A Colombia fan enjoys the atmosphere prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group C match between Colombia and Cote D\'Ivoire at Estadio Nacional on June 19, 2014 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Photo by Gabriel Rossi/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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A Colombia fan looks on before a Group C football match between Colombia and Greece at the Mineirao Arena in Belo Horizonte during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 14, 2014. AFP PHOTO / ARIS MESSINIS (Photo credit should read ARIS MESSINIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Colombia v Greece: Group C - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(79 of162)
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BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 14: A Colombia fan paints her face prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group C match between Colombia and Greece at Estadio Mineirao on June 14, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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A Russia fan is pictured prior to a Group H football match between Algeria and Russia at the Baixada Arena in Curitiba during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 26, 2014. AFP PHOTO / PHILIPPE DESMAZES (Photo credit should read PHILIPPE DESMAZES/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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A Russia\'s fan waits for the start of the Group H football match between Belgium and Russia at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. AFP PHOTO / MARTIN BUREAU (Photo credit should read MARTIN BUREAU/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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A Mexican supporter cheers for her team ahead of the Round of 16 football match between Netherlands and Mexico at Castelao Stadium in Fortaleza during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 29, 2014. AFP PHOTO / EMMANUEL DUNAND (Photo credit should read EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:EMMANUEL DUNAND via Getty Images)
Mexico v Cameroon: Group A - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(83 of162)
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NATAL, BRAZIL - JUNE 13: A Mexico fan looks on through the rain prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group A match between Mexico and Cameroon at Estadio das Dunas on June 13, 2014 in Natal, Brazil. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Belgium\'s fans cheer before the Group H football match between Belgium and Russia outside the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. AFP PHOTO / KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV (Photo credit should read KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Russia v Korea Republic: Group H - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(85 of162)
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CUIABA, BRAZIL - JUNE 17: A Russia fan cheers during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group H match between Russia and South Korea at Arena Pantanal on June 17, 2014 in Cuiaba, Brazil. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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A Dutch fan reacts prior to a Group B football match between Netherlands and Chile at the Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 23, 2014. AFP PHOTO/ MARTIN BERNETTI (Photo credit should read MARTIN BERNETTI/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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A Chilean supporter cheers for her team ahead of the Group B football match between Spain and Chile in the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on June 18, 2014, during the 2014 FIFA World Cup. AFP PHOTO / GABRIEL BOUYS (Photo credit should read GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Korea Republic v Belgium: Group H - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(88 of162)
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SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JUNE 26: A Belgium fan cheers during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group H match between South Korea and Belgium at Arena de Sao Paulo on June 26, 2014 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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A South Korean fan cheers before a Group H football match between South Korea and Algeria at the Beira-Rio Stadium in Porto Alegre during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. AFP PHOTO / PHILIPPE DESMAZES (Photo credit should read PHILIPPE DESMAZES/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Italy v Uruguay: Group D - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(90 of162)
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NATAL, BRAZIL - JUNE 24: Fans arrive before the Group D match between Italy and Uruguay at Estadio das Dunas during the 2014 World Cup on June 24, 2014 in Natal, Brazil. (Photo by Diego Marcel/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Costa Rican fans celebrate as they watch the Brazil 2014 FIFA World Cup football match against Italy in a giant screen at Democracy Square in San Jose on June 20, 2014. Costa Rica defeated Italy and reached the second round of the tournament. AFP PHOTO/Ezequiel BECERRA (Photo credit should read EZEQUIEL BECERRA/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Italy fans are pictured during a Group D match between Italy and Costa Rica at the Pernambuco Arena in Recife during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 20, 2014. AFP PHOTO / EMMANUEL DUNAND (Photo credit should read EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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A German fan watches the US play Germany in a 2014 FIFA World Cup Group G match on Dupont Circle in Washington on June 26, 2014. AFP PHOTO/Nicholas KAMM (Photo credit should read NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Soccer Fans Gather To Watch US v Germany World Cup Match(94 of162)
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CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 26: Lindsey Wett watches USA play Germany in a World Cup soccer match on one of two large screens placed for fans in Grant Park on June 26, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois. Organizers expected as many as 20,000 people to watch the game in the park. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Ecuador v France: Group E - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(95 of162)
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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JUNE 25: A France fan enjoys the atmosphere prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group E match between Ecuador and France at Maracana on June 25, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Fans of Iran pose during a Group F football match between Bosnia-Hercegovina and Iran at the Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 25, 2014. AFP PHOTO / BEHROUZ MEHRI (Photo credit should read BEHROUZ MEHRI/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Bosnia-Herzegovina v Iran: Group F - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(97 of162)
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SALVADOR, BRAZIL - JUNE 25: An Iran fan poses during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group F match between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Iran at Arena Fonte Nova on June 25, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Bosnia-Herzegovina v Iran: Group F - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(98 of162)
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SALVADOR, BAHIA , BRAZIL - JUNE 25: Fans arrive for the Group F match between Bosnia-Herzegovina and Iran during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil at Arena Fonte Nova on June 25, 2014 in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. (Photo by Felipe Oliveira / Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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A brazilian supporter waits for the start of a Group A football match between Cameroon and Brazil at the Mane Garrincha National Stadium in Brasilia during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 23, 2014. AFP PHOTO / PEDRO UGARTE (Photo credit should read PEDRO UGARTE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Brazil fans cheer prior to the Group A football match between Cameroon and Brazil at the Mane Garrincha National Stadium in Brasilia during the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil on June 23, 2014. AFP PHOTO / VANDERLEI ALMEIDA (Photo credit should read VANDERLEI ALMEIDA/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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An Iranian fan reacts during a Fanfesta\'s live projection of a Group F football match between Argentina and Iran at Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro on June 21,2014 during the 2014 FIFA World Cup. AFP PHOTO / YASUYOSHI CHIBA (Photo credit should read YASUYOSHI CHIBA/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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An Iranian fan cheers prior to a Group F football match between Argentina and Iran at the Mineirao Stadium in Belo Horizonte during the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil on June 21, 2014. AFP PHOTO / PEDRO UGARTE (Photo credit should read PEDRO UGARTE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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An Iranian fan cheers prior to the Group F football match between Argentina and Iran at the Mineirao Stadium in Belo Horizonte during the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil on June 21, 2014. AFP PHOTO / PEDRO UGARTE (Photo credit should read PEDRO UGARTE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Honduras v Ecuador - General Views(104 of162)
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CURITIBA, PARANA , BRAZIL - JUNE 20: Fans arrive for the Group E match between Honduras and Ecuador during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil at Arena da Baixada on June 20, 2014 in Curitiba, Brazil. (Photo by Giuliano Gomes/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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A Honduras\' supporter cheers prior to a Group E football match between Honduras and Ecuador at the Baixada Arena in Curitiba during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 20, 2014. AFP PHOTO / RODRIGO ARANGUA (Photo credit should read RODRIGO ARANGUA/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Switzerland v France: Group E - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(106 of162)
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SALVADOR, BAHIA , BRAZIL - JUNE 20: Fans arrive for the Group E match between Switzerland and France during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil at Arena Fonte Nova on June 20, 2014 in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. (Photo by Felipe Oliveira / Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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A Brazilian fan smile sbefore a Group E football match between Switzerland and France at the Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 20, 2014. AFP PHOTO / FRANCK FIFE (Photo credit should read FRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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A French fan poses outside the Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador before the Group E football match between Switzerland and France during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 20, 2014. AFP PHOTO / FRANCK FIFE (Photo credit should read FRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Uruguay v England: Group D - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(109 of162)
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SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JUNE 19: An England fan enjoys the atmosphere prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group D match between Uruguay and England at Arena de Sao Paulo on June 19, 2014 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Colombia v Cote D'Ivoire: Group C - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(110 of162)
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BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JUNE 19: A Colombia fan enjoys the atmosphere prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group C match between Colombia and Cote D\'Ivoire at Estadio Nacional on June 19, 2014 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Photo by Gabriel Rossi/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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A Colombian fan waits for the start of the Group C football match between Colombia and Ivory Coast at the Mane Garrincha National Stadium in Brasilia during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 19, 2014. AFP PHOTO / ADRIAN DENNIS (Photo credit should read ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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A supporter poses with the Brazilian flag ahead of the Group A football match between Cameroon and Croatia at The Amazonia Arena in Manaus on June 18, 2014, during the 2014 FIFA World Cup. AFP PHOTO / JAVIER SORIANO (Photo credit should read JAVIER SORIANO/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Brazil v Mexico: Group A - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(113 of162)
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FORTALEZA, BRAZIL - JUNE 17: A Brazil fan poses before the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group A match between Brazil and Mexico at Castelao on June 17, 2014 in Fortaleza, Brazil. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Brazil fans cheer their team prior to the Group A football match between Brazil and Mexico in the Castelao Stadium in Fortaleza during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 17, 2014. AFP PHOTO / VANDERLEI ALMEIDA (Photo credit should read VANDERLEI ALMEIDA/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Iran v Nigeria: Group F - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(115 of162)
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CURITIBA, BRAZIL - JUNE 16: A colourful fan looks on prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group F match between Iran and Nigeria at Arena da Baixada on June 16, 2014 in Curitiba, Brazil. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Germany v Portugal Group G - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(116 of162)
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SALVADOR, BAHIA , BRAZIL - JUNE 16: Fans arrive for the Group G match between Germany and Portugal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil at Arena Fonte Nova on June 16, 2014 in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. (Photo by Felipe Oliveira/ FIFA via Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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An Argentinian supporter poses outside of the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, on June 15, 2014 before the start of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Group F football match between Argentina and Bosnia-Herzegovina. AFP PHOTO / JUAN MABROMATA (Photo credit should read JUAN MABROMATA/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Chilean football fans smile before the start of the Group B football match between Chile and Australia at the Pantanal Arena in Cuiaba during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 13, 2014. AFP PHOTO / MARTIN BERNETTI (Photo credit should read MARTIN BERNETTI/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Football fans pose before a Group B football match between Spain and the Netherlands at the Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 13, 2014. AFP PHOTO / JAVIER SORIANO (Photo credit should read JAVIER SORIANO/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Brazil v Croatia: Group A - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(120 of162)
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SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JUNE 12: A fan waves a Brazilian flag during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group A match between Brazil and Croatia at Arena de Sao Paulo on June 12, 2014 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Christopher Lee/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Opening Ceremony Of The 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(121 of162)
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SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JUNE 12: A Brazil fan waves the Brazilian flag before the Opening Ceremony of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil prior to the Group A match between Brazil and Croatia at Arena de Sao Paulo on June 12, 2014 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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An English supporter waits for the start of a Group D football match between England and Italy at the Amazonia Arena in Manaus during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 14, 2014. AFP PHOTO / BEN STANSALL (Photo credit should read BEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Brazil\'s fans cheer before the quarter-final football match between Brazil and Colombia at the Castelao Stadium in Fortaleza during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on July 4, 2014. AFP PHOTO / GABRIEL BOUYS (Photo credit should read GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:GABRIEL BOUYS via Getty Images)
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A football fan cheers prior to a Round of 16 football match between France and Nigeria at Mane Garrincha National Stadium in Brasilia during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 30, 2014. AFP PHOTO / ODD ANDERSEN (Photo credit should read ODD ANDERSEN/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:ODD ANDERSEN via Getty Images)
Netherlands v Costa Rica: Quarter Final - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(125 of162)
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SALVADOR, BAHIA , BRAZIL - JULY 5: Fans arrive for the Quarter Final match between Netherlands and Costa Rica during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil at Arena Fonte Nova on July 5, 2014 in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. (Photo by Felipe Oliveira / Getty Images) (credit:Felipe Oliveira via Getty Images)
Germany v Algeria: Round of 16 - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(126 of162)
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PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL - JUNE 30: Germany fans show their colours ahead of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Germany and Algeria at Estadio Beira-Rio on June 30, 2014 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images) (credit:Matthias Hangst via Getty Images)
Soccer Fans Gather To Watch US Team's Knockout Stage Match Against Belgium(127 of162)
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CHICAGO, IL - JULY 01: Fans gather at Soldier Field to watch USA take on Belgium in a World Cup match being played at Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil on July 1, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois. Organizers said 28,000 people were in attendance at Soldier Field. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) (credit:Scott Olson via Getty Images)
Soccer Fans Gather To Watch US Team's Knockout Stage Match Against Belgium(128 of162)
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CHICAGO, IL - JULY 01: Fans watch overtime play at Soldier Field between Belgium and the USA in a World Cup match being played at Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil on July 1, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois. Organizers said 28,000 people attended the watch party at Soldier Field. Belgium won the match 2-1. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) (credit:Scott Olson via Getty Images)
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Brazilian fans cheer before a quarter-final football match between Brazil and Colombia at the Castelao Stadium in Fortaleza during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on July 4, 2014. AFP PHOTO / GABRIEL BOUYS (Photo credit should read GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:GABRIEL BOUYS via Getty Images)
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Costa Rica fans cheer prior to the kick-off of the quarter-final football match between Netherlands and Costa Rica at the Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on July 5, 2014. AFP PHOTO / RONALDO SCHEMIDT (Photo credit should read RONALDO SCHEMIDT/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:RONALDO SCHEMIDT via Getty Images)
Netherlands v Costa Rica: Quarter Final - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(131 of162)
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SALVADOR, BRAZIL - JULY 05: A Netherlands fan enjoys the atmosphere prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Quarter Final match between the Netherlands and Costa Rica at Arena Fonte Nova on July 5, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images) (credit:Dean Mouhtaropoulos via Getty Images)
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An Argentina fan cheers prior to a Round of 16 football match between Argentina and Switzerland at Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on July 1, 2014. AFP PHOTO / NELSON ALMEIDA (Photo credit should read NELSON ALMEIDA/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:NELSON ALMEIDA via Getty Images)
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A Brazilian fan cheers before a Group F football match between Iran and Nigeria at the Baixada Arena in Curitiba during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 16, 2014. AFP PHOTO / LUIS ACOSTA (Photo credit should read LUIS ACOSTA/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:LUIS ACOSTA via Getty Images)
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German fans with national colours attend a public screening of the FIFA World Cup 2014 quarter final football match between Germany and France in Munich, southern Germany on July 4, 2014. AFP PHOTO/CHRISTOF STACHE (Photo credit should read CHRISTOF STACHE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:CHRISTOF STACHE via Getty Images)
Argentina v Belgium: Quarter Final - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(135 of162)
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BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JULY 05: An Argentina fan cheers during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Quarter Final match between Argentina and Belgium at Estadio Nacional on July 5, 2014 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) (credit:Julian Finney via Getty Images)
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France v Nigeria: Round of 16 - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(137 of162)
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BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JUNE 30: A France fan enjoys the atmosphere prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between France and Nigeria at Estadio Nacional on June 30, 2014 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images) (credit:Jeff Gross via Getty Images)
Argentina v Belgium: Quarter Final - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(138 of162)
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BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JULY 05: Belgium fans enjoy the atmosphere prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Quarter Final match between Argentina and Belgium at Estadio Nacional on July 5, 2014 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) (credit:Ronald Martinez via Getty Images)
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A fan of Argentina smiles prior to a quarter-final football match between Argentina and Belgium at the Mane Garrincha National Stadium in Brasilia during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on July 5, 2014. AFP PHOTO / FRANCOIS XAVIER MARIT (Photo credit should read FRANCOIS XAVIER MARIT/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:FRANCOIS XAVIER MARIT via Getty Images)
Brazil v Colombia: Quarter Final - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(140 of162)
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FORTALEZA, BRAZIL - JULY 4: Fans arrive at Arena Castelao stadium for the Brazil v Colombia: Quarter Final - match during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil on July 4, 2014 in Fortaleza, Brazil. (Photo by Drawlio Joca/Getty Images) (credit:Drawlio Joca via Getty Images)
Brazil v Colombia: Quarter Final - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(141 of162)
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FORTALEZA, BRAZIL - JULY 04: A Brazil fan enjoys the atmosphere prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Quarter Final match between Brazil and Colombia at Castelao on July 4, 2014 in Fortaleza, Brazil. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) (credit:Laurence Griffiths via Getty Images)
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Brazil\'s fans cheer before the quarter-final football match between Brazil and Colombia at the Castelao Stadium in Fortaleza during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on July 4, 2014. AFP PHOTO / GABRIEL BOUYS (Photo credit should read GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:GABRIEL BOUYS via Getty Images)
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Brazilian fans cheer before a quarter-final football match between Brazil and Colombia at the Castelao Stadium in Fortaleza during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on July 4, 2014. AFP PHOTO / GABRIEL BOUYS (Photo credit should read GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:GABRIEL BOUYS via Getty Images)
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A French fan cheers during the round of 16 football match between France and Nigeria at the Mane Garrincha National Stadium in Brasilia during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 30, 2014. France won 2-0. AFP PHOTO / JEWEL SAMAD (Photo credit should read JEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JEWEL SAMAD via Getty Images)
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FORTALEZA, BRAZIL - JULY 04: A Brazil fan smiles ahead of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Quarter Final match between Brazil and Colombia at Castelao on July 4, 2014 in Fortaleza, Brazil. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) (credit:Laurence Griffiths via Getty Images)
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France\'s fans celebrate after a Round of 16 football match between France and Nigeria at Mane Garrincha National Stadium in Brasilia during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 30, 2014. AFP PHOTO / ODD ANDERSEN (Photo credit should read ODD ANDERSEN/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:ODD ANDERSEN via Getty Images)
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A Chilean supporter sings prior the Group H first round 2010 World Cup football match Honduras vs Chili on June 16, 2010 at Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit. NO PUSH TO MOBILE / MOBILE USE SOLELY WITHIN EDITORIAL ARTICLE - AFP PHOTO / CHRISTOPHE SIMON (Photo credit should read CHRISTOPHE SIMON/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:CHRISTOPHE SIMON via Getty Images)
Brazil v Chile: Round of 16 - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(148 of162)
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BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 28: A Brazil fan enjoys the atmosphere prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil round of 16 match between Brazil and Chile at Estadio Mineirao on June 28, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images) (credit:Jeff Gross via Getty Images)
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A Brazilian fan cheers before the start of the round of 16 football match between Brazil and Chile at The Mineirao Stadium in Belo Horizonte during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 28, 2014. AFP PHOTO / VANDERLEI ALMEIDA (Photo credit should read VANDERLEI ALMEIDA/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:VANDERLEI ALMEIDA via Getty Images)
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A Greece fan cheers before the start of the Round of 16 football match between Costa Rica and Greece at Pernambuco Arena in Recife during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 29, 2014. AFP PHOTO / ARIS MESSINIS (Photo credit should read ARIS MESSINIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:ARIS MESSINIS via Getty Images)
Costa Rica v Greece: Round of 16 - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(151 of162)
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RECIFE, BRAZIL - JUNE 29: A Costa Rica fan enjoys the atmosphere during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Costa Rica and Greece at Arena Pernambuco on June 29, 2014 in Recife, Brazil. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images) (credit:Ian Walton via Getty Images)
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A Greek fan looks on prior to a Round of 16 football match between Costa Rica and Greece at Pernambuco Arena in Recife during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 29, 2014. AFP PHOTO/ ARIS MESSINIS (Photo credit should read ARIS MESSINIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:ARIS MESSINIS via Getty Images)
France v Nigeria: Round of 16 - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(153 of162)
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BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JUNE 30: A France fan cheers during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between France and Nigeria at Estadio Nacional on June 30, 2014 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images) (credit:Jeff Gross via Getty Images)
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A France fan cheers prior to a Round of 16 football match between France and Nigeria at Mane Garrincha National Stadium in Brasilia during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 30, 2014. AFP PHOTO / FABRICE COFFRINI (Photo credit should read FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:FABRICE COFFRINI via Getty Images)
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A Mexican supporter takes a photograph as she cheers for her team ahead of the Round of 16 football match between Netherlands and Mexico at Castelao Stadium in Fortaleza during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 29, 2014. AFP PHOTO / EMMANUEL DUNAND (Photo credit should read EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:EMMANUEL DUNAND via Getty Images)
Brazil v Colombia: Quarter Final - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(156 of162)
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FORTALEZA, BRAZIL - JULY 04: A fan blows a kiss ahead of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Quarter Final match between Brazil and Colombia at Castelao on July 4, 2014 in Fortaleza, Brazil. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images) (credit:Jamie McDonald via Getty Images)
World Cup Fans Gather To Watch Matches In Rio(157 of162)
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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JUNE 15: An Argentine soccer fan watches her team play against Bosnia and Herzegovina as they watch on a giant screen at the FIFA World Cup Fan Fest on Copacabana beach on June 15, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Their team is playing on the fourth day of the World Cup tournament. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Spain v Netherlands: Group B - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(158 of162)
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SALVADOR, BRAZIL - JUNE 13: A fan gives a peace sign before the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group B match between Spain and Netherlands at Arena Fonte Nova on June 13, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Australia v Netherlands: Group B - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(159 of162)
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PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL - JUNE 18: A fan of the Netherlands enjoys the atmosphere prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group B match between Australia and Netherlands at Estadio Beira-Rio on June 18, 2014 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Russia v Korea Republic: Group H - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(160 of162)
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CUIABA, BRAZIL - JUNE 17: A Russia fan cheers during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group H match between Russia and South Korea at Arena Pantanal on June 17, 2014 in Cuiaba, Brazil. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
World Cup Fans Gather To Watch Matches In Salvador, Brazil(161 of162)
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SALVADOR, BRAZIL - JUNE 17: Brazil fans watch the Brazil-Mexico match in the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 17, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil. Today is the sixth day of the World Cup and the second match for home team Brazil. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Brazil v Mexico: Group A - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(162 of162)
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FORTALEZA, BRAZIL - JUNE 17: A Brazil fan poses before the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group A match between Brazil and Mexico at Castelao on June 17, 2014 in Fortaleza, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)