FIFA World Cup 2014 clouded with protests kicks off this Thursday in Corinthian Stadium by Luis Felipe Scolari 2000 GMT.
The $11 billion 7-year controversial construction cost for stadiums and infrastructure and the concerning over its timely completion swamped viewers prior to the game- but CNN describes the current tone in Brazil that it will al be forgotten after Luis Felipe Scolari aka "Selecao" begins the one month of 64 games in its Group A opener- the Brazilian fiesta ends in Rio de Janeiro, Sunday, July 13.
The tournament begins with give-time champions Brazil and Croatia in Sao Paulo. Brazil has yet to win a the world cup title at home after loosing the match decades earlier.
CNN flags Brazil has the choice favorite to win the games citing the coach Luis Felipe Scholari making his battle cry to fans.
"To all Brazilians I want to tell you the time has arrived. This is our World Cup." He continues: "The first step is Croatia," and he adds "After that we have six steps that we want to go up if we want to win the World Cup."
Neymar, who has been participating in charity events for children prior to the match, is the driving force of the team. After winning the Confederations Cup last year, defeating reigning World champions Spain.
The success was blanketed they eyes of one million protestors across the country reacting violently to the increasing price tag to host the tournament.
CNN reported that as Brazilian President, Dilma Rousseff reputation plummets, she initiated the deployment of 150,000 soldiers and police, in addition to 20,000 private security officers. All this to stifle protests through the use of tear gas and rubber bullets at a recent demonstration Thursday 11 kilometers from the stadium.
Two of CNN's reporter were inflicted with minor injuries, while one person was arrested.
Aside from the protests, politics storms the upcoming World Cup in 2022 set to be in Qatar. The murky headlines challenging the motives of the 78-year old president pressed him to appease grim onlookers stating "My mission is not over," as he prepares to run for a fifth term reelection next year.
CNN puts in the birds eye view of the situation stating that politics runs secondary in contrast to the millions of Brazilian fans and estimated 600,000 international supporters. The 12 stadium journey across Brazil will damper the focus away from politics.
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