WORLD CUP 2006
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Scotland may not have qualified for the World Cup, but that won’t stop the nation’s footie fans piling their passion behind the other teams on display. Here, The List presents our totally unscientific guide to some of the world’s greatest footballing cultures, including where and how to cheer
them on.
Words and mien/news: Stuart Thomas and Robin Lee
Caipirinha
Colours Yellow. green. blue and white.
Chancing of lifting the trophy Demais! (too much).
Golden boots In a team full of stars how do you choose'.’ Cafu. Carlos. Edmilson. Emerson. Ronaldo. Ronaldinho? If he's on form. Ronaldinho — the highest paid player in the world. and the man who helped Barcelona trounce Arsenal in the recent Champions League final — should be the man who shows the rest of the world how it's done.
Why we should get behind them Flair. Brazil are the team most likely to deliver the magic of ‘joga bonita' (the beautiful game). Why we shouldn‘t bother Their strength.
Sorry. true supporters love an underdog and Brazil don't cut it on that front. ()h. and Ronaldinho nearly signed for St Mirren on loan for the last 10 games of the 2000-0lseason. Talk about a missed opportunity.
BLUFFER'S GUIDE TO BEING BRAZILIAN
Icons Pele. Christ the Redeemer. the beach. camival dancers.
Culture Musical contributions to the world
include Samba and Baile funk. a favela
cut‘n‘paste electro close to Miami Base (recently heard in that Nissan advert). Meanwhile. the art world is shimmying along to ()s (iémeos — Sao Paulo graffiti artists fusing Brazilian Tropicalia with street style. Film lovers. don't miss Blur-k Orpheus. Marcel Camus' I959 classic set in Rio‘s Carnival. scheduled for re-release this Autumn.
Food & drink Feijao and farofa — black bean stew with ground manioc. Caipirinha — cahcaca (sugarcane rum). crushed ice and lime with lots of white sugar. thrown together with Brazilian abandon.
Contributions to the world Samba. Carnival. turning football into a line art. changing the shape of women's jeans for the better.
Where to go to watch the game Brazilian Sensation (l l7—l l9 Buccleuch Street. Edinburgh. 0131 667 0400). Favela ( 17 John Street. Glasgow. 014] 552 3505). If you’re more interested in the culture than the football. dance like a footballer’s wife at the Scottish Samba Showcase (8pm. Sat 10 Jun. Queen Margaret Union. Glasgow. 0l4l 339 9784) featuring Verde Vai. Barulho. SambaYaBamba and Maracatu Escosia.
What to roar Bell-ay-za! (beleza — beautiful).
22 THE LIST 8—22 Jun 2006