Football (soccer) is a veritable folk-religion in Brazil. They take it very, VERY seriously. It’s like a matter of national pride; losing as they did tonight - an absolute stomping on their home turf no less - is for many Brazilians a profound emotional shock.
Yeah, it’s just a game. But for Brazilians, it’s a lot more than just a game.
Your assessment is right on target. My wife is from Brasil, takes soccer seriously and is completely heart broken by this humiliation.
Brasil went in with two key players sidelined. Neymar was hit repeatedly and blind side by the Colombians until they fractured one of his vertabrae. Silva was yellow-carded out of action. I’m sure these two missing had a significant impact but the magnitude of the rout is beyond explanation.
lets hope Argentina wins the WC...then the real fun starts....
Would that Americanese would pay so much attention to the antics of the Regime of Dear Leader right here...
I remember when I was 12, or so, and sulking when my favorite team lost (the Washington Senators - so yeah, I had a lot of practice in sulking), but a lot of those grief stricken folks seemed to be beyond their teenager years. Bummer, your team lost, now get over it. They are entertainers. Skilled folks, but entertainers like jugglers, or other traveling minstrels.
Also, to put things in perspective, you can bet your favorite team is not cheering you on at your work, nor are they weeping when you have a bad day.