It’s nearly time, the start of Brazil’s World Cup is almost upon us and football fans have descended on Sao Paulo where the first game of the tournament is being held.<br /><br />For a football obsessed nation the competition has returned to its spiritual home – which is a good opportunity for those selling essential items every spectator needs – and if that spiritual home is also good at putting on a party, well visitors and locals alike are going to be pleased.<br /><br />“I’m already in the rhythm…. to the point of yelling Brazil will be the champions,” said one confident fan.<br /><br />“For the first game we feel the normal anxiety. But Brazil is going to win – easy by 2-0 with gaols from Neymar and Paulinho,” said another. <br /><br />“Friendly atmosphere, awesome party. It’s good to be here. I haven’t seen anything to alarm me or protests or anything like that,” said one visitor all the way from Australia. <br /><br />Although the run up to the tournament has been fraught with problems as far as the fans are concerned the only worries are how their teams will perform. <br /><br />Reporter Rita Dantas Ferreirain is in Sau Paulo:<br /><br />“After protests and World Cup spending critics, the atmosphere is finally like a party. Green and Yellow colours are all over the streets on the windows, on clothing, everywhere . This is the kick off for the World Cup 2014 in Brazil.”
