Saturday, August 6, 2016

Brazil men's team preparing for more jeers from home crowd (The Associated Press)

Brazil's Gabriel Jesus, left, kicks the ball as South Africa's Rivaldo Coetzee looks on during a group A match of the men's Olympic football tournament between Brazil and South Africa at the National stadium, in Brasilia, Brazil, Thursday, Aug. 4, 2016. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)

After a disappointing start at the Olympics, Brazil is preparing to play without the support of the home crowd. The Brazilian soccer team was loudly booed in the 0-0 draw against South Africa in the opener, and another disappointing performance against Iraq on Sunday will certainly lead to more jeers from the demanding fans in Brasilia. Brazil coach Rogerio Micale said the players will have to find a way to deal with the hostile environment if the team struggles again.


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