http://www.thomaspurves.com/2006/06/24/recently-overheard-better-than-toronto-unlimited/ Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:04:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.thomaspurves.com/2006/06/24/recently-overheard-better-than-toronto-unlimited/comment-page-1/#comment-135 Global Culture » world cup fever Mon, 26 Jun 2006 03:28:26 +0000 http://www.thomaspurves.com/?p=41#comment-135 [...] The front cover of The New York Times Sunday edition shows a picture of a group of kids playing soccer in a dirt field in Rio de Janeiro, which leads to the article “In Brazil, Unpaved Path To Excellence” by Larry Rohter. Before I continue is important to admit that living in Toronto has a certain magic during the World Cup; it does feel like the “city that always wins the world cup” (thanks Tom) because regardless of who plays, wins or looses there are always people celebrating loudly on the streets, showcasing their national pride. Toronto citizens represent all and every single one of the countries playing the World Cup. So call it fever if you wish, but I had to write about it. [...] [...] The front cover of The New York Times Sunday edition shows a picture of a group of kids playing soccer in a dirt field in Rio de Janeiro, which leads to the article “In Brazil, Unpaved Path To Excellence” by Larry Rohter. Before I continue is important to admit that living in Toronto has a certain magic during the World Cup; it does feel like the “city that always wins the world cup” (thanks Tom) because regardless of who plays, wins or looses there are always people celebrating loudly on the streets, showcasing their national pride. Toronto citizens represent all and every single one of the countries playing the World Cup. So call it fever if you wish, but I had to write about it. [...]

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