Looking Back: The 2014 FIFA World Cup In Brazil

A Quick Review of the 2014 World Cup

The 2014 FIFA World Cup took place from June 12 to July 13 in twelve cities across Brazil. This was in fact the second time that Brazil has hosted such an event (the last time being in 1950). 31 countries had advanced resulting in 64 matches. While high hopes were placed on Brazil for winning the tournament, instead they placed in fourth, with Germany grabbing the top prize.

Brazil had a wonderful arena with a tremendous capacity to accommodate thousands of supporters. While half of the stadiums were brand new, other places were also built or refurbished for the great occasion to the tune of over 500 million dollars per stadium. These massive investments along with other investments in Brazil's infrastructure, allowed Brazil to accommodate an unprecedented number of visitors in the history of the nation's tourism industry. Many roads, railways and airports were successfully modernized and renovated as Brazil received millions of visitors in a short span of time.

Brazil's Star Player: Neymar da Silva Santos Junior

First, a bit of history for anyone interested. Neymar da Silva Santos Junior is thought to be among the most exciting young talents ever to play football. His prowess and skill coupled with a fun-loving character has made him one of the most popular players of the tournament. Neymar once said that his father had the greatest influence over his style of playing and way of living. It was his father who taught him the game's nuances and provided him with ample guidance to become the athlete he is known as today.

Neymar's performance certainly shined forth at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. However, his participation was cut short just before the finals...

On the fourth of July, Neymar had a bone broken in his back and was carried away in a stretcher just a few minutes before Brazil's match was won against Colombia. The cause? A challenge from a defender on the Colombia team - Juan Zuniga.

Reports have suggested that his injury will still take many weeks or even months of healing, which caused him to sit out for the rest of the tournament. This was the greatest loss that Brazil experiences, and certainly had an impact in their loss against Germany, which resulted in a meager 7-1.

How The Online World Reacted to 2014 FIFA World Cup Games in Brazil

The Internet has added to the enjoyment of the tournament, which has allowed millions of people to watch the 2014 FIFA World Cup games from the comforts of their home. One no longer had to be present in Brazil to feel like they're a part of it. This was most prominent on social media websites such as Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. They allowed users to connect with virtually every facet of the tournament - from communicating with the players, expressing their opinion about individual games and even managing their own teams.

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