Brazil stops for the World Cup

Well Brazils World Cup dream may be over now but this just shows the passion Brazil has for its football. The photo below was taken outside of a major (international) DIY store. Its says:

Dear Customers, Due to the Brazilian Team playing on 02/07, xxxxxxx will close at 10.30 and reopen 15 mins after the game has finished.

I have blanked out the name of the store to protect the guilty. Shops closed, schools finished early and the streets were deserted. Football really it a passion down here, it was just green and yellow everywhere, the national colours.

It's not really my sport but everyone gets caught up in World Cup fever.

Give me Formula 1 or the Ryder Cup any day.