Paraplegic in robotic suit made the first kick of the World Cup last night

Some have criticised the lack of coverage given to the historic event, saying it wasn't even shown on TV.

A paraplegic man made the first kick of the World Cup last night using a mind-controlled robotic suit.

Juliano Pinto, 29 - who is completely paralysed from the waist down - performed the symbolic kick-off at the Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo during the opening ceremony of the tournament.