Brazilian anxiety grows as Argentina close in on glory

World Cup Semi-Final

Brazilian anxiety grows as Argentina close in on glory
Tue, 08 Jul, 2014 - 01:00
Julian Bennetts

Tomorrow is Argentina’s Independence Day, and there is a fear in Brazil that it will mark the latest step towards what would be one of the most glorious moments in their country’s history.

The terror in the Brazilian national psyche as Argentina approach what they now believe is their destiny is impossible to ignore.

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