Goa says 'Go Brazil!'

PANAJI: Goa is known to support Portugal and Brazil, but World Cup has the region craning its neck toward Brazil.

Peter Vaz, soccer patron and owner of Sporting Clube De Goa, says that because of the past and present, soccer fans identify themselves with Portugal and Brazil. Goa was a former Portuguese colony and its clubs have several Brazilian players. One fan in Saligao, North Goa, Geronimo D'Costa told DNA, "I think most Portugal supporters are fence sitters, their hearts are with Brazil."

Bondo, one of Goa's well known musicians, says, "I've loved this beautiful game ever since I was a kid. Now I cannot wait for the kick-off." Bondo has lived in Brazil, and it's little wonder that he says, "My heart is with Brazil, there is little doubt about that."