La Roja in Brazil

It’s rainy everywhere La Roja go! It was really coming down when they arrived in Brazil, yesterday, but rain means good luck doesn’t it? Or is that only on your wedding day?….

After a nine hour flight, the boys made it to Recife, where the countdown to the Confederations Cup begins! They’ll be staying at the Golden Tulip Hotel de Recife.

 

Today they had their tournament photos taken, which seemed awkward for everyone but Pepe Reina, the man loves the camera and we love seeing him act all goofy.

Here are a few snapshots from the boys’ twitter pages.

Now, I have to point out the differences in photo capturing styles from player to player. Above, is a photo of David Villa’s, the next two are Juan Mata’s. Whose do you think has the better style? Easy winner is Sexy Care Bear, for me. Come on now David, at least throw a filter on the damn thing and photography 1o1 teaches you to NEVER weigh down your corners…that top corner is a mess bubba. I think we’ve found a new category for the Tishies next year, Best use of filters/Best Landscape Scenes.

Oh, and the next shot is Sergio’s, obviously. *Sigh* Camaron & MJ…I hope he doesn’t try to moonwalk in his new boots, the big dork.

The first presser in Brazil was held today & it featured Jesus Navas & Roberto Soldado.

Navas:

On the weather because that’s the most important question to ask – “We do not fear the rain, on the contrary, the field gets faster and it can benefit us. We’re used to playing in different types of climates, we do not care.”

On the importance of the tournament – “For us it is an important tournament, for us to come and especially because it is the only cup that we need.”

Soldado:

On their arrival in Brazil – “The reception has been nice, it has been special, we wanted to come and we want to enjoy playing football and for people to enjoy with us.”

“Uruguay is very strong, it will be a difficult start, the group’s tough to start, but we trust that we have been well and hopefully we can make it a good game.”

“I work every day to be the Spain’s number 9, but we have seen that the selection works one way or another, with 9 or not, the coach is the one who decides, we respect that and try to work out for everyone.”

“For the tournament to be here certainly motivates Brazil, but here are people who have won everything and lack this, personally, I’ve never been in official tournament with the national team, so imagine that I have the desire, and the motivation I bring.”

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The internet was light on photos for La Roja’s first training in Brazil, hopefully more pops up tomorrow, when the team will be at it again. It looks like Nando got a serious talking to today, I hope VdB was stern with him & educated him on the importance of providing us with HOT SERNANDO ACTION!!! Some lessons just need to be re-learned. 😉

Pics, Gifs, & Video via gfsports, alinnyderis, en-prosa, globoesporte, & sefutbol.

-Maisougio