With the World Cup just two weeks away, support for hosting the tournament has hit a new low in Brazil, dropping from over 75 percent of residents in 2008 to just 48 percent now. The mass protests that began during last summer's Confederations Cup have continued as resentment over government spending on sporting events instead of necessities like healthcare, transportation and housing holds firm. Still, Brazil remains a country with a deep love for football and the resulting mix with the now rampant discontent has produced some inspired and passionate street art.
Here are some examples...
A poster in Rio de Janeiro depicting Neymar wearing a crown and holding a gun with a flower in it over the national team's crest (which appears to be bleeding). The words at the top are a quote from Napoleon. "The most dangerous moment comes with victory."
Brazil manager Phil Scolari depicted with a banana and surrounded by Neymar, Dani Alves and Leo Messi under the words "we are all the same" — a reference to the banana that was thrown at Alves during a match in Spain and the ensuing social media campaign last month.
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