Brazil welcome the watching world as the 2014 World Cup gets underway with Jennifer Lopez and Pitbull performing at the opening ceremony at Arena de Sao Paulo
- World Cup opening ceremony marks the start of the 2014 tournament in Brazil
- Pitbull, Jennifer Lopez and Claudia Leitte perform at the climax of the opening ceremony in Sao Paulo
- Awkward moment when Pitbull had to help J-LO out of a rising platform that got stuck
- A mix of all fans from Brazilian to Croatian to Mexican join the celebrations at Arena de Sao Paulo
The watching world were treated to a celebration of colour, dance and music as Brazil officially unleashed the 2014 World Cup.
The location? Arena de Sao Paulo, Brazil. The reason? Kick-starting the world's greatest tournament, and in some style too.
Much was debated as to whether Brazil would be up to hosting the World Cup but, judging by this opening ceremony, they seem to be off to a fairly good start.
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Trio: Pitbull, Jennifer Lopez and Claudia Leitte perform during the opening ceremony of the 2014 World Cup in Arena de Sao Paulo
Start: J-LO acknowledges the crowd after singing the official World Cup song 'We Are One (Ola Ola)' alongside Pitbull
Singer Leitte performs during the opening ceremony of the 2014 World Cup where the Brazuca ball was before it split into segments
In the mood: J-LO, Leitte and Pitbull perform on the central stage in Sao Paulo ahead of the World Cup opener between Brazil and Croatia
The World Cup stage: The Brazuca ball split into segments to allow Pitbull, J-LO and Leitte to perform during the opening ceremony
Looking on: A Brazil fan waits for the start of the Group A match against Croatia, as will the rest of the watching world
A mix of all kinds: A Mexico fan looks on while wearing his eccentric peacock-feathered headdress during the opening ceremony in Sao Paulo
Peace: A Brazil fan waves the peace sign during the opening ceremony and another two supporters give a thumbs up as J-LO performs in Sao Paulo
Fans watch on as the World Cup gets underway with an opening ceremony at the Arena de Sao Paulo on Thursday before kick-off
All smiles: Brazil fans were certainly up for the opening ceremony as they watched on ahead of the Brazil v Croatia clash in Group A
The World Cup has had its fair share of memorable opening ceremony moments - none more so than Diana Ross fluffing her lines by missing a penalty with an open goal in 1994.
But there were few of that in these Samba celebrations, as Brazil showed it was up to the task ahead of the clash against Croatia.
It all centred around a giant luminous Brazuca ball - a fitting focal point given the journey it was about to embark upon.
The ball, then, split into segments and opened up towards the climax to reveal Claudia Leitte. Then, Jennifer Lopez and Pitbull, wearing a Brazil top, rose to the platform as well.
There was an awkward moment when the elevating platform seemed to get stuck and Pitbull had to help J-LO up before the pair performed the official World Cup song 'We Are One (Ola Ola)'.
The opening ceremony gave youngsters from dance groups, schools and training academies in Sao Paulo the chance to be part of the celebrations, too.
Packed: The general view of the arena during the opening ceremony as fans piled in to see Brazil v Croatia
A festival of colour: The opening ceremony did not disappoint in terms of colour as its huge selection of dancers had their costumes at the ready
Performers take part in the opening ceremony of the 2014 FIFA World Cup at the Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo
Fonte: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/worldcup2014/article-2656532/Brazil-2014-World-Cup-gets-underway-opening-ceremony-Arena-Sao-Paulo.html
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