Posted on 28th May 2013
This is a story from the FSF archive – the FSF and SD merged to become the FSA in 2019.
England play Brazil on Sunday 2nd June in the Maracana, Rio de Janeiro, and the England Fans’ Embassy team have hauled themselves to the beaches of Brazil to hand out Free Lions 129. It’s a tough life, isn’t it?
The team will operate on Saturday 1st June (10am-5pm) and Sunday 2nd June (10am-1pm). Subject to official permission, they hope to be based by the beach at Ipanema, by the junction of Av. Vieira Souto and Rua Farmede Amoedo – at the end of the street where the ticket collection point is.
Post-game edit:
Portuguese Primeira Liga side Tondela are the stars of this week’s And finally… with four of the green and yellow striped knackers conspiring to miss an open goal against Chaves. The main culprit, however, has to be forward Cristian Arango with some very ropey finishing. Incidentally – they lost.
England travel to Amsterdam this Friday to take on Holland in the first of two international friendlies being played over the next week.
The England Fans’ Guide to Russia 2018 in association with the England Supporters Travel Club (ESTC) gives you the lowdown on everything the travelling fan will need to get through this summer’s tournament. The 152-page guidebook is a vital part of every England fan’s planning and it’s available for a small P&P fee in hard copy (UK only) or free to download.
England’s 2018 World Cup campaign kicks off in Volgograd on Monday 18th June as they take on Tunisia in their opening fixture in Group G.
