Tribute to the Fans

Have probably done an injustice throughout the breadth of these postings not giving ample credit to the fans of virtually all 32 teams in Germany. Their decorum, upbeat spirit and support of their chosen sides was universally commendable.

As a group, the Koreans are an amazing spectacle. They are so well coordinated with their chants, cheers and songs, one wonders when and where they all get together to rehearse. The Swedes apparently have a dress code for their matches, as virtually everyone shows up in their signature yellow.

As individuals, and believe me there are many individuals, how can one not pay homage to a man in a chicken, sorry, rooster suit?

Some of my favorites were the "mixed couples" at given matches (these two shots are Tunisia v. Spain and Germany v. Poland), who obviously came with their priorities in order. All in all, the FanFests, inside the stadiums, as well as outside, were almost as interesting to watch as the matches themselves...

As with all the content of this blog, written and photographic, Copyrighted 2006, All Rights Reserved, Perry McIntyre, Atlanta, GA - USA.