Dunga has a stinker; WORLD OF FOOTBALL.Byline: By KEVIN McALLION THE Brazilians have reacted in typically understated fashion after their latest Olympic disaster. Gold at the Games is the only major honour Brazil hasn't won and they'll need to wait at least another four years after being humiliated hu·mil·i·ate tr.v. hu·mil·i·at·ed, hu·mil·i·at·ing, hu·mil·i·ates To lower the pride, dignity, or self-respect of. See Synonyms at degrade. by Argentina in last week's semi final. Coach Dunga has taken most of the blame for his defensive tactics, with critics queuing up to take a potshot pot·shot also pot shot n. 1. A random or easy shot. 2. A criticism made without careful thought and aimed at a handy target for attack: reporters taking potshots at the mayor. . Even mild-mannered Pele has expressed his dismay at only winning the bronze, while the influential Globo newspaper filled its front page with a mock tombstone Tombstone, city (1990 pop. 1,220), Cochise co., SE Ariz.; inc. 1881. With its pleasant climate and legendary past, Tombstone is a well-known tourist attraction. The city became a national historic landmark in 1962. and obituary. And one creative punter hacked into the Brazilian Olympic website to replace official stories with criticism of the country's performance. |
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