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Influx of young men to Brazil is mixed blessing for women
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Jul 11, 2014
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Influx of young men to Brazil is mixed blessing for women
The World Cup has certainly brought plenty of excitement and disappointment to the people of Brazil, but also, a lot of young men. The influx of foreign soccer fans was a bit of a mixed blessing for the women in that country.
Brazil fans watch the first half on Copacabana Beach during the 2014 FIFA World Cup semi-final match between Brazil and Germany on July 8, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Brazil fans watch the first half on Copacabana Beach during the 2014 FIFA World Cup semi-final match between Brazil and Germany on July 8, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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The World Cup has certainly brought plenty of excitement and disappointment to the people of Brazil, but also, a lot of young men. The influx of foreign soccer fans was a bit of a mixed blessing for the women in that country.

The World Cup has certainly brought plenty of excitement and disappointment to the people of Brazil, but also, a lot of young men. The influx of foreign soccer fans was a bit of a mixed blessing for the women in that country.

Associated Press reporter Jenny Barchfied joins Take Two from Brazil with more.