The Brazilian city's iconic religious statue was illuminated by red and
yellow lighting on the eve of the game at the Maracana, which, combined
with an unlit base, created the illusion of an upside down Germany flag.
The
stunt was organised by social media network Twitter, which asked people
the world over via the hashtag #armswideopen whether they would rather
see Christ the Redeemer come out in support of the Albiceleste or Die
Mannschaft.
Much to the relief of locals - whose devastation at
seeing Brazil fall at the semi-final stage has only been intensified by
the progression of fierce rivals Argentina to the tournament decider -
Germany edged the competition, by just 565 votes.
Of course, this is not the first time that the World Cup has featured some divine intervention, with the 'Hand of God' having helped Diego Maradona's Argentina to victory in Mexico in 1986.
Of course, this is not the first time that the World Cup has featured some divine intervention, with the 'Hand of God' having helped Diego Maradona's Argentina to victory in Mexico in 1986.
However they say 'Que sera sera' or 'What will be will be'.
Source: Yahoo Sport
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