Venezuela Vino

My best friend is from Venezuela, and the news of unrest in that country has grown. I was curious if it affected Cesar Farias, the Venezuelan Xolos coach who previously coached the country's national team, known as the La Vinotino for their burgundy uniforms. 

I didn't get to ask Farias himself if he was following the protests, but I did ask Herculez Gomez if the coach seemed concerned or worried about the events in his home country. 

"No, he’s a pro about that. I don’t think he’s ever brought it up."

Eh, that didn't work out

Woah, that's embarrassing for the Copa America. The stadium sound failed at the start of Brazil - Venezuela, and now there are no anthems. So much for tradition. 

And embarrassingly for me as well, my cable died. 

Technical difficulties, they abound.  

Anyway, cable is finally back - I'm watching the Republica Deportiva highlights now of the scoreless draw right now. The most exciting part of the game was Neymar's rocking mohawk.

Fernando Fiore just referenced Tim Howard's objections to speaking in Spanish while interviewing Venezuelan and Brazilian fans. Heck, that's cool that he's laughing about the whole thing now.