Watching the US in the World Cup here in VRSA I assumed the “Sweet Caroline” was a not to the Americans. But I returned the next night to watch Portugal and found the same song played. Odd but fun!
What a tremendous report! Love the description of the stadium and the atmosphere within the grounds. Bring a nice sandwich the next time. Glad you were able to take in the match. Just saw a Facebook post on Bracara Augusta, ancient Braga, and the remains of a bath complex somewhere in/near town. Now, I have to get there! Be well!
Fenway is iconic, my friend, and don't you forget it! I wonder if Neil Diamond knows he is a world-wide sporting phenomenon?
Fenway *is* iconic. It *also* has awkwardly angled seats and concrete beams in the way :-D.
And yeah, I bet Neil Diamond knows. https://www.thenationalnews.com/world/uk-news/2021/07/09/why-england-fans-have-sung-neil-diamonds-sweet-caroline-at-euros-2020/
The question is whether he still makes any money off of it.
Watching the US in the World Cup here in VRSA I assumed the “Sweet Caroline” was a not to the Americans. But I returned the next night to watch Portugal and found the same song played. Odd but fun!
It's apparently a favorite the world over though I can't say why. Not even after reading this:
https://www.thenationalnews.com/world/uk-news/2021/07/09/why-england-fans-have-sung-neil-diamonds-sweet-caroline-at-euros-2020/
I laughed out loud at the bottle cap description! So funny. Thank you for this!
Glad to make someone laugh. You're welcome! :-D
What a tremendous report! Love the description of the stadium and the atmosphere within the grounds. Bring a nice sandwich the next time. Glad you were able to take in the match. Just saw a Facebook post on Bracara Augusta, ancient Braga, and the remains of a bath complex somewhere in/near town. Now, I have to get there! Be well!
Let us know when you come through :-D.
I would be sure to alert you as well as the local authorities of my whereabouts! Be well! Carpe diem!