All it took was a couple of terrible matches and the Camps Bay, Cape Town’s quiet beach town to erupt with drunken English fans had visibly upset at the their teams performance. Dinning in the al fresca style restaurant, English fans blanketed the beach and packed the bars. Beach goers were seen reading the local newspaper who’s headline read “BOO HOO ROO,” referring to the English hot-head Wayne Rooney, while others focused on trying to tan their pale skin.
In the bars and restaurants, final match scenarios were mulled over and debated by patrons of all nations. And just when it appeared the British were ready to jump ship, their joys were renewed in their beloved team was renewed by a good ole’ Joe Cole.
As the star tried to grab a bite to eat on the trendy coastline he was mobbed by fans of all nations, taking pictures and asking for autographs. There was no mention of their poor performance the previous day. Only joy in the fact he was standing in front of their faces, dazzling them with his “charm” according to one lady. After a half a hour or so the excited fans let him carry on to a great seafood restaurant on the boardwalk.
The World Cup is truly a community experience, every bar, restaurant, and hang out has the game on and fans from everywhere are choosing sides and on edge. And when you thought life couldn’t get much better great soccer stars stroll into the local hangouts to cheer up the fan base and experience the nation as a tourist, instead of an footballer.
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