Sat, Aug 14, 2004 - Page 7 News List

Haitians are bigger Brazil fans than the Brazilians

MORE THAN A GAME When asked why they like Brazilian soccer, Haitians often point out that the players are black like themselves, or simply answer, `Because I'm Haitian'

NY TIMES NEWS SERVICE , PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI

"If Haiti won," a man in the crowd shouted out, "God would come down to Earth."

The fan club cheered.

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