World Cup fails to score at work

 
BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Published: July 11, 2010

BERLIN — Told they couldn't watch the World Cup on the job, Italian autoworkers went on strike — conveniently, a half-hour before game time. German companies set up office viewing areas to keep employees from defecting on game days.

And Brazil ? Brazil basically shuts down when its team plays, with businesses and schools closed and elective surgery put off so people can be in front of a TV.

The so...


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