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australfoto > President of Venezuela Hugo Chávez, left, and President of Bolivia Evo Morales, right, at Palacio San Martin for the reception given by President Nestor Kirchner and his wife, President elected Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Dec. 9, 2007.(Austral Foto/Horacio Paone)
australfoto > President of Venezuela Hugo Chávez, left, and President of Bolivia Evo Morales, right, at Palacio San Martin for the reception given by President Nestor Kirchner and his wife, President elected Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Dec. 9, 2007. (Austral Foto/Horacio Paone)
australfoto > Bolivian police stand guard outside the Flamengo locker room after a Libertadores Cup match agains Real Potosi, in Potos’, a Spanish-colonial silver mining town high in the Bolivian Andes, Feb. 14, 2007. Flamengo, Brazil's most popular club, is back in the Libertadores Cup (South America's version of the Champion's League) after a five-year absence. Real Potos’, bought by a Real Madrid fan several years ago and who's emblem is remarkably similar to their Spanish counterpart, is in the tournament for the second time. Flamengo's trip to one of the world's highest professional soccer venues for the group 5 match against Potos’ has proved a logistical nightmare for Flamengo because of the difficulties of playing at nearly 4,000 metres above sea level as well as the task of simply reaching the match venue. Potosi does not have a commercial airport and Flamengo flew to Sucre then made a three-hour bus journey up precipitous mountain roads to get there. Flamengo players were given bursts of oxygen during and after the match, which they managed to draw 2-2. Flamengo goals were scored in the 49th minute by Roni, who headed a free kick from the left, and Obina on an identical play in the 67th minute. After the match Flamengo leadership said that they will not play at that altitude again, prompting a controversy with the Bolivians, who say that they may refuse to play in Rio's 40 degree heat and humidity. Venezuela's Union AtlŽtico Maracaibo and Brazil's Paran‡ are also in group 5.
australfoto > A Bolivian woman begs to Flamengo players on a bus in Sucre, Bolivia, Feb. 14, 2007, before a Libertadores Cup match against Real Potosi, high in the Bolivian Andes. Flamengo, Brazil's most popular club, is back in the Libertadores Cup (South America's version of the Champion's League) after a five-year absence. Real Potos’, bought by a Real Madrid fan several years ago and who's emblem is remarkably similar to their Spanish counterpart, is in the tournament for the second time. Flamengo's trip to one of the world's highest professional soccer venues for the group 5 match against Potos’ has proved a logistical nightmare for Flamengo because of the difficulties of playing at nearly 4,000 metres above sea level as well as the task of simply reaching the match venue. Potosi does not have a commercial airport and Flamengo flew to Sucre then made a three-hour bus journey up precipitous mountain roads to get there. Flamengo players were given bursts of oxygen during and after the match, which they managed to draw 2-2. Flamengo goals were scored in the 49th minute by Roni, who headed a free kick from the left, and Obina on an identical play in the 67th minute. After the match Flamengo leadership said that they will not play at that altitude again, prompting a controversy with the Bolivians, who say that they may refuse to play in Rio's 40 degree heat and humidity. Venezuela's Union AtlŽtico Maracaibo and Brazil's Paran‡ are also in group 5.
australfoto > Flamengo player Leo Moura, left, greets Flamengo's new aquisition Leo Lima after his presentation to the press in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Feb. 28, 2006. Lima was hired to replace star striker Obina, out for six months because of an injury. Flamengo is riding high lately, having qualified in advance for the Rio de Janeiro state league final as well as the next knock-out round of the Libertadores Cup. Last year's Copa do Brasil championship earned the team the spot in this year's Libertadores Cup (South America's version of the Champion's League) after a five-year absence.
australfoto > Flamengo President Marcio Braga at a training session in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Feb. 28, 2006. Braga announced the signing of Leo Lima, to replace star striker Obina, out for six months because of an injury. Flamengo is riding high lately, having qualified in advance for the Rio de Janeiro state league final as well as the next knock-out round of the Libertadores Cup. Last year's Copa do Brasil championship earned the team the spot in this year's Libertadores Cup (South America's version of the Champion's League) after a five-year absence. After Flamengo's 2-2 draw at 4000 meters altitude in Potosi, Bolivia, Braga said the team will never play again at high altitude.
australfoto > Flamengo President Marcio Braga speaks with the press after a training session in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Feb. 28, 2006. Braga appeared to announce the signing of Leo Lima, to replace star striker Obina, out for six months because of an injury. Flamengo is riding high lately, having qualified in advance for the Rio de Janeiro state league final as well as the next knock-out round of the Libertadores Cup. Last year's Copa do Brasil championship earned the team the spot in this year's Libertadores Cup (South America's version of the Champion's League) after a five-year absence. After Flamengo's 2-2 draw at 4000 meters altitude in Potosi, Bolivia, Braga said the team will never play again at high altitude.
australfoto > Brazilian football star Ronaldo appears in Flamengo fan club colors in a snapshot on a bulletin board at a fan club office in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, March 16, 2006. The fan club has profited from the team's recent sucesses. More members are joining and buying merchandise ever since last year's Copa do Brasil championship earned the team a spot in this year's Libertadores Cup (South America's version of the Champion's League) after a five-year absence.
australfoto > Newspaper clippings at a fan club office in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, March 16, 2006. The fan club has profited from the team's recent sucesses. More members are joining and buying merchandise ever since last year's Copa do Brasil championship earned the team a spot in this year's Libertadores Cup (South America's version of the Champion's League) after a five-year absence.
President of Venezuela Hugo Chávez, left, and President of Bolivia Evo Morales, right, at Palacio San Martin for the reception given by President Nestor Kirchner and his wife, President elected Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Dec. 9, 2007.(Austral Foto/Horacio Paone)
australfoto > President of Venezuela Hugo Chávez, left, and President of Bolivia Evo Morales, right, at Palacio San Martin for the reception given by President Nestor Kirchner and his wife, President elected Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Dec. 9, 2007.(Austral Foto/Horacio Paone)
President of Venezuela Hugo Chávez, left, and President of Bolivia Evo Morales, right, at Palacio San Martin for the reception given by President Nestor Kirchner and his wife, President elected Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Dec. 9, 2007.(Austral Foto/Horacio Paone)
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