Brazil benefiting from World Cup, says minister

Some in Brazil felt the money spent on hosting the finals would have been put to better use improving the country's infrastructure, with isolated protests against the government breaking out in the build-up to the tournament.

Demonstrations continued during the first couple of days of the finals, but there has been little sign of any unrest as the showpiece has progressed, with the exciting action on the pitch taking centre stage.

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