Christ the Redeemer stands upright before world - Xinhua

Christ the Redeemer stands upright before world

English.news.cn | 2014-07-13 14:20:26 | Editor: Mioh Song

Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer) monument is iluminated with the colours of Argentina, ahead of the final of 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 12, 2014.

Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer) monument is iluminated with the colours of Germany, ahead of the final of 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 12, 2014. Germany and Argentina will face during the final at Maracana Stadium. (Xinhua/Alexandre Brum/Agencia Dia/Estadao Conteudo/AGENCIA ESTADO)

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