Updated - The parish priest of Lourdes parish in Paola has been flying the Brazilian flag at the parish office - with good reason.

Fr Lawrence Gauci, 70, spent 41 years as a missionary in Brazil and gained Brazilian citizenship.

He also caught the football bug and the World Cup has seen him avidly following the tournament in the host nation.

He also occasionally wears the Brazil football shirt, as he did yesterday (see picture).

He said yesterday he expected Brazil to win this evening's match against Mexico with a two goal margin. The match actually ended in a goalless draw.

Follow live match commentary at http://www.timesofmalta.com/worldcup

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