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Welcome to Day Twelve of the Brazilian Boot camp! You know you’ll MISS this when the tournament ends in a few days… we know we’ll be crying for sure! Josue (above) thinks all this is funny, though.

Anyway, half the squad headed to Virgin Activity Academy yesterday to exercise while the rest went to the Olanda stadium to practise. At the academy, players who featured in the Italy game (including Gilberto Silva, Felipe Melo, Ramires, Kaka, Robinho and Luis Fabiano) did weight lifting and low-intensity aerobic exercises. They were mobbed by fans In Johannesburg, who wanted autographs and photographs.

Also, the Brazilians are loving South Africa so far. “Rarely have I seen a gym that is as well equipped as this,” said the squad’s physiotherapist. “Moreover, based on what I’ve seen so far in South Africa, I can say it is a country that has enchanted me the most. Look, I have visited many countries!” (Ok, ok, we know good PR when we see one.)

Photos courtesy R.Ribeiro