Here's ESPN's First Ad For The 2014 World Cup [THE BRIEF]

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ESPN released its first ad for the 2014 World Cup, mixing quick shots of historical highlights from the tournament with footage of barefoot children playing the game on the beaches and playgrounds of Brazil, this year's host country. At the end, the ad focuses on more recent goal celebrations from the tournament and this year's stars, like Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo and Argentina's Lionel Messi.

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