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Watching the World Cup: Jane Stockdale's photographs share the pain and joy of football

Now that the heartache (unless your French), is over for another four years, we can happily relax, sit back and enjoy this series by photographer Jane Stockdale. Watching the World Cup shares the nerves, the joy, the tears and the agony of seeing our country's team win or lose during one of the most important international tournaments in history.

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All images courtesy of the artist. Via Creative Boom submission.

All images courtesy of the artist. Via Creative Boom submission.

Just released as a new photobook of the same name, and designed by Patrick Fry, the images were taken during the 2014 FIFA World Cup in South America. "Brazil is synonymous with football," reads the introduction. "Even so, no one knew what to expect. Massive street protests during last year’s Confederations Cup revealed frustration with stadium spending and a deep-rooted desire for change in the country. This year, the authorities braced themselves for more. But when football fans from all over the world arrived, Brazilians threw away their troubles and set about hosting one of the happiest, most exciting World Cups ever."

Grab yourself a copy of Watching the World Cup at watchingtheworldcup.com. Discover more about Jane and her work at janestockdale.co.uk.

Cameroon fans wearing green, red and yellow kit sit and stand in a crowded street during the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, watching the match with an illuminated Olympic torch visible in the background at dusk
Football fans embrace and celebrate together under dramatic coloured lighting during the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil
Spectators wearing Brazil's yellow and green colours watch intently from red stadium seats, some with expressions of concern or anticipation during a 2014 FIFA World Cup match
Argentine football fans celebrating with raised fists and wide smiles against a clear blue sky during the 2014 FIFA World Cup
Brazilian football supporters in yellow and green jerseys celebrate under studio lights at night during the 2014 FIFA World Cup
Young girl in American flag shirt holds the flag to her chest while watching the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, surrounded by other passionate fans
A group of shirtless male football fans with their arms raised, celebrating against a clear blue sky during the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil
A woman wearing a white cap and black shirt looks upward with her mouth open in excitement, her hands raised, surrounded by other fans celebrating during the 2014 FIFA World Cup
Football fans celebrating with arms raised against a clear blue sky during the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil
Football fan smoking and watching the match in a dimly lit bar during the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil
A group of enthusiastic Argentina fans celebrate together, cheering and raising their arms with excitement during the 2014 FIFA World Cup
Two armed military personnel stand guard on a street at night during the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, with graffiti visible on a wall behind them
Crowd of shirtless football fans cheering with a blue flag held aloft against a clear blue sky during the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil
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