U.S. soccer fans already knew the United States Men’s National Team was going to get screwed in its group pairing for the 2014 World Cup: they could have possibly faced Brazil or Italy (though they wound up in Group G with Ghana, Germany and Portugal.)

What U.S. soccer fans didn’t know was that they’d fall in love with Brazilian model and actress Fernanda Lima, who presented the World Cup draw from the Costa do Sauipe resort in Brazil on Friday afternoon. Twitter loved her in all languages.

The basic facts on Lima:

• 36 years old
• actress, model and TV presenter
• hosts “Amor & Sexo” (Love & s e x)
• partner/husband is actor Rodrigo Hilbert
• two children

We’re not sure how much more of Lima you’ll see during World Cup play (June 12- July 13), but we’re thinking that ESPN, who has the US broadcast rights, might want to sign her up pronto.

Fernanda Lima is no stranger to regular viewers of Brazilian television but she introduced herself to a global audience in stunning fashion on Friday. Lima, a Brazilian actress and television personality, emceed the draw for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. She outshone the many dignitaries, soccer legends and other stars on hand at the glitzy gala in Costa do Sauipe, Brazil. Lima, 36, has appeared in a number of movies, including Flordelis — Basta uma Palavra para Mudar and the American comedy Stuck on You. She also featured in television shows Pé na Jaca and Por Toda Minha Vida and the newscast Fantastico. While those programs are popular in the Western hemisphere, the World Cup draw was broadcast to more than 250 million viewers in 193 countries. If she wasn’t a truly global celebrity before Friday, she certainly is now. Newfound fans should think twice before they start writing Lima love letters. She’s married. Lima teamed up with her husband, actor Rodrigo Hilbert, to ensure that the two-hour program that was the World Cup draw ran as smoothly as possible.

When Fernanda Blatter also risks a glance

Charming, handsome and sexy. Fernanda Lima took my breath at the World Cup draw for the Football World. The presenter was the secret star of the evening.


Until last night Fernanda Lima (36) in this country unknown. With her performance at the gala for the World Cup draw that has changed abruptly. Sovereign led the Brazilian model through the show, degraded her co-commentator and partner Rodrigo Hilbert easily put the extras.
No wonder! When enchanting golden dress everyone the spit stays away. Even Sepp Blatter appears to take a look at the lush Cleavage at the greeting. Or?

Either way, Lima will be remembered. The mother of two boasts not only the exterior but also with their charm amidst the otherwise rather wooden Fifa executives.
Wonderful how she reacts times bored with the drawing of the team. Then smiles again or totally indifferent three looks.
Lima in Brazil is already a big star. For 20 years they remodeled, then show host for MTV and managed to "Rede Globo", one of the most famous TV channel in Brazil.
So the name Lima made even before the draw for vertebrae.Apparently, the dark-skinned actor Camila Pitanga and Lazaro Ramos would have been provided first. Then fueled a racist discussion. (Sme)


If it were a game, the action of Fernanda Lima would score 10. Began somewhat tense, is true, but, over time, managed to break free and show sympathy with her husband, Rodrigo Hilbert to. At 36, a girl appeared in international television network. At the time of the cookie, joked with the captain of penta ("Stir well Cafu"), and the General Secretary of FIFA, Jerome Valcke ("For God's sake"). In the current index measuring popularity, Twitter has exploded and took Fernanda Lima for trend topics, beyond the boundaries of football.