To make the long story short, some Brazilian fans inside the Maracanazinho Arena were not too nice with Team USA throughout the World League Finals. It pretty much started when USA defeated France which then eliminated Brazil in the Semifinals.

During the semifinal match between USA and Serbia, Brazilian crowd was cheering for Serbia. The same scenario took place during the bronze medal match between USA and Poland wherein the crowd would loudly cheer for the World Champions and would BOO the eventual bronze medal winners.

Regardless, David Lee, Aaaron Russell, Dustin Watten, Russell Holmes, Matt Anderson and Team USA still loved and enjoyed Brazil.

The PICS below will prove it.

David Lee

Back in beautiful #Rio for #worldleague2015 finals #usavolleyball #volleyball

A photo posted by @davidlee1982 on Jul 14, 2015 at 6:54pm PDT

Pedra da gavea #Rio

A photo posted by @davidlee1982 on Jul 20, 2015 at 3:24pm PDT

Kawika Shoji

Enjoying Rio’s beauty. Corcovado in the distance…

A photo posted by Kawika Shoji (@kshoji7) on Jul 15, 2015 at 7:05pm PDT

Hello, Rio! Nice little view of Copacabana from my hotel room. @usavolleyball @fivbvolleyball #worldleaguefinals #finalsix

A photo posted by Kawika Shoji (@kshoji7) on Jul 13, 2015 at 8:12am PDT

Murphy Troy

I’m in love with da coco! 🌰🌴🌰#rio #fivbworldleague #finalsix

A photo posted by Murphy Troy (@murphdogg_) on Jul 13, 2015 at 6:50pm PDT

Great active recovery sesh after lifting today. See if you can spot me! 😂😂😂

A photo posted by Murphy Troy (@murphdogg_) on Jul 14, 2015 at 6:23pm PDT

Dustin Watten

Started from Finland, now we here! It’s been a fun journey wth @kshoji7 as we both started in the Finnish SM league back in 2010. One of the best competitors and teammates I know, let’s see what we can accomplish this week! @usavolleyball @live_fit_apparel @sproutliving #usavolleyball #teamLVFT #veganathlete #worldleague2015

A photo posted by Dusty (@dustinwatten) on Jul 14, 2015 at 10:36am PDT

#BAEschke and @erikshoji modeling the Rio 2016 mascot after our training the other day. World League Finals start today in Rio, Brazzzzzzil! @usavolleyball @live_fit_apparel @sproutliving #usavolleyball #worldleague2015

A photo posted by Dusty (@dustinwatten) on Jul 15, 2015 at 4:23am PDT

Show! 🔝🔝🔝 Brazil knows how to throw a party. Amazing atmosphere yesterday for the beginning of @fivbvolleyball World League Finals and it’s just the start. 🔜 Today we take on the host Brazil while France gets a day off. #usavolleyball #teamLVFT #libero #veganathlete #volleyball #fivbworldleague

A photo posted by Dusty (@dustinwatten) on Jul 16, 2015 at 4:07am PDT

Obrigado @torcidavoleimaringa para hoje. Estou tão feliz e tão humilde para se sentir tanto amor. Eu sempre vou segurar o Brasil e os torcida perto de meu coração. Com muito amor. ✌❤ -Thanks everyone for the support. Tomorrow we will compete for the bronze medal. @usavolleyball @fivbvolleyball @cbvolei

A photo posted by Dusty (@dustinwatten) on Jul 18, 2015 at 11:15am PDT

Max Holt

Not a bad view from the hotel here in Rio ✌️ #WorldLeagueFinals

A photo posted by Max Holt (@maxwellholt) on Jul 13, 2015 at 5:40pm PDT

Paul Lotman

Excited to be back in beautiful Rio for #WLFinals! Competition starts Thursday for @usavolleyball

A photo posted by Paul Lotman (@plotman6) on Jul 13, 2015 at 6:18pm PDT

USA Volleyball

The U.S. Men did a little body surfing after their workout on Tuesday. #BlameitonRio #FIVBWorldLeague @a_a_ronrussell @kshoji7 @plotman6 @erikshoji @maxwellholt @davidlee1982 @t_jaeschke @dustinwatten @murphdogg_ @mja5041 @russellholmes12 #Repost @natengo1

A video posted by USA Volleyball (@usavolleyball) on Jul 14, 2015 at 12:29pm PDT

The U.S. Men play balloon volleyball with Brazilian children before their World League match. @plotman6 @mja5041 @davidlee1982 @t_jaeschke @a_a_ronrussell #fivbworldleague

A video posted by USA Volleyball (@usavolleyball) on Jul 19, 2015 at 4:55am PDT

Max Holt – @maxwellholt – is named Best Middle Blocker of the 2015 #FIVBWorldLeague

A video posted by USA Volleyball (@usavolleyball) on Jul 19, 2015 at 9:28am PDT

At the end of the day, Brazilian cheered for Team USA during the Awarding Ceremony.

You gotta LOVE the Brazilian crowd though. They just made the matches more intense, more fun and more memorable although Brazil missed the Final 4.

(image: FIVB)