Soccer in Brazil (as submitted to Planetary Magazine)

Submitted by Luciana Pimentel on Wednesday, October 13, 2004 at 11:46:58 AM EST.

Soccer is the most recognized sport in Brazil. All the little boys want to be a “Pelé” or a “Ronaldinho”. In Brazil, soccer is not just a sport, it is an important social cultural expression, because most of the soccer players come from poor surroundings and all these players are economically and professionally succeeded. Some players go to other countries to play for other clubs, like Milan and Barcelona.
This dream motivates millions of children who want better life and escape from poverty, because this can be the only way for them to have worthy life.
Chances to practice sports should be given to more people, because sports are very important, and children can be taken out of streets if they see their future in sports.

Class B21
Nathalia Souto Galmacci
Gabriela Gomes Mariz da Veiga

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