Football and Brazil, the story of a passion
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It is an understatement to say that football is the number one sport in Brazil, as it sets the rhythm of the lives and moods of its inhabitants.
A true religion, football also serves as a social elevator for the poorest. Played with a ball of paper and two walls, it becomes an escape from the illegal trade in the favelas, and a source of dreams for the younger generations. Brazilian children thus begin to dream of becoming the new Neymar or Vinicius. And for this, Brazil has no shortage of idols.
Because football has also entered the hearts of Brazilians thanks to its many stars, such as Pelé Ronaldo or Ronaldinho. The typical Brazilian player is often described as a technical, lively and creative player. Essential qualities to set up a "samba game". This term was used to describe the festive and fanciful aspect of the national team's game, made of dribbling, feints, and dictated by intuition.
A national team which is precisely the most successful in the World Cup with 5 trophies, and which plays in the legendary Maracanã stadium in Rio de Janeiro (200,000 seats when built, a world record at the time).
On the club side, the meetings between the big cities give rise to heated clashes. In a very fragmented society, some clubs act as standards for certain sections of the population. The Flamengo club, for example, is considered to represent the poor and working class populations, while a club like Fluminense would represent the more affluent classes.
In addition to the social impact, football is also at the heart of the country's political revolutions. In 1981, Sócrates, the glory of Brazilian football at that time, opposed the military dictatorship and established a democratic decision-making system in his Corinthians club. With this symbol, Brazil's democratic transition would begin 4 years later.
More than just a sport, football allows Brazilians to forget social and economic differences, and unite for a moment of celebration and celebration. Because after all, the real enemy is Argentina!
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