Futebol Nation
Book • 2014
Futebol Nation explores the history of Brazilian football, from its introduction by Charles Miller in 1894 to its current status as a national obsession.
The book delves into how football reflects both the brilliance and the harsh realities of Brazilian society, including poverty, corruption, and violence.
It highlights the sport's role in shaping national identity and its influence on Brazilian culture.
The book delves into how football reflects both the brilliance and the harsh realities of Brazilian society, including poverty, corruption, and violence.
It highlights the sport's role in shaping national identity and its influence on Brazilian culture.
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Tom Holland as a brilliant book on Brazilian football and its significance in the country's history.
Tom Holland as a brilliant book on Brazilian football and its significance in the country's history.
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