10 Crazy Facts about Brazil

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1. Football

Football is number one of 10 crazy facts about Brazil. Winners of 5 World Cups, more than any other country in the world, Brazilians take football very seriously. Brawls among hooligans are regular sites to the point that fans are afraid to attend matches in fear of violence. With some 10,000 players playing all over the world, Brazil is truly “o País do Futebol” or land of football.  Once their career on the pitch is over, they often serve as politicians. Romario, Marquez, Delei are just some of the famous names that are currently involved in politics. Even Pele has been Minister of Sports once.

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