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Brazilian Lucas Leiva signed for Liverpool in July 2007. He also holds an Italian passport, but
chose to play for Brazil. He is nephew of former Brazilian soccer player Leivinha. Lucas is the
youngest player ever to win the Bola de Ouro. The kid will do well in the coming years. Quick
Profile: Full name: Lucas Pezzini Leiva Date of [.
Though the common man could only dream of being with a Brazilian female -- you know, the ones with
this kind of reputation. But if you get one, never let her go.
Trust me.
Take the story of Thiago da Silva. The second-division Brazilian soccer player was tortured then
murdered in a horrific set-up by his ex-girlfriend after breaking up with her.
Denilson was once touted as the young bright hope of Brazilian soccer, and even compared to the
great Pele. Blessed with quick feet and a dribbling style that resembled many Brazilian legends
that had gone before him, Denilson was a hot property in Europe before landing in Spain. Once
there, he suffered the same plight that befell many other young Brazilian players before him that
came with the 'next Pele' nametag.
If this is indeed right the new phenomenon sweeping through Europe augurs poorly for Dunga and
his current win at all costs brand of soccer. It makes him look like a Gordon Gekko taking over
what was once beautiful and meaningful and rendering it soulless and sanitized.
When will the CFB realize that Brazilian soccer has been on a slow decline ever since the Tele
Santana era ended over two decades ago?
Romario, the legendary Brazilian striker who was a living embodiment of the lost art of a prima
donna striker who actually delivers, threatened and bullied his way to a successful reinstatement
of his playing status after initially banned for 120 days due to failing a drug test after a
Brazilian league match playing for his current club Vasco de Gama.
Brazilian soccer legend (and perhaps best soccer player who ever lived) Pele was robbed at gunpoint
in a slum area close to Santos, Brazil. Ten young thieves held up Pele's car with guns and knives
demanding his gold chain, watch and cellphone. Pele, who was a passenger in the vehicle complied
and never reported [.
Ronaldinho may be one of the most famouse soccer players (and highest paid) right now in the world,
but he is also following others lead by giving back to his country. The Brazilian soccer star was
seen waving his hand at his fans from his team FC Barcelona who gathered for an event who's [...]
