Soccer

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This paper explores the history and popularity of soccer in Brazil, beginning with the world famous Pele in the 1960s until today. The author then compares the ubiquitousness of the sport in Brazil to the rather lackluster showing soccer has had in the United States. The paper explores the athletic, commercial and cultural significance of the sport, primarily over the last two decades in America.

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"It was no surprise that soccer had a strong impact on the social culture of Brazil. In Brazil, soccer is perceived a part of the country's culture, traditions,class structure and values. There are three basics that pervade all levels of Brazilian society, soccer, music and carnival. Some Brazilians call this the "syncopated flux" and it was this flux that Brazilian soccer teams played with and caught other cultures off guard."

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