Soccer and Brazil

Brazil's game of soccer goes back to the nineteenth century.  There are many different beliefs as to how soccer got started in Brazil.  Some people say that it came about when the British and Dutch sailors landed in Brazil.  Others say that the original people of Brazil learned the game. Another belief is that Mr. Hugh was the first person to teach the game of soccer in Brazil.  It was said that he taught the workers on the Sao Paulo railroad in 1882.  Most people believe either the first or second one.  The last one is not the most famous of them.  The very first club team to be formed in Brazil was created in 1888 in San Paulo, and in 1914 the Brazilian football confederation was created.  The very first soccer match ever played in Brazil was played in San Paulo in 1894.  Brazil is the most successful national team in World Cup history.  They have five championships in the World Cup and they have three titles in the FIFAConfederations Cup.  Soccer is the most famous sport played in Brazil. It is said that the first thing a child does after learning how to walk is to play soccer.  That there gives you an idea of how important soccer is in Brazil.  No wonder they are so good! Brazil soccer is not only famous in Brazil, it is famous all over the world.  The Brazil national team has produced some of the greatest soccer players in history, who have a passion for the game and give all they have when playing, practicing, or training for the upcoming season.  Some of those players include Robson De Souza, many know him as Robinho, Ronaldo, Pele, Bebeto, Rivaldo, and many more.  The fans over in Brazil go all out when the World Cup rolls around.  The streets are filled and shops and stores are closed down.  People crowd the streets and bars dressed in yellow, blue, and greeen to watch the amazing Brazil team dominate, and try to get their sixth World Cup win.   This year when the World Cup came around many people had their best bets at Brazil taking home the gold, since they already had five World Cup wins and they are the top ranked team, but that bet was off when they lost to the Netherlands in the first of four quarterfinal games. After the lose coach Dunga was fired.  He was said to have taken the wrong players with him to South Africa.  Soccer in Brazil is the most popular sport and the fans in Brazil take the game very serious.  I read in a couple different articles about mobs being formed and different riots after the lose to the Netherlands in the World Cup.  Altough they lost everyone knows how good they are and any team that defeats Brazil has a great accomplishment.  Brazil is known for its soccer, and  I am sure they are proud to be hosting the 2014 FIFA World Cup games.

Brazil's 2010 World Cup team!