Brazil gets its kicks
Updated: 2013-09-15 07:35
(China Daily)
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Soccer is more than a pastime - it's a way of life - in the country that will host next year's World Cup.
Escalating protests have put a question mark over next year's World Cup in Brazil. But the country remains the land of soccer. Poor youth play the sport on the streets, in wastelands, on beaches - any available surface becomes a soccer field in South America's largest nation.
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Brazil's soccer loving masses, especially the youth, play anytime, anywhere and with any ball - no matter how ragged. Photos by Li Xin / for China Daily |
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Brazilian children learn about teamwork and tactics from a very early age. |
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Beach soccer started in Brazil and has grown to become an officially recognized international sport. |
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The vast sea and splendid skyline give an amazing backdrop to the game. |
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A toddler kicks a coconut shell, like a soccer ball. |
(China Daily 09/15/2013 page6)