How many people play soccer in brazil
Brazil is one of the birthplaces of football, and football is very popular in this country. Although there are no exact statistics, it is estimated that over 10 million people in Brazil play football, covering all age groups and levels. Football is not only a professional sport, but also a part of the daily life of many Brazilians.
Football is everywhere in Brazil, with its presence visible on beaches, along roads, and in streets and alleys. It’s very similar to table tennis in China, where children gather together to play soccer whenever they have time.
Football is cultivated from children, and it is not only a hobby for them, but also a path to success. In history, Brazil has produced famous football stars such as football king Pele, birdie Galincha, midfielder Didi, Bai Belizico, lone wolf Romario, alien Ronaldo, legendary Rivaldo, football elf Ronaldinho, football prince Kaka, Neymar, etc. They are all exemplars who have loved football since childhood and have gradually grown into international superstars.
A Canadian friend asked me, why do Brazilians love playing football so much? How many people in Brazil enjoy playing football? After careful consideration, I would say that there are 200 million people in Brazil who play football. My friend continued to ask me, with so many people playing football in Brazil, the population must be quite large, right? I also said that Brazil has a population of over 200 million. My friend laughed at this and couldn’t help but say that everyone plays soccer, hahaha!
Brazilians’ love for football is beyond imagination. As a basketball fan myself, I only have a basic understanding of football. To be honest, sometimes I can’t understand the behavior of my friends watching football. I don’t understand why friends who usually sleep earlier than chickens can still maintain sufficient energy to cheer for their favorite team at two or three in the morning during the World Cup. Why can I persist for 90 or even 120 minutes to watch 22 people running around? It wasn’t until I stayed up late and watched football for a few days that I was deeply infected by the charm of football.
The question ‘When will Chinese football rise?’ may not have an answer, at least not in the short term. I asked my friend which country is good at playing football, and my friend said Brazil, so I became a fan of Brazil. Brazilian football has a unique charm, and generation after generation of football champions, samba, have shown us the passion of football. From football king Pel é to alien Ronaldo, then to Ronaldinho to Kaka, and now to Neymar, he is not only a football elf on the field, but also a representative of social responsibility off the field.
I like Brazilian football because of its purity. I am a basketball fan, and the competition is intense, resulting in high scores in the end. But football is different. Often, after a game, both sides only score two or three points. A team with a sharp attack may score a total of five or six points, and sometimes only one or two points or no points in a game. However, the time is not short at all. Each football game lasts at least 90 minutes, and the knockout stage even lasts 120 minutes. It takes 22 big men to fiercely compete for one or two points, which is different from basketball.
The field for football matches is larger than a basketball court, and the football matches are played on green lawns with spacious and comfortable surroundings. The number of football fields in Brazil is comparable to that of pharmacies in China, with one pharmacy every 1000 meters in China, one gym every 1000 meters in the United States, and one football field every 1000 meters in Brazil. This shows the Brazilian people’s love for football.
The main body parts used in football are the feet, while basketball is mainly the hands. Brazilian football is known for its delicacy and agility in any era. Brazilians combine dance with football, and football uses the feet. Brazilians have strong bodies, complete football skills, and pursue excellence. The 11 players on the field have different roles, with defenders responsible for defense, forwards in the middle, and attacking forwards in the front line. The Nuoda stadium has become a holy land for Brazilians to vent their emotions freely. They use flexible and adaptable body movements to score more points and win the game.
The climax of football may just be in that moment. As a football fan, the waiting time always passes by very boring, and the moment of scoring a goal will be filled with excitement and cheers.
The charm of the World Cup is self-evident. Once every four years, 22 people on the field carry the honor of their respective countries. Whether in the group stage or the knockout stage, they must give their all in every game, otherwise they may not advance. The knockout stage is even more cruel. Losing means going home and not being able to achieve more honor for the country. Competitive sports are cruel and also the most emotionally invested by the audience. The World Cup is different from the Olympics, where there are many events and the audience may not be able to fully devote themselves to a sport. The World Cup is different, where everyone is watching football and cheering for their country together. The emotional investment is 12 points. Brazilian football infected me, making me a basketball fan unable to resist quietly getting up at two or three in the morning to watch the game
In fact, the success of a country’s football cannot be separated from several aspects
The first country attaches great importance to vigorously cultivating
The second social enterprise highly supports the development of the football industry
The third most important thing is still to love football. Parents support their children to play football from an early age
These are essential for the success of Samba football.
When will China be able to popularize football like table tennis? We are not far from success!