Football in Brazil

Like many countries, football came to Brazil at the feet of English expatriates. In Brazil, the father of football was Charles Miller, the son of a railroad employee. Charles, who was born in Brazil, went to England to study at public school. There he became an enthusiatic supporter and practitioner of football. Upon his return to Brazil, he brought with him two footballs, and proceeded to create a football club in São Paulo.

Football quickly became a passion for Brazilians, who often refer to Brazil as o país do futebol, the football country. Over 10,000 Brazilians play professionally at home and all over the world.