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Seleção Eternal: The Story of Brazil's National Team
Paperback
AthletesSoccerSouth American History
Publisher: Publishdrive
Published: Apr 7 2026
Pages: 280
Weight: 0.83
Height: 0.59 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Seleção Eternal: The Story of Brazil's National Team is an independent, unofficial book that tells the full fact-based story of the most iconic national team in football history. From the early arrival of the game in Brazil to the rise of Pelé and Garrincha, from the trauma of 1950 to the glory of 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, and 2002, and from the beauty of Zico's generation to the modern eras of Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, Neymar, Marta, and beyond, this book follows the Seleção across more than a century of triumph, heartbreak, reinvention, and cultural power.
Written in a polished narrative style, this book explores far more than match results and trophies. It traces how Brazil's national team became a symbol of nationhood, artistry, race, class, faith, politics, media, and global footballing identity. It examines the tactical revolutions, the unforgettable stars, the women's national team's fight for recognition, and the enduring meaning of the yellow shirt in Brazil and around the world. Seleção Eternal is a complete, independent history of the Seleção and its place at the center of football's imagination.
Trademark Disclaimer
This is an independent and unofficial publication. It is not authorized, licensed, sponsored, endorsed, or affiliated with the Brazilian Football Confederation, FIFA, any football club, league, brand owner, or any player, estate, sponsor, or trademark holder. All trademarks, service marks, team names, competition names, and brand names mentioned in this book are the property of their respective owners and are used solely for identification and descriptive purposes.
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