it is a well-known fact that the people of rio love football, and it is a great constituent of their collective identity and pride - the nation's football history has a level of renown and has much respect.

through social adversity and economic struggles, the country produced sensational football, performing exceptionally well in continental and worldwide competitions - part of the reason for football's quality and prevalence in rio might be the fact that it is a very egalitarian and democratic sport.

regardless of one's financial situation and location, they will be able to procure a ball to kick around with friends -  bona fide football fields as well as beaches, city streets, and the winding hills in favelas, are all suitable terrain for the game.