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Soccer in America vs. Soccer in Brazil
Soccer in America vs Soccer in Brazil - Who is the best? Both are at the top of the list. America has the goalie and Brazil has the skills. Pele once said “Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do.” (Famous Quotes by Soccer Legends) Pele is a Brazilian player who is one of the most famous players in the world. Soccer is a fascinating sport!
In America people think soccer is less important than in other countries. Even though soccer might seem less important, America is 13th place in the world cup (Fifa). Soccer has become more popular this year than any other year. In 1990 America qualified for the world cup for the first time in 40 years. (Bleacher Report). Right now, America’s best player is Landon Donovan. There is not only men’s soccer, there is women’s soccer too. America’s women’s soccer team is presently in first place. In 2012 Christen Press was the second best scorer for America’s women's national soccer team (Sports cards). America has some of the best teams out there (Fifa).
On the contrary, Brazil is a country full of soccer, where you see kids playing in the streets. Brazil has produced some of the best players. For example, Ronaldinho and Pele were once the best players in the world. Pele spent most of his career in the Brazilian team Santos. Right now, the best player in Brazil is Neymar who wears the number 11. Brazil is presently in 8th place in men’s soccer. Also, the women’s soccer team is 4th place in the world (Fifa). Brazil is known as “The city of soccer.”
With this in mind, something that makes America and Brazil similar is that they have women’s and men’s soccer teams. Without a question, both teams are top 20 in the world (Fifa). To sum it up, both have the same rules. They also have some of the best goalies and players. America’s goalie is Tim Howard and Brazil’s is Julio Cesar. Both are well-known in the world for their skills.
A Cultural Aspect
Some might think that soccer is more important in Brazil than in America. Soccer is like a culture, it has been played since a long time ago. Soccer is still a popular sport and has been growing even bigger now that both countries are very good at soccer.
In conclusion, both countries qualified for the world cup (Fifa). If one of these countries won, soccer would become even more popular. They would be honored by their country. Their country would earn a golden medal for soccer. Ultimately, in both countries, we know that soccer is important.
Soccer in America vs Soccer in Brazil - Who is the best? Both are at the top of the list. America has the goalie and Brazil has the skills. Pele once said “Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do.” (Famous Quotes by Soccer Legends) Pele is a Brazilian player who is one of the most famous players in the world. Soccer is a fascinating sport!
In America people think soccer is less important than in other countries. Even though soccer might seem less important, America is 13th place in the world cup (Fifa). Soccer has become more popular this year than any other year. In 1990 America qualified for the world cup for the first time in 40 years. (Bleacher Report). Right now, America’s best player is Landon Donovan. There is not only men’s soccer, there is women’s soccer too. America’s women’s soccer team is presently in first place. In 2012 Christen Press was the second best scorer for America’s women's national soccer team (Sports cards). America has some of the best teams out there (Fifa).
On the contrary, Brazil is a country full of soccer, where you see kids playing in the streets. Brazil has produced some of the best players. For example, Ronaldinho and Pele were once the best players in the world. Pele spent most of his career in the Brazilian team Santos. Right now, the best player in Brazil is Neymar who wears the number 11. Brazil is presently in 8th place in men’s soccer. Also, the women’s soccer team is 4th place in the world (Fifa). Brazil is known as “The city of soccer.”
With this in mind, something that makes America and Brazil similar is that they have women’s and men’s soccer teams. Without a question, both teams are top 20 in the world (Fifa). To sum it up, both have the same rules. They also have some of the best goalies and players. America’s goalie is Tim Howard and Brazil’s is Julio Cesar. Both are well-known in the world for their skills.
A Cultural Aspect
Some might think that soccer is more important in Brazil than in America. Soccer is like a culture, it has been played since a long time ago. Soccer is still a popular sport and has been growing even bigger now that both countries are very good at soccer.
In conclusion, both countries qualified for the world cup (Fifa). If one of these countries won, soccer would become even more popular. They would be honored by their country. Their country would earn a golden medal for soccer. Ultimately, in both countries, we know that soccer is important.