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The Evil Game – The Abuse of Brazil's Football Jersey

January 9, 2023

The iconic yellow and green Brazil football jersey represents beautiful moments in the sport, but has also been co-opted by various groups for their own purposes. This is the story of one of the most legendary jerseys in sports and how it's been hijacked.

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