British migrants popularized soccer in Brazil and soccer ball is in national flag .It is Charls Millar who had started soccer in Brazil in 1894. Another English man Arther Cox founded Fluminez Club in 1902. After that Santos, Sao Paolo , Vasco Da Gama clubs were established ane after another.Soccer is the second religion of the country. Brazil is the who have played all the world cup from 1932 in the final round.Brazil have got world cup four times. In 1970 in Mexico Brazil defeated Itali in the final and got the Jullet Rimmet Trophy for ever for third victory in final.
In first three world cup Brazil could not do well. In 1938 in France Brazil got the third place. In 1950 in Markana stadium Brazil was defeated against Uruguay, another South American country. In 1958 and 1962 Brazil was the champion and started golden period .Belleni was captain of the dream team and others were Nilton Santos, Djalma Santos, Didi, Vava, Garincha and 17 years old Pele(1958). In 1970’s team Carlos Alberto was captain and Pele , Joar Zinho, Garson, Tostao were in the team.
1994 Brazil beat Itali in tie breaker.
The are so many players who have played for Brazil, a few are Socretis, Ziko , Ronaldo. Bebeto, Romareo,
Brazil is still fighting for berth for 2002 world cup.