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Brazilian players from a Rio favela find hope and opportunities thanks to soccer
João Victor Gonçalves, from one of Rio de Janeiro's poorest favelas, has achieved a dream by playing soccer internationally
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According to ABC News’s source item, Brazilian players from a Rio favela find hope and opportunities thanks to soccer, João Victor Gonçalves, from one of Rio de Janeiro’s poorest favelas, has achieved a dream by playing soccer internationally
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- Brazilian players from a Rio favela find hope and opportunities thanks to soccerABC News - 2026-06-04T07:27:22+00:00
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