Brazilian players set again on a mission for peace

Discussion in 'The Beautiful Game' started by MIGkiller, Jul 2, 2004.

  1. MIGkiller

    MIGkiller Member+

    Flamengo
    Brazil
    May 9, 2003
    Rio de Janeiro
    Club:
    Flamengo Rio Janeiro
    Nat'l Team:
    Brazil
    Remember the time when Pelé and other Brazilian players were able to stop wars? Now it's time for Ronaldo and cia.

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/3852095.stm

    Some Haitians are already going nuts over the possibibilty:

    http://arquivoglobo.globo.com/pesquisa/texto_gratis.asp?codigo=1741149

    Some translations:

    — If I have a chance to see Ronaldo, it will be the best day of my life — said Lafortune, who lives in a local favela in the disctrict of Cité Soleil, where violence is a way of life.

    — (Haiti) is my country, but forgive me. I'll root for Brazil — said Lafortune.

    — It will be my only chance to see Ronaldo. I would exchange my M-14 por a ticket — said a man who identified himself as Don Tutu.

    When the seleção plays, many Haitians skip woork or go home earlier. The schools also release the students early.

    — When I watch Brazil play, it's like a drug. My hunger and my problems go away, forgotten at least for a while — said Jacques Milien, who lives in a favela called Bel-Air.
     
  2. Kaushik

    Kaushik Member

    Jun 6, 2004
    Toronto
    Brazilian NT should receive the Nobel Peace Prize.
     
  3. phillys

    phillys New Member

    Mar 16, 2004
    Malaysia, SE Asia
    That is awesome.
     
  4. ADIKeeper

    ADIKeeper New Member

    Aug 20, 2003
    Well done. Exactly why it's called 'the beautiful game'. :)
     
  5. |--LdC--|

    |--LdC--| New Member

    Nov 16, 2003
    Lisboa/Portugal
    If this is really going to happen, its simply GREAT!
    Many other actions like this could be taken in the world to get people together again.
     
  6. MIGkiller

    MIGkiller Member+

    Flamengo
    Brazil
    May 9, 2003
    Rio de Janeiro
    Club:
    Flamengo Rio Janeiro
    Nat'l Team:
    Brazil
    http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news;_y...g=afp-fbl_bra_hai_friendly&prov=afp&type=lgns

     

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