Football is the quintessential expression of Brazilian identity. Even though the sport was not created in Brazil, the nation is renowned for being the country of football, due in part to its style of football and success over the 20th century. Football has a particular social, historical, and political force in Brazil. As an intrinsic part of the country’s identity, it has become a driving force in how the nation is advertised worldwide. It is also undisputed that, in terms of social integration, no other factor has had more of a successful impact in terms of dialogue, be it between the rich and the masses, the north and south, different ethnic groups and even amongst rival fans. The dialogue created within the pretext of the sport, be it in a bar, in a make-shift pitch, or in a stadium have shaped how the nation has developed and how communities have interacted.