We founded Brazil, we speak the same language. Hundreds of years ago, over a million Portuguese immigrated there where their offspring has multiplied exponentially. You can see that the average Brazilian has Portuguese blood running through his/her vains.
We go for them if we don't make it because they are our cousins. Our cultures are similar. Social fabric is somewhat integrated through media outlets such as music, television and film. (considering the few countries that speak Portuguese share media)
Don't be jealous just because we have a sister country that we can go for while you don't.
As someone of Portuguese descent, I can't help but feel embarrassed when I hear people trying to use this to justify stupidity that USED to be shown by the Portuguese. The chops with the Brazilian flags generally weren't the ones with little ties to Brazil, its the motherfuckers who needed a team to cheer for, so given the circumstances, why not cheer for the best team in the world at the time?
The Spanish wouldn't have enough windows to fly their "sister" countries' flags.
Many years ago my grandfather, through the brokerage of a distant family member who immigrated to Brazil from Portugal invested in a section of forest. My father, mother and other family members lived there temporaily. My father and uncles were working and keeping track of the work, keeping an eye on the lumberjacks etc. During that time I was born, few months later returned to Portugal. That is a prime example of how the networking between the millions of Portuguese in Brazil and Portugal bring the two nations together. Tis no different that Canadians of British decent going for England in the WC or Euro. If not Brazil, then who should we go for? And your Spain arguement is irrelevant as it contrasts from my point of Portugal and Brazil being sister nations. As opposed to Spain who has no significant interaction with Spanish speaking countries in particular since they are so abundant.
The funny thing is no one in my family ever cheered for Brazil. We cheered against having to put up with our Italian co-workers if they won.
Also - this thread is about a 1 time footballer of the world coming to MLS. Not a debate about being Portuguezer.
Yes but at least 50% of the Brazilian paternal ancestry is of Portuguese origin. I got this from the same Wikipedia page you did. How is that very little?
Can we pls stay on topic - FIGO?
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How could people on the board see him going to NE? NE plays of Field Turf, and people seem to feel that Field turf means no DP will play for the team.
If he does come to MLS I'm kinda worried of the Pele factor, aging stars is not good for the leagues image internationally
If we surround the pitch in wrought iron and clean up the red brick facade I'm sure figo will come. Also putting churrasquiera on the menu at BMO won't hurt.
Toronto and NE have turf.
NE has more Portuguese and is in America.
We know Canada is just plain better but does he.
Aging stars is what tier 2 leagues do. We are trying to become considered tier 2. It's not shameful to Turkey why should it be to us? This slow build of home grown talent can be sprinkled with aged veterans from bigger leagues in IMO.
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Based on who is wife is, I think the only North American cities he would go to are NY or LA. Maybe Miami would be on the list too, if they had a team.
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