Article: Rising from the Slums

[Sherdog]

In Brazil, where an estimated 50 million people live in favelas, or slums, it’s common for a child to dream of changing his or her life through sports. In years past, kids have aspired to follow in the footsteps of soccer idols like Romário and Ronaldo, both of whom were born in the Rio

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[legal knees]

One of the best piece I've read on this site.

[nickyrr]

I have the utmost respect for people who take what unfortunate situation they have and make the best of it.

[FIERCE ANIMAL]

i'm glad that they mentioned Rousimar, some may be very poor, but no one followed the lonely trail he had to.

[Bruno_Barbarian]

Originally Posted by FIERCE ANIMAL

i'm glad that they mentioned Rousimar, some may be very poor, but no one followed the lonely trail he had to.

Yeah, his (sad) story is really amazing.