Brazil remains a reference to the sport.

“In American terms, the accomplishment of Genghis Khan might be understood if the United States, instead of being created by a group of educated…

— Jack Weatherford

I thought I would be an overnight star when I had a hit record in Brazil with my first album - but things didn't…

— Chris de Burgh

Yes, Brazil, like the whole world, stands to lose a lot in a climate-altered world. But it's also one of the major forces determining…

— Gisele Bundchen

“Não, a vida nunca foi só a vida, nela há sonhos e fantasias que fazem a realidade ser o que é...”

— Monteiro Lobato

Brazil is where I have to be, where I have my roots.

— Clarice Lispector

[Brazil] went to the UN and said, "We need new standards for this." We need to take a look at what they're calling "data…

— Edward Snowden

Brazil - they're so good it's like they are running round the pitch playing with themselves.

— John Motson

Playing alongside Messi is special for me. He's a player I always wanted to play with. I have played against him with Brazil, but…

— Paulinho

Look at me and tell me if I dont have Brazil in every curve of my body.

— Carmen Miranda

For me it doesn't matter where, I just like to fight. If they put me in the States or in Brazil, for me it…

— Alex Pereira

I think the Brazilian people are very fond of Neymar for the fact that he stayed at Santos for so long and stayed in…

— Oscar

I found out there is a production paradise in Brazil. I was able to make my second collection for less money but without sacrificing…

— Antonio Brown

I advise everyone with plans to visit Brazil for the Olympics in Rio - to stay home. You'll be putting your life at risk…

— Rivaldo

It's not easy to win a Cup. Brazil spent a long time, over 20 years, before winning it, so it's not easy. The Cup…

— Rivaldo

Because we are a small country, unlike England, Italy, or Brazil, we don't have as many good players.

— Dimitar Berbatov