A World Cup in Brazil is the greatest event in which a…

“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