If I could choose anywhere in Brazil, the club I'd play…

The national team is part of my life. I have an incredible history, of many conquests and also many defeats. But to play for…

— Ronaldo

In Brazil, you know that only first place counts; in other countries, you might celebrate coming second, third, or fourth, but not in Brazil.

— Rivaldo

When Brazil lose, someone has to be guilty, and it's always Rivaldo. It's different with Romario. He plays in Brazil, and they love him…

— Rivaldo

The pressure in Brazil is a little complicated, a little menacing.

— 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

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

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

— Carmen Miranda

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

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

— John Motson

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

— Clarice Lispector

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

— Monteiro Lobato

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

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

“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