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WORLDJun 4 · 07:03 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMIBy DIARLEI RODRIGUES and ELÉONORE HUGHES, Associated Press

Brazilian players from a Rio de Janeiro favela find hope and opportunities thanks to soccer

Brazilian players from a Rio de Janeiro favela gained international recognition by winning the Street Child World Cup in Mexico. The soccer initiative, active since 2014, provides at-risk youth an alternative to crime and violence in their community.

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João Victor GonçalvespersonStreet Child World CuporganizationPenha complex of favelasplaceRed CommandorganizationRyan MercedespersonRafael GomespersonDrica SantospersonAlemao complex of favelasplace
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